QUALITY PLANNING AND PROFITABILITY OF TABLE WATER PRODUCING COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The research examined quality planning and profitability of listed table water producing companies in Rivers State. Ten research questions and ten hypotheses guided the study. Cross sectional survey design was used for the study. The accessible population derived was 9 listed public agencies which give total respondents of 176 through the census and purposive technique. However instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire after validated by the supervisors, and the instrument was reliable through the test of Cronbach alpha at 0.70. Univariate and bivariate analysis were carried out using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation coefficient at a 0.05 level of significance. The data retrieved was analyzed. Results shown that dimensions of quality control practices (quality planning, improvement and resources) have a positive significant correlation with measures of organizational effectiveness (profitability, productivity and standard equipment). Therefore, the study concluded that quality planning enhances profitability. Thus, the researcher recommended that Management of the table water producing companies should establish clear production plans that integrate quality standards at every stage.