ABSTRACT
This research examines the Role of
Manager in Small Scale Business Organisation with special reference to Top
Paint Limited Lagos. The research adopted a survey research design. A well
structured questionnaire was designed and administered to respondents. A sample
size of Twenty (20) was drawn from the population of study. The sampling was
made based on a simple random sampling technique.
The data gathered were presented in
tables and analysed with simple percentages. The hypothesis formulated was
analysed with the use of Chi-Square technique. It was concluded that - there is significant relationship between
manager impact and Small Scale Organisation Performance. Recommendations were proffered that;
It is of value for the organization to
employ a well motivated and season managers at all levels of management,
organizations should merge the right skill with right roles and duties, in
order words, the right person should be engaged in doing the right job at the
right time. It is also very important that management reward performance to
encourage the mangers to use their skill to maximum capacity in attaining the
objectives of the firm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Relevant
Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope
and Limitation of the Study
1.7 Significance
of the Research Study
1.8 Historical Background of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
References
CHAPTER
TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual
Framework
2.3 Current
Related Literature on Theories Postulated
2.4 Related
Literature Practical in the Nigerian Environment
2.5 Summary
of the Chapter
References
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Re-Statement
of Research Questions and Hypotheses
3.3 Research
Design
3.4 Data
Collection Methods
3.5 Characteristics
of the Study Population
3.6 Sampling Techniques/Methods and Sample Size
3.7 Description Data Collection Instrument
3.8 Administration
of the Data Collection Instruments
3.9 Validity
and Reliability of the Instrument Used
3.10 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER
FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Respondents’ Characteristics and
Classification
4.3. Presentation
of Analysis of Data According to
Research Question
4.4 Presentation
and Analysis of Data According to Research Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of the Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies.
Bibliography
Appendix:
Questionnaire
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The
manager is the life of the organization. The manager ensure that the
organization perform to expectation, he must also ensure that the firm archive
it purpose and goals, to do this the manager perform certain roles and duties
,this include organizing controlling, directing coordinating and leading. The
manager may be the entrepreneur, sometimes he may not be, however, at all-times
the manager must aggregate the resources of the firm to attain the firm’s goals
and objectives of the firm.
The
manager to be able to carry on this duties he must posses certain skills this
include interpersonal skill, people skill, Conceptual Skills, People
Skills, Technical Skills etc. Some managers demonstrate these skills very
strongly while others only demonstrate it fairly. There are basically three
levels of management within the business organization; these include the top
management, the middle management and the lower management.
The
various skills and duties of the manager is performed at different level of
management.
This
study explore the roles, the skills and the functions of the manager of small
scale business at various levels of the organization. It also explores the
performance contribution of each of the skills and roles to the health and
goals attainment of the organization.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Most
SMEs in Nigeria die within their first five years of existence, a smaller
percentage goes into extinction between the sixth and tenth year while only
about five to ten percent survive, thrive and grow to maturity. Many factors
have been identified contributing to this premature death of SMEs. Key among
them include: insufficient capital, irregular power supply, infrastructural
inadequacies (water, roads etc.), and poor management.
Most
SMEs lack structure, one staff could hold two to three position all to reduce
cost. The owner of the business usually hold the manager position and call
MD/CEO, whether he has the skills or not, he direct the organization based on
his ability.
Small
Scale businesses are faced with the challenge of management because they cannot
afford to employ an expert as a manager to achieve the goals of the
organization. This research work tends to examine the role managers to Small
Scale Business organization and provide solutions to the aforementioned
problems.
1.3
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The
aim of this research work is to examine the role of manager in small scale
business organization. The objectives of the research are to;
·
Examine the
impact of manager to the success of Small Scale Business organisation.
·
Examine if
manager can influence employees to achieve organizational goal.
·
Verify if goal
setting could be achieved without the manager
1.4 RELEVANT
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Base
on the objectives of this research. This research tends to provide answer to
the following research questions.
i.
Is there any
relationship between a manager impact and Small Scale Organization performance?
ii.
Does managers
influence employees to achieve organizational goal?
iii.
Is the
achievement of the organization credited to the manager?
1.5 RESEARCH
HYPOTHESIS
The
below research hypothesis is formulated and would be tested in the research
work.
Ho: There
is no significant relationship between manager impact and Small Scale
Organisation Performance
H1: There
is significant relationship between manager impact and Small Scale Organisation
Performance
1.6 SCOPE
AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This research work will place concentration on
functions of managers, their roles and contributions to the success of small
scale organisations. The research scope covers a small manufacturing firm (TOP
PAINT LIMITED) located at Abule-Egba, Lagos.
The study will further identify the
fundamental limiting factors of good Small Scale Business.
Limitations
In the course of conducting this research work
it is expected that the following will constitute impediments to the effective
conduct of the study
a) Time
constraint within which the study must be completed.
b) Financial
constraint
c) Inaccessible
and inadequate data
d) Also,
combining project work with several other activities is another stressful task
that may not allow me to cover research materials extensively.
Nevertheless, I believe the above limitations
will in no way affect the reliability and validity of the research study.
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESEARCH
This research is of significance to Small
Scale business owners in that it provides adequate solution to the underlying
problem of manageing the business to achieve organization goals.
It is also of academic significance because
future researchers may use the findings here to update existing literature and
building theories.
Practicing managers in small scale
organizations may rely on the findings and methodology of this research to form
a basis for their daily decisions.
1.8 HITORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The company Top Paints Ltd was founded 2005.
The company is located at Abule-Egba Area of Lagos. Experience gathered from
working in paint laboratories paved the way into the paint industry. The
company started with emulsion paints only. In 2009 the company commenced
production on gloss paint. Today they firm produces Water-based Paints (Emulsion), Oil-based
Paints, Silky Sheens,, Semi-gloss and gloss paints.
Top Paint with a staff strength of twenty five is able to meet its
customer’s demands.
We supply in
the engineering industries and also provide paint for building contractors. Our
capacity allows us to meet the demands of any customer. Top Paints retails
directly to stockists.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For
this research, the following definitions have been adopted:
Manager: a
person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of
staff
Management: The organization and coordination
of the activities
of a business
in order
to achieve
defined objectives
Small Enterprise: An enterprise
whose total cost including working capital but excluding cost of land is
between ten million naira (N10,000,000) and one hundred million naira
(N100,000,000) and/or a workforce between eleven (11) and seventy (70)
full-time staff and/or with a turnover of not more than ten million naira
(N10,000,000) in a year.
Medium Enterprise: A company with
total cost including working capital but excluding cost of land of more than
one hundred million naira (N100,000,000) but less than three hundred million
naira (N300,000,000) and/or a staff strength of between seventy-one (71) and
two hundred (200) full-time workers and/or with an annual turnover of not more
than twenty million naira (N20,000,000) only.
NASME: Nigerian
Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, which is an umbrella association
of all SMEs
MAN: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
is the official association of manufacturing companies in Nigeria
NACCIMA: Nigerian
Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture is an
association of various Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria
NASSI: Nigerian
Association of Small Scale Industries is the umbrella association of all the
Small Scale Enterprises in Nigeria
DFIs: Development
Finance Institutions are companies involved in project and development finance
such as the Bank of Industry (BOI)
SMEs: Small and Medium
Enterprises are those firms, which satisfy the definitions given above
SMEDAN: Small and Medium
Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria
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