AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE GROUP PLC UYO)

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ABSTRACT

This study was aimed at examining the assessment of the effect of environmental factors on corporate performance, using Dangote Group Plc as a case study. In order to accomplish the research objective, the survey research design was adopted for the study, while convenience sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) respondents as the sample size for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a self developed questionnaire and the forms were personally administered by the researcher. Data analysis technique employed was the descriptive statistics which involved the use of frequency tables and percentages. From the findings of the study, it was revealed that the effect of environmental factors on corporate performance could be reduced through environmental scanning, strategic planning formulation and implementation of relevant strategies. The study recommended that management of Dangote Group Plc should make effort geared toward improving the technological standard of its organization as this would make them have a competitive advantage over other companies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Approval Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Table of Contents

Chapter One

1.0    Introduction

1.1    Background of the Study

1.2    Statement of the Problem

1.3    Objectives of the Study

1.4    Research Question

1.5    Scope of the Study

1.6    Significance of the Study

1.7    Limitation of the Study

1.8    Organization of the Study

1.9    Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

  • The concept of Environment
    • External Corporate Environment
    • The Internal Corporate Environment
    • Environmental Analysis/Scanning
    • Process of Environmental Analysis
    • Effect of Environmental Factors on Organization

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

  • Research Design
    • Population of the Study
    • Sample and Sampling Techniques
    • Method/Plan for data analysis
    • Problems of Data Collection

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION/ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION

  • Analysis of Research Questions
    • Analysis of Research Question One
    • Analysis of Research Question Two
    • Analysis of Research Question Three
    • Analysis of Research Question Four

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Summary of Findings
    • Conclusion
    • Recommendation

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