THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF BANKS IN NIGERIA

THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF BANKS IN NIGERIA

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THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF BANKS IN NIGERIA



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The objective of the study was to examine the effect of working capital management on the profitability of banks in Nigeria for 5-years period (2010-2014). This is imperative since inefficient working capital management may not only reduce profitability but also lead to financial crises and its associated effects. To achieve this broad objective of this study, three hypotheses were raised in the study and a sample of three (3) commercial banks in Nigeria was used. Data was collected from the annual report and statements of account of the three banks sampled in the study. The multiple regression method of analysis was adopted in the study and the result was facilitated using the statistical package for social and management sciences (SPSS 20.0). In the model cash ratio (CR) proxy for working capital management, the level of equity of the firm (CATAR) and return on capital employed (CLTAR) were the independent variables, while return on assets (ROA) proxy for bank’s turnover was the dependent variable. The result at 5% level of significance shows clearly that, banks’ working capital management (CR) does not have a significant effect on turnover (ROA). In addition, there was a positive but insignificant relationship between turnover and the level of equity of the banks. In addition, return on capital employed does not have a significant effect on banks turnover. Among others, the study recommends that, banks should also adopt measures that will ensure effective working capital management.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Justification of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO – LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.2. The Concept of Working Capital Management
2.1.3 Working Capital and Liquidity
2.1.4 Working Capital Policies
2.1.5. Importance of Working Capital Management.
2.2 Theoretical Background
2.2.1 Anticipated Income Theory
2.2.2 Shiftability Theory
2.2.3 Commercial Loan Theory
2.2.4 The Need for Liquidity
2.3 Empirical Review
CHAPTER THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Study Area-
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size and Sampling method
3.6 Data Type and Instrument for Collecting data
3.7 Validity and reliability of research Instrument
3.8 Description of the Variables
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR – PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Presentation of Data
4.2 Presentation of Result
4.3 Interpretation of Result
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX

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