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The influence of motivation, job satisfaction and organisational commitment on intention to quit among teachers in selected public Senior High Schools in Tamale

The study examined the influence of motivation, job satisfaction, organisational commitment, and intention to quit teaching among teachers in Public Senior High Schools in Tamale Metropolis. The cross-sectional design was adopted in the study. A representative sample size of 203 was selected for the study using self-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics including means, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages were used to summarise the data characteristics. The one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and independent samples t-test were used to explore the differences in demographic characteristics and intention to quit. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to ascertain the influence of motivation, job satisfaction and organizational commitment on teachers‟ intention to quit. The results revealed that most teachers were motivated to go into teaching because of job security and opportunity for training and development. In addition, significant differences in intention to quit were established regarding sex and years of experience. Further, job satisfaction made the most significant but negative contribution to intention to quit. Consequently, it is recommended that incentive packages should be given to teachers by Ghana Education Service to motivate them to stay in the teaching profession. School administrators and stakeholders in education should encourage teachers and give them some resources to support them in their teaching.

Source: UCC
The Influence of New Product Launch Strategy on Bank’s Profitability

The study examined the influence of new product launch strategy on bank’s profitability, focusing on HFC bank, Cape Coast. Descriptive research design was used. The census method was used to capture all the 23 staff while the random number method of simple random sampling procedure was used to select 57 premium customers. Data were collected using questionnaire. The data were analysed using multiple regression analysis. The study established that the new product launch strategies of the bank and its service quality relate positively to the bank’s profitability. However, new product launch strategies alone do not strongly predict the bank’s high profitability. It does so only if staff and customers perceive the products and services provided by the bank in positive terms. It is, therefore, recommended that management should ensure that the bank’s product launch strategies are improved to increase its customer bas

Source: UCC
Influence of number line approach on learning fractions: A case of basic six learners in the Cape Coast metropolis

While the number line approach is successful for fractional learning, there is a dearth of study on its usage in Ghanaian upper primary schools. The study explored the influence of the number line approach on learning fractions. Learners’ achievements, attitudes, and learner’s challenges when using the number line were explored. A quantitative research method embedded with a pretest-posttest nonequivalent design was used. The Fractions Achievement Test (FAT) and a structured questionnaire were the instruments used for data collection. Eighty-one basic six learners with two intact classes (39 in control and 42 experimental groups) were purposively selected within the Cape Coast Metropolis. The experimental group was exposed to learning fractions using the number line, while, in the control group, fraction lessons were carried out through the use of set models. An independent samples t-test was employed to analyse the differences between the pre-test and post-test of the control and experimental group. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in performance between the post-test scores for the control group (𝑀 = 7.36, 𝑆𝐷 = 1.78) and the experimental group (𝑀 = 9.21, 𝑆𝐷 = 2.83); 𝑡 (69.77) = −3.55; 𝑝 = 0.001 respectively. This implies that the experimental group outperformed the control group due to the influence of the number line approach. Learners in the experimental group had better, understanding, application, and positive attitude toward learning fractions due to the use of number line. Finally, learners however had some challenges, such as the inability to recognise that zero is part of the number system, poor estimation, and counting the tick lines on the number line instead of the intervals between them.

Source: UCC
Influence of organic mulches on soil physico-chemical properties and maize (zea mays l.) crop performance

Application of organic mulching is soil management practice that seeks to improve soil moisture conservation, increase soil fertility and improve crop production. The study was carried out to quantify the effect of different organic mulches on some soil properties at three crop stages and maize production under coastal savanna condition. Four treatments of mulch; maize stover (MS), dry grass straw (GS), palm frond (PF) mulches at 3 Mg ha-1 each and no-mulch (NM) (control) with three replications were laid out in a complete randomized block design. After two consecutive cropping seasons, different organic mulches had no significant effect on the examined soil properties at the seed emergence stage. However, at both tasseling and harvest stages, the differences of bulk density, total porosity, organic carbon content and macro-nutrients (NPK) among the treatments were significant and were in the order of GS  MS  PF  NM. The germination rate was in the order of NM (91.0%) > MS (89.9%) > GS (87.9%) > PF (86.8%). The effect of mulches on both the plant height and the LAI was in the order of GS  MS  PF  NM. The increase in grain yield over the control were GS= 23 %, MS= 16 % and PF =15 % while that of the WUE relative to the control were 155 %, 122 % and 58 % for GS, MS and PF respectively. Dry grass mulch could be used to improve soil properties and achieve higher maize production in the study area

