ABSTRACT

 This work evaluated the stock control practices and its contributions to the effective management and profitability of fast food establishments in Awka Capital Territory of Anambra State. The data for this research were collected using questionnaires. While the demographic information of the respondents were analyzed using simple percentage, the hypotheses were tested using chi- square at a significant level of 5%. The research revealed that the fast food establishments in Awka Capital Territory adopt inventory control measures in their operational activities. The first- in- first- out (FIFO) and Just In Time (JIT) were the commonly used inventory control practice in the study area. The study also revealed that the fast food establishments in the study area perceived effectiveness procedures of incorporating economic aim, environmental aim and social aim as positive for the profitability of the fast food establishments. The study also showed that the practice of stock control has positive effect on the profit margin of the fast food establishment in Awka Capital Territory. Based on the findings recommendations were made. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover page  ………………………………………………………………...i

Title page………………………………………………………………….. ii

Approval page……………………………………………………………..iii

Certification………………………………………………………………..iv

Dedication…………………………………………………………………..v

Acknowledgment…………………………………………………………..vi

Table of content…………………………………………………………...vii

Abstract…………………………………………………………………...viii

CHAPTER ONE 

1.1 Background of the research…………………………………………1

1.2 Statement of research problem……………………………………...9

1.3 Objectives of the study……………………………………………..10

1.4     Research question …………………………………………………..10

1.4.2 Research Hypothesis……………………………………………….10

1.5 Significance of the study……………………………………………11

1.6 Scope of the study………………………………………………….12

CHAPTER TWO:

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Conceptual Literature………………………………………………14

2.2 Theoretical framework……………………………………………...29

2.3 Philosophical Framework…………………………………………..37

2.4 Review of Empirical study…………………………………………44

2.5 Summary of the Literature Review………………………………...45

CHAPTER THREE: 

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3.1 Research Design…………………………………………………….47

3.2 Area of Study……………………………………………………….47

3.3 Population of the Study…………………………………………….49

3.4 Sample Size of the Study…………………………………………...49

3.5 Instrument for Data Collection……………………………………..50

3.6    Validation of the Instrument………………………………………..51

3.7 Reliability of the Instrument………………………………………..51

3.8 Data Collection Technique……………………………………….... 51

3.9    Data Analysis Technique…………………………………………...52

CHAPTER FOUR:

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 

4.1 Data presentation and Analysis………………………………………54

4.2 Analysis Based On Research Question……………………………....58

4.3 Hypothesis Testing……………………………………………………63

4.4 Findings……………………………………………………………….66

4.5 Discussion of Findings……………………………………………….67

CHAPTER  FIVE : 

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion………………………………………………………….70

5.3    Recommendations…………………………………………………..71

References…………………………………………………………………73

Appendices………………………………………………………………..77