ABSTRACT This work is aimed at providing understanding on the effect that the non-receipt of the reward given to selected-few employees by the management has on the job satisfaction of other employees in the organization. Guided by literature on the effect of non-receipt of reward given to selected few employees has on job satisfaction of other employees, data was collected from forty (40) staff of Hydrological Services Department and self-administered questionnaire. Based on descripti...
ABSTRACT This thesis examines structure, style and themes in Manya Krobo work songs. The structure, style and theme of work songs used among the people of Manya Krobo have not been investigated as done for other languages. The research discussed the aesthetic values of these work songs among the people of Manya Krobo. Primary data were used for the analysis. The data collection was done through recording and personal consultation through observation. The study has revealed various and varied ...
ABSTRACT The study set out to examine female spousal conflicts against men. The study revealed that female spousal violence was in existence in Tema Community Two and its environs. The common types of spousal violence were physical, verbal, sexual and psychological. The spousal violence were mainly caused by cheating on the part of men, children from other marriages, prevention of male dominance and alcohol abuse. In respect to the impact of these spousal violence, physical injuries, emotio...
ABSTRACT In recent years, the protracted nature of refugee camps across the world has caused a shift from humanitarian food aid supply to self-reliance which is considered to be a more durable solution for refugees to have a more dignified and sustainable livelihood. The refugees in the Krisan camp have extreme difficulties making adequate livelihoods within the camp as well as outside the camp due to a range of factors such as an inability to earn adequate economic wages and outright unemplo...
ABSTRACT The need to protect languages from extinction cannot be overemphasized. Language is an essential element of culture, and a means of communication. Through language, people build and express their emotions, intentions, values, norms, notions, practices, and this helps build understanding among them, and strengthen their relationship. Language is therefore the underlying factor for determining the identity of individuals and groups. Language is strategically important for the attainmen...
ABSTRACT This thesis entitled “the image of childhood in Allah n’est pas obligé by Ahmadou Kourouma and Contours du jour qui vient by Léonora Miano” analyzes childhood problems represented in the two novels. The study examines some structures that affect the cognitive and physical development of the child. We use socio -criticism, developed by Claude Duchet, as our theoretical framework. The thesis identifies the relationship between the child and the family, a relationship which weak...
Abstract Youths constitute a vibrant, critical resource input in the development process of any nation. It is, therefore, imperative that their health and wellbeing be safeguarded in the pursuit and sustenance of the socio-economic transformation of any society. With the unabated high prevalence of HIV and AIDS among this age cohort, communication campaigns must be restrategized, diversified and focused on effecting change in the behaviours that predispose young people to HIV infection. Prov...
ABSTRACT Although there are many studies conducted on cannabis and its effect on the people who use them, with regards to their health, relationships and personal development, each user may have unique reasons and experiences that spur him or her on to use it. The study is limited to only the undergraduate student users of cannabis at the University of Education, Winneba with the aim of finding out the culture that surrounds the consumption and use of cannabis. The data collection method...
ABSTRACT This study sought to unveil possible problems that confront and intimidate mentees in their professional development. A case study design underpinned by the interpretive paradigm was adopted for this study. The main instruments used in gathering the data were a structured questionnaire and a semi – structured interview. The population used was the entire 2015 mentorship group with a population size of 152. The sample size used in this study was 76 teacher mentees selected thr...
ABSTRACT The thrust of the study was mainly to identify the various types of conflicts among teachers in K.N.U.S.T. J.H.S. The focus is on the causes of conflicts and how they are resolved to mitigate their effect on teaching and learning and to also suggest conflict resolution strategies to reduce conflict in basic schools. The target population for the study comprised the head teacher and teachers of K.N.U.S.T. Junior High school in the Kumasi Metropolis, The school has total staff s...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted within the Kassena-Nankana East Municipality. It assessed the sanitation and hygiene practices among bakers and bread sellers. The design for the study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. Twenty (20) bakers and one hundred (100) bread sellers were sampled for the study via the simple random and convenient sampling techniques. Data was gathered using questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.76) and semi-structured observation guide. The data was analy...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence motivation has on teachers’ work performance and turnover intentions at Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School, with the view of revealing the importance of motivating teachers in gearing towards good work performance and improvement in pupils’ achievement. The study employed quantitative research approach with a case study strategy in investigating the problem. The sample comprised 30 teachers in Ohwimase M/A Basic...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of senior high school heads’ leadership style on teacher job performance in the Kumasi metropolitan educational directorate. The study was basically a cross-sectional descriptive survey involving the quantitative approach. Structured questionnaires were used to gather the data and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and means. A total of 150 respondents were selected rando...
ABSTRACT This study examined the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited unearthing how the company communicated CSR online. The study particularly, explored the all the online platforms (mainly the corporate website) that Newmont Ghana Gold Limited communicate CSR on as well as the communication strategies employed to communicate CSR activities. The design was a case study and it was underpinned by Carroll’s (1991) Four part theory and Morsing and Schu...
ABSTRACT The study focused on teachers in the Dunkwa Senior High Technical School in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality. The main study was to identify the leadership styles and the relationships with teacher performance. The specific objectives were to explore the factors that influence leadership styles, the effects on teacher motivations, to examine the performance of teachers. The mixed methods of research were used as the research design where the data was analysed qualitatively...