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
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 Nov 24, 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
(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 24 Nov. 2024.
(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. 24 Nov. 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 >.
(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 24 Nov. 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