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Assessing the relationship between the organizational structures of Ghanaian football clubs and their League Performance

Abstract Over the years, Ghanaian football-loving fans both home and abroad have lamented over the poor performance of their local clubs in both continental and domestic competitions. As a result of this, many of these football loving fans have either given up on the local league or are cast in the dark about the actual problems affecting their respective clubs. Hence, in an attempt to delve into this problem, this dissertation assessed football clubs in Ghana to ascertain whether their organ...

RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT CHOICES AMONG THE YOUTH IN GHANA

Abstract To make the most out of investment choices, investment advisors need to understand the risk propensity that an investor can tolerate. However, measuring this risk propensity is very difficult, as it must be quantified. Among the many factors that influence risk tolerance is the demographic profile of the investor. A review of the literature proved that extensive research exists in the area or has been explored. However, the findings are inconclusive. This scenario displays an unclear...

ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING PRACTICES IN THE GHANA POLICE SERVICE

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the training practices in the Ghana Police Service at the National Police Training School, Accra and the Winneba Police Command and Staff College, Winneba. It examines the curriculum, scope of training and pedagogical practices employed by police trainers in Ghana, how well the trainees apply their training to Police work, the challenges the training academies face and feasible measures to address these challenges. Methodologically, the study empl...

SSA Research 176 PAGES (38240 WORDS) Sociology Thesis
DETERMINING THE TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY OF AN AGRIGULTURAL COMMODITY EXCHANGE IN GHANA

INTRODUCTION This paper seeks to explain the concept of an agricultural commodity exchange and provides the reader with a practical understanding of the concept. The focus of the study is Ghana. The paper also seeks to highlight the conditions that will enable the Ghanaian economy operate under such a system. The paper’s main objective is to determine the technical feasibility of such a system in Ghana, given various constraints this economy faces.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN GHANA’S BANKING INDUSTRY

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine how banks in Ghana use customer relationship management (CRM) as a strategic tool to achieve customer loyalty. Specifically, the study establishes the extent of practice of CRM in the banking industry, the relationship between CRM practices and customer loyalty, and the effect of CRM practices on customer loyalty. Furthermore, the study proffers possible solutions and recommendations in the implementation of CRM in the banking industry. A descr...

SSA Research 140 PAGES (30504 WORDS) Marketing Thesis
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND NIGERIA ECONOMY A CASE STUDY IN UMUNA IN ORLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN IMO STATE

The study seeks to find out the implication of human resource development on the economic development of Umuna in Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State. With the use of survey design and random sampling of corporate workers, civil servants, private company workers and labor in general, questionnaire administration is used to acquire information and simple percentage for generalization. The study found out that development can be achieved through accessible health care and affordable educati...

Service Marketing plan for China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in East Africa.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is one of the most renowned schools that offers a competitive Executive MBA program. It has been in existence since 1994 and has spread its knowledge both in China, Europe and now in Africa. Its campus in Africa was started in 2009 and is based in Ghana. CEIBS seeks to have an inclusive environment where all the business leaders from all walks of life will join and acquire the knowledge necessary to take their businesses to ...

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE UPPER TANO RIVER BASIN, GHANA

ABSTRACT This study assessed indigenous knowledge in water resource management in the upper Tano River basin of Ghana. Despite the effort of formal water resource management institutions, human activities along the Tano river continued to put the Tano basin in danger hence the need to find other vital means to help in managing the basin.Respondents for the study were chiefs, elders, some selected community members in five riparian communities along the Tano River and the Tano basin secretaria...

Adopting the Omni-Channel Model: Identifying and Recommending Methods of Adoption to Shoe and Clothing Retailers in the Accra Ma

Background Following the proliferating use and adoption of the Internet, e-commerce has established itself as a pervasive business phenomenon (Zhu & Thatcher, 2010). The changes that have emerged through e-commerce have dramatically impacted the traditional business environment, and improved both service and product offering delivery (Huang, Yoon & Benyoucef, 2012). A recent study conducted by Alexiou, Riddleston and Singleton found that e-commerce has gone on to impact global consumer behavi...

ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF GCB BANK USING ACCOUNTING RATIOS, (2006 - 2015)

ABSTRACT The study examined the financial performance of GCB Bank Limited from 2006 to 2015 using financial ratios and indicators. Annual data from financial reports and statements were employed from Ghana stock exchange on the internet to compute all performance indicators and ratios. The major financial ratios that was used to assess GCB Bank for the period was profitability and efficiency ratios, portfolio quality ratios, liquidity ratios, capital adequacy ratio. The results showed that GC...

RECYCLING AS A STRATEGY FOR REVENUE GENERATION AND MUNICIPAL PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA

ABSTRACT The rapid growth of Accra and its associated increase in consumption have resulted in the generation of a large amount of solid waste, especially plastic waste. In fact, 300 metric tonnes of plastic waste is generated in Accra daily. However, only 5% of this waste is recycled. As a result, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is confronted with the problem of managing this waste as dumping, burning and the use of landfills are methods that are not environmentally sustainable. The go...

INFLUENCE OF FINANCING METHODS ON THE VALUE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES; A CASE OF AIRPORT CITY

ABSTRACT The real estate industry is lucrative industry as the developing economy continue to boom. It has being likened to the rise and fall of most economies. In Ghana, the industry is a relatively young one, and has shown signs of growth and expansion. It is a capital intensive industry, where availability of finance is crucial in determining the viability of any development. In valuing real estate developments, focus is placed on four main factors, that is: location, structural quality, u...

MARKET RESEARCH FOR SWOOVE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This capstone project sought to provide the client with an in depth understanding of the delivery space of Ghana, the various interactions between the businesses in this space, individuals and the major players in the delivery space I.e. logistic and delivery service personnel. It achieved this by conducting interviews and through the administration of surveys to the general public through platforms like WhatsApp and Twitter and Facebook. It did not however include an evalua...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE OPERATIONS OF POLICE OFFICERS IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF POLICE OFFICERS AT THE CANTONMENTS POLICE STATION

Abstract The Police Service is an institution which is long over due for rebranding and should be transformed to restore a better public image; this is as a result of the negative reports that have been highlighted in relation to the service. This study assesses the operations of the Ghana Police Service using Cantonments Police Station as a case study. From the study it was concluded that very few Police Officers had educated themselves to the tertiary level leaving majority of them at the M...

FEASIBILITY OF JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) IN GHANA

ABSTRACT Just-in-Time, a system of production that calls for the elimination of inventory has taken many parts of the world by storm. Many producers and even suppliers are engaging the statutes of this new production system and are seen to be clearly reaping the benefits associated with it. Ghanaian firms seem to be tarrying with respect to the use of this system thus this paper seeks to discover how beneficial this system of production will be to producers in Ghana and how feasibly its imple...


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