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Blending traditionalism with legalism: a typology of understanding corporate governance systems in Ghanaian Family-owned businesses (FOBs) from a Bourdieusian perspective

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the nature of corporate governance systems in Ghanaian Family-owned Businesses (FOBs). Specifically, the study investigates the nature of boardroom decisions structures, sources of governance regulations and family roles in corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach: Drawing on Bourdieusian perspectives of the field, capital, habitus and doxa, a case study design is used to gather detailed insights about the phenomena. Purposively, the study conducts 20 interviews with participants from 15 FOBs in Ghana. The interview data are complemented with secondary sources, such as FOB handbooks, website information, legal documents and scriptures. Subsequently, data gathered were thematically analysed. Findings: The study finds that human actors blended traditionally tacit and legally expressed boardroom decisions structures in FOBs governance. Again, traditional values, social acceptance of religious sociology and regulatory frameworks of the field dictate corporate governance practices in FOBs. In multiple family ownerships, orthodoxy of doxa is challenged; hence, power struggles and family roles in governance depend on capital possessed by social actors. Practical implications: To continue as a going concern, FOBs must be mindful of traditional, religious sociology of family and regulatory frameworks within the field in which they operate. This is because, without this, the going concern of FOBs becomes suspicious and highly unlikely, especially where there are multiple family ownership and generations. Originality/value: The previous literature predominantly focussed on formal boardroom structures in addressing FOBs' corporate governance issues. Notwithstanding, family governance risk of domineering and distrust associated with traditional and relational governance mechanisms remain under-represented and inconclusive, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Blood ritual: An indigenous approach to peacemaking among the Bimoba people of northern Ghana

This study examined blood ritual as an indigenous peacemaking strategy among the Bimoba people of northern Ghana. Descriptive qualitative research methods were used together with in-depth face-to-face interviews with eight elders of the community. The audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed with NVivo 12 software. The findings reveal that the blood ritual approach is participatory, focuses on re-establishing relationships and emanates from the culture of the Bimoba people. It also involves the use of rituals and seeks the interest of the entire Bimoba community. The study concludes that the strategy shares commonalities with several indigenous peacemaking approaches in Africa and has the potential of facilitating sustainable resolutions of communal conflicts such as the Bimoba chieftaincy conflict. However, similar to other approaches, the blood ritual does not ensure gender equality in peacebuilding as the role of women is reduced to simply being observers. A major limitation of this study is its reliance on only the perspectives of the elders of the community without recourse to the voices of people who appear before the ritual processes, to appreciate how they feel about the blood ritual with respect to their hope and expectation when they appear before the process for solace and solution. Also, the voice of young people, women and other vulnerable groups are not reflected in the blood ritual approach. � 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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Board gender diversity, risk-taking behaviour and profitability of Ghanaian banking sector a moderating role of bank ownership

This study investigates the effect of board gender diversity and risk-taking behavior on the performance of Ghanaian-resident universal banks with a moderating role of bank ownership type. The study is guided by specific objectives to (i) assess the effect of board gender diversity in bank performance (ii) ascertain the effect of risk-taking behaviors on bank performance and (iii) assess the moderating role of bank ownership in the risk taking behaviour-bank performance relationship. A 12-year secondary data was obtained from 15 Ghanaian-resident universal banks. Having employed a quantitative research approach with Arellano-Bond Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) estimation technique, the results indicate that board gender diversity has positive effect on bank profitability whereas risk-taking behaviour negatively impacts bank profitability. The result further evinces that bank ownership significantly moderates the risk-taking behaviour-bank profitability nexus. The study concludes that high female representation on board is essential for bank success. The study also concludes that banks with higher risk appetite tend to incur huge losses. Conclusion was also made that bank ownership is essential in shaping the risk behaviours of banks in Ghana. The study recommends that financial institutions should try and diversified their board to include more females as it helps to increase profitability. Local banks should proactively seek opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration with foreign-owned banks. Additionally, policymakers should consider reviewing regulations to encourage collaboration and information exchange between foreign-owned and local banks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and sector stability. Banks should also implement robust risk assessment processes, stringent credit policies, and investment strategies that prioritize stability over excessive risk. The central bank should increase their focus on enhancing and enforcing risk management regulations for bank.

