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Determinants of development effectiveness of the millennium development authority commercial agricultural development project in the Effutu Municipality, Ghana

Development effectiveness measures project relevance, effectiveness,efficiency, impact and sustainability. The MiDA project lacked empirical data to indicate the extent to which it has achieved development effectiveness and improved the welfare of farmers in the study area. The study investigated the determinants development effectiveness of the MiDA project in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana. Descriptive survey design, random sampling technique and structured interview schedules were used to select and collect data from 170 farmers in five communities in the municipality. Frequencies,percentages, means, standard deviation, chi-square, appropriate correlation coefficients and linear regression were generated to establish and describe relationships among variables of the study. The study revealed that the MiDA project was very relevant, sustainable, effective, efficient and highly impacted on the beneficiaries. Project relevance was influenced by farmer participation in project implementation and monitoring and evaluation; project effectiveness by yield of maize, farmer participation in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, farm size and level of education. Project efficiency was also influenced by yield of maize and farmer participation in implementation whiles project impact was influenced by yield of maize, farmer participation in implementation and income from the sale of maize. Project sustainability was influenced by farmer participation in project implementation, years of farming experience, level of education and not holding position in the farmer based organizations. The study recommends among others the need for development agencies to encourage farmer participation in project activities and improving the yield of crops which to a large extent will improve development effectiveness in the study area.

Source: UCC
Determinants of development effectiveness of the millennium development authority commercial agricultural development project in the Effutu Municipality, Ghana

Development effectiveness measures project relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. The MiDA project lacked empirical data to indicate the extent to which it has achieved development effectiveness and improved the welfare of farmers in the study area. The study investigated the determinants development effectiveness of the MiDA project in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana. Descriptive survey design, random sampling technique and structured interview schedules were used to select and collect data from 170 farmers in five communities in the municipality. Frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation, chi-square, appropriate correlation coefficients and linear regression were generated to establish and describe relationships among variables of the study. The study revealed that the MiDA project was very relevant, sustainable, effective, efficient and highly impacted on the beneficiaries. Project relevance was influenced by farmer participation in project implementation and monitoring and evaluation; project effectiveness by yield of maize, farmer participation in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, farm size and level of education. Project efficiency was also influenced by yield of maize and farmer participation in implementation whiles project impact was influenced by yield of maize, farmer participation in implementation and income from the sale of maize. Project sustainability was influenced by farmer participation in project implementation, years of farming experience, level of education and not holding position in the farmer based organizations. The study recommends among others the need for development agencies to encourage farmer participation in project activities and improving the yield of crops which to a large extent will improve development effectiveness in the study area.

Source: UCC
Determinants of dividend payout ratio of firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange

Profitability has always been considered as a primary indicator of dividend payout ratio. There are numerous factors other than profitability that affect dividend decisions of an organization, namely, earning per share, current ratio, debt to equity ratio and price to book ratio. Available literature suggests that dividend payout ratio is positively related to profits, cash flows and it has inverse relationship with debt to equity, retention ratio and price to book ratio. This dissertation aims at investigating the factors which determine the dividend decision among the firms that are officially listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Factors such as the current ratio, price-to-book value, earnings per share, retention ratio, debt to equity ratio and market capitalization rate per sector were considered. Using a sample of 20 listed companies on the GSE, the cross sectional analysis revealed that current earnings, retained earnings and liquidity are among the most significant determinants of dividend payout. Market capitalization rate per sector and price- to-book value turn out to be statistically insignificant while debt to equity ratio turns out to be negatively related to dividend pay-out ratio. As previous research has shown, it is very difficult to find model that you can apply to all companies, since all companies are different from each other. However, the author has been able to identify some key factors that derive dividend payouts. Amongst these factors, earning per share, current ratio and debt to equity ratio are important factors that determined the dividend payout ratio.

