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Stakeholder pressure and hotel environmental performance in Accra, Ghana

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which primary and secondary stakeholders influence the environmental performance of hotels in Accra and whether size of hotel moderates stakeholder influence on the environmental performance of hotels. Design/methodology/approach – Environmental performance of the hotels was based on 33 variables in ten key areas of environmental management in the literature. Survey questionnaires were self-administered to a stratified random sample of managers of different categories of hotels in Accra. Findings – The findings point to the fact that primary stakeholders such as customers and board of directors had a more significant influence on the environmental performance of hotels while size of hotel moderates the effect of stakeholders on the environmental performance of hotels. Research limitations/implications – Future research should focus on unearthing other drivers of environmental performance of especially small to medium hotels as well as the obstacles to environmental management in such organizations. Practical implications – It is vital for hotels to manage the pressures exerted by stakeholders. Originality/value – In the context of a developing country like Ghana, experiencing sustained growth in hotel investment, governments should encourage voluntary environmental programmes to enhance environmental performance of hotels instead of regulations by state agencies

Source: UCC
Stakeholders perception on effectiveness of supervision in Junior High Schools in the Okai Koi Sub–Metropolitan Area, Accra

The study was on stakeholders’ perception on the effectiveness of supervision in junior high schools within the Okai Koi Sub–Metropolitan area of Accra. It was specifically to ascertain the state of supervision in the schools, the type of supervision more emphasized and the one teachers like more. Eighteen junior high schools were used for the study. One hundred and forty four teachers comprising four males and four female teachers from each of the 18 selected schools took part in the study. Fifty four school prefects including the Senior School Prefects and assistants were selected. One final year class prefect was selected at random. Two circuit supervisors from the two selected circuits, the head of supervisory division and the district director were purposively selected. The total number of respondents was 220. The data were collected through questionnaires to the 18 school heads, 144 teachers and 54 prefects. The District Director, two Circuit Supervisors and the head of the supervisory team were interviewed. The data were analysed using simple percentages. The major finding of the study was that many teachers viewed internal supervision as helping to promote effective teaching and learning more than external supervision. Perhaps the circuit supervisors need training to carry out their supervisory visits in a constructional and non-threatening or critical manner and to play a more supportive and advisory role for teachers.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' assessment of the best teacher award scheme in the context of the basic education sector improvement programme in the Komenda- Edina-Eguafo-Abrem district

The purpose of this study was to examine stakeholders' assessment of the Best Teacher A ward Scheme with regard to its contribution to achieving quality basic education in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem District in the Central Region. Random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 160 teachers, 20 District Education Office staff, 40 Chairmen of Parent-Teacher Association and/ or School Management Committee and 10 Assembly members. Data were obtained through questionnaires, which among other things sought information on gender, educational attainment, criteria for selection of best teachers and stakeholders' assessments of the attitude of the best teacher award winners towards attainment of quality education. Data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences computer software. The findings indicated that teachers involved in the study knew most of the criteria used in selecting best teacher award winners. Best teachers were working hard in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem District. Prizes given to best teachers at district and regional levels were considered inadequate to motivate teachers but the national level prizes were seen as adequate to motivate teachers. Among other things, the study recommended that the number of recipients of the awards at the district, regional and national levels should be increased to cover all subjects taught in basic and second cycle institutions. Also, Best teachers should be promoted to the next rank to make the award very attractive.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' Contribution to Ending Child Marriage in the Northern Region of Ghana

Child marriage is still widely practised in many developing countries. It is estimated that the number of child brides in Sub-Saharan Africa will double by 2050 and become the region with the largest number of child brides worldwide. Despite the available legal frameworks, the prevalence of child marriage in Ghana remains high. This study, therefore, interrogated stakeholders' contribution to ending child marriage in the Northern region of Ghana. The stakeholder theory, victim blame theory and ecological model underpinned the study. A conceptual framework on stakeholders' role in ending child marriage was used to guide data collection and analysis. The study used the pragmatist philosophy using a mixed method approach to data collection, analysis, and reporting. A total of 1,465 responded to structured questionnaires, and 44 individual in-depth interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis, descriptive, and inferential statistics were employed in the data analysis. Child marriage is still relatively high (36,6%) in the Northern region of Ghana. Individual, family, structural and cultural factors influence child marriage. Stakeholders use legal frameworks, policies and programmes developed by the government, international bodies and Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) to end child marriage in the Northern region. Stakeholders are faced with several challenges that are experienced at the individual, family, cultural and structural levels. There should be conscious efforts by the various stakeholders, such as the Police, Judiciary, NGOs, etc.. to further strengthen and enforce laws, programs and policies to end child marriage.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' participation in Ghana's electoral process: A case study of Weija constituency

