ABSTRACT
This study is centered on impact of cost control and cost reduction techniques on firm financial performance. Cost and reduction best practices outlines the latest techniques companies are using to control costs and includes practical tips and tactics from real managers. It uses study of (selected manufacturing firm) to illustrate the strategies that work across different areas and function within the organization. Its objective is to look into the mechanism by which cost are reduced and controlled so as to achieve desired profitability. The project was embarked on to know if actually cost control and reduction has any effect on firm financial performance as most of the firms ignore cost control and reduction as an integral part in attaining their goals. Data were presented in tables to show the degree of correlation analysis and responses. Yaro Yamani was used to get a sample size of 50, thus 50 questionnaires were distributed. However it is important that cost reduction and control scheme should be very effective in any firm's profitability and also management should work hand in hand with the cost control department. The researcher found out that most firms do not know the importance of cost control and cost reduction. The researcher thus recommend that there should be an effective cost reduction and cost control in every firm as this helps them to achieve their goal.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover Page i
Evaluation ii
Declaration iii
Certification iv
Dedication v
Acknowledgement Vl
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables x
Abstract xi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11
2.1 An Overview of Cost Control and Reduction Practices In Organizations 11
2.1.l Control Reports 13
2.1.2 Standards 14
2.2 Organizational Concepts on Cost Reduction and Control Schemes 16
2.3 Cost Control and Cost Reduction Differentiated
2.3.l Cost Control
2.3.2 Cost Reduction
2.4 Planning For Cost Reduction and Cost Control 21
2.5 Techniques and Methods Involved in Both Measures
2.6 Processes· of Cost Control and Cost ReductioN Measures Implementation
2.6.1 Value Analysis and Value Engineering as Relative Measures
2.6.2 What Is Different About Value Analysis?
2.6.3 Tools and Techniques of Cost Reduction and Control
2. 7 Effects of Cost Control and Reduction on Organizational Performance 36
2.8 Challenges of Cost Control and Reduction Implementation in Organizations 38
2.9 Overall Benefits of Efficient Cost Control and Cost Reduction in the Firm 40'
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 42
3.1 Research Design 42
3.2 Area of the Study 43
3.3 Population of the Study 43
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique 43
3.5 Sources Of Data Collection 45
3.5.1 Primary Data Collection 45
3.5.2 Secondary Data Collection 45
3.6 Data Collection Instruments and Procedures 46
3.6.1 Validity of the Data 46
3.6.2 Reliability of Instruments 47
3.7 Data Analysis Techniques 47
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 49
4.1 Patter of Growth of the Financial Performance of PZ Industries.
4.2 Cost Control and Cost Reduction Techniques Adopted By the Company to Enhance its Performance
4.3 Effect of Cost Control and Cost Reduction on Firm Financial Performance 53
4.4 Discussion of Results 55
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 56
5.1 Summary of Findings 56
5.2 Conclusion 57
5. 3 Recommendation 57
REFERENCE
IKPEAMA, M (2020). EFFECT OF COST CONTROL AND COST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES ON FIRM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRM) . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-cost-control-and-cost-reduction-techniques-on-firm-financial-performance-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firm
MOUAU/09/14662, IKPEAMA. "EFFECT OF COST CONTROL AND COST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES ON FIRM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRM) " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-cost-control-and-cost-reduction-techniques-on-firm-financial-performance-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firm. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/09/14662, IKPEAMA. "EFFECT OF COST CONTROL AND COST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES ON FIRM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRM) ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Apr. 2020. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-cost-control-and-cost-reduction-techniques-on-firm-financial-performance-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firm >.
MOUAU/09/14662, IKPEAMA. "EFFECT OF COST CONTROL AND COST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES ON FIRM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRM) " Mouau.afribary.org (2020). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-cost-control-and-cost-reduction-techniques-on-firm-financial-performance-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firm