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Influence of Coaches’ Leadership Behaviour on Senior High School Athletes’ Satisfaction in Ashanti Region of Ghana

The purpose of the study was to examine the perceived coaches’ leadership behaviour of SHS athletes and how these perceptions influence athletes’ satisfaction in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Three research questions and two hypotheses were generated to guide the research. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used to conduct the research. A sample size of 1,002 respondents selected using multi-stage sampling from a population of 16,200 Senior High School Athletes in Ashanti Region who participated in organised interschool sports competitions in the 2019/2020 academic year were used for the study. Adapted version of leadership scale for sports and adapted version of athletes’ satisfaction questionnaire were the instruments used for the study. Data were analysed using means and standard deviation, multivariate multiple linear regression and multivariate analysis of variance. Results revealed that; i) the most perceived coach leadership behaviour by the athletes were positive feedback (M=4.53; SD=.53), training and instruction (M=4.50; SD=.51) and social support (M=4.17; SD=.75); ii) athletes were generally satisfied with the following: personal treatment from coaches (M=4.49, SD=.60), strategy from their coaches (M=4.32, SD=.70), their ability utilization (M=4.29, SD=.71), their individual performance (M=4.22, SD=.78) and team performance (M=4.02, SD=1.04), iii) the perceived use of any or the combination of positive response, education and social support leadership behaviours by coaches increase the probability of SHS athletes being satisfied with their ability utilisation, the strategy of their coaches, personal treatment from coaches and satisfaction with individual performance; (iv) a noteworthy difference in perceived coaches‘ leadership behaviours for male and female SHS athletes {F (5, 995) = 14.11, P <. 001}, v) the perceived coaches’ leadership behaviour by SHS athletes significantly differed across the type of sports {(F (5, 995) = .488, P <. 001}. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the coaches of SHS in Ashanti Region offer young and emerging athletes much verbal praise as a form of reward, support and special attention to correcting their mistakes during sport competitions.

Source: UCC
Influence of Compensation Management on the Commitment: the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction at The Youth Employment Agency

ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of compensation management on employee commitment and controlled for the mediating effect of job satisfaction among workers in Youth Employment Agency [YEA], Accra. The study was quantitatively approached alongside the use of the explanatory research design. The target population included some 280 workers at the YEA. Through simple random sampling technique, 130 structured questionnaires were issued but 126 were retrieved for the data analysis. Pearson product-moment correlation, multiple regression and mediation analysis were conducted using the SPSS for the data analysis in respect of the specific research objectives. The study confirms compensation management has a significant effect on employee commitment and job satisfaction among employees at the YEA. Financial compensation contributes significantly in a positive manner to predicting the change in employee commitment but non-financial compensation fails in this regard. Similarly, compensation management accounts for a statistically significant positive substantial change in job satisfaction among the workers at the YEA, however, this change is caused strongly and significantly by only non-financial compensation. Finally, the study confirms job satisfaction significantly mediates fully and positively the predictive relationship between compensation management and employee job satisfaction at the YEA. It was recommended that management of YEA should conduct periodic job satisfaction audits should be carried out so that timely insights could be provided to guide managerial decision-making as to how to blend pro-HR interventions including compensation management to enhance the state of job satisfaction in order to enhance the state of job commitment among employees at the YEA

Source: UCC
Influence of compost on incidence and severity of okra mosaic disease and fruit yield and quality of two okra (abelmoschus esculentus l. Moench) cultivars

Poor soil fertility, viral diseases and pest infestations are major constraints on the production of okra in Africa. The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of compost in minimizing okra mosaic disease (OMD), flea beetle infestation and improving the yield and quality of okra. In a pot and two field experiments (conducted in 2014 major and minor seasons), compost was incorporated at 0 kg N ha-1, 100 kg N ha-1 and 200 kg N ha-1 with three replicates, in a randomized complete block design using Asontem and Enidaso okra varieties as test crops. Results indicated that compost application yielded significantly higher plant height, and dry matter content and nutrients in the harvested okra plants than the control. High levels of compost application significantly improved the soluble carbon, crude fiberand crude fat content of okra fruits but did not significantly affect moisture and protein contents. Application of compost also reduced incidence and severity of OMD, but did not significantly influence the population of flea beetles that infested the okra plants. Asontem variety was more susceptible to OMD, recording significantly higher disease incidence and severity than Enidaso. The study has demonstrated that the compost application has the potential to enhance the fertility status of tropical soils to increase growth, yield and nutrient composition as well as decreasing incidence of OMD

