ABSTRACT Economists believe that human capital is necessary for development. This has resulted in a focus on the expansion of not just tertiary and secondary education, but also vocational education, and the use of manpower planning, as far as the Asian tigers are concerned (Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore) (Harris, 1996). Taking a cue from successful outcomes in Asia, this study therefore sought to find out how technical and vocational education has impacted youth unemploy...
Executive Summary At Heart Beauty Care Concepts is a hair and beauty care salon located in Santa Maria, Accra. A sole proprietorship business, the salon offers services of hairdressing, interior decoration, makeup, pedicure and manicure, among others. The vision of the business is to be a beauty hub that showcases the excellence of hair and beauty care and thrives on the mission of delivering such excellent services and producing professionals to do same. Assessing the need in the business to...
ABTRACT Agriculture’s impact in Africa has led to the conclusion that it is the lifeblood of many Africa economies. In Ghana, agriculture was historically the dominant sector of the real economy accounting for more than 30 percent of GDP post-independence although more recently, it has declined sharply and is the smallest sector of the economy as at 2016. Despite that, the sector still plays a key role in Ghana’s economy and employs 44.7 percent of the population above15 years. The contin...
Abstract This study sought to measure the level of priority or focus given to the study of Pan Africanism among undergraduate students. Students selected for this research paper were from the University of Ghana and Ashesi University College. A lecturer was interviewed to find out about the relevance of the study of Pan Africanism in modern Africa. Students from the history department of the University of Ghana were given questionnaires to fill. The questionnaires aimed at finding out if they...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to collate and analyze the views of students and graduates of Ashesi University, a top African university, on the relevant factors which significantly influence their academic performance. The research was motivated by the desire of some university officials to identify the specific aspects of Ashesi’s “modified liberal arts model” which most significantly impact students’ academic performance and enable them to do so well in the job market. The questions thi...
ABSTRACT This paper focuses on studying the relationship between company size and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in manufacturing companies in Ghana. The study sought to establish the relationship between company size and the decision to outsource in manufacturing companies in Ghana and also to assess the extent to which manufacturing companies are outsourcing and which main functions are outsourced. By definition, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a managerial practice which essentia...
ABSTRACT To get the best out of employees in the banking industry, pressure is increasingly put on them to perform for sustainable growth leading to work-family life imbalance and consequent stress related issues. The purpose of this study therefore, is to explore issues related to work-family life balance among banking professionals in Ghana. It compares the experiences of bankers in two banks in Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana, to understand in-depth the factors that enable them to ...
ABSTRACT Real estate in Ghana has also undergone tremendous change largely to economic stability and government‟s support of foreign investments. Over the past decade, the office property market in Accra has grown steadily averaging an annual 14 percent of GDP since 2010 (Setrana, 2013). This increase in demand has led to several developments being undertaken in Accra (Ghana Prime Properties, 2013). However, this paper focuses on the office property market in Airport City and uses Porters F...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This research initially analyzed the current state of the inventory management practices at LittyMart. LittyMart is limited liability Company that deals in items such as kitchen napkins and underwear for both sexes. This project aims to help optimize the firm’s inventory by creating a simple and efficient tool. Amid the strength of the firm are a good marketing strategy, diverse product list, and good relationship with trading partners. The Weakness of the firm includes th...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Delsi Montessori School is a private elementary educational institution located at New Achimota-Accra, Ghana. The school provides unique educational services for children from the ages of three months to fourteen years, i.e., creche, nursery, kindergarten, primary and JHS. Presently, it has twenty classes that cater to a pupil and staff population of 250 and 45 respectively. Meanwhile, the school has had a longstanding problem with staff turnover. A needs assessment guided b...
ABSTRACT This study sought to find out the management practices employed by multinationals in Ghana in controlling the financial risks they are exposed to. It also assessed the management practices used by multinationals in the recent financial crisis. This study is relevant since multinationals located in developing countries operate under different business environment and economies as compared to developed economies. Hence, multinational companies in developing countries should control fin...
Executive Summary Mr. and Mrs. Paintsils are a young couple who recently bought a plot of land at Akutuase/Medie and intend to develop the land by establishing a bilingual school on the land. The main objective of this study is to determine the feasibility, viability and desirability of establishing a bilingual school in Akutuase. Secondary data collected from online journals, news articles and scholarly articles showed that bilingualism is being bilingual is important because it gives a pers...
ABSTRACT This thesis explores how city planning affects economic development in Ghana by comparing two urban settlements in the greater Accra region of Ghana: Ashaiman and Tema. The two proximal settlements were chosen because Tema is a planned city while Ashaiman evolved into a settlement without any formal planning. In this paper, city planning refers to orderly zoning of domestic residences as well as the provision and placement of infrastructure like good roads and social amenities such a...
ABSTRACT The usefulness of private equity (PE) as a tool for stimulating private sector growth in an economy is a topic that, regrettably, does not feature prominently in the literature on Ghanaian development. However, private equity has the potential to contribute significantly to Ghanaian private sector development by providing affordable long term capital and business expertise to local firms. In 2004, the Government of Ghana, realizing the importance of PE in private sector reform, set u...
Abstract This study aims at analyzing the level of confidence in microfinance institutions in the Greater Accra region, Ghana using a financial services confidence index questionnaire adapted from the Central Bank of Tukey. The study adds to already existing literature on microfinance. The survey approach was used to gather data through convenience sampling. Logistic regression was also used to find the relationship between the demand for microfinance services and confidence in microfinance s...