AN ASSESSMENT INTO THE MANAGEMENT OF ACCOUNTING METHODS AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING IN AN ORGANIZATION

ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to examine management  of accounting methods as a tool for decision making in an organization adopted by Plastic Footwear Industry Limited, Port Harcourt. In order to actualize these objectives, structural questionnaires were drawn and administered; personal interview method was also in conforming items that contained in the questionnaire. The first chapter of the study gave a general introduction and background of the study and chapter two reviewed the related literature on the subject matter while chapter three dealt with research design and methodology covering population and sample size of twenty (20) questionnaire and instrument. Chapter four dealt on data presentation analysis and interpretation, chapter five dealt with the overall summary of the study, conclusion and recommendations. The researcher used Chi-square statistical tool in testing the hypothesis, which revealed that Management Accounting technique adopted by Plastic Footwear Industry Limited positively influence decision more so the existing accounting technique are in conformity with decision making and management accounting technique. Part of recommendation was that modalities should be worked out by the management of Plastic Footwear Industry Limited.