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The impact of organizational culture on employee performance

The role of organizational culture has received considerable and sustained attention with both practicing managers and organizational researchers. This dissertation seeks to examine the impact of organizational culture on work performance of employees of Ghana Airports Company Limited. To achieve the above objective, the case study approach was used; the population sample frame is 100, of staff who are 2 years and above. The research used 2 years and above because it wants to find out why staffs are still here after 2 years of working with the same organization (Ghana Airports Company Limited). Data was collected from a total number of 85 employees using a structured questionnaire to access the values, characteristics, relationships on organizational performance and how it can influence employee performance. The findings of the study revealed that performance of workers are greatly influenced by the culture. Also, most workers supported the fact that good relations between workers and customers make them do their job with joy to achieve their overall objectives. Secondly work values have improved discipline, time management, and punctuality, motivates and help maintain morals. The study concludes that organizational culture helps improve employee performance as well as a source of motivation to workers because motivation is not only monetary. Organizations should pay much attention to their orientation programmes which serves as a way of inculcating culture into workers which will motivates them to perform. Orientation should also be compulsory and done yearly to remind existing staff of who they are as an organization.

Source: UCC
Impact of organizational culture on organizational performance at CAL Bank, Takoradi branch

This study examined the impact of organizational culture on organizational performance at CAL Bank. Specifically, the study sought to find out the kinds of organizational culture practiced in CAL Bank, assess how Cal bank determine its performance indicators and finally examine the effects of CAL bank's culture on its performance. This study employed the case study design. The dependent variable in this study was organizational performance whilst that of the independent variable was the organizational culture. Five-point Likert-scale closed-ended questionnaires were used to gather the requisite quantitative data for the study. In all, 100 respondents were involved in this study. The data gathered from respondents were analysed with statistical tools such as means and standard deviations as well as correlation and multiple regression. The study discovered that the major kinds of organizational culture practiced in CAL Bank were Clan and Market culture. With regard to performance indicators at CAL Bank, the study established that employees observed acceptable personal habits while at work, guided by the organizations’ overall strategic plan in carrying out their work, employees completed work assigned to them as per the desired standards, and employees committed maximum efforts to their work. Lastly, the study found that there was a statistically significant positive relationship between organizational culture and organizational performance (r=0. 437; p<0.003) at CAL Bank. Based on the findings, the study concluded that organizational culture has the potential to influence the organization’s performance either negatively or positively. The study therefore recommends banks to adopt the right kind of culture that can enhance corporate performance in a positive way.

Source: UCC
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Service Delivery. Mediation Role of Leadership: A Case Study of Ghana Police Service.

The effective delivery of services in the public sector is influenced by various factors, with organizational culture and leadership playing pivotal roles. This study investigates the impact of organizational culture on service delivery in the Ghana Police Service, focusing on the mediation role of leadership. The aim is to explore how a positive organizational culture, characterized by shared values, collaboration, and employee empowerment, influences service delivery outcomes and the extent to which leadership practices mediate this relationship. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 160 employees within the Ghana Police Service through a structured questionnaire. The research method involved quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and mediation analysis based on Baron and Kenny's approach. The findings reveal that a positive and values-driven organizational culture significantly influences service delivery outcomes within the Ghana Police Service. Employees' shared values, collaboration, and commitment to organizational goals play a critical role in enhancing service delivery effectiveness. Moreover, leadership practices were identified as a significant mediator in the relationship between organizational culture and service delivery. Effective leadership, including inspiring and motivating employees, coaching and mentoring, and empowering them to take ownership of their roles, amplifies the impact of a positive organizational culture on service delivery outcomes. the study highlights the interdependence of organizational culture, leadership practices, and service delivery outcomes in the public sector context. By fostering a conducive and supportive organizational culture, public sector organizations can positively influence service delivery effectiveness and build trust with the public.

