Engineering economy lorie m. Cabanayan francisco d. Cuaresma
The Nature of Feasibility Studies (Muro, V. 1989)
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The Nature of Feasibility Studies (Muro, V. 1989)
A project feasibility study sometimes called a project study or feasibility study is an investigation, which ascertains the viability of an undertaking. The undertaking may be new or proposed venture, or existing enterprise. The enterprise may or may not have an expansion program. A feasibility study is often times a basic requirement for securing a financing or government assistance. Its real objective is to guide project promoters, business promoters, managers, and financial executives in determining the actions they must take on a project in order to bring about its successful operation. The preparation of a project study involves the following, 1. The collection of data (through research) which are relevant to all aspects of the undertaking. 2. The analyses of the collected data; and 3. The formulation of recommendations, based on the analyses. PARTS OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY There are generally five major components of a project feasibility study, namely: Marketing, Technical, Management, Financial and Social Desirability. Market Study Generally, investors‟ are attracted to invest in a business project with a minimal risk and a higher rate of return on investments. However, the major consideration is whether there is an ample demand of the product being produced or proposed to produce. If ample demand exists, find out, if the current producers meet this. In other words, it is first determined whether, there is a substantial excess demand, so that the new firm could enter into the industry. If at the beginning, it is 59 discovered that there is not enough demand for the product or new demand can be created, then, the project must be abandoned. On the other hand, if the findings indicate that there is a sufficient demand for the product, then investigate the competitive position of the firm in the industry. Here, information on the prevailing prices of the product is gathered and scrutinized. The prices to be adopted for the project and the quality of the product relative to the product of the current and potential producers are also carefully studied. After which the examination of the marketing program follows. The present marketing practices of the competitors, selling organization, terms of sales, channels of distribution, location of sales outlets, transportation and storing facilities and other information relative thereto are also taken into account. Finally, conclusions are drawn from the study. These specifically identify whether there is an adequate demand for the product and that the project shall enjoy competitive marketing position. Download 436.52 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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