IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, ABA, ABIA STATE)

OKPARAIKE ONYEBUCHI (MOUAU/04/204) | 51 pages (9231 words) | Projects

ABSTRACT

This  study  attempted   an   examination   of  the   impact   of   working   capital management on  the  profitability  of manufacturing Companies  in Nigeria  with focus on  Nigerian Bottling Company,  Pie, Aba, Abia State. The  primary data employed in this research was obtained through the administration of questionnaires.  The  secondary  data  used  in this  study were  obtained  from textbooks, newspapers,  magazines and journals. The analysis of the data in  the form of hypothesis testing was done by the use of the percentage Chi-square statistical tools. The major findings were: That there is need for proper management of working  capital  in the  manufacturing company.  That efficient working capital management promotes rise in dividend received by the shareholders, that effective working capital management enhances profitability of a firm. On the basis of the findings, the following recommendations were made: That  management should  consider working  capital  management  as  function which should be handled competently and optimum investment in working capital should be a target of the organization since profitability is a function of efficient working capital management. That professionalism and training of staff should be encouraged. Staff should be exposed to regular  courses, seminar, workshops and symposia to update their knowledge. Also employment of those with appropriate qualifications and skills should be paramount. To computerize the work of the accounts  department  in other to enhance speedy  information to


TABLE  OF CONTENT

Title   - 

Project Assessment•

 Declaration

Certification  - 

Dedication 

Acknowledgement

Table of content

List of Tables

Abstract-

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1     Background of the Study   -

·    1.2     Statement of the Problem  --

1.3     Objective of the Study

1 .4     Hypotheses  -

1.5     Scope and coverage of the Study-

1.6     Limitations of the Study

1.7       Significance of the Study   -

1.8     Definition  of Terms  -                                                                          4


CHAPTER  TWO:  LITERATURE   REVIEW

.  2.1     Introduction                                                                                         5

2.2     Concept of Working Capital-                                                               5

2.3     Components of Working Capital   -                                                     6

2.4    Working Capital Management-Cash--                                                7

2.4.1     Reasons of Holding Cash- -                                                                             8

2.4.2  Advantages of Adequate Cash                                                           9

2.4.3   Cost of not Holding Adequate Cash-                                                  9 

2.5     Cash Budget -                                                                                     10

2.6   Techniques for Lessening Cash Needs in the Company                    11

2.7    Marketable Securities                                                                          13

2.7.1  Types of Marketable Securities                                                          13

· 2.7.2  Criteria for Selection                                                                            14

2.8   Working Capital Management-Stock                                                  14

2.8.1   Stock Control                                                                                      15

2.9    Credit Policy -                                                                                     1


CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1   Introduction  -                                                                                               19

3.2   Research Design                                                                                19

3.3    Poplation of the Study                                                                       19

.3.4   Sample/Sampling Techniques                                                            20


3.5   Validation/Reliability   of Instruments                                                     20


3.6   Data Collection  Procedure -                                                                20


3.7    Data Analysis Techniques  -                                                               21


CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1   Introduction   -                                                                                     22

  4.2   Analysis  of Questionnaire                                                        -          22

4.3    Testing of Hypotheses                                                                        27


CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

5.1   Summary of Findings                                                                          33

5.2   Recommendations  -                                                                          33

5.3   Conclusion   -                                                                                              34

References  -                                                                                              3

Appendix                                      




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APA

OKPARAIKE, ( (2020). IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, ABA, ABIA STATE). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-working-capital-management-on-the-profitability-of-manufacturing-company-in-nigeria-a-study-of-nigerian-bottling-company-plc-aba-abia-state

MLA 8th

(MOUAU/04/204), OKPARAIKE. "IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, ABA, ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 18 Mar. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-working-capital-management-on-the-profitability-of-manufacturing-company-in-nigeria-a-study-of-nigerian-bottling-company-plc-aba-abia-state. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

MLA7

(MOUAU/04/204), OKPARAIKE. "IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, ABA, ABIA STATE)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 18 Mar. 2020. Web. 17 May. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-working-capital-management-on-the-profitability-of-manufacturing-company-in-nigeria-a-study-of-nigerian-bottling-company-plc-aba-abia-state >.

Chicago

(MOUAU/04/204), OKPARAIKE. "IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, ABA, ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 17 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-working-capital-management-on-the-profitability-of-manufacturing-company-in-nigeria-a-study-of-nigerian-bottling-company-plc-aba-abia-state

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