ABSTRACT Travelling to a new environment comes with experiencing new cultures which can lead to cultural shock. Food is one of the factors that causes cultural shock because it differs from one country to another. However, in this interconnected world, experiencing cultural shock because of food can be reduced because countries are now establishing restaurants all over the world where they serve their home meals. The establishment of ethnic restaurants in many parts of the world has made it p...
Abstract Accra has a population of 4 million growing at nearly 4% annually. An increasing population is typically coupled with an increasing demand for paved roads to support motorized transportation. However, this demand for paved roads has not been met. Road transport seems to be the only effective transportation option in Accra as it carries over 70% of passengers. The most common form of public transport by road is the minibus (trotro). Although most people in Accra use the “trotros”,...
Abstract Ghana’s population is ageing at the same time that its extended family system is collapsing. The Ghanaian government is however, not making sufficient efforts to cater for the long-term needs of the elderly. This study therefore proposed the “Old People’s Home” as a solution to elderly care problems and investigated whether it will be a viable business in Ghana. To help achieve this objective, factors that can influence profitability of the Old people’s home in Ghana were i...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to find the effect of performance appraisals on employee motivation and it influences the output of employees and the potential outcome on the firms. The study employs data gathered from face-to-face interviews from two companies. Data were analysed by categorizing the responses from participants and use them to develop themes to answer the research questions. The results of the study showed that performance appraisals do have effects on the motivation of...
ABSTRACT Maryland Montessori is a school established to give its students a unique learning experience. Equipped with modern infrastructure and highly dedicated teachers, the school has risen to becoming one of the most preferred in Agona Swedru Despite its successes, the school still has to deal with some problems as is the case of many other small enterprises. One of such is poor cash management. With the recurrence of late payments from parents for feeding fees and cash lying idle in the b...
ABSTRACT This study examined the Old and the New Three-Tier pension schemes in Ghana with respect to their respective benefits and extent of coverage specifically in the informal sector. It has become an accepted norm for individuals to have some sort of economic security and assistance after retirement. About 80% percent of the Ghanaian workforce belong to the informal sector hence, the relevance of this study on this particular sect. Even though the study found the New Three-Tier system to ...
Abstract There has been an increase in the number of recruitment agencies in Ghana over the years. The aim of these recruitment agencies is to create the perfect fit between companies and individuals looking for job opportunities. This service is how ever rendered by Human Resource Management (HRM) department in the companies. The company has the option of choosing between the two methods when recruiting: using the services of recruitment agencies or maintain their recruitment activities in-h...
ABSTRACT This study provides insight into the underlying causes of the street hawking phenomenon and evaluates the effectiveness of some intervention programs. Every year in Ghana, large amounts of youth, usually, between the ages of 18 and 25 take to the streets to engage in the hawking business. This represents a large number of our human capital which is largely underutilized; these people lack the basic skills to contribute to nation building and to provide revenue for government by way o...
ABSTRACT In the Northern part of Ghana, most people engage in agriculture as their main source of earning a living. Farmers in the north of Ghana produce mainly food crops such as yams, millet, Guinea-corn and maize which contributes little to their income levels. On the other hand, local farmers in the southern part of Ghana produce cash crops especially cocoa in addition to food crops. This differences in crops production have created a persistent income disparity among farmers in the north...
Executive Summary Recyclon Ghana LLC is a privately owned company, which was established in September 2014. The company recycles waste into functional products to generate revenue. The central purpose of this project is to identify and define a major problem faced by Recyclon Ghana LLC and develop a functional solution to curb the problem. Presently, Recyclon Ghana LLC does not have a strategized distribution system, which will assist the company to make its products always available to its c...
ABSTRACT This study examines the effects that Corporate Governance has on the outcome of Corporate Investment Decisions of Ghanaian Companies. This research is conducted on 19 Ghanaian companies sub-divided into Multinational and local Companies. Multiple regression analysis is used in this study in estimating the relationship between corporate governance characteristics and the outcome of investing decisions. The independent variables used which are Firm Size, Board Size, Board Independence,...
ABSTRACT The Beta of a stock is an index which measures its volatility relative to the market rate of return (Systematic risk). The beta of a stock is a critical component in not just valuing a stock but a company as well. Beta gives investors a fair idea of the risk associated with a particular security relative to the market, as such, enables them make informed decisions. Arguably, the absence of valid beta data of companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has partially contributed...
Abstract The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is described as infant and immature but has seen improvements over the last decade. Nevertheless trust remains a big challenge to the GSE. Lack of trust if not checked might affect the GSE adversely. It could lead to a reduction in the numbers of listed firms, few stock trading, and hamper effective participation of individual investors. This research therefore seeks to find out how the kind of people who invest and the level of trust they have for the ...
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the existence of a relationship between the age stage demographic of individuals and their preferences in residential dwelling type. From general observation, it was noticed that, most real estate developers segment their market based on the income level demographic. However, this demographic factor does not cater for individuals who do not receive regular income such as retirees and other unemployed individuals. This study therefore examined the Ghanaian soci...
ABSTRACT The behaviour of employees in a workplace have many repercussions in relation to profitability, efficiency and customer retention. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the alumni of Ashesi University College exhibit civic virtue behaviours while at work. It also sought to investigate what the drivers behind this behaviour were in a bid to inform employers of Ashesi alumni on the likely behaviours their employees would exhibit, as well as educators at Ashesi as to whethe...