Effect of Critical Thinking on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Enugu State

Obodoagu, Kenneth Ogomegbunam and Ogbuke, J. C. and Nwokeukwu, C. J. (2024) Effect of Critical Thinking on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Enugu State. Global Journal of Finance and Business Review, 7 (1). pp. 1-20. ISSN 1694-450X

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Abstract

The study evaluated the effect of critical thinking on the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: Examine the effect of open-minded on the output; and evaluate the effect of gathering relevant information on the reduce waste of pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Enugu State. The area of the study was selected pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Enugu state, Nigeria. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the administration of questionnaire. The population of the study consisted of three hundred and twenty-five (325) management and senior staff. The whole population was used due to small number. Two hundred and forty-nine (249) staff returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. Data was presented and analyzed by mean score and standard deviation using Sprint Likert Scale. The hypotheses were analyzed using Z - test statistic tool. The findings indicated that Open-minded had significance positive effect on the output; Z (95, n = 249), 5.704 < 9.189, P. <. 05 and gathering relevant information had significance positive effect on the reduce waste of pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Enugu State, Z (95, n = 249), 6.591 < 9.237, P. <. 05. The study concluded that Open-minded and Gathering relevant information had significance positive effect on the output and reduces waste of pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Enugu State. The study recommendation among others. The management of pharmaceutical firms should have open-minded spirit to help put differences aside and cooperate to progress as individuals, and as a society.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 26 Aug 2025 21:41
Last Modified: 26 Aug 2025 21:41
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5312

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