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Perceived Organisational Support and Job Performance Among Nurses at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of perceived organisational support and job performance among nurses at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, focusing on the role of employee engagement. An explanatory research design and a quantitative research approach was employed. Drawing upon social exchange and perceived organisational support theories, data from 256 nurses were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using frequencies, means, standard deviation, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The sample size was determined using a simple random sampling technique. The study revealed that organisational rewards and supervisor support primarily influenced job performance. Additionally, it was found that procedural justice had neither a direct nor an indirect effect on job performance. Furthermore, all aspects of perceived organisational support were found to be related to employee engagement. Employee engagement was identified as mediating the relationship between procedural justice and job performance, as well as between supervisor support and job performance. However, employee engagement did not mediate the relationship between organisational rewards and job performance. The study concludes that perceived organizational support, particularly through supervisor support and rewards, significantly boosts job performance among nurses, with employee engagement mediating this effect. Recommendations include enhancing supervisor support, refining reward systems, and promoting procedural justice to foster engagement and drive performance of nurses at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.

Source: UCC
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and employee turnover intentions in the banking sector in Cape Coast Metropolis

The study examined the relationship among perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and employees‘ turnover intentions in the banking industry in Cape Coast Metropolis. The study employed a quantitative research approach with an explanatory design. Using questionnaire, data was collected from 146 bank employees who were randomly selected to participate in the study. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. It was revealed that, there was a statistically significant moderate negative relationship between perceived organisational support and turnover intentions amongst employees. The study also revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between organisational commitment and its various dimensions, namely, affective, continuance and normative commitment was found with turnover intentions. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between perceived organisational support and organisational commitment and its various dimensions namely, affective, continuous and normative commitment. Both perceived organisational support and organisational commitment were found to predict turnover intentions. The study concluded that employees who perceived support from their organisations repaid with greater commitment. In view of the findings, it is recommended that, employers should motivate their employees by giving them fringed benefits, promotions, good condition of service, sense of loyalty, valuing their contributions to make them feel part of the organisation.

Source: UCC
Perceived Organizational Justice and Employees’ Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in Ghana

The study investigated how employees’ perception of organizational justice affect the extent to which they go beyond formally prescribed roles in their organizations (OCB) in the Ghanaian setting. Three dimensions of fairness perception of employees were studied. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 147 (81 males and 66 females) permanent employees from 13 insurance organizations within Accra-Tema Metropolis were conveniently sampled for the study. Statistical tools used for the analysis of the hypotheses were the Standard Multiple Regression and Hierarchical Multiple Regression. A significant positive relationship was observed between employees’ organizational justice perception and OCB. Analysis of results indicates that employees’ decision to engage in OCBs is influenced more by their perception of interactional justice than the distributive and procedural justice in the Ghanaian context. This study provides human resource practitioners with insight that employees’ are more likely to engage in OCBs when they are treated with dignity, respect and stateliness rather than ensuring procedural or distributive justice.

Source: UCC
Perceived parental influence and psychosocial support on career choice of students in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

The study examined how parental psychosocial support enhance and promote career choice of students in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. In all, 379 students were sampled using multistage sampling procedure. Questionnaire was used in the data gathering and analyses carried out descriptively and inferentially. The results revealed that the financial status and occupations of parents as well as motivation from parents influenced choice of career of students. The study also revealed that the respondents did not feel they could do better in a different programme other than what they were doing and they also felt that the influence of their parents on their career choices did not make them emotionally dissatisfied. There was also no significant gender difference and age difference in the emotional satisfaction of students with parental influence in their career choice. Finally, a significant difference was realized in students‟ emotional satisfaction with parental influence on their career choice on the basis of their levels of study. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that University authorities should collaborate with Ghana Education Service to plan workshops and outreaches for parents whose children have completed senior high school and are about to make career decisions. This will enlighten the parents on how they can positively influence the career choices of their children.