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Board gender diversity, risk-taking behaviour and profitability of Ghanaian banking sector a moderating role of bank ownership

This study investigates the effect of board gender diversity and risk-taking behavior on the performance of Ghanaian-resident universal banks with a moderating role of bank ownership type. The study is guided by specific objectives to (i) assess the effect of board gender diversity in bank performance (ii) ascertain the effect of risk-taking behaviors on bank performance and (iii) assess the moderating role of bank ownership in the risktaking behaviour-bank performance relationship. A 12-year secondary data was obtained from 15 Ghanaian-resident universal banks. Having employed a quantitative research approach with Arellano-Bond Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) estimation technique, the results indicate that board gender diversity has positive effect on bank profitability whereas risk-taking behaviour negatively impacts bank profitability. The result further evinces that bank ownership significantly moderates the risk-taking behaviour-bank profitability nexus. The study concludes that high female representation on board is essential for bank success. The study also concludes that banks with higher risk appetite tend to incur huge losses. Conclusion was also made that bank ownership is essential in shaping the risk behaviours of banks in Ghana. The study recommends that financial institutions should try and diversified their board to include more females as it helps to increase profitability. Local banks should proactively seek opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration with foreign-owned banks. Additionally, policymakers should consider reviewing regulations to encourage collaboration and information exchange between foreign-owned and local banks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and sector stability. Banks should also implement robust risk assessment processes, stringent credit policies, and investment strategies that prioritize stability over excessive risk. The central bank should increase their focus on enhancing and enforcing risk management regulations for bank.

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Board structure dynamics and shareholders’ wealth the mediating role of dividend policy

The overarching aim of this study was to assess the mediating role of dividend policy in the relationship between board structure dynamics and shareholders’ wealth. A sample of thirteen (13) Ghanaian listed manufacturing firms were selected using a census sampling technique. The study employed descriptive and correlational research designs and a quantitative approach anchored on positivists’ paradigm. Fixed effect panel regression technique and Baron and Kenny’s mediated regression procedure augmented by Sobel test were used to achieve the study objectives. The findings revealed that board structure dynamics indicators such as CEO duality, audit committee effectiveness, board size, board composition with the exception of board gender dynamics had statistically significant effect on shareholders’ wealth. Again, dividend policy was also found to have a significant and positive effect on shareholders’ wealth. Finally, dividend policy played a significant partial mediating role in the relationship between board structure dynamics and shareholders’ wealth. It was therefore concluded that a high representation of independent directors, a considerable number of audit committee, an optimum board size and an independent board chair are essential in ensuring a maximized shareholders’ wealth. It was also concluded that Ghanaian investors prefer higher dividend pay-out and regular dividend payment to future capital gains, an indication of a lower risk appetite in investment. Also, ensuring better board structure dynamics to influence shareholders’ wealth is largely contingent on prudent dividend policy decisions. It was therefore recommended that frantic efforts be made to ensure higher representation of independent directors, a considerable audit committee size, an optimum board size, an independent board chair and a higher and regular dividend payments in order to attain a maximized shareholders’ wealth.

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Bondzieadzeba a composition inspired by the adzeba musical genre of people of Effutu

The study is a result of acculturation of music that employs the use of the generative processes in adzeba music of the people of Winneba (Effutu), in the Central Region of Ghana. These processes integrate with some elements in Western music to create an intercultural musical piece. A field study design was used for data collection and some Western music techniques, as well as information gathered on adzeba music, were merged to create an intercultural novelty called Bandzeadzeba. The novelty was analysed which leads the listeners and the reader through the piece presented. The study brings to light the history behind the adzeba music and the various developmental stages it has gone through, as a result of dynamism. The report contains a discussion on the unique elements of adzeba music, the full musical score of the innovations, and the analysis of the score and finally the perspective highlight of all the social, moral and educational relevance of the work. This study can serve as a basis for contemporary art musicians in composing, most especially for social occasions and for academic purposes. Music educators may use the study as teaching and learning resources as a result of low attention given to traditional music in Ghana because of the fact that the occasions for traditional music-making are not as frequent as they used to be.