Source: UCC
Influence of Organisational Culture on Employee Commitment at the University of Cape Coast

The aim of this study was to assess the influence of organisational culture on the commitment of senior staff at the University of Cape Coast. The study sought to draw evidence from 310 employees from the study area, however, 249 were deemed usable for the study. It was a quantitative study with self-administered questionnaire as the main research instrument. The results from the survey were analysed with the help of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS v26.0). The collected research data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that with the right clan culture employed by the management of the institution significantly improves the commitment of senior staff within the University of Cape Coast. The study also found that, the use of a conducive hierarchical culture environment in providing a positive influence on the commitment of staff is supported by most staff at the University of Cape Coast. The findings revealed that the senior staff of the University of Cape Coast were guided by the organisations’ overall strategic plan in carrying out their work and employees completed work assigned to them as per the desired standards. The study recommends that management must create a favorable condition for staff in relation to the right organisational culture type and as to which level of employee commitment that would best address certain negative influences on employee commitment and hence, the overall performance.

Source: UCC
Influence of organisational culture on the organisational commitment of academic staff of the University of Cape Coast

The main purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between the university’s organisational culture and lecturers’ commitment to the university. A correlational research was carried out using randomly selected academic staff of the University of Cape Coast. The study involved 237 respondents who responded to a self- administered questionnaire. The Cronbach’s alpha was used to test for the reliability of the instrument. The reliability coefficient was 0.80. The statistical tools used in the data analysis were; descriptive statistics such as mean, median, standard deviation. Inferential statistics such as correlation, independent sample t-test, Point-Biserial Correlation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regression were also used. The best predictor of lecturers’ commitment to the university was support subculture. It was recommended that the university management should do more to ensure that support subculture is sustained, so as to elicit the utmost commitment of the lecturers. The conclusion is that organisational culture has a significant effect on the organisational commitment of lecturers in the university.

Source: UCC
Influence of Parental Care and School Readiness on Basic School Attendance in the Komenda- Edina- Eguafo- Abrem Municipality

The study investigated the influence of parental care and school readiness on basic school attendance. The study employed the Quantitative approach and the descriptive survey design. A sample of 553 respondents, consisting of 313 students and 240 parents was selected for the study using simple random and stratified proportionate sampling procedure. Three adapted questionnaires scales were used as data collection instruments (perceived parental support scale, primary school readiness scale and school attendance checklist). The perceived parental support had a reliability of .79, Primary School Readiness Scale and School Attendance Checklist had reliabilities of .987 and .89 respectively. The data was analysed using descriptive (means and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Independent Sample t-test, Regression and One-way multivariate analysis of variance [MANOVA]). The study revealed that parental care and school readiness impact school attendance. It was revealed again that the level of parental care was low among students in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (K.E.E.A) Municipality. It was recommended that the government, as a major stakeholder in education, should create avenue for educating and sensitizing parents on their all- important role in caring for their wards in achieving formal education. Policies on education should also factor the role of parents in achieving them.

Source: UCC
The Influence of Parental Involvement on the Academic Work of Pupils: A Study of Three Selected Junior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement on the academic work of Junior High School pupils. The descriptive research design was employed for the study. A sample size of 90 was used from three selected JHS in the OLA circuit of the Cape Coast District in the Central Region of Ghana namely OLA Presbyterian, Imam Khomeini and Apewosika Junior High Schools. The purposive, stratified and simple random sampling procedures were used. The research instrument used was questionnaire. The study revealed that majority of the respondents’ parents were involved in their academic work. The involvement included encouraging their children to do well in school, making sure that they go to school, and attending PTA meetings. Again, it was discovered that when parents showed interest in their children’s education, it made them (children) feel very happy and confident. The findings also indicated that parental involvement in children’s education had a positive impact on the academic work and even the emotional state of pupils. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that parents be educated more on the need to visit their children in school. This will help them to monitor their children’s progress and provide an avenue for interaction with teachers on ways to improve the academic performance of pupils. Pupils should be motivated as much as possible by their parents and teachers. Finally, parents should take more interest in the educational activities of their children.