Source: UCC
Perceived Post-project Sustainability of the Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty (Step) Project in Busua

The literature has proven that most implemented projects by governments, non-governmental organisations, international agencies and project developers in Africa underperform and are unsustainable after the exit of external supports. The study assesses the sustainability of a Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty (STEP) project implemented in Busua. A descriptive research design based on pragmatism was adopted with mixed method data collection approach. Interview schedule was used for the household heads (176 respondents) and interview guide were used to collect data from the focus group discussion and key informants. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and content analysis were used to analyse the data. Findings from the study showed that the project was generally not sustainable, yet it was effective by implementing the planned activities of the project: capacity building, socio-economic interventions, direct tourism interventions and the environmental activities. Residents benefitted from the project in economic, social and environmental terms, but the activities that generated the benefits are presently not functioning. Furthermore, the contingency approach of governance was adopted by the local management with limited structures, which generated managerial, structural, financial and social barriers that affected the governance and the sustainability of the project. It is therefore recommended that GTA, Ahanta West District Assembly, NGOs and project developers institute governance and institutional structures in the planning of projects, and also ensure that documentation is well established and deposited at the requisite institutions for reference for academia and tourism practitioners.

Source: UCC
Perceived quality of life of the aged with disability in selected districts in the Upper West Region of Ghana

The rate at which people age with disability is increasing with respect to the growing aged population in Ghana. This increasing number of the aged with disability is occurring at a time when there is declining social support for the aged in the Ghanaian traditional family system. The main objective of this study was to assess the perceived overall Quality of Life (QOL) of the aged with disability in the Wa Municipality, Nadowli-Kaleo, Jirapa and Wa East districts in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The study was guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. The quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. Questionnaires, In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) guides were used to collect the data. The study surveyed 810 respondents, interviewed 20 key informants (IDIs) and 62 adult care-givers participated in the FGDs. The Kruskal -Wallis statistical test was used to analyse the data. The study found that the aged with disability who were aged 60 – 69 years and those who were married had the highest mean scores in overall QOL. This notwithstanding, the study revealed that the overall QOL of the aged with disability was generally low and this reflected in their physical, psychological, social relations and environmental health QOL. The study recommends that family members, the government and non-governmental organisations should endeavour to provide physical, psychological, social relations and environmental health needs of the aged with disability. This could be provision of food, medical aids, counselling and leisure centres for the aged with disability.

Source: UCC
Perceived Relationship Between Effective Governance And Performance of Non-governmental Organizations In Selected District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived relationship between effective governance and performance of NGOs in selected District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was used to carry out the study in four districts namely: Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ga East Municipal Assembly, Ashaiman Municipal Assembly and La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly. Simple random sampling and census methods were used to collect data on NGOs CEOs, staff and beneficiaries. The study revealed that NGOs engaged 85.3 percent of stakeholders. Also 74.6 percent of stakeholders had access to financial and audit reports on yearly basis. About 71.1 percent of communication with stakeholders was done through social media, face to face and phone calls. Again, 68.4 percent of board members were between 35-49 years old. Furthermore, 90.5 percent of board members had completed tertiary level of education. Also, CEOs generally “agreed” that there was effective governance in selected NGOs. There was significant difference among the perceptions of the CEOs, staff and beneficiaries on NGOs performance. The study revealed direct and strong relationship between effective governance and performance of NGOs. The study recommends MMDCEs to encourage NGOs to register with them. Also, NGO Boards should pursue gender balance in their appointments. Again, outside board members should be increased. In addition, NGOs should have quality work plan, director inductions and select the right people to be on the board. Furthermore, more attention should be paid to effective governance. Finally, NGO boards should provide regular information to their stakeholders.

Source: UCC
Perceived Relationship Between Self-Motivated Learning, Academic Self-Efficacy and Students‘ Perception of Examination Malpractice in South Dayi District, Volta Region, Ghana.

