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Assessing the impact of e-learning on student academic performance using delone and macleans information system success model

The purpose of this dissertation is to use Delone and McLean’s Information System Success Model to assess the impact of e-learning on the academic performance of students of Methodist Girls’ High School in the Akuapem North Municipality. The study focused on the constructs of intention to use/use, user satisfaction, system quality, information quality, Service quality and net benefit of the earmarked learning environment. The research also reflects the views of the core subject teachers in the above-mentioned school using the constructs of the Delone and McLean’s ISS model to analyse students’ and teachers’ views on the impact of e-learning on students’ academic performance. The study adopted case study design with both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Participants of the study included the ten core subject teachers and one hundred and fifty students from Methodist Girls’ senior high schools who were selected using cluster sampling and Simple random sampling respectively. Questionnaires and tests were used as the main instruments for primary data collection. The study revealed that students have the intention to use e-learning facility in a blended environment in order to enhance extensive knowledge acquisition. However, these academic needs have not been addressed due to lack of some essential components to access the service and also partly due to the rigid nature of the school’s timetable. The study recommends that all stakeholders must get actively involved in approving the right e-learning contents and systems for use, those that reflect our unique educational needs as a country.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of motivational strategies on performance of employees a case study of Komfo Anokye teaching hospital

The success of organisations largely depend on the nature of motivational policies established in dealing with employees been the most valuable assets who work to achieve set goals and objectives. This study sought to examine motivational strategies adopted by organisations with specific reference to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The target population involves employees of KATH (3,519). Stratified sampling technique was used in selecting a sample size of 271 out of which 215 responded. Questionnaire served as the main data collection instrument for the study. Motivational strategies adopted included adequate salary structure, incentives, promotions, bonuses, recognitions, empowerment and sense of belonging within the organisation. Motivation in organisations should not be taken for granted since it is the lifeblood of ensuring development, growth and success. There was strong positive correlation between motivation and efficiency, employee commitment, job satisfaction and productivity in organisations with specific reference to KATH. The management of KATH should ensure that there exist attractive motivational packages for employees. This will help boost their morale and instil empathy in them to achieve set targets.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of multimedia tools in teaching and learning of ICT in schools in the Mampong Municipality, Ashanti Region

The study compares the impact of multimedia-aided teaching (MAT) and the traditional method of teaching Information and Communications Technology at Senior High Schools in Mampong Municipal. Two schools identical in intellectual competencies, based on WASSCE performance, and availability of computing facilities were sampled for the study. The random sampling yielded a total of two hundred and ten students comprising 80 science and 130 art students. In terms of gender, the sample size for the study comprised 54% males and 46% females. The study used experimental design to verify causal claims. The experimental group (Amaniampong SHS) was taken through a lesson using multimedia tools whereas the control group (St. Joseph Seminary SHS) was taken through traditional mode of instructional delivery (via marker board). The impact on performance was measured through pre-test and post-test instruments. Again students‘ perception survey on their interest levels in both types of classroom was conducted. Students in multimedia classrooms had more positive perceptions of instructors‘ instructional methods than students in traditional classroom. Interest levels for both approaches were statistically significant (with average of 3.5 for traditional approach, and 3.9 for that of multimedia, out of a possible 5). This was confirmed through the researcher‘s observations in the classrooms. Whereas both approaches improved learning, the comparative differences in change in knowledge for both groups was not statistically significant (p-value = 0.10). There were some gains, however, in favour of multimedia. The research therefore called for a policy shift in the adoption of multimedia tools at the Senior High level to complement traditional mode of instructional delivery. The schools and teachers should also be equipped with the requisite infrastructure and skills enough to deliver lessons using multimedia technologies.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of persuasive features on user�s intention to continuous use: the case of academic social networking sites

