ABSTRACT
This research work dwells on the Management of Fertilizer Distribution in Nigeria with case study of Enugu State. It relates management as a practice that involves employing proper plans in the bid to enhancing distribution of fertilizer products to their point of needs with ease.
If went on further to disclose the encouragement of government monopoly on the products by respective farmers and the satisfactory result obtained by the distribution of this products, by farmers and the government respectively.
In other words, the government is being given the charge of being the authorized agency for the distribution of these products throughout the state.
It was further mentioned that government officials are involved in the mismanagement of fertilizer products and diversion of quota meant for the state to unknown places.
The poor performance of distribution channels was disclosed as being detrimental to distribution of these products. Nevertheless, the utilization of management functions was being mentioned as a measure, for the enhancement of fertilizer distribution throughout the state. Also mentioned was the inequality between demand and supply of fertilizer products. It was advised that the government should increase the number of fertilizer products supplied to the state to meet up the demand for it.
LIST OF TABLE
TABLE 1 Effective management practice in determining effective distribution.
TABLE 2 The relevance of distribution to the management of fertilizers.
TABLE 3 Farmers’ support on government monopoly to fertilizer distribution.
TABLE 4 The effectiveness of government monopoly on the distribution of fertilizer.
TABLE 5 Whether the blame for mismanagement of fertilizer distribution be put on government officials.
TABLE 6 The rate of competence of middlemen
TABLE 7 The rate of realism of middlemen.
TABLE 8 Whether there are diversions of quota meant for the state.
TABLE 9 The grade of individuals to be blamed.
TABLE 10 Whether there is effective monitoring exercise on distribution.
TABLE 11 Managements nonchalant attitude towards distribution of fertilizers.
TABLE 12 Whether fertilizer price increase or not
TABLE 13 The evaluation of the level of fertilizer distribution
TABLE 14 The rate of competence of management body.
TABLE 15 The rate of performance of distribution channels
TABLE 16 The measure that has been employed to eradicate poor performance.
TABLE 17 Whether farmers are satisfied with the management of fertilizer distribution system.
TABLE 18 The rate of farmers satisfaction on distribution of Fertilizers
TABLE 19 Whether there is an inequality between demand and supply.
TABLE 20 The measure deemed appropriate for the distribution of fertilizers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
LIST OF TABLE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background Of The Study
1.2 Statement Of The Problem
1.3 Purpose Of The Study.
1.4 Scope Of The Study
1.5 Research Question
1.6 Research Hypothesis
1.7 Significance Of The Study
1.8 Definition Of Terms.
References.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Definition Of Management Practice, Fertilizer And Distribution
2.2 The Concept Of Physical Distribution
2.3 The Distribution Channel In Nigeria
2.4 The Role Of Distribution Channels
2.5 Types Of Distribution Channels
2.6 Choice Of Channel And Management
2.7 Factors Affecting Channel Choice And Management
2.8 Channel Design Considerations And Management
References.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY.
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area Of The Study
3.3 Population Of The Study
3.4 Sample And Sampling Procedure/Technique
3.5 Instrument For Data Collection
3.6 Validation Of The Instrument
3.7 Reliability Of The Instrument
3.8 Method Of Data Collection
3.9 Method Of Data Analysis.
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CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Presentation And Analysis Of Data
4.2 Testing Of Hypothesis
4.3 Summary Of Result
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CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Discussion Of Result / Findings
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Implication(S) Of The Research Findings
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggestions For Further Research
5.6 Limitations Of The Study
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIXES
QUESTIONNAIRES.
