Influence Of Forecasting, Planning And Controlling On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises

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Influence Of Forecasting, Planning And Controlling On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises

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Title: Influence Of Forecasting, Planning And Controlling On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises
Author: Biju Augustine, P; Dr.Bhasi, M; Dr.Madhu, G
Abstract: Production Planning and Control (PPC) systems have grown and changed because of the developments in planning tools and models as well as the use of computers and information systems in this area. Though so much is available in research journals, practice of PPC is lagging behind and does not use much from published research. The practices of PPC in SMEs lag behind because of many reasons, which need to be explored This research work deals with the effect of identified variables such as forecasting, planning and control methods adopted, demographics of the key person, standardization practices followed, effect of training, learning and IT usage on firm performance. A model and framework has been developed based on literature. Empirical testing of the model has been done after collecting data using a questionnaire schedule administered among the selected respondents from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India. Final data included 382 responses. Hypotheses linking SME performance with the use of forecasting, planning and controlling were formed and tested. Exploratory factor analysis was used for data reduction and for identifying the factor structure. High and low performing firms were classified using a Logistic Regression model. A confirmatory factor analysis was used to study the structural relationship between firm performance and dependent variables.
Description: School Of Engineering Cochin University Of Science And Technology
URI: http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3458
Date: 2013-05-06


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