Active participation of stakeholders in the electoral process is essential for any country to have free, fair and successful elections. Where the participation of stakeholders is not satisfactory, confusion and chaos are normally the outcomes. The study sought to assess the level of participation of stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process. The study used a total sample size of 167 respondents. These comprised 160 electorate and one key informant each from the Electoral Commission, media, National Commission of Civic Education (NCCE), and four political parties in Ghana. Both in-depth interview and interview schedule were used to collect primary data from the field. In addition to this, purposive, quota and accidental sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. A case study research design was used. The main findings of the study are that voting is the electoral activity that stakeholders participate greatly; better publicity, obeying political rights and the need to strengthen democracy are the factors that influence stakeholders to participate in electoral activities; lack of trust in electoral activities and financial constraints on the other hand limit stakeholders participation in electoral activities. The challenges confronting stakeholders are ethnic discrimination and inadequate finances. It is therefore recommended that there should be much publicity on other electoral activities aside voting for such activities to attract much participation from stakeholders. Financial assistance should be given to stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral system and also the NCCE and the media should educate the electorate on the need to avoid ethnic discrimination in Ghana’s electoral system.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' perception of domestic tourism promotion: The case of Kumasi Metropolis

The study used a modified systems framework for analysing the role of stakeholders in tourism promotion, to explore and analyse the level of collaboration and coordination between the private and public stakeholders in domestic tourism promotion in a Ghanaian setting. Primary data were collected through a destination survey of four popular tourist attractions in the Kumasi metropolis, namely: the Kumasi Zoo, the Manhyia Palace, the Kumasi Fort/Military Museum and the Centre for National Culture. Data were elicited from respondents through self- administered questionnaires to a total target population of 200 visitors at the four destinations sites and also to 100 private service providers. Multistage cluster and quota sampling methods were employed in the sampling. Thus a convenient sample size of 300 was settled upon for the study. Analyses of data were descriptive using frequency tables and cross-tabulations. The Chi-square statistic was used to test five hypotheses of the study. Visitors to the tourist attractions were mostly students with at least some primary education. Majority of these visitors had positive perception of attractions and were thus willing to embark on repeat visits. Not all service providers had registered or regularized their operations with the Ghana Tourist Board, yet, they were in full operation. Also, many of them did not belong to any recognized association. Consequently, the level of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders needed to promote domestic tourism was affected. The Tourist Board had to close down some facilities for failure to abide by laid down rules and regulations. As a result of this, some service providers took antagonistic attitude towards the Board, and refused to collaborate with the board to promote domestic tourism in the metropolis.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' perception of the effects of rumours on management of senior high schools in Cape Coast metropolis

The study focused on the stakeholders' perception on the effect of rumours on the management of Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis of the Central Region of Ghana. These stakeholders included Heads of Institutions, Assistant Heads/Tutors and students selected from ten different schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. A descriptive survey method was adopted for the research. A questionnaire was developed by the researcher to solicit information from 10 Heads of Institutions, 60 Assistant Heads/Tutors and 250 students. The results of the study showed that rumours are frequently occurrmg m schools and have adverse effects on school management. The research also revealed that all stakeholders shared the same opinions as to the major causes of rumours in Senior High Schools. Part of the study also revealed that poor communication has bad effect on school management and for proper control of schools the study identified some ways of managing rumours in schools. In view of the findings management should be made to define clearly and appreciate the effects of rumours on school administration. Again management should make frantic efforts to improve on communications in schools and create an environment where information flows freely. Finally, stakeholders from the study should be looking for new ways of managing rumours because of its adverse effect on performance in schools. With very little scholarly work in the area of rumours, findings from the study have far-reaching consequences for proper management of schools.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders' perspectives on effectiveness of instrutional supervision at the basic education level in the Tamale metropolis