This study examined the perceived relationship between self-motivated learning, academic self-efficacy and students' perception of examination malpractice in South Dayi District in the Volta region of Ghana. The study adopted the correlational research design. All secondary school students in the Volta Region constitute the study‘s target population. The survey sampled 357 respondents. Students filled out three different questionnaires. Means and standard deviations were used to answer research questions 1, 2 and 3. Hypotheses 1 and 2 were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The independent sample t-test was used to assess hypotheses 3, 4, and 5. The results revealed that secondary school students in South Dayi District have a positive perception of examination malpractice. The study also found a statistically significant negative relationship between academic self-efficacy and students‘ perception of examination malpractice. The study recommended that teachers should intensify the use of motivational strategies in lesson delivery to encourage students to believe in themselves and focus more on mastery rather than scoring good grades.

Source: UCC
Perceived risk and occupational accidents among employees in the oil and gas industry at the jubilee field in Takoradi

This study aimed at examining the views of the employees on risks and occupational accidents among employees in the oil and gas industry at the Jubilee Field, Takoradi. There were four specific objectives which include to examine the level of awareness of the employees on risks, to examine the perceived occupational risk factors to which employees are exposed in their work environment, to examine the perceived most frequent types of occupational accidents and finally to examine the strategies employed by the management to address the risks and the occupational accidents in the oil and gas industry. The study was quantitative, and it was based on the views of 200 staff from the study area. A self-administered questionnaire was the main research instrument and the results were analysed using the SPSS (22.0 version) software. The findings have revealed that the employees were aware of the risks they face particularly environmental and protection, but little was known about management, political and operational risks. In terms of risk factors, the study revealed that most of the employees had the perceptions that they were more exposed to chemical and psychosocial hazards whilst their perceptions on physical, ergonomical and biological were modest. In the case of the accidents, almost all the employees (98%) were convinced that accidents often take place with the frequent ones being pipeline & gasoline storage area explosions, gas blow out and fuel inhalation. In the light of these finding, it was recommended that management should focus on placing measures to mitigate these risks and accidents with most among them including training, physical activities, and implementation of the OHS Policies.

Source: UCC
Perceived role of circuit supervisors in managing conflicts in basic schools in the Kumasi metropolis.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Perceived Role of Circuit Supervisors in Managing Conflicts in Basic Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. It also examines the intensity of conflict in the circuits and the extent to which conflict management behaviours demonstrated by the Circuit Supervisors contribute to or reduce the amount of conflicts that arise in Basic Schools in the Metropolis. Information was obtained from both head teachers and teachers numbering 664 made up of 63 headteachers and 601 teachers from 45 schools sampled from 189 Basic Schools in the Metropolis, using a five- point Likert Scale Questionnaire. Data analysis produced a significant negative correlation between conflict prevention techniques demonstrated by Circuit Supervisors and conflict intensity in the schools. That is, the more a Circuit Supervisor exhibited conflict prevention techniques, the less the intensity of conflict that existed in the schools in the circuits. There was also a significant negative correlation between conflict resolution techniques employed by Circuit Supervisors and conflict intensity. Thus, Circuit Supervisors who employed rational approaches to conflict resolution experienced reduced levels of conflict intensity, whilst those who used force in resolving conflict had high levels of conflict intensity in the schools. Among the recommendations made were the following: Circuit Supervisors should avoid such tendencies as being too authoritarian that could lead to conflicting situations. They should involve the subordinates in decision-making and should be concerned with subordinates’ welfare. To the greatest extent possible, the final resolution of conflict should advance the interest of all parties.

Source: UCC
Perceived role of circuit supervisors in managing conflicts in basic schools in the the Kumasi metropolis

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Perceived Role of Circuit Supervisors in Managing Conflicts in Basic Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. It also examines the intensity of conflict in the circuits and the extent to which conflict management behaviours demonstrated by the Circuit Supervisors contribute to or reduce the amount of conflicts that arise in Basic Schools in the Metropolis. Information was obtained from both head teachers and teachers numbering 664 made up of 63 headteachers and 601 teachers from 45 schools sampled from 189 Basic Schools in the Metropolis, using a five- point Likert Scale Questionnaire. Data analysis produced a significant negative correlation between conflict prevention techniques demonstrated by Circuit Supervisors and conflict intensity in the schools. That is, the more a Circuit Supervisor exhibited conflict prevention techniques, the less the intensity of conflict that existed in the schools in the circuits. There was also a significant negative correlation between conflict resolution techniques employed by Circuit Supervisors and conflict intensity. Thus, Circuit Supervisors who employed rational approaches to conflict resolution experienced reduced levels of conflict intensity, whilst those who used force in resolving conflict had high levels of conflict intensity in the schools. Among the recommendations made were the following: Circuit Supervisors should avoid such tendencies as being too authoritarian that could lead to conflicting situations. They should involve the subordinates in decision-making and should be concerned with subordinates' welfare. To the greatest extent possible, the final resolution of conflict should advance the interest of all parties.

Source: UCC
Perceived Social Support and Emotional Regulation as Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease

Non-communicable diseases account for about 70% of deaths globally. Chronic Kidney Disease which eventually leads to End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a non-communicable disease that has received a lot of attention over the years. Developing ESRD comes with various ramifications that affect the health-related quality of life of patients. The purpose of this study was to examine factors such as perceived social support and emotional regulation as predictors of health-related quality of life among patients with end-stage renal disease. The study was a quantitative study that applied the cross-sectional design. The study included 144 end-stage renal disease patients from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Questionnaire was used to assess perceived social support, emotional regulation and health-related quality of life. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate multiple linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that most of the patients had moderate to high level of social support. The most common form of perceived social support was support from family and significant others. Also, above average health-related quality of life was found in both the physical and mental health domains of health-related quality of life. The findings also revealed that significant others and family were significant predictors of both physical and mental health aspects of health-related quality of life. Emotional regulation also significantly predicted both physical and mental health domains of health-related quality of life. It was concluded that patients ability to control their emotions, and support from family and significant others have the capacity to improve the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease. A holistic approach to treating patients with ESRD is recommended.

Source: UCC
Perceived social support and its effects on quality of Life among people living with Hiv/Aids in Kumasi Metropolis

The study examined the perceived social support and its effects on quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS in Kumasi Metropolis. The descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Out of a population of 1,027 People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), 320 were selected through the purposive sampling technique. The SF-36 health survey questionnaire and multidimensional perceived social support questionnaire were used to collect the required data. Data gathered were analysed with the use of both descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent sample t-test, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, oneway ANOVA, and linear multiple regression). The study found out that the male PLWHA had a higher quality of life than that of the female PLWHA. The difference in the quality of life was as a result of energy and social functioning dimension of quality of life. In addition, all the three dimensions of social support had a weak relationship with quality of life. However, friends support and family support had a positive relationship with quality of life. Significant others support had a negative relationship with quality of life. Further, there was a statistical significant difference in the quality of life in relation to the age groups of the PLWHA. It was discovered that those in the age groups of 32-38 years enjoyed a higher quality of life as compared to those in the age group of 53-59 years. Finally, friends support was the only social support system which was found to positively influence quality of life. The influence of family support and significant others were not significant. The Ministry of health in collaboration with other important educational agencies should intensify sex education to students, especially the females and community members in order to strengthen awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Source: UCC
Perceived Social Support Disparities among Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The study investigated whether perceived social support varied among children who have lost their parents to AIDS, those who have lost their parents to other causes, those who are living with HIV/AIDS-infected caregivers and children from intact families (comparison group). Method: This study employed cross-sectional, quantitative survey that involved 291 children aged 10–18 years in the Lower Manya Krobo District of Ghana and examined their social support disparities. Results: Multivariate linear regressions indicate that children living with HIV/AIDS-infected caregivers reported significantly lower levels of social support compared with AIDS-orphaned children, other-orphaned children and non-orphaned children independent of socio-demographic covariates. Children who have lost their parents to other causes and other-orphaned children reported similar levels of social support. In terms of sources of support, all children orphans and vulnerable children were more likely to draw support from friends and significant others rather than from the family. Conclusion: The findings indicate a need to develop interventions that can increase levels of social support for orphaned and vulnerable children within the context of HIV/AIDS in Ghana, particularly networks that include the family.

Source: UCC