CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

Moringa seed is round in form and rather sizable for a seed. They are present in

the shuck of the tree which typically look like green beans. It is softwood tiny evergreen

growing plant that has plenty of uses. It is also recognized for many medicinal and non-

medicinal uses such as lowering blood pressure and diabetes, relieving back pain and

arthritis etc., non- medicinally it is even used to purify contaminated water and beauty

benefits.

In a recent study conducted by scientists, moringa was discovered to be due to a

positively-charged protein called the Moringa Oleifera Cationic Protein (MOCP). When

you grind the seeds into powder and mix them to water, this protein will crush some of

the microbial organisms and cause them to lump jointly and settle to the base of the

container. This treatment also eradicate 90-99% of bacteria in water. Water from assorted

sources will need dissimilar quantity of Moringa seeds powder because of the impurities

exist will not be the same.

Moringa is mostly present in South Asia and the tropics and has a fast growth rate.

It is essential plant in India, Ethiopia, Sudan, Philippines and Pakistan. The plant is also

grown in East, West and South Africa. It can be grown in harsh soil and weather

conditions and stay perfectly fine – making it the best and healthy source of food for third
world areas. It can be reaped at any time of year and all its parts scientifically prove to be

edible. And it also works as a nutritional enhancement.

This multi-purpose seed can also be a solution in cleaning our houses and offices.

With the help of powdered moringa seed mixed with other essential chemicals,

bathrooms, sink, tiles and toilets will be more sanitized and dirt-free. This seed also

contain cationic, an ion with net positive charge that has germicidal properties, which are

usually utilized in cleaning and disinfecting applications. Fabrics with stains and dirt can

also be removed through this seed.

In this regard, the proponents decided to conduct this study on the use of moringa

as the main ingredient for making a bathroom cleaner and its distribution to the GV Tower

Hotel ,Cebu City. If this proposal will be implemented, this beneficial, effective and low-

cost organic cleaning material will benefit the company.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study will help determine the Feasibility of the Moringa Bathroom Cleaner.

And will answer the following queries:

1. Is the Moringa Bathroom Cleaner feasible under each of the following aspects:

1.1 Technical

1.2 Marketing

1.3 Management

1.4 Taxation and Legal

 1.5 Financing

1.6 Financial

1.7 Socio-Economic Desirability

1.8 SWOT Analysis

2. Based on the findings, what recommendations and possible actions to take for the

proposed project?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Individuals are in continuous pursuit of satisfaction and suitability that continually

adopts and develops an innovation. But before it can be guaranteed to be credible, it is

necessary to embark on several assessments to test its grounds. One must have a

profound knowledge and broad understanding of the needs it acquires to in constructing

a new one. This study is essential to determine the essence of the new endeavor.

This study aims to meet the needs of the company with regards to the various

benefits that can be grasped and there follow an important discoveries that can be later

used for economic purposes. This proposed project could bring significant contribution to

the society especially those who wanted to remove stains and dirt in bathrooms, sink,

tiles, and toilets. The completion of this study is to provide relevant facts and the benefits

it could offer to the following sectors.

Prospective Investors

The study conducted by the proponents will help the investors decide whether they

will invest in the business or not. This study will show the advantages and disadvantages
of the business to be undertaken. The study will also help in forecasting the company

profitability and the possibility of failure. This study will help the investors make decisions

and plan for possible actions.

Government

This study would provide pertinent information needed by the government,

particularly the Bureau of Internal Revenue, in assessing the tax obligation of the entity.

Awareness about this new venture can be used as a model by the Department of trade

and Industry in their efforts to promote small scale enterprise which can boost the

economy.

Researchers

This study being the fruit of all the efforts, patience and determination of the

researches, had pushed them to go beyond their comfort zone and bring out the best of

creative minds without living the sense of practicality and possibility.

Academe

This study would serve as a benchmark for the professor on their evaluation of

how appropriate the students had applied their theoretical knowledge acquired from the

portals of their classroom to different practical scenarios.

Suppliers

This study would provide the suppliers of raw materials, tools, and equipment the

necessary data for them to assess whether they would be able to cater the needs of the

business.
Future Researchers

This will also serve as a guide for future researches to conduct their own study

related to this topic, for them to explore more and to have idea about innovations. All the

data and information that are consisted in this study will serve as a guide for them to

induce into something extraordinary.