Source: UCC
Determinants of Dividend Policy of Banks in Ghana

This paper seeks to find the determinants of dividend policy of banks in Ghana. Panel data covering the five-year period 1999 – 2003 were analyzed within the framework of fixed and random effects technique. The results show that profitability, debt, changes in dividend and collateral capacity are the statistically significant factors which positively influence dividend policy of banks in Ghana. On the other hand, we found that growth and age influenced bank dividend policy negatively and significantly. Although, surprisingly, cash had a negative relationship with dividend policy, the results were not significant. Consequently, the major determinants of dividend policy of banks are profitability, leverage, changes in dividend, collateral capacity, growth and age. In all, the study found support for the profitability theory and agency cost theory and partial support for life cycle theory even though no support was found for the free cash flow theory.

Source: UCC
Determinants of Effectiveness of a Monitoring and Evaluation System for Projects Implementation: A Case of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Upper East Region of Ghana

Donors in recent times have made monitoring and evaluation as assessment criteria for awarding projects to Non-Governmental Organisations. Monitoring and Evaluation practices are an integral part of the project cycle and of good management practice in development projects. The study sought to examine the determinants that influence the effectiveness of a monitoring and evaluation system for project implementation in the Non-Governmental Organisations in the Upper East region of Ghana. The research was guided by these objectives; to establish the extent to which availability of funds influence the effectiveness of M&E system, to assess the extent to which stakeholders’ participation influence the effectiveness of M&E system and to determine the extent to which organization leadership influences the effectiveness of M&E system. The study was guided by program theory, theory of change and the dynamic capabilities theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and employed mixed method approach to investigate the research problem. The study captured 136 top level staff of NGOs that included finance and administration, M&E and programme managers and the heads of the organisations. Both open and close ended questionnaire were used to collect primary data, interview guide was also used to capture qualitative data. The subject was investigated using a descriptive survey method that employs both qualitative and quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data using instruments such as questionnaires and interviews. Data collected was coded for data analysis using SPSS statistical package. The data were analyzed using correlation, linear regression, means, standard deviation, percentages and frequencies then presented using tables. The study confirmed that availability of funds, stakeholders’ participation and organizational leadership were critical influencing factors for the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation of project implementations.

Source: UCC
Determinants of emotional labor among employees in the hospitality industry in Accra, Ghana

The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of emotional labor among frontline employees in Ghanaian hotels. Specifically, the study identified the determinants of emotional labor which were hypothesized to have significant effects on emotional labor. A total of 205 frontline employees participated in the paper-pencil survey. The questionnaires contained items measuring individual, situational and organizational factors of emotional labor. The results indicated that among the determinants, gender, age and variety of emotional displays had significant effects on emotional labor. These results suggest that gender, age and variety of emotional displays play a critical role in employees’ performance of emotional labor in hotels

Source: UCC
DETERMINANTS OF EMOTIONAL LABOUR AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ACCRA, GHANA

The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of emotional labour among frontline employees in Ghanaian hotels. Specifically, the study identified the determinants of emotional labour which were hypothesized to have significant effects on emotional labour. A total of 205 frontline employees participated in the paper-pencil survey. The questionnaires contained items measuring individual, situational and organisational factors of emotional labour. The results indicated that among the determinants, gender, age and variety of emotional displays had significant effects on emotional labour. These results suggest that gender, age and variety of emotional displays play a critical role in employees’ performance of emotional labour in hotels.

Source: UCC
DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK, KUMASI

The study investigated the determinants of employee retention in Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Kumasi. Various factors that contribute to employee retention such as organizational factors, human resource factors, organizational benefits, commitment, employees' retention and job satisfaction were examined. Quantitative research design, specifically a correlational design was used. Primary data were collected from 98 employees comprising senior and junior staff, through questionnaire administration. The data were analyzed by using Spearman correlation and step-wise regression tools in Statistical Product and Service Solutions (version 17). The findings of the study revealed significant relationships among policies, job satisfaction and employee retention. Some of the specific determinants of retention were job satisfaction, training and development, communication, justice and fairness. This implies that any policy initiative that is aimed at employee retention should focus on these determinants. It is therefore recommended that employees and branch managers should cooperate and review the existing benefits by paying more attention to policies that will influence job satisfaction, training and development, communication and justice and fairness.