Source: UCC
The influence of constructional factors on the serviceability and discard of custom-made clothing among female students in the university of cape coast

This study examined the influence that constructional factors have on the serviceability and discard on custom-made clothing. Specifically, the study investigated the relationship between seaming, fit, fastening, underlining factors and serviceability of custom-made clothing among female students in the University of Cape Coast. It also examined the association between clothing serviceability and discard of customized garments. A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed and questionnaire was developed and administered among 233 randomly selected students of the University. The instrument attained a reliability coefficient of .838 during the pilot-testing. Statistical methods like percentages, frequencies, means, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation and Chi-square test were used. It emerged that serviceability was significantly related to all the constructional factors. Also, there was no association found between serviceability and years of discard of customized garments. Slit and kaba, and skirt and blouse were the main custom-made garments that many of the respondents had discarded. It is recommended that dressmakers should pay particular attention to the above important factors if they want to remain in business. Dressmakers should sensitized to the importance of constructional factors’ relationship to serviceability which would in the long run affect their productivity. This is likely to reduce the high rate of discard of custom-made gar

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Influence Of Continuous Professional Development Practices On Tutor Effectiveness In The Colleges Of Education In Ghana

This study analysed the influence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) practices in the Colleges of Education (CoEs) on tutor effectiveness in Ghana. Tutor effectiveness was measured within a framework of three dimensions of the National Teachers’ Standard (NTS) namely: professional values and attitudes (PVA); professional knowledge (PK); and professional practice (PP). The study used the explanatory sequential mixed-method with priority on quantitative data. A four-step multi-stage cluster sampling technique was used to select 565 tutors from 13 CoEs. Both close-ended questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide were used to collect data. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies and percentages, mean and standard deviations, chi-square test of independence, multivariate multiple linear regression (MMLR), multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) and the independent samples t-test. Qualitative data was also analysed through thematic description. The study revealed that both ONTJB (B = -.33, p < .001) and OFTJB training (B = -.17, p < .001) had significant negative influence on tutor effectiveness with respect to PVA and PK whereas OFTJB training positively predicted PP (B = .22, p = .008). It was concluded that CPD practices have not adequately improved tutor effectiveness in terms of PVA and PK and also tutors’ engagement, motivation, and satisfaction with CPD activities play a pivotal role in determining their effectiveness. It was recommended that Management of the CoEs must review and adjust CPD programmes to better align with the core values, attitudes and foundational knowledge required for effective teaching. Tailoring CPD activities to meet the specific needs and context of CoE tutors in Ghana is prudent.

Source: UCC
Influence of Counselling on the Academic and Social Lives of Students in Technical and Non-technical Universities in Southern Ghana

This study examined the influence of counselling on the academic and social lives of students in technical and non-technical universities in southern Ghana. A descriptive research design was employed. The researcher used a questionnaire for data collection. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire, established using the Cronbach’s alpha, yielded a reliability coefficient of .855. A sample of 380 undergraduate final year students was selected from four public universities, consisting of two technical and two non technical universities in southern Ghana through purposive, stratified and simple random sampling procedures. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the research data. The findings of the study revealed significant difference between technical and non-technical university students on the influence of counselling on their academic life but not on social life. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed significant gender differences between technical and non-technical university students in the influence of counselling on academic life but not on social life. However, on the basis of age and residential status, no significant differences were observed. Arising from the findings, it was recommended that, educational policy makers and heads of institutions should invest time and resources in training counsellors to help students in making informed choices and decisions to solve the problems they face. Counsellors should be sensitized on the challenges students face in technical university so as to review the programmes targeted at helping students adjust smoothly and quickly to their academic and social life.

