ABSTRACT
The study intended to establish the relationship between Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected Companies in Central Uganda. It was guided by the following objectives which included determining: Demographic profile of the respondents; level of profitability; level of export volumes of certified organic Dried Fruits and whether there is a significant relationship in level of Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected companies in Central Uganda. Researcher made questionnaire were used to collect data from 140 respondents selected purposively. A descriptive corelational, cross-sectional and expost-facto design were used. Data analysis was done using frequencies, percentages, means, and Pearson linear correlation coefficiency (PLCC) were used to analyse data. The findings indicated that there is a high level of profitability in certified organic dried fruits, there is a high level of export volumes of certified organic dried fruits and a significant relationship in the level of profitability and export volumes of certified organic dried fruits of selected companies in central Uganda. Leading to a conclusion that profit significantly explains the high rates of export volumes in selected export companies in central Uganda. The researcher recommended that the certified organic dried fruits of selected companies in central Uganda should thoroughly ; Make their business distinctive and carry merchandise the competitors donTt have; price merchandise according to what is appropriate; focus on buying more named brand promotional and off-price merchandise; test different aspects to promote business; identify vendor performance regarding sales, mark-up, turnover, and profits; use sales forecasts, expense sheets, and financial statements on regular basis; develop a tracking system for those products that are your best-sellers; buy closer to the selling season to minimize the risk of making a bad buy; attend trade shows and join buying groups to find better values; seek suggestions from vendors on ways you can boost business; use a store questionnaire to aid you in determining customersT wants and needs. Export volumes ; develop a timely markdown strategy to dispose of out-of-season inventory, avoid shortages of your most popular and profitable classifications; promptly return substandard and problem merchandise; offer customers better prices, more values, wider selections, and add-ons; specify delivery and completion deadlines for all initial orders and future reorders; display merchandise to make it easier for customers to see, feel, touch, and buy; look for new opportunities to increase prices on items your competitors don’t carry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preliminaries
Declaration A
Declaration B ii
Approval iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Content iv
List of Tables ix
Acronyms x
Chapter Page
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Purpose of the Study 3
Research Objectives 3
Research Questions 4
Hypothesis 4
Scope 5
Significance of the Study 6
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 6
Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 8
Theoretical Perspectives 12
Related Studies 13
Three METHODOLOGY 22
Research Design 22
Research Population 22
Sample Size 23
Sampling Procedure 23
Research Instrument 23
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 24
Data Gathering Procedures 25
Data Analysis 26
Ethical Considerations 26
Limitations of the Study 27
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 28
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 36
Findings 36
Conclusion 38
Recommendations 38
References 41
Appendices 43
Appendix IA : Transmittal Letter from CHDR 43
Appendix lB : Transmittal Letter for the Respondents 44
Appendix II : Clearance from Ethics Committee 45
Appendix III : Informed Consent 46
Appendix IVA : Demographic characteristics of the Respondents 47
Appendix IVB: Questionnaire to determine the level of Profitability 48
Appendix IVC: Questionnaire to determine the level of Export Volume 50
Appendix VII Sample size Determination 51
Researcher's Curriculum Vitae 52
Consults, E. (2022). Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected Companies in Central Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/profitability-and-export-volumes-of-certified-organic-dried-fruits-of-selected-companies-in-central-uganda
Consults, Education "Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected Companies in Central Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 30 Sep. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/profitability-and-export-volumes-of-certified-organic-dried-fruits-of-selected-companies-in-central-uganda. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education . "Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected Companies in Central Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 30 Sep. 2022. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/profitability-and-export-volumes-of-certified-organic-dried-fruits-of-selected-companies-in-central-uganda >.
Consults, Education . "Profitability and Export Volumes of Certified Organic Dried Fruits of Selected Companies in Central Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 25, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/profitability-and-export-volumes-of-certified-organic-dried-fruits-of-selected-companies-in-central-uganda