The effect of advertising on sales volume in an organization: a case study of post-bank Kenya
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2009-10
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management
Abstract
The study sought to establish the effect of Advertising on sales volume in an
Organization with regard to POST BANK Kenya and was driven by three objectives:
That is investigating the to identify the existing methods of advertising that the POST
BANK employs, to analyze how various forms of advertising can affect the level of sales
volume of in POST BANK and to establish how advertising increases the sales volume
that affects POST BANK profitability.
To achieve these objectives the researcher sampled 30 respondents from POST Bank and
their clients. The study utilized qualitative research methods, two data collection
instruments were used: Structured questionnaire and focused group discussions. The
collected data was presented in tabular and analyzed statistically to decipher findings.
The major finding of the study was that POST Bank should constantly advertise their
products this is particularly important in any business, where in order to get more, one
should spend more especially in promotions.
The study indicated that proper packaging of the products and services can be used as a
selling entity. Advertising will only be successful in selling if it is continuous and when
there is a demand for products, properly designed and pricely constructed, the channel of
distribution should be the correct one as per the circumstances and product.
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A research dissertation submitted to the school of business and management, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the a ward of bachelor's Degree in marketing management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Advertising, Sales volume, Kenya