Source: UCC
Influence of Cues on Cervical Cancer Screening Intention of Women Living With HIV in Ghana

Cervical cancer is a malignant disease that affects women. Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are more vulnerable to the disease, as there is a strong evidence that cervical abnormalities in women living with HIV progress faster to cancer due to their immune-compromised state (Vermund & Kelley, 2018). Early detection is critical for follow up care and treatment of pre-cancer lesions (Madeddu et al., 2014). Previous studies have reported that screening recommendations from medical doctors, knowing where to obtain the test and knowing someone who had the test strongly predicted cervical cancer screening (Okunowo et al., 2018; Bringedal, Fretheim, Nilsen, & Rø, 2019). Maree and Moitse (2014) affirmed that HIV-positive women who participated in cervical cancer screening in South Africa had information from doctors and nurses. The purpose of this study was to determine the specific cues that predict intention of women living with HIV to obtain cervical cancer screening in the Central Region of Ghana. Methods: A hospital-based study was conducted using descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Six hundred and sixty women living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Central Region of Ghana were conveniently sampled for the study. Data were collected with the aid of a validated interview schedule and analysed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used including frequencies, percentages and the binary logistic regression analysis. Results: The results showed that over 80.0% of the women living with HIV intended to seek cervical cancer screening. The main cues that significantly influenced cervical cancer screening intention were education on the need for cervical cancer screening at the hospital (95% Cl, 1.65-3.22) and referral by medical doctor (95% Cl, 2.19-5. 91). Women who received education at the hospital were two times more likely to have intention to screen whiles those referred by medical doctor were three times more likely to have intention to screen. Furthermore, 17.7% of participants were not likely to screen despite information from mass media. Conclusion: A high proportion of women living with HIV had the intention of seeking cervical cancer screening. Consequently, there is the need for stakeholders in HIV care to intensify health education on cervical cancer and screening in health facilities, and also refer women living with HIV for cervical cancer screening.

Source: UCC
Influence of cultural values and background experiences on design decision of fashion designers in the Cape Coast metropolis in Ghana

The purpose of this study was to investigate how fashion designers in Cape Coast Metropolis are influenced by cultural values and background experiences when making garments for clients. Based on this aim, four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study employed the qualitative approach with emphasis on the phenomenological design. The research population was the fashion designers in Cape Coast Metropolis. In all, twenty (20) participants who were fashion designers who were willing and ready to give information to answer the research questions, could design and sew were purposively and snow balling selected. Interview guide was the instrument used to collect data. From the analysis, it was found that all the participants had been to school and trained to achieve master craftsmen. Through the research questions, one found out that, the designers were able to improve the designs skills through visiting of online applications. Also, in times of trouble, some designers go to the more experienced designers to obtain relevant advice as to how to go about the problem. It was also found out that the use of cultural elements in designing local fabrics is now being cherished by Ghanaians over foreign fashion. Another finding was the difficulty to meet all deadlines for the collection of sewn fabrics by designers. It was concluded that designers in the north of Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana have numerous on-the-job experiences that prepare them to face any kind of customer behaviour. It is recommended to all fashion designers, especially the novice fashion designers to take keen interest in workshops organised by the association of fashion designers to improve upon their skills.

Source: UCC
Influence of customary land disputes on socio-economic development in Ashanti-Mampong

Customary land disputes date back as far as the colonial era in Ghana. Customary land disputes have contributed negatively to socio-economic development of Ghana. It is in the light of this that the study looked at the state and nature of customary land disputes in Ghana using Ashanti-Mampong as a case study. The research used both primary and secondary data to find answers to the causes of land disputes, effects of land disputes and measures that are used to resolve these land disputes. Respondents for the study included, Land owners, traditional authorities, government officials such as those working in the magistrate court, town and country planning department and municipal assembly. Snowball and purposive sampling methods were used to select respondents and questionnaires were the instruments used for data collection. It was found out that multiple sale of land and boundary disputes due to no settlement layouts were the reasons for the problems which have caused customary land disputes in the municipality. Social networks had broken down and some development projects were suspended as a result of customary land conflicts in Ashanti-Mampong Municipality. Some of the effects of land disputes were found to be delay in development, reduction in gainful employment and breakdown in family ties. It was suggested that preparation of settlement layouts would help solve most of the customary land disputes. The committees at the various communities in charge of plot allocation should be resourced for capacity building. Also, there should be the enactment and enforcement of customary lands bye-laws in the Mampong Municipality.

Source: UCC
Influence Of Customer Care On Customer Satisfaction: A Study Of Clients Of Atl Fm

The study sought to examine the influence customer care elements have on customer satisfaction at ATL FM. The study employed a quantitative research approach using explorative factor analysis in assessing customer care influence on customer satisfaction. Data was collected from the various customers of the FM station with the help of the station’s marketing department. The responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, regression and exploratory factor analysis. The study found that customers perceive communication skills and customer service culture skill as the most influential factors in achieving customer satisfaction. The study also found that customer care activities or initiatives were relevant in satisfying customer needs of clients of ATL FM. The study recommends that to effectively undertake customer care initiatives, corporations or media firms need to prioritize customer needs, request and manage continuous feedback, effectively handle customer complaints, ensure rapid employee responses and train friendly and sympathetic customer care personnel. Also, the study recommended instituting a work culture that promotes a customer service culture in order to achieve customer satisfaction, a relevant element in boosting firm performance.

