TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of the problem
Objectives of the study
Significance of the study
Scope of the study
Research hypothesis
Scope and limitation of study
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology and design
Population
Determination of sample size
Data collection
Chi-square
Decision rule
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary of finding, recommendation and conclusion
Summary of findings
Recommendation
Conclusion
Bibliography
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Cost control is a vital instrument for the survival of any business organization. The aim of this work the impact of cost control in a Brewing Industry a case study of Nigeria Breweries Plc. 9th Mile Enugu metropolis is to x-ray the conceptual insight of cost control techniques and ascertain whether in practical situation those techniques in the literature are operational and also the effect it has on the organization.
In furtherance of these however, similarities and dissimilarities would be examined and observation made. The control of cost is very necessary to the successful operation of different business organization. Business entity is set up as an economic institution with profit making as a primary business objective. Achievement of profitability objectives is a concern of every business for no matter the argument for the pace of profitability in modern business it still remain the primary and the only measure of corporate efficiency and vehicle for survival in competitive are turbulent business environment.
To achieve this profitability objective, attempts are made by various business concerns to bring cost to its bearest minimum and the essence of this cost awareness has been further amplified by the current high cost of raw material are other production cost.
Since the introduction of austerity measure in 1982 as a result of declined countries foreign exchange earning, this gave rise to the high cost of raw material sourced outside the country. In line to maintain reasonable cost many industries resonated to finding means of sourcing raw material locally which is cheaper comparatively to foreign sourced. This drive most of these industries into agriculture in other to produce their own raw material. For instance, the malt which was used by brewing industries has such replaced by the use of maize, a result of research employed by these brewing industries.
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