ABSTRACT
The study examined the effect of price differential towards made in Nigeria textile products in relation to foreign made textile products on consumer preference in Abia state, Nigeria. The specific objectives where to examine the purchase behaviour of made in Nigeria textile products; ascertain consumer’s rating of the price of made-in-Nigeria textile products in to that of foreign textiles; analyse the effect of price difference on consumer preference of made in Nigeria Product in comparison with foreign products; ascertain the existence of price differential in made in Nigeria textile products; determine the existence of price differential of Nigeria made textiles in comparison to foreign made textiles; analyse the factors influencing purchase of made in Nigeria textiles products. Secondary and Primary data were used for the study. Data were obtained from 120 respondents in the study area using a well-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using both simple descriptive statistics and logit regression model. The result shows that income, taste, product quality, and level of education were the significant variable that influences purchase of made in Nigeria textiles in the study area. It was recommended that adequate provisions should be put in place by the government to encourage the manufacturers of made in Nigeria textile products. Enabling environment should be created for them to access adequate credit facilities and marketing inputs which will enhance their level of providing adequate and quality products to their customers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Declaration page ii
Certification page iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of contents vi - vii
List of tables’ viii
Abstract ix
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background to the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1.3. Research questions 3
1.4. Objectives of the study 3
1.5 Research hypotheses 4
1.6 Significance of the study 5
1.7 Scope of the study 5
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6
2.1 Conceptual framework 6
2.1.1 Consumer choice preference 9
2.1.2 Factors Influencing Consumer preference 14
2.1.3 Consumer Decision Making Process 16
2.1.4 Determinants of Consumer Brand Choice 22
2.1.5 The Development and State of made in Nigeria Textile Industry 24
2.1.6 The Attitude of Consumers towards made in Nigeria Textile Materials 27
2.1.7 The nature and scope of price differential 27
2.2 Theoretical Framework 29
2.3 Empirical Review 32
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 34
3.1 Research design 34
3.2 Study area 34
3.3 Population of study 34
3.4 Sampling technique 35
3.4.1. Sample size 35
3.4.2. Method of data collection 35
3.5: Method of Data Analysis 35
3.5.1 Model specification 36
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 36
4.1 Data presentation and analysis 37
4.2 Socio-economic characteristics of the respondents 38
4.3 Purchase behaviour of made in Nigeria textile products 42
4.4 Consumers rating of the price of made-in-Nigeria textile in against that of foreign 44
4.5 Price difference on consumer preference of made in Nigeria Product in comparison with foreign product 45
4.6 Existence of price differential in made in Nigeria textile products 46
4.7 Existence of price differential of Nigeria made textiles in comparison to foreign made textiles 48
4.8 Factors influencing purchase of made in Nigeria textiles product 49
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 55
5.3 Recommendations 56
References
CHIDINMA, 1 (2020). Effect Of Price Differential Towards Made In Nigeria Textile Products In Relation To Foreign Made Textile Products On Consumer Preference In Abia State, Nigeria. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-price-differential-towards-made-in-nigeria-textile-products-in-relation-to-foreign-made-textile-products-on-consumer-preference-in-abia-state-nigeria
12/MOUAU/21238, CHIDINMA. "Effect Of Price Differential Towards Made In Nigeria Textile Products In Relation To Foreign Made Textile Products On Consumer Preference In Abia State, Nigeria" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 11 May. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-price-differential-towards-made-in-nigeria-textile-products-in-relation-to-foreign-made-textile-products-on-consumer-preference-in-abia-state-nigeria. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
12/MOUAU/21238, CHIDINMA. "Effect Of Price Differential Towards Made In Nigeria Textile Products In Relation To Foreign Made Textile Products On Consumer Preference In Abia State, Nigeria". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 11 May. 2020. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-price-differential-towards-made-in-nigeria-textile-products-in-relation-to-foreign-made-textile-products-on-consumer-preference-in-abia-state-nigeria >.
12/MOUAU/21238, CHIDINMA. "Effect Of Price Differential Towards Made In Nigeria Textile Products In Relation To Foreign Made Textile Products On Consumer Preference In Abia State, Nigeria" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-price-differential-towards-made-in-nigeria-textile-products-in-relation-to-foreign-made-textile-products-on-consumer-preference-in-abia-state-nigeria