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Mp]ns]mp]ns]mu dwumadie a ]firi Suap[n yi fa a ]hw] Akan-Nzema kasa ho adesua so de k[ma (School of Graduate Studies) Yei ne ahiade] baako a ]b]ma Suap[n no ama me (Master of Philosophy Ghanaian Language-Twi) w[ University of Education, Winneba University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh iii {SANAA, 2020

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Bound water: Its definition, estimation and characteristics

Parameters of Caurie's [International Journal of Food Science and Technology40 (2005) 283] unimolecular adsorption equation have been used to calculate total bound water to equal the square of the primary water capacity or m02 grams. Current freezing methods predict bound water up to nm0grams which leaves a fraction of the total bound water with limited freezing properties unaccounted for. From these studies three types of bound water have been identified at room temperature along a decreasing energy gradient. It has been shown that the stability of processed and blended foods will improve with formula modifications consistent with expansion of type II bound water molecules and processed foods will be more stable the smaller the fractional ratio of type III to type II bound water molecules. � 2011 The Author. International Journal of Food Science and Technology � 2011 Institute of Food Science and Technology.

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Brand sponsorship of cultural festivals, a case of the Winneba Masquerade festival

This study examined the brand sponsorship of the 2019 Winneba Masquerade Festival (WMF). It specifically explored the motivating factors of festival organizers for seeking sponsorship from certain selected brands and also examined why some brands sponsored the 2019 WMF. The design was a case study and it was underpinned by the tenets of the Social Exchange Theory. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and observations. The findings were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed three categories of sponsorship for the Winneba Masquerade Festival which comprised of: MTN Ghana as the official sponsor or title sponsor; Fan Milk Limited as the sponsor, and Guinness Breweries Ghana accredited as supporting sponsor. The study also revealed that organizers of the 2019 WMF sought sponsorship from some selected brands because of visibility, prominence of the organization, perceived sponsor benefit and evidence of previous successful sponsorship of other festivals. Also, it was realized from the data that organizations sponsored the 2019 WMF for these reasons: increase visibility, enhancement of reputation, the creation of marketing opportunities. The study concludes that unlike Fan Milk Ghana that had sponsored the event over a decade, both MTN, and Guinness Breweries Ghana Limited were first time sponsors to the annual event. Secondly, the track record of each sponsoring organization was important for making informed decisions on them and providing them the space to assert their presence. The study recommends that organizations and brands should be interested in supporting such events to promote the cultural heritage of Ghana. Thus, Ghana Tourism Authority should develop keen interest in improving of masquerade festivals by granting incentives to large corporations who are ready to sponsor.

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Branding of made in Ghana skin care products on Social media a study of selected brands (2)

The study examines the branding strategies of made-in-Ghana skincare products on social media platforms, particularly Instagram. It explores how local brands utilize branding to distinguish themselves in a competitive global market that values not only the quality and effectiveness of skincare products but also the storytelling and cultural heritage they embody. The research identifies a significant opportunity for Ghanaian brands to leverage their unique cultural and natural resources to enhance brand recognition and consumer engagement worldwide. Ghana's skincare industry is ripe for growth, driven by an abundant supply of local ingredients like shea butter and moringa oil, known for their beneficial properties. These ingredients not only provide a competitive edge but also appeal to global consumers looking for natural and sustainable products. Despite the potential, the study reveals challenges such as consumer skepticism towards local quality and branding practices. Through qualitative analysis of social media content and interactions, the research highlights successful strategies and areas needing improvement, offering insights that could help local brands capitalize on their strengths and overcome market barriers. This study contributes to the understanding of digital branding within the Ghanaian context and proposes strategic recommendations for enhancing the global appeal and competitive stance of local skincare brands through effective use of social media marketing.

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Branding stem on social media in Ghana a study of branding narratives on facebook