Source: UCC
Impact Of Parental Abuse On The Self-Esteem Of Children In The Cape Coast Metropolis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of parental abuse on the self-esteem of children in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Descriptive survey research design was utilised in this study. In all, 341 students were selected using proportional stratified random sampling from ten selected junior high schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Data were collected using questionnaire. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance and linear regression. The study found that the respondents experienced abuse by their parents on some occasions. The common abuses suffered were psychological or emotional and physical. Also, the study found that the respondents respected themselves, felt useful and felt that they were good. Further, the study showed that support from other family members, friends and teachers, and professional help or assistance can help children cope with abuse experience. There was no significant difference between male and female children regarding their experience of parental abuse. However, significant differences were found in parental abuse experience on the bases of age and class level. Parental abuse also had a significant negative relationship with self-esteem. It was recommended that the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) through the Department of Social Welfare organise sensitization programmes for parents on the need for parental abuse to cease.

Source: UCC
The impact of parenting styles on the personal and social development of children at Elmina-Central Region

This research focused on the impact of parenting styles on the personal and social development of children at Elmina. The study set out with the objective of finding out how pupils and parents in selected schools at Elmina perceived the types of parenting styles and their impacts on the personal and social development of children.Descriptive research design was used for the study. A sample of 250 pupils and 250 parents were randomly selected. Questionnaires were used to gather data from the respondents. Out of the randomly selected sample, 241 pupils and 227 parents’ responses to questionnaire items were analyzed using percentages and frequencies.The major findings were that: There were four parenting styles (democratic parenting style, authoritarian parenting style, permissive parenting style and rejecting parenting style) used by parents in Elmina; Majority of parents in Elmina used democratic (authoritative) parenting style; Among the four parenting styles, democratic parenting style had the greatest positive influence on the academic work, physical health and social development of children; Permissive and uninvolving parenting styles also have moderate positive effect on social development and could both result in children becoming immature and lonely.The study recommends that parents need to be educated to use democratic parenting style and combine parenting styles if necessary. Children should also be educated on their rights.

Source: UCC
Impact of peer pressure on decision- making of adolescents in senior high schools in the Accra Metropolis

Adolescence is one of the critical stages in the development of an individual. This is the stage at which a lot of experimentation takes place. The main aim of this study was to find out the impact peer pressure has on the decision-making of adolescents. The design was causal comparative (ex post facto). Questionnaire developed was used to obtain data from senior high school students in the Accra Metropolis. In all, 260 respondents were selected through stratified, purposive, and simple random sampling techniques. The data were analyzed with percentages and one way ANOVA. The independent t- test was used for the testing of hypothesis. Findings of the study indicated that 55.8% early adolescents and 63.2% late adolescents’ possessed the skills in making a competent decision. Results of the analysis showed that early adolescents experienced peer pressure more than late adolescents in their decision making. The nature of peer pressure adolescents’ faced was bidirectional because it was positive on their academic achievement (71.9%) but negative on disciplinary issues (51.1%). Findings also showed that four major specific challenges that affected early and late adolescents in their decision making with regards to peer pressure were misinformation 86.9%, mockery 57.9%, rejection 39.1% and denial 16.1%. Negative effects of peer pressure could reduce if more qualified counsellors were stationed in the senior high schools. The study recommended that school authorities should intensify activities of clubs and societies and encourage all students to join a school club so that good values can be internalized.

Source: UCC
Impact of performance appraisal practices on job performance of senior staff of Volta River Authority

The study examined Performance Appraisal Practices among senior staff of Volta River Authority. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study focused on employees’ views on the implementation of performance appraisal systems and the linkage to VRA mission, vision and corporate objectives; employees’ involvement in PA systems and its effect on job performance, as well as training associated with PA and measures that could be adopted for improving the PA systems. These objects were motivated by the fact that the appraisal system in VRA had lent itself to some subjectivity; appraisal outcomes were not linked to reward and generally the PA system were not being implemented to its optimum. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the technique. This technique employs quantitative techniques – probability sampling methods as well as technique of data analysis - in addressing the research questions. Results pertaining to the perception on implementations of the performance appraisal show that there is a positive perception on the implementation of PA systems in the organisation. Generally, staff were pleased with the idea of appraisal and showed some positive involvement in the appraisal process. Appraisal effect was positive generally although many staff thought it does not enable them get requisite tools to execute their duties. Others employees believed the process put them on the defensive. It was recommended that management increase education on appraisal system and make good recommendation following appraisals

