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Management Practices of Francis Polyculture Fishpond

Hernandez, Jocelyn S.

Management Practices of Francis Polyculture Fishpond [manuscript] / Hernandez, Jocelyn S. - Magalang, Pampanga : Pampanga State Agricultural University, June 2023. - xii, 72 leaves ; 28 cm + 1computer disc (4 3/4 inch)

ABSTRACT TITLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICESs OF AUTHOR ADVISER SCHOOL FRANCIS POLYCULTURE FISHPOND JOCELYN SUNGA HERNANDEZ ARGEL B. MATUTINO PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN : AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS YEAR COMPLETED JUNE 2023 The research was carried out at the Francis Polyculture Fishpond in Barangay Bebe Anac, Masantol, Pampanga. The research focuses on management practices in the arcas of investment, organization, production and operation, marketing, and finance. This study provides information that could help the business improve and expand in the future. This will serve as reference material for future researchers who wish to conduct similar studies in this field. The information for this study was gathered through a series of personal interviews with the owner and employees of Francis Polyculture Fishpond, who also contributed to the collection of files or documents. The data gathered were from the areas of (1) investment, which consists of initial capital and its utilization; (2) organization, which consists of the organizational chart, duties and responsibilities, and human resource management; (3) operation, which consists of area and location, inputs used in the operation process, and volume of production; (4) marketing, which consists of the 7C's of marketing: and (5) finance, which consists of income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios. Secondary data were gathered from current data available and other reading materials. The firm is a sole proprietorship type of business registered under the name of Francis Polyculture Fishpond, owned by Mr. Francis Dizon and inherited from his father. A problem analysis was done regarding the organization, production, marketing, and financial aspects of the firm. The following are the problems encountered by the firm: (1) In its operation, the firm has encountered many problems.