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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aTecson, Alyssa Kate, _eauthor.
245			_aWorking capital management practices among small-scale medical supply stores in Cebu City / _cAlyssa Kate Tecson, Mituzella Mhariel Mainit, Claire Ann Patosa, Chrisian Fhelle Tatoy, and Maria Fatima Villas.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2025.
300			_aviii- 157 pages : _bcolored illustrations ; _c11 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aInludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"The medical supply stores are vital in maintaining the supply of healthcare products, but they face significant challenges related to liquidity, financial leverage, and inventory shortages. Poor working capital management could lead to shortfalls in cash, lost opportunities, high costs, and financial instability, which could disrupt operations and put public health at risk. In light of these challenges, researchers at the University of Cebu - Banilad investigated the working capital management practices among small-scale medical supply stores in Cebu City. Ultimately, this study aimed to enhance the financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainability of small-scale medical supply stores, ensuring their continued role in supporting the local healthcare supply chain and the broader community. This study examined the working capital management practices of small-scale medical supply stores in Cebu City, Philippines. Anchored on the Contingency Theory and supported by the Cash Conservation Cycle and Operating Cycle Theories, the research focused on how these stores managed key components of working capital such as cash, inventory, and accounts payable. The respondents in this study were thirty-one (31) small-scale medical supply stores, using the z-score formula. Using a descriptive-survey method, data were collected from 31 sole proprietorship medical supply stores registered under the Department of Trade and Industry — Region 7, through a researcher-made questionnaire and face-to-face interaction. To analyze the respondents' profiles based on the initial capital investment, average value of inventory, years of operation, and business location, simple percentage and frequency count were used. Weighted mean was used to analyze the average in terms of cash, inventory, and accounts payable. The researchers used One-way ANOVA to determine the significant difference in working capital management practices among small-scale medical supply stores when grouped according to its profile. The findings revealed that while cash, inventory, and accounts payable management are moderately practiced, gaps remain in areas such as automation, forecasting, and internal control systems. Moreover, statistical analysis revealed no significant difference in working capital management practices when grouped according to profile. The study concludes with a proposed quick guide to help small-scale medical supply store owners improve their working capital strategies, contributing to greater financial stability and operational efficiency." --Abstract
521			_aAdult
541			_xBiore, Christopher _yCollege of Business and Accountancy _zAccountancy
546			_aText in English
650			_aWorking capital.
650			_aCash management.
650			_aInventory management.
650			_aAccounts payable managements.
650			_aSmall-scale medical supply stores.
650			_aWorking capital management quick guide _zCebu City.
700			_aMainit, Mituzella Mhariel, _eauhtor.
700			_aPatosa, Claire Ann, _eauthor.
700			_aTatoy, Chrisian Fhelle, _eauthor.
700			_aVillas, Maria Fatima, _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cLeslie [new] _d10/21/2025
999			_c14528 _d14528