Source: UCC
Impact of Physical Work Environment on Performance among Teachers in Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis

Physical work environment is regarded as one of the key components of employees work environment. Thus, the physical environment affects how employees, including teachers interact and perform tasks. The study was conducted primarily to find out the impact of physical environment on performance among teachers in Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis. The study targeted teachers in Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis. Descriptive research design, backed by quantitative research approach, was employed to survey 193 teachers in Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis. 130 respondents were selected through simple random sampling and surveyed through the administration of structured questionnaires. A Cronbach;s alpha of 0.800 was recorded for the internal consistency of the instrument. Inferential and descriptive statistics were used for the data analysis. Data processing was conducted through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 24.0) software. It was discovered that majority of the respondents indicated that the nature of their overall physical work environment was good. Multiple regression was applied to assess the effect of physical work environment on teachers’ performance. Infrastructure conditions, lighting conditions, ventilation and noise jointly accounted for a statistically significant weak correlation with teachers’ performance at Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis. The study recommended that management of schools in Efutu Circuit of Cape Coast Metropolis should continue to use those physical work environment indicators to improve and sustain the performance of teachers at the workplace since it causes a positive variance in teachers’ performance.

Source: UCC
The Impact of Placental Malaria on the Neonate: A Case Control Study from a High Malaria Transmission Area in Ghana.

Neonatal mortality is high in Ghana and among the major causes infection is second to preterm birth. The contribution of malaria infection to neonatal mortality desire more rigorous investigation considering the fact that Ghana lies in the high malaria transmission zone. The aim of this study was to determine the adverse effects of placental malaria on neonatal outcomes. This case-control prospective study was conducted during the period of July 2007 and March 2012. Two hundred and twenty (220) neonates of women with positive placental malaria (cases) and 200 neonates of healthy women who were negative for placental malaria participated in the study. Both groups were assessed for gestational age, live/stillbirth, birth weight, birth asphyxia, Apgar score at one minute and five minutes. Placental malaria is associated with low birth weight (p<0.001), birth asphyxia (p<0.001) low Apgar score (p<001), stillbirth (p=0.0013) and preterm delivery (p<0.001). The WHO intervention for PM strategies must be given priority attention to minimize adverse neonatal outcomes. Also screening and treatment of neonates with such birth outcomes for malaria is recommended.

Source: UCC
Impact of plan Ghana’s microfinance scheme on the socio-economic livelihoods of small-scale female entrepreneurs in the lower Manya Krobo municipality in the eastern region of Ghana

The main purpose of the study was to assess the impact of Plan Ghana’s Microfinance Scheme on the livelihoods of female beneficiaries in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study specifically analysed the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of female beneficiaries, and how loan from Plan Ghana’s Microfinance Scheme helped them to meet their health, education, personal and social, political and economic requirements. A descriptive survey design was adopted and sample size of 180 was used out of a population of 8,217 female beneficiaries of Plan Ghana’s Microcredit Scheme in the municipality. The study showed that several demographic and socio-economic factors of the beneficiaries were considered by Plan Ghana in selecting women beneficiaries, and the scheme had improved beneficiaries’ lives tremendously in areas of health, child education, personal development, and business sustainability. The monthly incomes of the women had significantly improved from GH¢52.78 to GH¢130.43. It is recommended that Plan Ghana should continue to run the scheme since it is highly beneficial to its beneficiaries in areas of health, personal development, children’s education and the sustainability of their businesses. Also, the benefactor should intensify its training programme by tutoring them in basic book-keeping practices.

Source: UCC
The impact of postharvest practices on the poverty status of smallholder cocoa farmers. the case of Ellembelle district in the western region of Ghana

Although Ghana is a major supplier of premium cocoa beans to the world market, low quality cocoa bean production by small scale farmers due to poor post-harvest practice can result in low annual income. This study was conducted to examine the effects of post-harvest practices on smallholder cocoa farmers’ poverty status in the Ellembelle district in Ghana. A total of 138 farmers were randomly sampled. With a poverty line at 50 percent of the national mean annual household income, the results indicate that 29.7 percent of the respondents are poor and the rest, 70.3 percent, are non-poor. Logistic analysis results reveal that two main variables, the number of days beans are fermented and the frequency that beans are turned during fermentation, are positive and significant in predicting the respondent’s financial ability to meet basic household and farm enterprise needs. Since all of the surveyed respondents failed to turn the beans for the required number times during heap fermentation, further training for the farmers on this technical competency is recommended. Key words: Postharvest practices, cocoa bean quality, annual income, poverty status