The main objective of this study was to find out and assess the perceptions of major stakeholders in education on the effectiveness of instructional supervision within schools in the Tamale Metropolis. Data for the study were generated by means of focused group discussions, interviews, personal observation, and the administration of structured and non-structured questionnaires. It involved a total of 505 respondents who comprised 297 teachers, 96 headteachers, 100 school prefects and 12 circuit supervisors. The respondents were, to a large extent, chosen randomly. However, others who were targeted for interviews and focus group discussions were purposively selected. A special guide was also designed to facilitate documentary data collection from the District Education Office, pertaining to supervision reports, as well as reports on in-service training courses organise for teachers. The study confirmed that supervision in schools is central to competent school management and is, indeed, key to pupils' learning achievements. It was established that poor performance of pupils from rural schools may be attributed, largely, to inadequate attention of supervisors. It was established also that the level of teachers' commitment to duty is often determined by the degree of supervision rather than teachers' academic credentials . The study recommended that supervisors should pay more frequent visits, particularly to rural schools to support teachers and pupils to improve upon leir work. Also, teachers, headteachers and circuit supervisors should be given \equate in-service training to arm them well to perform their duties effectively.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders'perception of the computerized school selection and school selection and placement system :a study of the Greater Accra Region,Ghana.

The study was intended to find out whether the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) was a better alternative to the manual system in the process of selection of qualified students in the Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A sample size of 306 was selected from a population of 994.Stratified and simple random sampling procedures were employed to select the subjects in the study sample. Respondents to the questionnaire and interview were randomly selected. A pilot study was conducted in the Eastern Region to test the validity and reliably of the instrument. The Cronbach alpha coefficient reliability at 0.7 was recorded. The data generated was processed and converted into percentages to facilitate the analysis and discussion processes. The results indicated that the introduction of the CSSPS did not significantly increase enrolment in the least endowed schools; neither did it minimize the preference for endowed schools. However, the CSSPS significantly minimized the human errors that characterized the manual system and accelerated the rate of selection and placement process. The major challenge to the CSSPS was the human factor in terms of refusal of parents and students to accept placement into other schools apart from their chosen endowed schools. It is recommended that the CSSPS should be used in combination with other placement systems such as the Random Placement Systems to achieve a mixed talent distribution of students across the schools in the study area.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders’ assessment of best teacher award winner’s intervention package for improving basic school education in Akatsi district

The purpose of this study was to find out stakeholders’ assessment of a best teacher award winner’s intervention package for basic school improvement in some selected schools in the Akatsi District of the Volta Region. It specifically examined the extent to which the promotion of the three methodologies and two strategies affected teaching and learning, the influence of the motivational programme on teachers, pupils and parents, the perceptions of teachers, pupils and parents on the reading club, and their general assessment of the intervention package on teaching and learning in the schools. A descriptive study design involving teachers, pupils and parents of two basic schools in the area was employed. A sample size of 248 was determined for the study out of which 242 (including 196 pupils, 30 teachers and 16 parents) participated. Three different questionnaires were designed and piloted, and each obtained a Cronbach’s reliability coefficient above 0.600. It emerged that the teaching methodologies and strategies implemented by the researcher, Mrs. Alice Gligui-Denueme, 2008 National Best Teacher Award, 2nd Runner-up in collaboration with SNV, had positive impact on teaching and learning in the schools. Also, the motivational talks had improved teacher-parent relationships and school attendance among the pupils. It is recommended that the intervention package should be maintained and its scope expanded to cover other poorly performing schools for a holistic improvement in basic education in the Akatsi District. Also, stakeholders in education should help to provide these schools with adequate infrastructure.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders’ Involvement in the Preparation of District Development Plan in the Mfantseman Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana

