Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
1.10.1 Automation
1.10.2 Automated Production Systems
1.10.3 Computerized and Digital Process Control
1.10.4 Automated Maintenance and Monitoring
1.10.5 Manufacturing Productivity
1.10.6 Machine Downtime
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Technology Acceptance Model
2.2.2 Socio-Technical Systems Theory
2.2.3 Resource-Based View Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Concept of Automation
2.3.2 Automated Production Systems
2.3.3 Computerized and Digital Process Control
2.3.4 Automated Maintenance
2.3.5 Production Monitoring
2.3.6 Machine Downtime
2.3.7 Manufacturing Productivity
2.3.8 Production Efficiency
2.3.9 Product Quality and Automation
2.3.10 Automation and Manufacturing Productivity
2.4 Empirical Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Area of the Study
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size Determination
3.6 Sampling Technique
3.7 Sources of Data
3.7.1 Primary Sources of Data
3.7.2 Secondary Sources of Data
3.8 Research Instrument
3.9 Validity of the Research Instrument
3.10 Reliability of the Research Instrument
3.11 Method of Data Collection
3.12 Method of Data Analysis
3.13 Ethical Considerations
3.14 Limitations of the Methodology
3.15 Summary of the Chapter
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.3 Descriptive Analysis of Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
4.6 Summary of the Chapter
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Summary of Major Findings
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.6 Contribution to Knowledge
5.7 Limitations of the Study
5.8 Suggestions for Further Research
5.9 Final Concluding Remark
Questionnaire
Section A: Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
Section B: Automated Production Systems and Manufacturing Productivity
Section C: Computerized and Digital Process Control and Manufacturing Productivity
Section D: Automated Maintenance and Monitoring and Manufacturing Productivity
Section E: Overall Effect of Automation on Manufacturing Productivity
Section F: Open-Ended Questions