RESEARCH DESIGN

Research design refers to the total strategy selected and implemented to

incorporate the different components of the study in an understandable and rational way

thus, ensuring the effectivity and correctness of the facts and data stated in the study. It

constitutes the outline for the gathering, examination, and measurement of the different

data. This serves as a guide to the proponents in conduct of the study to achieve the

objective of the study. The probability of the result gathered are precise reflections of the

real situations will be increased through controls provided by the design. This phase of

the study is undertaken to know the feasibility, viability, and profitability of the proposed

business study.

Research Environment

This section of research design is an essential part on setting of the market

feasibility of this study. Its limit is to where and how the proponents perform the survey,

as mean of acquiring the data needed and transforming them to a valuable data for the

proposed project. This portion would guide the implementer in making decision and give

the proponents suitable and effective design for the proposed project.
 The proponents of this proposed project have chosen the GV Tower Hotel as its

target market showing moringa as a bathroom cleaner that is efficacious, low-cost and

organic cleaning material. The research was done in such way the proponents were able

to utilize all resources that this environment offers at their maximum potential.

Research Methodology and Instruments

The researchers will make use of the descriptive method to their study to

accomplish the data gathering process necessary for the study. Using a group made

questionnaire prepared and formulated by the researchers as the primary instrument for

collecting relevant data from the respondents. Through this data, it will be helpful to the

proponents to determine the market potential of the proposed product.

POPULATION AND RESPONDENTS

The main goal of the researchers is to focus on the particular characteristics of the

population that are interested in the proposed product. The researchers used the Slovin’s

Formula:

N = Total Population

n = Respondents

e = Margin of Error

𝑁
𝑛=
1−𝑁(𝑒)2
 Research Procedure

The research procedure consists of the methods used by the proponents in order

to ascertain the feasibility and effectivity of the proposed product. The first step that was

undertaken is the determination of the target market and its population and followed by

the computation of the appropriate sample size. There are many ways to collect data.

Two important methods considered are interviews and observation. The proponents

devised the questionnaires, validated the tools and selected the appropriate statistical

techniques for data analysis.

In the proposed project, after the determination target market, the proponents

personally located the prospective respondents. In addition, the proponents give the

questionnaires and also assisted the respondents while answering the material.

Limitations of the Study

The study focuses for being a sole distributor for the hotel. Given this fact, it is not

that easy to conduct an interview in hotel due to the following factors:

a) The unavailability of the respondents during the meeting.

b) The cost involved since it requires staff of people to conduct the interviews, which means

there will be personnel costs. Personnel are the highest cost a business can incur. It’s

difficult to keep costs low when personnel are needed.

c) The answers the individual provides may all be truthful, but for the purpose of data

analysis, the data will be inaccurate and misleading.

d) The respondents may abstained in answering some questions due to confidentiality

reasons.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To facilitate easy understanding and avoid ambiguous meaning of terms used in

this study, the following terms are defined.

Moringa

A seed in circular shape and rather large for a seed.

Cationic Protein

It is isolated from the Moringga Oleifera seed.

Strain

It is to separate solid from liquid.

Cleaning Agent

Are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt,

including dust, stains, bad smells, and clutter on surfaces.

Demand

It is the willingness and ability if the buyer to purchase a certain commodity or service at

a specified price and time.

Financial Aspect

It quantifies the result of the different aspects of the study using peso terms.
Lease

It is a contract by which one conveys a personal or real property for an agreed period of

the time.

Legal Aspect

It discusses the government requirements as to the hiring of the personnel, policies and

procedures for running the pre-operating and normal operations of the business.

Management process

It is a process of setting goals, planning and/or controlling, organizing, and leading the

execution of any type of activity, sometimes referred to as the process performance

measurement and management.

Production

It is the process of transforming both tangible and intangible inputs into goods of services.

Technical Aspect

This aspect provides a detailed flow of the production of the proposed product as well as

the necessary equipment, machines and raw materials needed. It ensures that the

product is made of the require quality, in the optimum place and reasonable costs.

Taxation Aspect

It rationalizes the different taxes that the business will be subjected to.
Target Market

It refers to the particular group of consumers to which an entity aims to sell products or

services.
 A PROPOSED PRODUCTION OF MORINGA BATHROOM CLEANER AND ITS
DISTRIBUTION

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AGRAVIADOR, PATRICK KYLE

BANSAG, JESSECA
BRIONES, JHESSA RHONNA
LIGARAY, CARLO
NAHUMAN, ALEXA

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