Social networking sites enable people to connect, communicate and share ideas. These sites have therefore become key for information sharing. Particularly, academics and researchers have adopted them for networking and collaborations. This study seeks to investigate how embedded persuasive features on social networking sites designed for academics and researchers affect continuous use intention. The study adopted an existing model for assessing the effectiveness of persuasive features on systems and sampled 416 participants who are engaged in academic research and analyzed their responses. The results indicate that Social Support, Computer�Human Dialogue Support and Primary Task Support significantly impact how users perceive social networking sites designed for effective academic work. Contrary to existing knowledge that Perceived Credibility, Perceived Effectiveness, Perceived Effort and Perceived Social Support all impact an individual�s Intention to Continuous Use of a system, only Perceived Credibility was observed to impact Intention to Use continuously. The findings also proved that affective ties and mutual support on academic social networking sites influence behaviour. � 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Assessing the impact of quality assurance in the hospitality industry (a case study of mariam hotel, tamale)

Hospitality business currently characterized by presence of many hotels which present a wide range of quality service to their customers. There has been rising demand for hotels services in Tamale as more and more visitors are attracted to the town through tourism, business, educational exchange programmes, sports, invitation and exploration for foreign investments opportunity. These people can be tourists, excursionist, residents and non-residents which will require them accommodation. Travelling will be incomplete in the absence of accommodation in the hospitality industry. To this effect the aim of the study was to find the satisfaction level of the customers regarding the quality assurance provided by Mariano Hotel in Tamale Metropolis. The study adopted was non-probability sampling techniques in carrying out this work. And both accidental and purposive sampling were used. The methodology employed was a structured questionnaire and interview to assess the information from customers and management respectively. The major findings of the study revealed that (95.0%) agreed that reliability of service was excellent in Mariam Hotel. Also, the study was revealed that (95.0%) customers have agreed to re-visit Mariam Hotel because of their quality services provided to them. Finally, the study further revealed that Mariam hotel train their staff and medically examine them once a year. A percentage response evidence of (80%) and (60.0%) respectively. Based on this, conclusions made about results shows that ensuring quality is great important to customers and brings growth to the hotel business in Mariam Hotel and thereby brings cash inflow to the economy through tourism. However, recommendations were made that management should improve the customer/employees relations. Training of hotel staff and medical examination should be done at least quarterly and or semi-annual to keep them abreast with skills.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of quality assurance on customer satisfaction in the hospitality industry a case study of blue-sky hotel, Bolgatanga

The hospitality industry has seen a great and rapid change over the past decade. Hospitality business today is an integral part of human life, whether in a small scale or a commercial scale. The hospitality industry in Ghana is yet to reach a greater height, though it has contributed significantly to the national GDP of the economy. But it is yet to be compared to other African countries. The work sought to access the impact of quality assurance on the hospitality business. The participation of staff land employees in contributing to quality service of food and beverages (products). The study examined various variables necessary to ensuring quality services that maximizes customer’s satisfaction. A non-probability sampling techniques was used in carrying out this research. Both accidental and purposive samplings were used. From the research conducted, it is explicit and revealing that ensuring quality is of tremendous importance to customers and companies as well. Additionally, it is one of the basis of growth and development in the industrial economy because it brings cash inflows to the economy through tourism attraction. The researcher discovered that upon various benefits of ensuring quality, there is more space for improvement in the service delivery to customers. The hotel management should not only pay attention to servicing the customers but should religiously and honestly improve the already high quality of the services they provide to their customers. On the question of recommending other customers to the hotel almost all the respondents said yes. This reason bitterest the point that the quality standards of Blue Sky hotel is high. Beside all the significant impact of quality assurance on the customer satisfaction in the hospitality business, the researcher strongly believes that more can still be done to increase the impacts to high pedestals.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of science resource centre project (III) on students’ performance in biology in some selected senior high schools in the Upper West Region

The study investigated the impact of Science Resource Centre Project III on students’ performance in biology in some selected schools in Upper West Region, Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative survey design. The study involved 6 biology teachers and 6 heads of departments from 6 public senior high schools and two batches of final year biology students (2013 and 2015 batches) were used to collect data for the study. The 12 teachers and 6 schools chosen as participants were purposively selected. The instruments used to collect data in the study were document analysis (2013 and 2015 biology WASSCE results) and a questionnaire for teacher respondents. Data collected were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The results for analysis of WASSCE results showed that the average WASSCE pass rate in biology in 2013 (before the implementation of the SRC Project III) was 98.1% and that of 2015 (after the implementation of the SRC Project III) was 54.2%, indicating a decrease in pass rate of 43.9% in 2015. The study indicated that familiar and easy to manipulate materials and equipment were utilized to a greater extent while sophisticated biology laboratory material resources and ICT based equipment and materials were not used at all. Also the study identified some challenges teachers encountered and that hinder the operations of science resource centres. The study concluded that the SRC Project III did not improve on students’ performance in biology. The Study recommended that further in-service training be done for biology teachers for them to effectively use these sophisticated equipment/materials. The study also suggested that further research be conducted in all parts of the country in other science subjects in order to ascertain an all-round impact of SRC Project III on students’ performance in Science.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction and loyalty in some selected hotels in the Tamale Metropolis