Source: UCC
Determinants of Equity in Access to Senior High School Education in the Ghanaian Education System

This study explores equity in the provision of secondary education to public and private junior high school products in Ghana. The purpose of the study was to document the role that gender, programme offered performance score, type of JHS attended, and governing authority of schools play in the seeming inequity in the selection process. The key findings showed that there is a statistically significant difference between public and private JHS graduates in terms of gaining access to SHS. However, the difference was not gender based. It was also found that the level of access to SHS opened to JHS graduates differ according to whether the school is a single sex or mixed sex institution and also the choice of programme. Finally, the study indicated that there is no statistically significant difference between well endowed and less endowed SHS in terms of gaining admission into them. It is, therefore, recommended that efforts directed towards bridging the equity gap should be vigorously pursued.

Source: UCC
Determinants of Ethical Behaviour of Professional Accountants in Ghana

This study examined the determinants of ethical behaviour of professional accountants in Ghana. Specifically, the objectives of the study were to: examine the effects of susceptibility to positive peer influence, materialism and political trust on ethical behaviour of professional accountants in Ghana. It also examines the moderating role of self-control on the various direct relationships. Data was collected using questionnaires administered online to professional accountants in Ghana. Simple random sampling technique was employed and 349 responses were recorded. Quantitative research approach was employed and explanatory research design was adopted in this study. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse data. Findings of the study indicated that susceptibility to positive peer influence, materialism and political trust influence the ethical behaviour of professional accountants. Also, self-control moderates the relationship between susceptibility to positive peer influence and ethical behaviour of professional accountants. However, self-control does not moderate the relationships between materialism and ethical behaviour as well as political trust and ethical behaviour of professional accountants. The study recommended that professional accounting bodies and regulatory bodies should establish regular ethical evaluations for accountants and intensify workshops and seminars that stresses on ethics and ethical behaviours.

Source: UCC
Determinants of exchange rate volatility in Ghana: Evidence from Glosten, Jagannathan and Runkle model and quantile regression.

Exchange rate volatility is a major problem facing developing countries, especially Ghana. The issue of exchange rate volatility is too disturbing and over the years has become a source of great concern to policy analysts, policy makers and domestic as well as foreign investors. The study estimated the determinants of exchange rate volatility in Ghana using monthly data from 1990 to 2017. The study focused on interest rate, inflation rate, current account balance and money supply as the main determinants of exchange rate volatility in Ghana. In addition, the study was based on the positivism research paradigm, quantitative approach and used explanatory research design. Quantile Regression Model and Ordinary Least Square Regression Model were used to estimate the determinants of exchange rate volatility, and also to point out some differences among them. Exchange rate volatility was measured using the Glosten, Jagannathan and Runkle Model. The regression analysis revealed that interest rate, current account balance and money supply have negative and statistically significant effect on exchange rate volatility in Ghana. However, inflation rate exerts positive and statistically significant impact on exchange rate volatility in Ghana. The study also revealed that quantile regression model is robust than the classical ordinary least square regression model. In view of these findings, it is recommended that to stabilize exchange rate in Ghana, the central Bank of Ghana should increase interest rate on financial assets and maintain a low inflation rate. Also, the Bank of Ghana should put in place appropriate policies to improve the current account balance. Additionally, the Bank of Ghana must adopt a monetary policy mix that will help stabilize exchange rate in Ghana.

Source: UCC
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Background: Mothers are encouraged to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life. The general objective of the study was to assess the predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Ghana. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). he study sample (n = 316) was based on infants (0–5 months old) during the survey period; extracted from the individual (women) data set. Binary logistic regression was used to examine the association between selected independent variables. Results: In general, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 64 percent. Marital status, region and place of delivery were found to be associated with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. he logistic regression model illustrated mothers from the Volta Region, those who delivered in a government health facility, and mothers who perceived their infants to be average in size were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: Appropriate health education programs by the Ministry of Health targeting mothers who are less likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding are recommended

