The research work was on a study of how to the role of purchasing  function  in product development  The main objective was to determine whether the strategies used to introduce Cristolyn Cough expectorant in Enugu was effective or not.  The researcher also looked at how the product is fairing in the purchasing  function  .  Both primary and secondary data were collected to solve the research problem.

The population study comprised the consumer and personnel of Encristo Pharmaceutical company limited Neugu.

The researcher instrument used for data collection is questionnaires.

Tables, frequencies and percentages were used in presenting and analyzing the data collected.

Based on data analysis, the researcher come up with the following findings.

The product was test purchasing  function  ed for a period of five moths before it was officially launched on September 8, 1997.

During the time of introduction both radio, Poster, Sticker

etc. were used.

Most of consumer interviewed said that they were aware of the product is existence and that the quality and test is very good.

Company’s personnel believed that the strategies used to introduce the product have been effective.

In conclusion, the researcher believes that the product have been accepted ad is moving well in the purchasing  function  .

Title page

Acknowledgement

Approval page

Dedication

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

Background of the studies

Statement of the problem

Objective of the study

Scope of the study

Research question

Significant of the study

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

CHAPTER THREE

Research methodology

Design of the study

Population of the study

Development of research materials

Questionnaire design

Research procedure

Treatment of data

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary of findings

Conclusions