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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND FIRM PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF NESTLE NIGERIA PLC.
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CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1
1.0 Background to the Study 1
1.1 Statement of the Problem 6
1.2 Objective of the Study 7
1.3 Research Questions 7
1.4 Research Hypotheses 7
1.5 Scope of the Study 8
1.6 Limitations of the Study 8
1.7 Justification of the Study 8
1.8 Organization of the Study 9
1.9 Operational Definition of Terms 10
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review 11
2.0 Preamble 11
2.1 Conceptual Review 11
2.1.1 The Concept of Technology Complexity 11
2.1.1.1 Technology Selection and Technology Characteristics 13
2.1.1.2 New Product Development (NPD) 14
2.1.2 The Concept of Firm Resources 14
2.1.3 Firm Profitability 17
2.1.3.1 Determinants of Firm Profitability 19
2.2 Theoretical Review 20
2.2.1 Resource Based View Theory 20
2.3 Empirical Review 24
2.4 Background of the Case Study (Nestle Nigeria Plc) 28
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology 30
3.0 Preamble 30
3.1 The Study Area 30
3.2 Population of the Study 30
3.2.1 Population Distribution 30
3.2.2 Sample Size and Procedure 30
3.3 Research Design 31
3.4 Type of Data and Instrument for Data Collection 31
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument 32
3.6 Model Specification 32
3.7 Method of Data Analysis 32
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation and Interpretation 33
4.0 Preamble 33
4.1 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents 33
4.3 Test of Hypotheses 46
4.3.1 Hypothesis 1 46
4.3.2 Hypothesis Two 47
4.3 Discussion of Findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations 52
5.1 Summary of Findings 52
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendations 53
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies 54
References 55
Appendix: questionnaire 61
Abstract
This study investigates technology resources and firm profitability. It specifically examine the effect of technology complexity on firm profitability; investigates the effect of firm resources on firm profitability. 97 staff was used for the study and Questionnaire drawn distinctly to suit the purpose of this study were administered to various respondents in a 5 point scale of Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagreed. The multiple regression analysis statistical tool was used in testing the hypotheses. It was found that there is statistically significant effect of technology complexity on firm profitability; there is statistically significant effect of firm resources on firm profitability; and finally there is statistically significant combine effect of technology complexity and firm resources on firm profitability. Therefore, the research concludes that technology complexity and firm resources is a core factor that influencing companies’ performance. Companies should therefore keep updating their technological systems so as to cope with the changing customer needs for better performance.
Keywords: Technology Complexity, Resources, Profitability
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