Tamale Metropolis has many business prospects and tourist attractions, attracting people from all over the world to meet and conduct business in the city. Many people have ventured into providing rooms for these visitors. However, the kind of services they provide to them becomes worrying which as a result causing some of them to lose customers upon their vantage location. The objective of this study is to assess how service quality affects customer satisfaction and loyalty in the Tamale Metropolis. The study's goals are to examine the impact of perceived service quality on customer satisfaction and the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty. To collect data for this study, a self-administered questionnaire was created using a quantitative approach. Non-probability sampling was used, with purposive samples of 10 hotels chosen and 30 respondents accidental selected in each hotel for a whole of 300 participants for the study. The instrument was tested, and the reliability coefficient was found to be 0.936. The demographic information of respondents was assessed using frequencies and percentages. The replies of hotel customers were analyzed using means and standard deviation, whereas the research questions 2 and 3 were analyzed using Pearson-moment correlations. An independent sample T-test was adopted to examine if there was a statistically significant relationship between gender and perceived service quality. All the service quality dimensions were evaluated as influential determinants in customer satisfaction, which leads to customer loyalty based on the results. According to the findings, Pearson-moment correlations results were 0.673 and 0.618 respectively; these revealed that there was statistical significant relationship in the service quality and customer loyalty. Hoteliers in the hotel business should pay attention to the predictor identified in this study as having a major impact on customer loyalty.

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Assessing the impact of smock production in Northern Region of Ghana

This study aims to examine the contribution of smock production in Northern Ghana, its promotion of Northern Ghanaian cultural identity and how it impacts the Ghanaian economy in general. The Descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. Using the multistage sampling technique where both the convenience and purposive sampling techniques were used to select a total 78 participants from 10 smock producers in the Norther Region of Ghana. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments. The study found that smock production contributes significantly to the livelihood of people in the north and the general economy of Ghana and that smock production in the Northern Region of Ghana keeps people employed, plays a role in the garment manufacturing industrial sector and is related sub-sectors. More so, the study observed that smock production in the Northern Region of Ghana is challenged by low patronage, high cost of raw materials for production, financial difficulties, non-availability of raw materials, general neglect, lack of political will and lack of investment in machinery/equipment. From the findings of the study it was therefore recommended that higher degree of improvement in terms of providing quality at optimal cost, maintenance and conquering the market, and making a recognizable brand in terms of Smock production in Northern Ghana will be achieved.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of technical and vocational education training (Tvet) on unemployment in greater Accra region of Ghana a case study of companies in Madina municipality

The study examined the impact of technical and vocational educational education (TVET) on youth unemployment in Ghana within the La Nkwantanang-Madina municipality, of the Greater Accra Region. The target population for the study were graduates of any Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institute in the country, who were working with industries, institutions and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the municipality. A total of one hundred and thirty-five respondents were used for the study analysis. The study findings indicated that, TVET plays a significant role in the reduction of youth unemployment rates in Ghana as well as improving their standard of living. The study recommends that the government especially should encourage industrial development. As part of the efforts to create demand for technical and vocational skills, it is important for COTVET to address gaps between the supply and demand of skills. To develop the necessary links between industry and training, to improved labour market information is essential.

