• The following are the basic steps in conducting a management study:
• selecting a business organization • designing the internal structure • staffing for the internal structure • computing total salaries, compensation and fringe benefits • preparing a time table Business Organization • 3 types of business organization: • sole proprietorshp • partnership • corporation describe the process on business registration and documents needed state the advantages of your chosen type of organization Internal Organization Structure • in this section, include an organizational chart of the structure of an organization which shows the positions, ranks and relationships of the employees in the organization. Staffing Requirement • based on the proposed internal structure of a business which defines the various positions, the proponent the determines the require number of employees and defines the minimum qualification standards for the position Staffing Requirements Computation od Salaries, Compensation, and Fringe Benefits
the following should be considered:
• the amount legally provided in the labor code • the statutory minimum wage in the regions as stipulated by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board • the prevalent practice in the industry • the demand of the position based on expertise, qualifications and work experience • the technical requirements of the work to be performed Project Schedule • defines the time frame of the pre-operating phase of a proposed project and the different activities carried out within that time. • common techniques used in scheduling the various project implementation: • Gantt Chart • PERT/CPM Model Financial Study • Procedural Steps In Conducting A Financial Study 1) Determine the total cost of the proposed project 2)Identify the sources of financing 3)Prepare projected financial statements 4) Perform a financial statement analysis Financial Study I. Total Project Cost - estimated initial funding requirements of a proposed project • Sum of the ff: • Cost of the land • Cost of the building • Cost of Machinery • Other infrastructure cost (equipment, parking lot, drainage system, storage faclities) • Working capital requirements • Professional fees of lawyers, accountants, engrs.. • Processing fees and business permits Financial Study • Working Capital- refers to the amount of current assets, particularly cash or highly liquid short-term securities, needed to carry out the day to day operations of the business. • prevailing practice in the industry • nature of the industry • pattern in sales and purchases Financial Study II. Sources of Financing this section explicitly define the possible sources of funds to finance the initial funding requirements of the proposed project. -sole proprietorship - owner’s infusion of fresh capital - substantial amount needed- aside from internal sources, may consider much needed capital through creditors (banks) Financial Study • Sources of Funding 10% loan from a bank xxx 5% preference share xxx ordinary shares xxx Total Capital Requirement Financial Study III. Projected Financial Statements 1) Prepare the opening balance sheet where only the investments of the owners and creditors are reflected. This statement presents the initial total project cost
2) Prepare the following schedules based on assumptions:
a. Number of units to produce (monthly and annually)
b. Raw materials to purchase
c. Overhead Costs
d. Total Manufacturing Cost
e. Number of units to sell
f. Amortization Schedule
g. depreciation schedule
f. compensation cost
g. Utility cost (light, water, and gasoline)
Financial Study 3. Prepare the projected income statement covering at least five years with sensitivity analysis and supporting schedules on the following: a. Sales b. Cost of goods manufactured c. Cost of Goods sold d. Operating expenses Financial Study 4. Prepare the projected balance sheet covering at least five years. It should also indicate external funding requirements are needed in the period after the initial implementation. 5. Prepare the projected statement of cash flows covering at least five years. Financial Study IV . Financial Statement Analysis may use the ff. tools in anaylyzing the projected financial statements: 1. Horizontal or comparative analysis 2. Vertical or common size analysis 3. Trend Percentages 4. Financial ratios Financial Study Important points to remember: • In analyzing the financial statements, put emphasis on the factors that will support financial viability of the project. Based on the analysis, the proponent should make a recommendation and conclusion of the financial study. The conclusion should focus on the financial viability of the project in terms of the following: • profitability and projected level of profitability • liquidity • solvency • return on investment Legal and Taxation Aspect
This includes the legal requirements such as
building permit, DENR, Mayor’s permit, DTI, SEC, BIR and others. This will involve the study of tax implications of the project possible tax saving measures and all applicable taxes which should be incorporated in the estimates of product/project. Social and Economic Benefits
This will cover the study of the benefits to be
obtained from an undertaking in terms of its contribution to the community, to other business firms and to the national economy as a whole. The social benefits that may be derived from a project could be in the nature of: