The Role of Store Function in the Public Sector

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this project. Special thanks to my Supervisor (Name of your Supervisor), the Head of Department (Name of your HOD), the Lecturers in the department of Finance, Book Authors and Profound Scholars of existing or related project material on “The Role of Store Function in the Public Sector” for their invaluable guidance, support, and expertise throughout the journey.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 5
1.3 Objectives of the study 7
1.4 Research questions 7
1.5 Statement of Hypothesis 8
1.6 Significance of the study 9
1.7 Scope of the study 10
1.8 Limitation of the study 11
1.9 Definition of terms 11

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review 13
2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 Definitions of stores 15
2.3 Responsibilities of the store functions 16
2.3.1 Economy 16
2.3.2 Identification 17
2.3.3 Receipt 20
2.3.4 Inspection 20
2.3.5 Issue and dispatch 22
2.3.6 Stock records 22
2.3.7 Stock control 23
2.3.8 Stores Accounting 24
2.3.9 Stock taking 24
2.3.10 storage 24
2.3.11 security of stores 25
2.3.12 Materials Handling. 25
2.4 Organization of stores 25
2.4.1 Policy directive 26
2.4.2 Internal Organization 26
2.4 Position within the supply organization. 27
2.6 Relationship with other Department 29
2.6.1 Production Department 30
2.6.2 Design and Engineering Department. 31
2.6.3 Quality control and Inspection Department 31
2.6.4 Finance department 32
2.6.5 Transport department. 33
2.6.6 Purchasing Department 33
2.6.7 Personnel department 34
2.6.8 Sales Department 35
2.6. 9 maintenance department. 36

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Introduction 37
3.1 Research design 37
3.2 Questionnaire design 37
3.3 Sources /method of data collection 38
3.3.1 Primary source 38
3.3.2 Secondary source 39
3.4 Population /sample size 39
3.5 Sample Technique 40
3.5.1 The survey 40
3.5.2 Observation 40
3.6 Validity and Reliability of measuring instrument 41
3.7 Data analysis method 42

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Introduction 43
4.1 Presentation of data 43
4.2 Analysis of data 44
4.3. Test of Hypothesis 60

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Introduction 63
5.1 Summary 63
5.3 Recommendations 65

REFERENCES

APPENDIX 69

QUESTIONNAIRE. 70

Defense Procedure for Finance Researchers

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Introduction: Begin with a concise introduction of your research topic, highlighting its significance and the research objectives. This helps set the context for the audience and the External Examiner, allowing them to grasp the scope of your work. Before you step up to defend, ensure that you are familiar with your research abstract and the key components of Chapter One, including the motivation behind your study, the problem statement, the aims and objectives, as well as the scope and significance. For Chapter Two, it is advisable to reference at least two citations from the literature review. In Chapter Three, be prepared to discuss the methodologies, tools, and techniques you employed in your research. Moving to Chapter Four, you must justify your work and explain how your findings align with the objectives of your research.

Conclusion and Recommendations: Wrap up your defense by summarizing the study and offering well-grounded recommendations based on your findings.

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The Role of Store Function in the Public Sector

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT