ABSTRACT There has been a widespread appreciation of the concept of social entrepreneurship across the globe and this concludes that its importance cannot be overemphasized in all aspects.Social entrepreneurship in the Ghanaian environment is emerging and currently few social enterprises operate in the country, none has however been able to achieve a national scale nor reached medium-sized operations. Not much of literature on social entrepreneurship is available for consideration in Africa; ...
ABSTRACT The study investigated how nutritional labelling affects consumer purchasing decisions of food products within the Kumasi metropolis. Specifically, the objectives of the study were to find out the level of awareness of consumers towards nutritional labelling in terms of buying behaviour, to examine whether nutritional labelling affect consumer decision to purchase healthy food products and finally to ascertain whether a consumer demographic characteristics (i.e. gender, income, educa...
ABSTRACT The impact of corporate organizations activities on society is a growing global concern. As a result, the expectations of stakeholders on the role of businesses in society have increased over the last decade. To this end, greater attention has been given to CSR activities and its subsequent disclosures (Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure). The disclosure of corporate social responsibility activities of corporations provides information to the public regarding corporate activi...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of internal control practices on the performance of microfinance institutions in the Central Region of Ghana. Primary data was gathered using questionnaires on internal controls designed to meet the Committee of the Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 1992 report for microfinance institutions.The study adopted a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey method. A primary data were collected using self-administer...
ABSTRACT Private pensIOns In Ghana by law are defined contribution schemes established to enhance retirement benefits for contributors. The performance ofprivatc pension schemes hugely relies on the expertise and investment decisions of fund managers. II is, therefore, worthwhile to interrogate the factors that influence investment decisions. This paper presents the result of a case stud y of the factors that influence the asset allocation decisions of private pension fund managers in Ghana. ...
ABSTRACT The objectives of the study were to determine the perceived causes of Buruli ulcer disease from both sufferers and non-suffers in Nsawam Adoagyiri municipality, to analyse how the disease affected human health in the area, and to elicit responses, from both sufferers and nonsufferers, on measures that could be taken to reduce human suffering and impacts from the disease. A simple random sampling method of data collection was used to select 193 respondents from the area, consisting of...
ABSTRACT The role of institutions in national development has been championed by various governments for some time to come now. However, what is most topical in this quest is the creation of institutions that would look at development from within, taking cognizance of the local needs and resources of the people. This study was set out to examine the role of the National Commission on Culture on the socio-economic development of Ghana using the Brong Ahafo region as study area. The study made ...
ABSTRACT Rural banks play enormous role in ensuring socio-economic development in Ghana. However, it is argued that rural banks have been facing some challenges that affect their sustainability. This study examined the sustainability of the Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank Limited, the Bosomtwe Rural Bank Limited and the Awabiagya Rural Bank Limited. The cross-sectional survey was used where questionnaires were designed to collect data. The selections of the respondents were done using the snow bal...
ABSTRACT By far a lot of research has been done but the outcome of this study will strengthen the systems of GRA by way of employing all the necessary strategies probably going beyond what they do to close the loop holes thereby reducing the rate of tax evasion. The main objective of the study was to examine tax evasion and its effects on the Ghanaian economy with evidence from Cape Coast Metropolis. The research was a case study which blended both qualitative and quantitative methods in data...
This study examined the impact of competition on tax avoidance activities among Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. Tax Revenue is essential for the growth and development of any economy. The objective of the study was to examine the effects of competition on tax avoidance and also determine the impact of managerial efficiency and non-performing loans on tax avoidance has on the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. To achieve the objective, this study used panel regression model to analyse the data ...
ABSTRACT The Ghana Health Service adopted a number of policies and strategies which were aimed at improving antenatal care attendance in the country. In addition, there were relative improvement in facilities and professionals at these facilities. Inspite of these improvements, the national antenatal care coverage continued to be irregular, though some regions made some remarkable improvements. Antenatal care was thought to have an impact on the reduction of maternal and perinatal mortality, ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining the impacts of Stakeholder Orientation and Supply Chain Orientation on the performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Accra Metropolis. Specifically, the study sought to; Determine the levels of stakeholder orientation, supply chain orientation and organisational performance amongst oil marketing companies; Examine the effect of stakeholder orientation on the performance of oil marketing companies in the Accra metropolis; Examine the influence of Supply c...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to assess human resources management practices in recruitment and selection and how it impacts on organisational performance, using COLTEK as a case study. This study used survey research design. Quantitative research approach was used. The target population was the administrative staff of the College of Technology Education, Kumasi comprising of 150 staff. Random sampling method was used to select 108 respondents for the study. Questionnaire was the...
ABSTRACT The most important drawback to successful control of malaria is the development of resistance by Plasmodium species to commonly used antimalarial drugs. To enhance effective treatment, many African nations including Ghana changed its malaria treatment policy from monotherapy to combination treatment with Artesunate + Amodiaquine (AS+AQ). The policy specifies AS+AQ as the first line treatment for uncomplicated malaria. There has been public outcry due to the perceived side effects of ...
ABSTRACT Motivation is the key to creating an environment where optimal performance is possible in organisations including educational institutions. On the basis of this assertion, this study focused on the ‘correlates of job motivation among teachers of second cycle institutions in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti Region’. The research design used was a descriptive survey with a sample of 119 respondents. The respondents were graduate teachers selected from Amaniampong, Saint Joseph S...