Source: UCC
Impact of Premarital Counselling on Marital Satisfaction and Adjustment among SDA Members

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of premarital counselling on marital satisfaction and adjustment among married SDA members in the Central Region of Ghana. The study adopted a mixed methods approach. The causal comparative design was chosen for the study. A sample of 300 married individuals from SDA churches in the Central Region was selected through multistage sampling for the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data analysis was done through both descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative data analysis was done through thematic analysis. The study found that the respondents were generally satisfied in their marriages and were adjusted in their marriages. The study revealed also that premarital counselling covered topics such as conflict management, communication, finances, coping with differences, future aspirations, parenting, sex and extended family relationships. The respondents perceived premarital counselling to be necessary and effective in dealing with critical issues in marriage. There was a statistically significant negative relationship between premarital counselling and marital satisfaction as well as a statistically significant positive relationship between premarital counselling and marital adjustment. The study showed that the respondents who received premarital counselling had high marital satisfaction compared to those who did not. In the same vein, the respondents who received premarital counselling were more adjusted than those who did not receive premarital counselling. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that SDA church leaders should make premarital counselling a key pre-requisite for marriages in their churches so that all would-be couples have to partake in before getting married.

Source: UCC
The impact of premartital counselling on marital adjustment among christian couples in the cape coast metropolis

The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of premarital counselling on adjustment among Christian couples in the Cape Coast Metropolis. A case study was used as the design for the study. Convenience sampling procedure was used to select the three churches from the metropolis. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study. Using Tabacknik & Fidell (1996) procedure for sample size determination, a sample size of 300 Christian couples were selected for the study. The study revealed that many Christian husbands and wives had positive attitude towards the views on premarital counselling as only few of them had negative attitude towards views on premarital counselling. It also revealed that many Christian husbands and wives found experience and knowledge gained from premarital counselling to be very relevant to their marriage life. There was no significant difference in Christian husbands and wives who had undergone premarital counselling, and those who had not. Also, there was no significant difference in the marital adjustment level of Christian husbands and wives who had undergone premarital counselling and those who had not. As a result of the findings, it was recommended that Counsellors should make pre-counselling assessment to ascertain areas where the prospective couple may have challenges and counsel them on those areas. The study also recommended that the counselling relationship should be terminated based on the goals set, but in most cases it is terminated without reaching any set goals. Therefore counsellors and prospective couples should make sure that goals are set for the counselling process and these must be achieved before they terminate the counselling process.

Source: UCC
The impact of premartital counselling on marital adjustment among Christian couples in the Cape Coast metropolis

The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of premarital counselling on adjustment among Christian couples in the Cape Coast Metropolis. A case study was used as the design for the study. Convenience sampling procedure was used to select the three churches from the metropolis. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study. Using Tabacknik & Fidell (1996) procedure for sample size determination, a sample size of 300 Christian couples were selected for the study. The study revealed that many Christian husbands and wives had positive attitude towards the views on premarital counselling as only few of them had negative attitude towards views on premarital counselling. It also revealed that many Christian husbands and wives found experience and knowledge gained from premarital counselling to be very relevant to their marriage life. There was no significant difference in Christian husbands and wives who had undergone premarital counselling, and those who had not. Also, there was no significant difference in the marital adjustment level of Christian husbands and wives who had undergone premarital counselling and those who had not. As a result of the findings, it was recommended that Counsellors should make pre-counselling assessment to ascertain areas where the ©University of Cape Coast Digitized by Sam Jonah Libraryiv prospective couple may have challenges and counsel them on those areas. The study also recommended that the counselling relationship should be terminated based on the goals set, but in most cases it is terminated without reaching any set goals. Therefore counsellors and prospective couples should make sure that goals are set for the counselling process and these must be achieved before they terminate the counselling process

Source: UCC