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THE EFFECT OF PLANNING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (A CASE STUDY OF IBEDMORE RESOURCES LIMITED UYO).

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THE EFFECT OF PLANNING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES(A CASE STUDY OF IBEDMORE RESOURCES LIMITED UYO).

 

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page

Declaration

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER TWO : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Definition of Planning

2.3 Elements of Planning

2.4 Basic Steps In Planning

2.5 Qualities of Good or Effective Plan

2.6 Barriers to Effective Planning

2.7 Measures to Overcome Planning Barriers

2.8 Importance of Planning

2.9 Management Objective

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY   

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Study Area

3.3 Population of the Study

3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique

3.5 Research Instrument

3.6 Method of Data Collection

3.7 Method of Data Analysis  –

3.8 Decision Rule

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Presentation of Data in Tables

4.2 Testing Of Hypothesis

4.3 Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Summary of Findings

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations            –

References

Appendix I

Appendix II

 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Planning is generally recognized as the most difficult task facing the manager, and it is one that is very easy to procrastinate. Planning rest upon the view that the future success of an entity can be enhanced by continuous management actions. It pre-suppose that an organization will be more successful, in terms of its broad objectives with management actions to implement the fees forward process of than if there is no planning at all. The process of management is facilitated when decision makers of organization chart its future course of actions in advance, and take individual and group effort in a coordinated and rational manner. According to (1983: 156), planning is deciding in advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it and who should do it. Planning bridges the gap from where we are to where we want to go to. It makes it possible or things to occur which would not otherwise happen. Although, the exact future can seldom be predicted and factors beyond control may interfere with the best laid plans. Planning is therefore necessary if the unexpected must be controlled within acceptable reach. Obviously, planning is an intellectually demanding  process;  it  requires the conscious determination of course or action and basing of decision of purpose, knowledge and considered estimates. The dynamic nature of our activities produces changes in various spheres of human activities, such as economic, technological, social and legal environments. Change has become our inevitable parts of any organization. These changes may create opportunities or threats for the organization. Whatever the direction of change is, it is imperative for organizations to embrace and adapt to it through the process of planning.

According to Agu, C N. (2003) the success or failure of an organization is largely determined by how effectively it can respond to the changing environment.

Planning is a function of all managers, although the character and breath of planning will vary with their authority and with the nature of policies and plans stated. In the corporate objectives. Planning is necessary in an organization because it eliminates or reduces managers’ inclination to guesses rule of thumbs and hunches in decision making and instead replaces them with logic, reason and rationality. Planning visualizes and anticipates future of affairs. However, many business enterprises have failed ultimately in planning, managers of some neglected this very important function. This has no doubt resulted in financial loss and in some cases led to the winding up of much business entities. Obviously, this problem has hampered the rapid development of the private sector of our economy.  The researcher is therefore interested in examine this critical problem with the aim of providing solutions by way recommendations.

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effect of planning on the success of business enterprises. Other objectives include the following:

To facilitate the achievement of the objectives of this study, the following research question is logically formulated.

The following hypotheses are formulated in this study:

(Hi) planning does not aid in actualizing organization goals.

(Ho) planning does not anticipate future events and set actions.

(Hi) planning helps to anticipate future events and set actions

The significance of the study are as follows:

This research work shall focus only on a business enterprise in uyo which Ibedmore Resources Limited.

Ibedmore resources limited are an indigenous tele communication company in Nigeria. They are Nigeria “s foremost retailers and whole sellers of original mobile phones, tablets, Phablets, laptops and accessories. Relationship with brand major leaders like Nokia, Samsung, Sony,, Blackberry, Techno, Apples on one hand and hp, dell etc on Laptop of various models.

The following terms are defined in the context which they are used in the research work.

  1. Management:- this is the art and science of using available resources, men, money, materials and machine to achieve organizational goals (Nwosu 2011)
  2. Control: this is the process of ensuring efficient performance to attain the enterprise objectives.
  3. Decision making: this involves a commitment or resolution to do or not do an act, or to adopt or reject an action.
  4. Profitability: this is the ability of an enterprise to generate earnings
  5. Forecasting: this involves predicting and anticipating future problems and events.
  6. Goals: this is the purpose toward which and endeavor is directed.
  7. Programmed decision making:- this is a routine decision making that follows established rules or guidelines.
  8. Mission :a mission is a statement of what the organization wants to be remembered for.
  9. Strategies:- these are broad programs for achieving the organization’s objectives.
  10. Objectives:- these are specific goals which have to be accomplished in order to achieve the mission of an organization.
  11. Non programmed making: These are non- making routine decision making. This is a decision made in response to unusual and unpredictable events or situations, it is made under certainly.

1.10 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY

The study is organized into five (5) chapters. Chapter one gives brief introduction of the study, statement of problem, objectives of the study, research questions and hypothesis, scope and limitation of the study, definition of terms and organization of the study. Chapter two deals with a review of related literature. Chapter three considered the research methodology. Of sample, sampling techniques, instrument used for gathering data, and analysis of data and discussion of findings. Chapter five has the conclusion and recommendations.

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