This study investigates the increasing global focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, particularly in African countries like Ghana. Recognizing STEM as crucial for tackling development challenges and narrowing the digital gap, this research explores the role of Facebook in disseminating STEM-related activities. The study aims to analyze specific branding strategies, identify emerging themes and uncover challenges and opportunities within STEM narratives on Facebook. The study uses a qualitative research methodology to probe the use and experiences in the STEM landscape. Data collection involved analyzing textual and visual content from Facebook to gain insights into diverse branding strategies employed by organizations. The findings indicate that organizations effectively use Facebook to highlight the importance of STEM through engaging content. Dynamic branding strategies, including online STEM seminars, Facebook Live sessions, and gamification emerged as impactful strategies within the Ghanaian context, showcasing the transformative potential of social media in STEM promotion. Prominent themes in the narratives revolved around the emphasis on STEM education, aligning with the global recognition of STEM as a catalyst for innovation and development. Gender inclusivity becomes a noteworthy theme, challenging stereotypes by featuring women in diverse STEM roles. The study identifies opportunities within STEM branding narratives on Facebook, particularly through increasing engagement metrics. This points to a growing interest in STEM content, offering an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for community-building, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing within the STEM sector. The observed increase in engagement metrics signifies a receptive audience, fostering an optimistic outlook for the future of STEM communication on Facebook.

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Breastfeeding-friendly policies and programs in three public Universities in Ghana

Background: The United Nations through its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 and 5 has championed Women empowerment for exclusive breastfeeding through various action plans and expected the concept to be decentralized through locally mandatory implementation of various institutional policies and programs in member Countries. Using Kabeer�s empowerment concept, the authors in this paper assessed availability and implementation of breastfeeding policies and programs in three public universities in Ghana. Methods: The study design was an exploratory-descriptive-case study involving university employees and student mothers from three public universities in Ghana. The universities were selected via simple random approach whilst selection of participants was purposive. Data were collected between April and July 2018 using an unstructured interview guide developed by the authors, audio recordings, field notes and desktop review of documents. Manual thematic analysis of data was done to present results descriptively. The University of Cape-Coast Ethics Review Board approved the study. Results: Thirty-six respondents participated in the study. Three main themes (Breastfeeding policy and programs, Institutional support, and views on Breastfeeding/Childcare support) emerged. Despite being gender/child friendly, none of the universities in this study has a formal breastfeeding/childcare policy/program and there are no immediate policy plans for on-campus facilities to enhance breastfeeding. Financial cost emerged as a major challenge hindering the universities from implementing a policy/program in this regard. On the part of student mothers, lack of legal protection, lack of breastfeeding-friendly university policies, inadequate availability of breastfeeding facilities, and insufficient awareness of the importance of breastfeeding among nursing mothers has been a major setback for breastfeeding on campus, hence nursing mothers continue to make personal but challenging arrangements for breastfeeding on university campuses. Conclusions: The study findings reflect negative implications for childcare as it affects optimal child nutrition, hence impacting on achieving the SDGs 3 and 5 in Ghana. The authors recommend introducing formal breastfeeding-friendly policies/programs as one of the criteria for accreditation of universities in Ghana to enhance optimal childcare and sound maternal mind for studies and/or work once there is an assurance of child safety and proximity to breastfeed on demand. � 2022, The Author(s).

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Briquettes from maize cobs and Ceiba pentandra at room temperature and low compacting pressure without a binder

This paper reports the findings of densifying ground maize cobs and Ceiba pentandra sawdust at room temperature using low compacting pressure without a binder. The maize cobs were crushed using a hammer mill. Particle sizes of maize cobs and C. pentandra used for the study were ?1 mm. The two materials were combined at mixing percentages of 90:10, 70:30 and 50:50 (C. pentandra/maize cobs). Briquettes were produced using a laboratory hydraulic press. Compacting pressure was varied from 20 to 50 MPa at an interval of 10 MPa. The results indicated that the relaxed density of briquettes produced from particles of maize cobs only ranged from 541 to 659 kg/m3 whilst that made from a mixture of maize cobs and C. pentandra ranged from 565 to 774 kg/m3. Compressive strength in cleft of briquettes produced from maize cobs only ranged from 0.12 to 0.54 N/mm whilst that produced from a combination of maize cobs and C. pentandra ranged from 7.72 to 59.22 N/mm. Additionally, at all compacting pressure levels, briquettes made from maize cobs only had an impact resistance index of 0%. Whilst those made from a combination of maize cobs and C. pentandra ranged from 115% to 500%. Thus, briquettes with adequate physical and mechanical characteristics could be produced from maize cobs at room temperature using low compacting pressure when maize cobs are combined with sawdust of C. pentandra. These findings could enhance the existing technology for densifying agricultural residues, for example, maize cobs, especially in rural communities. � 2013 Mitchual et al.

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