This research work examines the level of awareness of SME operators of business environment and its influence on their performance. The researcher intends to find out how the lack of knowledge of laws governing business operations and other external factors can hinder the successful operation of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria. The study was limited to primary data obtained from some selected SMEs in Abuja. Secondary sources of data were utilized for the study from relevant lite...
Abstract The paper was designed to examine the impact of external business environment on the performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises operated by entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The study was limited to primary data obtained from some selected SMEs in Abuja. Secondary sources of data were utilized for the study from relevant literatures. The findings from reviewed literature showed that the external business environment (political, economic, legal, socio-cultural, technological, environm...
ABSTRACT This research work is carried out to determine the effect of marketing information system on managerial decision making, using Nigeria Bottling Company Plc, Benin City as a case study. The research highlights the need for an organization to efficiently and effectively manage its information network adequately for the overall performance of the firm and to improve customers’ service. Based on findings, the degree of marketing information is low. Nigeria Bottling Company should o...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between corporate strategic planning and business survival. Cross-sectional survey design was employed for the study. The main instrument used was the questionnaire which was rated using 5 likert scale student. 80 respondents were used for the study, 55 are male while 25 are female respondent. The research questions used for the analysis are: What are the effects of strategic management on productivity? What are the strategic management tools ...
Abstract This researcher study attempted to evaluate the challenges, prospects and survival strategies of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, using Abuja as a case study. The researcher made use of theoretical and empirical approach to examine the different sides of the discussion. It provides a relatively broad literature review of the challenges, prospects, government support efforts, and survival strategies for SMEs growth and survival in a thriving economy. Descriptive statist...
Abstract The researcher intends to find out the cost and benefit of adopting and implementing IPSAS to financial reporting in the Nigeria public sector. The cost of implementing the standard is actually a big task as it would mostly involve the cost of training personnel, writing of new accounting manuals, installation of adequate information and communication technology software for the programme both at the Federal, State and Local government, among others. On the economic side, Ngama (20...
Abstract The researcher intends to find out the cost and benefit of adopting and implementing IPSAS to financial reporting in the Nigeria public sector. The cost of implementing the standard is actually a big task as it would mostly involve the cost of training personnel, writing of new accounting manuals, installation of adequate information and communication technology software for the programme both at the Federal, State and Local government, among others. On the economic side, Ngama (20...
ABSTRACT This project was carried out to examine promotional strategies in the management of supermarket. The main objective was to know the impact of promotional strategies in supermarket and also to know the composition of Promotional strategies within the supermarket. The survey research method was adopted. It was discovered that promotional strategies stimulate consumers and give them a choice among different varieties of product. It was concluded that promotional strategies create a gr...
Abstract This study assesses the impact of ownership structure on the financial performance of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to ascertain the level to which ownership structures influence financial performance. While Managerial ownership is represented as the proportion of shares owned in the firm by insiders and board members or insider ownership, foreign ownership firms are firms with majority shares owned by foreign shareholders in the fi...
Abstract Outsourcing is a management strategy by which an organization delegates major or non-core business functions to specialized and efficient service provider. This paper examines outsourcing service as a strategic tool for organizational performance of small and medium enterprises using data from ten (15) fast food businesses operating in Abuja, Nigeria. Statistical methods developed to test the formulated hypotheses and analyse data collected is the Pearson moment correlation on SPSS ...
Abstract This research is a study of MTN, a multinational telecommunications company and its strategy for entering the Nigerian Telecommunication market. This study considers the rationale behind the decision to enter the market and it examines the implementation process. This study also looks at the historical development of MTN, the company’s main expansion steps, and the modes of entry to foreign markets with focus on Nigeria. The objectives range from securing dominance of growth marke...
Abstract This research work is a study of the relationship between the ownership structure of quoted cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria and their financial performance. Studies on ownership structure and firm’s financial performance have been conducted in different parts of the globe with different findings, some of which are inconclusive. The researcher adopted both theoretical and empirical research Design for this study to evaluate studies and findings related to the subject. In ...
Abstract The main interest of this seminar paper is to identify business survival strategies and investigate their effectiveness on business growth with emphasis on small and medium-scale restaurants operating within Abuja metropolis. This paper also aims at illustrating the benefits of applying some of the identified strategies in terms of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and growth in the short and long term that the strategies brings into context when applied correctly. This research made u...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate on taxation and its effects in the Nigeria economy. One of the objective carried out by the researcher was to examine peoples perception on taxation. Taxation is seen as a tool aimed at improving the performance of the national economy by such means as altering the balance between current consumption and capital investment. It looked at the work of other authors in order to make the exercise richer. Their different views were seen in diffe...
ABSTRACT This study was on the causes and effect of Tax Evasion and Avoidance on the economy (Board of Internal Revenue in Abia State). The major objective of the study is to identify the causes and effect of Tax Evasion and Avoidance in the state and how it is done. It also the aim of the study to suggest ways of at least minimizing this ugly incidence in the state, and the study sought the opinions of the staff (Senior and Junior) of the organization. The population size of the research wor...