ABSTRACT
This research work is on role of marketing research, planning and development of a new product, a case study of Nigeria Bottling Company Plc, Benin City. Marketing research is not a substitute for management decision. It is a tool for making better decision. This work starts with the introduction of the subject matter, research questions, objectives, relevance of study, research problems and scope of study. Secondly, interactive review of the subject matter was looked into. Here, relevant textbooks, journals, magazines etc. were consulted. This was to ensure that various options and knowledge of the experts and scholars were examined to broaden the scope of the researchers’ knowledge on the use of questionnaires and personal interview with customers and employers of the organization under study. Finally, there were limitations that were encountered and recommendation, suggestions were stated and this represents the view and opinions of the researcher. If the recommendations made are consistently implemented, it will go a long way to enhance the overall objectives of the organization and academic exercise.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of study
1.8 Limitation of study
1.9 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of study
3.3 Sampling Design and Procedure
3.4 Data Collection Instrument
3.5 Administration of Data Collection Instrument
3.6 Methods of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Questionnaire