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Assessing the impact of technical vocational education and training. A case study of Toh-Kpalime Vocational Training Institute in the South Dayi District of the Volta region

The primary objective of all technical and vocational education and training programmes is the acquisition of relevant knowledge, practical skills and attitudes for gainful employment in a particular trade or occupational area. This study therefore sought to assess whether this objective has made an impact on the youth in Toh-Kpalime in the South Dayi District. Questionnaire and interview methods were employed in gathering data from 115 respondents made up of staff of Toh-Kpalime VTI, current trainees, past trainees and parents. The data collected were analyzed and presented using tables, percentages, pie charts, frequencies and bar graphs. The results were discussed extensively and the findings indicated that TVET has made an impact on the youth in job creation, employment, and improved living standard of the youth and as a means of reducing unemployment in the district. Overall testimony given by respondents indicates that the training they received have been helpful in securing suitable jobs, that allow them to generate some income. It is recommended to the government and the South Dayi District Assembly to channel part of the District Assembly Common Fund as a start-up capital for those who graduated from skills training institutions and also invest in TVET which is the surest and fastest way to reducing unemployment among the youth in the South Dayi District and Ghana as a whole.

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Assessing the impact of technology on the creativity of fashion design students in vocational training institutes in the Volta region of Ghana

The main purpose of the study was to assess the impact of technology on the creativity of fashion design trainees in Vocational Training Institutes in the Volta Region of Ghana. The stud y utilized explanatory research design. The population of the stud y included all fashion design trainees in Vocational Training Institutes in the Volta Region of Ghana. Census sampling technique was used to select all the 112 trainees for the study. A sample size of 112 trainees was used. Questionnaires were the main instrument used to gather primary data. The study revealed that educational technologists produce drawings and layouts used in catalogues, magazines, and other advertising media. The findings revealed that trainees are introduced to the use of Information and Communication Technology in their programme from the beginning of the study. The study recommended that the government through the Ghana Education Service should procure the necessary Information and Communication Technology infrastructure for the selected schools to enable the teachers and students benefit maximally in the ongoing technological development and Information and Communication Technology contribution in educational advancement.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of the amatrol training programme on teaching and learning of engineering in polytechnics in Ghana (a case study of takoradi polytechnic)

The research looked at the impact of the AMATROL Training Programme on teaching and Learning of Engineering in Polytechnics in Ghana (with Takoradi Polytechnic as a case study) since its introduction from 2012. The objectives were to examine the perception of students and lecturers towards the AMATROL Training Programme; to identify the challenges, associated with the use of the AMATROL Training Programme, to the students and the lecturers and to identify the benefits AMATROL Training Programme brings to the students and lecturers in their learning and teaching respectively. Random sampling and stratified sampling techniques was employed to select the students and lecturers. A structured questionnaire was developed, pretested and administered to a sample of 280 and 25 in respect of students and lecturers respectively. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. The study showed that both students and lecturers accept the Training Programme as good for engineering training. The study also found out that there was inadequate time allocated for the AMATROL Training Programme. More Technicians are needed to be engaged to support the lecturers, since most lecturers find it difficult without the help of technicians in using the laboratories for teaching. The study further showed that the laboratories were not fully utilized in training programmes for students and could therefore be used for training those in the industries as well. Based on the findings from the study, it is recommended that for the AMATROL Training Programme to be more effective there is the need to increase the contact hours’ students spend on the programme. Technicians and Lecturers who are engaged in teaching using the AMATROL should be encouraged with better attractive motivational packages. Furthermore, Government must enact a policy to involve all the Polytechnics involved in technical training to adopt AMATROL Training Programme for training engineering students.

Source: UEW
Assessing the impact of work-life balance and organizational culture on the performance of employees of Nestle Ghana Limited

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of work-life balance and organizational culture on the performance of employees of Nestle Ghana Limited. The study falls within the quantitative research paradigm and used primary data. A survey research design was adopted in the study. A total sample of one hundred and ten (110) respondents were chosen for this study. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect the data. Data collected were analyzed using statistical software program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 23.0). The results of the study indicates that there exist significant positive relationships between work-life balance, organizational culture and employee performance. However, the study also indicates that the linear combination of work-life balance and organizational culture have a significant positive impact on employee performance. It is therefore recommended that management of the organization should develop a more holistic culture that supports superior commitments to promote and aid employees in the work-life balancing process. It is further recommended that implementing strong supporting organizational culture and a better balancing levels of work-life among the employees should be of priority to managements and also seminars and other education forum should be organized to educate employees on the need for change or cultural value.

Source: UEW