ABSTRACT . The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of information technology software quality characteristics on the business value of an adopting organization. This phenomenon was explored empirically by examining three research questions; 1.) What is the impact of system quality of open source ERP on business value of an adopting organization? 2.) What is the impact of information quality of open source ERP on business value of an adopting organization? 3.) What is the imp...
ABSTRACT This study examines the effects of transformational and transactional leadership st}les on employee performance· A comparative study of selected Nigerian organizations. The study sought to establish if transformational leadership attitudes can produce better performance among employees relative to transactional leadership. Data were collected using Bass and Avolio (1985) 's Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X) survey. The total population of study obtain...
ABTRACT The agricultural sector is considered as one of the most important sectors of the Ghanaian economy since it constitutes a significant portion of our Gross Domestic Product. However, farmers experience challenges in accessing credit from banks. Over the years, the Ghana cedi has experienced some volatility on the back of the existing structure of the economy. This study seeks to assess the impact of exchange rate volatility on agric-sector lending using the Agricultural Development Ban...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to evaluate the prospects and challenges of informal entrepreneurs in Agbogbloshie and to further examine how market men and women personally seek steps to curb the challenges they face. Data was gathered from 23 informal entrepreneurs in Agbogbloshie Market through face-to-face interviews with the help of an interview guide and analysed thematically. The findings of the study show that, despite the contributions informal entrepreneurs make to the growth...
The objective of the study was to provide empirical evidence regarding the impact of vertical integration on the financial performance of Olam Nigeria Limited. Data collected were gotten from Olam Nigeria Limited financial record and questionnaires administered to employees of Olam Nigeria Limited within the study sample frame. The secondary data was cross-sectional between the period of 2010-2018. While the administered questionnaire was to 183 employees of Olam selected using convenien...
ABSTRACT In Ghana, the banking industry presents one of the most challenging industries. Since 2005, Ghana has In Ghana, the banking industry presents one of the most challenging industries. Since 2005, Ghana has seen a phenomenal increase in the number of foreign banks coming into the country especially from Nigeria because of the financial sector reform program embarked upon by the Bank of Ghana. Presently, there are about thirty (30) banks in Ghana out of which seventeen (17) indigenou...
ABSTRACT With the explosion of information on the web, the internet has become the reserve for all kinds of information connecting individuals to health content, expertise and support. Majority of people are turning to social media and other internet platforms to seek for health information and experiences. However, anyone can post health content on the web regardless of their professional background or expertise, medical qualifications or intentions raising concerns about the quality of info...
ABSTRACT The main aim of the study was to investigate the level of awareness, practices and compliance level to the cyber-security directive of the central bank among the foreign banks operating in Ghana. A multistage sampling technique was used to arrive at the final respondents for the study. The study had a total of 46 respondents from 13 foreign owned banks in Ghana. All respondents indicated they knew there was a policy on cybersecurity. To verify the knowledge of the respondents to thei...
ABSTRACT This research assesses the relationship between credit risk and the performance of listed banks in Ghana. The data sample consisted 8 listed banks covering a 7-year period from 2010 to 2016. Findings from the study reveal that total assets and liabilities on average increased over the seven (7) years period. But this increase has been almost in the same proportion, leading to an almost constant leverage ratio over the period. On the average, the ROA of most of the banks increased ove...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to use the Theory of Planned Behaviour in social marketing to examine the behavioural intentions and actual waste disposal behaviour of Ghanaians. This developing country context study into waste disposal is focused on the use of a social marketing theory to assess the factors affecting the adoption of waste disposal behaviour as a means of resolving the country’s waste problems. The study, therefore, sought to assess the effect of individual attitudes...
ABSTRACT Every organization, be it primary, manufacturing, or service depends on materials and services to enhance its operations. Material requirements are either in their raw form, which are used as inputs in the manufacturing process or finished goods, which are used as consumables in the running of the organization. To ensure continuity of operations, organizations require systematic and regular supply of materials, which must be purchased and stocked to be issued, out when the need aris...
Prior studies’ findings on accounting disclosures showeddiverse relationships between accounting disclosures and firm attributes. Similarly, the Report of the Auditor-General for the Federation on Audited Financial Statements of commercialised enterprises indicated that these enterprises complied partially with the disclosure requirements of relevant accounting standards in preparing financial statements in Nigeria. The objective of this research therefore,wasto confirm or refute the f...
Abstract For many football leagues all over the world, sponsorship is a very lucrative source of income. This is especially true in Germany and USA. Given that the sponsorship in the Ghana Premier League has not really been stable, this study seeks to understand how exactly, sponsorship works in the Ghana Premier League and also recommend solutions or ideas to improve sponsorship in the league based on the findings of this study. From the research, I was able out that the Ghana Premier League...
Abstract Grassroots football is a key component in developing young talents for a professional career. Over the years, the performance of Ghana’s premier league has been declining as most young talented football players prefer to play in top-flight European leagues that pay well. To improve the organisation of grassroots for the premier league’s benefit, this study examined how grassroots football can improve the performance of the league, and how practices from topflight leagues that can...
ABSTRACT This dissertation critically examines the Juvenile Justice System in Ghana, with particular reference to its effectiveness in reforming the Juvenile offender. The research sought to ascertain what actually takes place at the Remand and Correctional facilities in comparison to the requirements of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2003. In particular, emphasis was placed on the effectiveness of programs aimed at reforming such offenders during their period of incarceration. Skills training an...