This study contends that consensus-building, open dialogue, and the promotion of an active civil society are key ingredients to the long-term sustainable development and well-being of many communities. The study assessed stakeholders’ involvement in the preparation of the district development plan in the Mfantseman Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana. A mixed-method approach was employed in the study. For the quantitative approach, the simple random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents from Saltpond, Mankessim, and Anomabo. For the qualitative aspect of the study, the purposive sampling method was used to sample key informants such as assembly members, municipal planning coordinating unit members, and unit committee members. Questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data respectively. A key result of the study was that stakeholders within the municipality were largely uninformed of the Medium-Term Development Plan and its preparation process. Consequently, participation in the process was low and dominated by elites. Second, an assessment of the 2014-2017 Medium-Term Development Plan for the assembly also revealed that it generally suits the needs of the municipality. However, it suffers from some significant prioritisation disparities with respect to specific areas within the municipality. The study recommends that the Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit should erect notice boards within communities to educate its stakeholders. However, such notice boards should have pictorial presentations to enable the less educated stakeholders to also understand and appreciate such information.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders’ Perception of Private Sector Participation in Agricultural Extension Delivery Process in the Hohoe District of the Volta Region of Ghana

The government of Ghana has been the main provider of public agricultural extension services. The increasing inability of the government to adequately fund its agricultural extension activities has resulted in the search for alternative approaches to adequately meet the demands for agricultural extension services. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, the study surveyed the perceptions of stakeholders on the participation of private service providers in agricultural extension provision with farmers, agro input dealers and agriculturist with the purpose of facilitating improvement in farming and agricultural development in the Hohoe District of Ghana. In all, 100 farmers, 20 agriculturist, 13 input dealers and 3 others were respondents in the research. Findings from the study revealed that fifteen private extension providers exist alongside that of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in the district. The study also showed that farmers, to some extent, are willing to make some payments for agricultural extension services which are relevant to their farming needs. The study recommends among others that; (1) extension services need to shift from the existing supply-driven paradigm to one that is demand-driven; (2) there should be a gradual shift from public funded agricultural extension services while private sector participation is nurtured; and (3) there should be the development of synergy between MOFA and the private agricultural extension providers.

Source: UCC
stakeholders’ perception of the inclusion of religious and moral education as a teaching subject: survey of three colleges of education in the central region

The main purpose of this study was to find out stakeholders’ perception of the inclusion of Religious and Moral Education (RME) in the Basic and Colleges of Education curriculum as a teaching subject and the perceptions that show the qualities of a good Religious and Moral Education teacher, The descriptive survey design was used. The simple random sampling technique was employed. In all, the sample for the study comprised 257 respondents and was made up of 245 students, 6 Religious and Moral Education tutors and 6 school Administrators. Questionnaire was used in gathering the relevant data for the study. The questionnaire was pilot-tested in Holy Child College of Education, where reliability co-efficient of .74 was generated using the Cronbach alpha analysis. Data obtained from the administration of the questionnaire was analysed using frequencies and percentages. The results revealed that most of the respondents supported the inclusion of Religious and Moral Education as a teaching subject at all levels of the educational system. The study also found out that the teachers who handled the subject generally showed knowledgeability and competency in teaching and had mastery over their subject matter. The study recommended, among others, that more effective teaching methods and materials need to be developed to facilitate the teaching and learning of Religious and Moral Education.

Source: UCC
Stakeholders’ perception on effectiveness of supervision in junior high schools in the Okai koi sub-metropolitan area, Accra

The study was on stakeholders’ perception on the effectiveness of supervision in junior high schools within the Okai Koi SubMetropolitan area of Accra. It was specifically to ascertain the state of supervision in the schools, the type of supervision more emphasized and the one teachers like more. Eighteen junior high schools were used for the study. One hundred and forty four teachers comprising four males and four female teachers from each of the 18 selected schools took part in the study. Fifty four school prefects including the Senior School Prefects and assistants were selected. One final year class prefect was selected at random. Two circuit supervisors from the two selected circuits, the head of supervisory division and the district director were purposively selected. The total number of respondents was 220. The data were collected through questionnaires to the 18 school heads, 144 teachers and 54 prefects. The District Director, two Circuit Supervisors and the head of the supervisory team were interviewed. The data were analysed using simple percentages. The major finding of the study was that many teachers viewed internal supervision as helping to promote effective teaching and learning more than external supervision. Perhaps the circuit supervisors need training to carry out their supervisory visits in a constructional and non-threatening or critical manner and to play a more supportive and advisory role for teachers.

Source: UCC