Level of Influence of Controlled Operations to the Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises

(SMEs) in Lipa City Batangas.

Framework:

Source: Authors' Design (2021) Framework depicts the relationship between financial awareness, access to finance, budgeting
accounting skills (independent variables), and the financial sustainability of SMEs (dependent variable).
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353155607_Factors_Affecting_Small_and_Medium_Enterprises'_Financial_Sustainabil
ity_in_South_Africa

Rationale/Purpose of the Study:

- The purpose of the study is to investigate the (influence of implementing controlled operations
and its resulting impacts to business profitability). It focuses on specific areas under Financial
Awareness, Access to Finance, Budgeting, and Accounting Skills which also includes expense
control, cost management, market presence oversight and the like. By examining these aspects,
we seek to gain a clearer understanding of how strategic control in these areas may contribute to
or hinder overall business profitability.

Statement of the Problem:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
1.3 Marital Status
1.4 Educational Background
1.5 Work Experience
1.6 Nature of Business

2. What is the assessed level of influence of controlled operations on the profitability of the business
in terms of:
- Financial awareness
- Access to finance
- Budgeting
- Accounting skills

3. Is there a significant difference in the assessed level of influence of controlled operations on the
Business Profitability when grouped according to profile?

4. Based on the results, what strategies may be proposed?

Effectiveness of Working Capital Management for Maximized Liquidity and Minimized Business
Risk among Lipa City

Framework:

Source: CFI Team (Working Capital Management)

https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/accounting/working-capital-management/

Rationale/Purpose of the Study:

- The purpose of the study is to examine how effective working capital management can maximize
liquidity and minimize business risk. This involves assessing strategies and practices related to
current assets and liabilities to ensure optimal cash flow, reduced financial risk, and overall
improved financial health for a business.

Statement of the Problem:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
1.3 Position
1.4 Capitalization
1.5 Years of Operations

2. What is the assessed level of effectiveness of Working Capital Management on Liquidity

Maximization and minimizing risk in terms of:
2.1. Liquidity Management
2.2. Accounts Receivable Management
2.3. Inventory Management
2.4. Accounts Payable Management
2.5. Short-Term Debt Management

3. Is there a significant difference in the assessed level of effectiveness of Working Capital

Management on Liquidity Maximization and Risk Minimization when grouped according to
profile?

4. Based on the results, what other strategies may be proposed?

E-Bill Payment Utilization at Batangas State University TNEU- Lipa: An Assessment

Theoretical Framework: