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Examining the influence of outsourcing on firm performance: the moderating roles of environmental dynamism and business strategy. Evidence from beverage manufacturing firms in ghana.

To minimize expenses and boost output, many businesses are turning to the practice of outsourcing. The overall objective of this study was to examine the influence of outsourcing on firm performance considering the moderating roles of environmental dynamism and business strategy with evidence from manufacturing firms in Ghana. The researcher adopted the use of a explanatory research design and a quantitative approach to this study. This study's sample was comprised of businesses producing beverages in Ghana, with an emphasis on the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions. These firms were selected using the convenience sampling technique, which provided the researcher with respondents who were readily available to answer the questionnaires distributed to them. The study used a sample of 120 firms. The data for the research was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences v22. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the analysis demonstrated a significant and positive influence of outsourcing on the performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana. The study unveiled a positive and significant moderating effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between outsourcing and firm performance. Contrary to expectations, the analysis revealed that business strategy does not significantly moderate the relationship between outsourcing and firm performance for manufacturing firms in Ghana. The study based on the analysis recommended that manufacturing firms in Ghana actively consider and implement outsourcing strategies to leverage external expertise, streamline processes, and realize improvements in their performance. The study also recommended that manufacturing firms recognize the dynamic nature of their operating environment and strategically embrace outsourcing as a tool for agility and innovation. By doing so, firms can navigate market fluctuations more effectively and tap into external knowledge to drive performance enhancements

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Examining The Influence of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth In Africa: The Role Of Financial Sector Development.

The overall aim of this research was to examine the influence of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Africa considering the role of financial sector development. Following the key paper, this research adopted the use of the explanatory research design and the panel data approach to empirically examine the research objective. The data used for the study covered the periods between 2001 to 2021. The sample for this study revolves around the use of 46 African countries. These countries were purposely selected due to the availability of data on the variables being used for the study. Following the key paper, this study uses the two step system GMM. For data with a small time period (T) and a large number of cross-sections (N), the Arellano and Bond GMM estimator offers reliable estimates. This method of estimation works particularly well with time varying endogenous explanatory factors. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that FDI had a negative influence on economic growth, suggesting that the investment was not effectively contributing to the overall expansion of the economy. However, the study also found that both private credit and domestic credit played important moderating roles, that is they positively moderate this negative relationship. The study among several factors recommended that governments and policymakers should implement measures to attract FDI that is directed towards industries and sectors that have the potential for technological transfer, job creation, and increased productivity. The study also recommended that efforts should be made to enhance access to private credit in African economies. Governments and financial institutions should implement policies that facilitate the availability of credit to both domestic and foreign investors. This can be achieved through the development of a robust financial sector, including well-regulated banking systems, credit guarantee schemes, and initiatives to increase financial literacy and inclusion.

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Examining the impact of works procurement methods in the Ghana Armed Forces

Public procurement continues to evolve amidst efforts by governments to regulate, control and maximize their expenditure. In Ghana public procurement is regulated by the Public Procurement Act, 2003, Act 663. The Auditor General's Annual Reports for 2011 and 2012 revealed there were lapses in the procurement activities of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). These lapses were in the acquisition of goods, works and services and included non-compliance with rules and regulations and disregard of the principles of procurement The aim of the study was to examine the impact of works procurement methods GAF in the past 10years. The aim is supported by two objectives, thus; to identify the most frequently used methods of procurement for works contracts in the GAF and to identify the impact on time of the frequently used methods of works procurement. The study is descriptive in nature and used purposive sampling to draw its sample size from the Directorate of Engineer Services and Directorate of Procurement in the GAF. The data was collated, coded and inputted into Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for analyzes and interpretation. The research discovered that apart from the Two-Stage tendering, the other four (4) methods of procurement were used for works procurement in the GAF and the open competitive method was the most frequently used. Also it discovered that GAF having been using an in-house procurement procedure for minor works contracts (CSIP Vol IV). The study recommended that the GAF continue to apply open competitive tendering, restricted tendering and request for quotation methods to non-core defence procurements while sole sourcing and restricted tendering were used for core defence procurement tendering.

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Examining the internal revenue mobilisation strategies of MMDAS: A case study of Suaman district assembly

The study makes an empirical insight into the effectiveness of internal revenue mobilization strategies of the Suaman District of the Western Region. The Objectives of the study was to identify the sources of internal revenue available to the Assembly, effectiveness of internal revenue mobilization strategies, effectiveness of monitoring and accounting processes of revenue collection and the challenges the Assembly face in collecting internal revenue. To achieve these, the researcher designed questionnaires that were answered by the District Finance Officer. The results from the analysis of responses provided by the respondent shows rates, land and royalties, rents, licenses, fees and fines as the main sources of internal revenue of the Suaman District. However, the performance of these sources in terms of their contribution to total IGF over the years has shown an unpredictable trend. The study also found that revenue collection strategies used for mobilizing revenue from these sources at the Assembly is believed to be ineffective. Revenue accounting and internal controls put in place by the Assembly have not also been seen as being good strategies for efficient financial management. . One major challenge of the Suaman District Assembly is the poor business address system and lack of national identification to identify individual and corporate entities. It is therefore recommended that the Suaman District Assembly institutes periodic public tax education programs to encourage tax payment compliance, recruit and train more revenue collectors and also establish a task force or debt collection team to assist in internal revenue collection.

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Examining the mediating role of competitive advantage on the relationship between green supply chain management practices and firm performance: evidence from the public sector in Ghana

The mediating role of green supply chain management (GSCM) on the relationship between green supply chain management practices and organisational performance cannot be overemphasised. As such, conducting a study on how GSCM mediates the relationship between green supply chain management practices and organisational performance was relevant. Therefore, the study selected some firms in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis in the Western region of. A sample of 100 respondents was selected out of which a response rate of 96% was achieved. The findings revealed that there is high extent of green supply chain management practices firms within the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. From the findings, it was found out that only green purchasing had a positive and significant effect on organisational performance. Again, it was found that green purchasing had a positive and significant effect on green production as well as reverse logistics whereas exgreen purchasing practices had a positive and significant effect on organisational performance. Though none of the GSCM practices had a significant effect on organisational performance, the mediation analysis using the Sobel Test revealed that ecological design mediates the relationship between green purchasing practices and organisational performance whereas green production mediates the relationship between exgreen purchasing practices and organisational performance. It is recommended for firms to concentrate on providing education on green purchasing on the environment. By so doing, it would have an effect on their GSCM and organisational performance.

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Examining the interrelationship between exchange rate, foreign direct investment and economic growth among selected african countries.

The overall objective of the study is to examine the interaction relationship between exchange rate, foreign direct investment and economic growth. To achieve the objective of the study, the quantitative research design was adopted in addition to the explanatory research method. The study used a sample of 20 African countries across a period of 22 years from 2000 to 2021. The study further used the random effect regression analysis to estimate the relationship between the variables in the study. Evidence from this research indicates that FDI inflows contribute positively and significantly to economic expansion. The research indicated that the performance of the exchange rate has a favorable and substantial influence on the expansion of the African economy. The study revealed that the exchange rate considerably and favorably moderates the connection between FDI and GDP growth in Africa. Based on the findings, the study among other factors recommended that governments should work to create an environment that is conducive to investment, which can help to attract FDI to the country. This could include measures such as simplifying business registration processes, reducing red tape, and improving infrastructure. The study also recommended that policy makers work to promote a stable exchange rate. A stable exchange rate can help to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to the country, as it can make the country more attractive to foreign investors. Finally, it recommended for future studies to consider other robust estimation strategies such as the GMM estimations in order to ascertain if the findings of this study could be confirmed or rejected by their findings.

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Examining the mediating role of ethical sensitivity on the influence of ethical culture formation on circular procurement among construction in Ghana

This study was conducted to examine how ethical sensitivity may mediate the association between ethical culture formation and circular procurement. Primary data was collected via a standardized questionnaire sent to 381 top-level managers of Ghanaian construction firms. Stratified sampling was used in the research. Structural Equation Modeling was used to verify or disprove the study's hypotheses. Descriptive statistics were used to compile an overview of the data. The study's findings revealed that ethical culture formation has a positive and significant influence on circular procurement. In addition, ethical culture formation has a positive and significant influence on ethical sensitivity. Furthermore, ethical sensitivity has a positive and significant influence on circular procurement. The mediated effects are analyzed, ethical culture formation effect on circular procurement in the presence of ethical sensitivity (indirect effect) is statistically significant. This study, therefore, makes a twofold contribution. While this study happens to be the first of a kind to explore how ethical culture impacts circular procurement in the context of developing economies. This study extends existing knowledge on ethical leadership theory. The outcome of this study may also be useful to buyer and supplier entities, especially in public procurement interested in building and maintaining ethical practices among themselves. Secondly, examining how ethical sensitivity may mediate the association between ethical culture and circular procurement provides a contemporary theoretical extension

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Examining the mediating role of green purchasing practices in the relationship between environmental knowledge and procurement sustainability

Incorporating green thinking in procurement has been flaunted as a vital area of concern among many business sectors across the globe. This study was conducted to examine the mediating role of green purchasing practice in the relationship between environmental knowledge and procurement sustainability. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to select 90 procurement officers from 45 public sector institutions in Ghana. PSS and PLS-SEM (Smart PLS-3) were used for the analyses and the result discussed. The findings of the study indicate that environmental knowledge has an insignificant positive effect on procurement sustainability. The study however showed that environmental knowledge significantly affects green purchasing practice. Additionally, the result showed that while green purchasing practice directly influences procurement sustainability, it also plays an indirect role in the EK-PS link. The result revealed showed that the relationship between environmental knowledge and procurement sustainability is not a direct relationship but mediated through green purchasing practice. This study, therefore, offers a contemporary view of RBV theory by examining the nexus between EK – PS. The study extends existing knowledge by exploring how green purchasing practice strengthens the direct EK – PS link. Again, this study found that Green Procurement fully mediates the EK – PS link which is also missing in extant literature. Thus, this, therefore, offers empirical support to the validation of the RBV theory as it has not been sufficiently validated in procurement sustainability management literature.

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Examining the moderating effect of supplier relationship management on the relationship between supplier segmentation and procurement performance: empirical evidence from firms in the sekondi-takoradi metropolis

The conceptual development of supplier segmentation in supply management has only partially developed as a systematic approach to supplier classification with particular analytical objects iv relating to a strategic supply management objective on the premise that differential value creation and risk mitigation strategies are relevant. The moderating role of supplier relationship management (SRM) on the relationship between supplier segmentation and procurement performance is a major contribution that this study sought to make. The study focused on firms in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis in Ghana using procurement officers and supply chain/logistics officers as respondents for the study. Simple random and convenience sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 100 respondents. The findings revealed that there is high level of supplier segmentation in terms of capability and willingness at the selected firms. From the overall average assessment of procurement performance, it was revealed that there is high level of procurement performance at the selected firms. From the findings, it was realised that supplier segmentation had a positive and significant effect on procurement performance. Similarly, the supplier segmentation capability also had a positive and significant effect on procurement performance. However, the effect of supplier segmentation willingness to procurement performance was positive, but it was not statistically significant. With the moderating effect of supplier relationship management on the two dimensions of supplier segmentation, supplier segmentation capability moderated with supplier relationship management had a positive but insignificant effect on procurement performance. Similarly, the path from supplier segmentation willingness moderated with supplier relationship management had a positive but insignificant effect on procurement performance. This implies that supplier relationship management do not moderate the relationship between supplier segmentation and procurement performance.

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Examining the moderating role of corporate governance mechanisms on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and firm performances in ghana

The main objective of the study is to examine the moderating effect of corporate governance on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and firm performance. The study uses an explanatory research design and a quantitative research approach. The sample for this study includes sixteen (16) firms who have their data readily available and accessible for the purpose of this research and the data period spans from 2014 to 2019. The sampling technique used for this study is the purposive sampling technique. Based on the findings of the study, it is concluded that corporate social responsibility is harmful to firms in Ghana and that corporate governance mechanisms have no significant effect on the performance of these firms. However, the adverse effect of corporate social responsibility on performance can be reduced by interacting corporate social responsibility and corporate governance mechanisms such as board size and board composition. To the extent that corporate social responsibility hurts the financial performance, it is recommended that firms should limit their spending on corporate social responsibility as this is found to have adverse effects on their performances. Instead, firms should strive to identify effective avenues where their funds could be invested in order to aid in improving their revenue flows as corporate governance activities depletes their earnings. When board composition as a moderator changes the negative effect of CSR to a positive one, it is recommended that, firms must ensure that they improve their board composition by ensuring that there are more independent directors than executive directors as recommended by the corporate governance code. This would lead to better allocation of funds that the company intends to use for CSR activities and hence lead to improving the firm’s performance.

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Examining the moderating role of firm reputation on the relationships between supply chain quality management practices and organizational performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana

Various academic literature has highlighted the importance and contribution of supply chain quality management to the supply chain activities and overall performance of organizations. Yet, there exists a gap in literature regarding how the individual dimensions of supply chain quality management influence various performance measures. This study sought to examine the effects of supply chain quality management practices on organizational performance and the moderating role of firm reputations. The study employed a quantitative method and used a survey research design and descriptive and inferential statistics for the collection and analysis of data respectively. Also, convenience sampling was also used in selecting 200 manufacturing companies from which responses were sought for the purpose of data analysis. It was revealed from the data analysis that quality leadership, human resource management, supply chain integration, customer focus and supplier focus had positive and favourable effects on the performance of firms and resulted in significant improvements in organizational performance. The study also established that firms that are able to effectively leverage their reputation are able to develop their supply chain quality management which in turn impacts firm performance. These finding from the study imply that while supply chain quality management correlates with firm performance, the association is informed by the presence of firm reputation; thus, higher a firm’s reputation, the more the scqm affect firm performance.

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Examining the motivators for health service delivery in the Berekum District, Ghana

Human resource for health is an important ingredient in the health care delivery system in Ghana in particular and the world as a whole. However, if these people are to provide quality care to the patients or clients so that we get a healthful working population, there is the need to motivate these vital human resources. Motivation is an important ingredient that moves workers and urges them to do more for themselves, mankind and the society as a whole. However, they will be able to do this if the necessary conditions to work have been put in place in the workplace. This will be dependent on the knowledge and skill that has been acquired by the health worker and his or her capability to handle large number of clients or patients. In the event of the absence or inadequacies of motivation they find ways and means of releasing the tension, they thereby vent their frustration on the innocent patient or client who comes to them for treatment. Where they find the situation unbearable they leave the profession and either go abroad or practice elsewhere. It is therefore incumbent on all and sundry to provide the necessary support to the health staff to enable them provide quality health care for a healthful population. A non-interventional, descriptive cross-sectional study was employed, where the factors that will motivate the staff were described and their behaviours towards clients looked at. Two sets of structured questionnaires were administered, one to the health staff at the various facilities in the Berekum District and the in-charges of these facilities. The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of the District hospital and the District Director of Health Services were interviewed. The data was analyzed using “stata version 8”. It was found out from the in-charges that about 62% of the health staff overwork themselves. The workload at the district is really heavy and it has increased as a result of the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Accommodation was also found to be a demotivating factor for most workers since about 69% live in rented rooms However they find the workload at the district to be heavy since about 81% of the in charges receive complaints about workload and about 62% of the health staff attests to this fact. However, it is recommended that more health staff should he posted to the 1 net to ease the overload of work; accommodation should be provided for the health staff. Workshops should be organised regularly with varied participants and not for the same people to improve upon the knowledge and skill of the health staff.

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