Abstract Stock markets in developing countries have been likened to “casinos” as a result of the general perception that they do not contribute to economic growth. Very few studies have tried to specifically examine the situation in Ghana with varying results. Most studies employing OLS have found a positive relationship between the variables whiles those that have employed ADRL or VEC, have often found a negative stock market and growth nexus in Ghana. Research, however, shows that, OLS ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to use the health belief model in social marketing to influence behaviour change towards cholera prevention from the context of a developing country, specifically Ghana. Research into cholera prevention has focused predominantly on the issues surrounding effective sanitation, improvement in potable drinking water and use of oral dehydration. Therefore, little attention in literature has been paid to understand the behavioural aspects of individuals in co...
ABSTRACT The Princess Marie Louise Hospital (PML) caters for malnourished tr children suffering from Kwashiorkor, Marasmus or Marasmic Kwashiorkor with food and drug therapy. All cases admitted are treated with free food nutrients. In addition, drugs which are used as supplements are however paid for by the caretakers. The main problem that the research seeks to investigate is the frequent inadequacy of its essential supplies namely, food nutrients and drugs, the consumption of which is belie...
ABSTRACT Corporate social responsibility reporting (CSRR) has received huge attention in both academic and corporate settings, owing partly to the fact that it has been made mandatory in some jurisdictions and the idea that it has the potential of benefitting organizations in the long run. This thesis looked at how the biggest telecommunications companies in Africa report on their CSR via their corporate web sites. Drawing on inspirations from prior studies, this thesis looked at corporate so...
ABSTRACT Currently, the Government of Ghana (GoG) is encouraging consumers to patronise more locally produced items, including local rice. It is believed that this will provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to the local economy. The current study seeks to apply social marketing using a behavioural change theory (the theory of planned behaviour) to predict and understand factors influencing behavioural intention of urban consumers to purchase the locally produced rice. A conveni...
ABSTRACT This research paper explores the influence of celebrity endorsement on consumer buying behavior in the Ghanaian fashion industry. The objective of the research is to assess the effects of celebrity endorsement and give recommendations to Ghanaian fashion companies about how they can effectively use it. The study’s population consists of all female students of three universities: Ashesi University, Wisconsin University and University of Ghana; out of which a sample of 156 was select...
Abstract Accra, the capital city of Ghana is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. This has led to the daily generation of about 2,000 tons of municipal waste. Accra faces a situation in which plastics, the second largest component of waste produced is disposed of primarily through dumping and landfills although plastics do not decompose. However, recycling which is a preferable alternative for disposing of plastics and a profitable industry accounts for about 5% of the waste disposal ...
ABSTRACT The middle-income bracket in Africa is one that is growing and doing so rapidly. Ghana has been identified as having around “46.6% of the population belonging to the middle class who is gaining strength due to increased jobs, wealth, and political participation” (Grail Research, 2012). With this notion in mind, the middle-income bracket is being exposed to varying lifestyle changes as well as opportunities broadening their scope and exposing them to different cultural ideas. The ...
ABSTRACT As the Ghanaian graduate labor market is increasingly becoming more competitive to keep up with tertiary institutions churning out 10,000’s of students annually, it has become essential for workers to not only find job roles, but to be retained in those job roles. In order to do this, one must consider the factors that influence the career choices of the graduate labor pool. This research studies “self-concept” specifically as a key factor in determining career choices made by ...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study is to understand the factors that are taken into account when quoting transfer fees for players as an element of human capital valuation. The study adopted an exploratory research approach by interviewing local football clubs in Ghana in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the subject. From the research, it is revealed that human capital valuation is very prominent in the football sector through the proposal of transfer fees. The goal of football...
ABSTRACT Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of Ghana (Ghana Statistical Service, 2016). However, Ghana’s agriculture mainly focuses on the production of staple foods such as cassava, cocoa and not high value crops like ornamental plants and spices (Index Mundi, 2018). This research study aimed to investigate the entrepreneurial opportunities in the ornamental plants sector in Accra- Ghana, which could help reduce the high rate of unemployment, 11.9% in Ghana (Ghana Statistical Servi...
Abstract Housing provision in the country has seen a number of interventions by the Government of Ghana to improve the housing situation through the construction of affordable housing units in the country. Nonetheless, this has not been enough to curb the housing deficit in the country. Housing provided by the private sector tend to be above the means of low and middle-income earners in the country. This paper aims at finding the perceptions of people within the working class on housing affor...
Background of the Study According to Tanzi (1998) corruption has been a part of our societies for many centuries, and this has been an issue that many political regimes have either tried to solve or bury. Some political leaders come into power with the intention to fix the economy and eradicate corruption as their primary goal. However, leaders end up making situations worse for the economy because they lack the understanding of how sensitive corruption is as a problem. Corruption has been in...
ABSTRACT This study explores organizational leadership in Ghana’s informal apprenticeship sector to determine whether it creates an environment for the growth of apprentices in the trade. The study focuses on four apprenticeship trades: auto mechanics, carpentry, dressmaking, and hairdressing in the Madina Municipality in Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The research questions that this study addresses include: a) Does the organizational leadership in the informal apprenticeship sector transfor...
ABSTRACT This study bases its arguments on the Resource-based theory and the human capital theory of making people strategic assets of the company for competitive advantage in the hotel industry, using Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra as a case study. The hospitality industry in Ghana is experiencing tremendous growth as a result of the growth occurring in the tourism industry in the country. Recent research reveals that the industry in Ghana is facing severe challenges concerning scarcity of skills ...