The effects of financial constraints on investment decisions : a case study of premier Breweries PLC, Onistha, Anambre State
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The effects of financial constrain, Premier Breweries PLC, expansion programmesSynopsis
The effects of scarcity of financial resources on the investment decisions of the Premier Breweries PLC, Onitsha, were examined. It was discovered that the company modified an4 in some cases, abandoned most of its expansion programmes as a result of dwindling financial fortunes which became apparent in the 1989 / 90 financial year and contirued till 1992 I 93 financial year.
Some management techniques were recommended to pull the company out of the financial wood, and to ensure future growth and development of the company.
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