Source: UCC
Determinants Of Farmers’ Use Of Mobile Phone To Access Agricultural Information In Agona – East District Of Central Region, Ghana

The use of mobile phones has become important in the agricultural sector. However, little is known about its level of use and the factors that affect its use to access agricultural information in Agona – District, Ghana. The study employed a descriptive correlational survey design to determine factors that affect farmers’ use of mobile phone to access information. Multistage sampling technique and structured interview schedule were used to collect data from 182 farmers from 14 communities within the district. Frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations and Independent Sample t- test and multiple regressions were used to analyze the data. The study showed that males were dominant in the use of mobile phone to access agricultural information. Farmer’s knowledge and awareness of the use of mobile phone for agricultural information was relatively low. Majority of farmers agreed to benefiting from using mobile phone in receiving agriculture information. Financial services and reduced travel cost were the level of extent to which farmers use mobile phone. Again, high cost of call tariff and difficulty in texting message were the major challenges of using mobile phone. The five factors that best predict the extent of use of mobile phone by farmers were awareness of mobile phones, knowledge of mobile use, benefit of using mobile phones, farmers’ educational level and type of mobile used. The study recommends the need of telecommunication network companies and Ministry of Food and Agriculture to provide more training to farmers on the use of mobile phone for accessing agricultural information.

Source: UCC
Determinants of fdi into the mining Sector in Ghana

The study set out to examine factors that influence foreign direct investment inflows to the mining sector of Ghana. The study divided the broad objective into two. These were to examine the long run factors that affect foreign direct investment inflow and to investigate into the short-run factor that impact on foreign direct investment into the mining sector of Ghana. The study used quarterly time series data that spanned the period 1986 to 2012. Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag model (ARDL) or Bounds test approach to cointegration, long-run cointegration relationship was established between foreign direct investment to the mining sector and corporate tax, real effective exchange rate, consumer price index, real GDP per capita, Political instability, trade openness and infrastructure development. The study found that increase in consumer price index, political instability, depreciation of the real effective exchange rate results in a decline in the inflow of foreign direct investment both in the short-run and the long run. On the other hand, real GDP per capita and trade openness and infrastructure development had a positive effect. The causal relationship however, revealed that there is with the exception of political instability, there exist causal relationship between foreign direct investment and the other variables used in the study. The study recommend that, the government may consider providing enabling environment and policies that would foster GDP growth in order to increase inflows of foreign direct investment. Also, the central bank should target the depreciation of exchange rate and halt the increase in inflation by implementing right policies in order to increase the fortune of the economy in attracting FDI. Again, corporate tax should be reduced further to make Ghana’s mining sector a desire destination among resource rich countries in the sub-region.

Source: UCC
Determinants of Female Students’ Choice of STEM Programmes in Tertiary Education: Evidence from Senior High Schools in Ghana

This study examined the determinants of Senior High School (SHS) female students’ choice of STEM programmes in tertiary education in Ghana. Specifically, the study aimed at exploring: (a) school-related factors, (b) home-related factors, and (c) person-related factors which influence female SHS students’ choice of STEM programmes in tertiary education in Ghana. The study was grounded in the positivist’s paradigm. A cross-sectional survey design was used as the research design. The study was targeted to final-year female students in SHSs in three regions in Ghana. Single-sex male SHSs were excluded because only female students participated in the study. Through a multi-stage sampling procedure, questionnaires were administered to 1,938 final-year female students in 15 SHSs. Prior to the data collection, the questionnaire was validated using Response Factor Analysis (RFA) and Kuder-Richardson reliability estimate. Binary logistic regression with 1,000 bootstrap samples was used to analyse the data. The study revealed that school-related factors, such as the course of study, elective mathematics status, and interest in mathematics and science, influenced female students’ choice of STEM programmes in tertiary education. Home factors (e.g., education level of parents, socioeconomic status) and personal factors (e.g., self-confidence, career indecision, having a role model in STEM, locus of control) were also found to play a significant role in female students’ choice of STEM programmes in their tertiary education. Conclusions and recommendations were made based on the findings of the study.

Source: UCC