Source: UCC
Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Bakery Business Activities among Women in Ghana

Female entrepreneurship, particularly in the informal sector has taken a center stage among stakeholders and policymakers in an attempt to provide decent work for women and thereby reducing unemployment in general. Despite the inestimable contributions of female entrepreneurs to the Ghanaian economy, they are still overwhelmed by several constraints in their day-to-day business operations, from unfavourable demographic to economic and financial constraints. The study, therefore, investigated the effects of demographic characteristics on the business activities of 20 female bakers in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Simple random and snow-ball sampling methods were used in selecting 15 registered female entrepreneurs and 5 non-registered female entrepreneurs respectively. Participants were interviewed. Pseudonyms were used to ensure anonymity of participants. NVivo was used to analyze the data and results were presented in themes. The findings revealed that age, educational attainment and marital status influenced the business activities of female entrepreneurs. It was found that older female entrepreneurs were supervising instead of getting directly involved in hard-core activities like mixing and baking. The study also found that participants experienced financial losses due to their low educational attainment. The study further found that the business operations of female married entrepreneurs were affected. The study concludes that demographic characteristics could negatively impact the business activities of female entrepreneurs. Hence, there is the need for strategies that will mitigate their impacts. National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) in collaboration with NGOs should organize regular training programme for female bakers in the municipality.

Source: UCC
Influence of demographic factors, anxiety and self confidence on penalty kick performance: the case of cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs football club of Ghana.

The stressful nature of elite sport and the competitive environment surrounding it places many demands on participating players resulting in varying levels of anxiety and self-confidence. Players who have similar skill level often rely upon their psychological ability to gain an advantage over their opponents. This study sought to investigate the influence of demographic factors (age, experience, position), anxiety and self-confidence on penalty kick performance among Ebusua Dwarfs players in the Ghana Premier League. A quantitative descriptive survey design was used to collect data for this study. All 30 registered players of Ebusua Dwarfs, a Cape Coast based professional premier league club, participated in this study. Data was analysed using one-way mixed repeated measures ANOVA and multiple regression. Findings from the study revealed no interaction effect between age, experience and position and changes in anxiety and self-confidence levels on penalty kicks (F (6, 22) = 0.70, p > 0.05, Wilks’ Lambda = 0.08, r? = 0.72). However, the age of the players was significant in predicting the success or failure in penalty kick Q? = .53, t = 2.42, p <.05) with older players (25 and above) executing their kicks successfully. It was concluded that the subjective feelings of anxiety and self-confidence that players experience during penalty kicks influence their perceived control over the situation. It was therefore recommended that coaches select older players to execute the penalty kick since they are able to concentrate on important cues to be successful.

Source: UCC
Influence of demographic factors, anxiety and self-confidence on penalty kick performance: the case of Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs Football Club of Ghana

The stressful nature of elite sport and the competitive environment surrounding it places many demands on participating players resulting in varying levels of anxiety and self-confidence. Players who have similar skill level often rely upon their psychological ability to gain an advantage over their opponents. This study sought to investigate the influence of demographic factors (age, experience, position), anxiety and self-confidence on penalty kick performance among Ebusua Dwarfs players in the Ghana Premier League. A quantitative descriptive survey design was used to collect data for this study. All 30 registered players of Ebusua Dwarfs, a Cape Coast based professional premier league club, participated in this study. Data was analyzed using one-way mixed repeated measures ANOVA and multiple regression. Findings from the study revealed no interaction effect between age, experience and position and changes in anxiety and self-confidence levels on penalty kicks (F (6, 22) = 0.70, p > 0.05, Wilks’ Lambda = 0.08, η2 = 0.72). However, the age of the players was significant in predicting the success or failure in penalty kick (β = .53, t = 2.42, p<.05) with older players (25 and above) executing their kicks successfully. It was concluded that the subjective feelings of anxiety and self-confidence that players experience during penalty kicks influence their perceived control over the situation. It was therefore recommended that coaches select older players to execute the penalty kick since they are able to concentrate on important cues to be successful.

Source: UCC