Source: UCC
Influence of Parents’ Socio-Economic Status on Pupils’ Education in Nsuaem Community, Ghana

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of parents’ socio-economic status on basic school pupils’ education in the Nsuaem Community of Western Region, Ghana. Concurrent mixed methods design was used. The population comprised 315 pupils, 15 teachers and 161 parents. The sample size for the study was 208. This comprised 173 pupils, 15 teachers and 20 parents. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview guide. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations, and independent samples t-test. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study revealed that parents’ economic status had an influence on pupils’ education through the provision of money for feeding at school as well as buying exercise books and pens, textbooks and uniform for school. Also, pupils’ education were influenced by parents’ occupation in a positive way as parents were able to make time to help pupils in their homework, attended school meetings, kept eyes on their children to stay in school and pushed their children to do their best. Further, the social status of parents influenced pupils’ education as this this made parents invest more in the education of their children and encourage their children to excel academically. The study again revealed that parents’ educational level influenced pupils’ education as parents were able to check books of pupils, assist in homework and sign homework. Also, there was a statistically significant gender difference in the influence of economic status of parents on pupils’ education. It was recommended that school authorities should use parent-teacher meetings to encourage parents to financially invest in their children’s education.

Source: UCC
Influence of Peer Pressure and Drug use on Dropouts among Students in Senior High Schools in Adansi North District, Ghana Abdul Malik Busumuru Adams

This study investigated the extent to which influence of peer pressure and drug use impacted students’ dropouts. The study employed quantitative research design. The study targeted three senior high schools with a population of 5,812 students in Adansi North District Assembly of Ashanti Region Ghana, West Africa. Multiple sampling techniques such as census, proportional, and systematic sampling techniques were used to select the sample. The accessible population was 3,350 and 357 (193 males and 164 females) sample size comprising students in forms two and three between the ages 12 and 23 years were selected. The main instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22. The mean and standard deviation were used to measure the extent to which peer pressure influenced students’ dropout, the relationship between drug use and students’ dropouts, and the risk factors that contribute to students’ dropout. Multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses. The study established that there is a significant relationship between influence of peer, drug use and students’ dropouts. The study recommended that parents and guardians should monitor the activities of their children and the kind of friends these children make. The Guidance and Counselling Coordinators and teachers from various senior high schools should provide students who seem to experience influence of peer and drug use more preventive services to keep them in school.

Source: UCC
Influence of Perceptions and Preparedness of Senior High School Teachers based on their Qualifications towards Professional Teacher Licensing in Ghana

The study sought to explore the influence of perceptions and preparedness of senior high school teachers based on their qualifications towards professional teacher licensing in Ghana. The study was motivated by three research hypotheses. A sample size of 278 senior high school teachers in Ashanti, Ghana region was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Data were analysed using independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA to answer the research hypotheses. The study revealed that male and female teachers had similar perceptions and preparation towards the teacher licensing. This was because male teachers did not differ significantly compared to their female counterparts on teachers’ perceptions and preparedness towards the teacher licensing in Ghana. The study also found that teachers who hold a bachelor degree have similar perceptions and perceived preparedness towards the teacher licensing policy compared to certificate ‘A’, diploma, and post-graduate degree holders. This is because one-way between-groups ANOVA test shows that the teachers did not differ statistically in their perceptions and perceived preparedness towards teacher licensing in Ghana in relation to teacher qualification. The study recommended that outreach unit of GES should use the mass media and profession development to help teachers have answers to their questions about the policy. The study again recommended that GES and teacher unions should use professional development programmes to educate and prepare teachers for the implementation of the policy.

Source: UCC
Influence of personality trait and learning style on academic performance of diploma in basic education distance learners of university of Cape Coast, Ghana

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of personality trait and learning style on academic performance of Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) distance learners of University of Cape Coast (UCC).. Taking into consideration the mediating effects of academic self-discipline and academic self-confidence. The quantitative research approach and descriptive survey design were adopted for the study. The sample size was 763 level 200 DBE students. The study centres were selected using purposive sampling technique while the stratified sampling procedure was used to select the students. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect the data. The data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The study revealed that openness to experience trait that students demonstrate contributes more to their likelihood of obtaining high level academic performance. Also, students prefer using read/write and visual learning style when studying. Furthermore, students' personality trait and learning style have significant influence on their academic performance. However, this influence becomes stronger through the mediating effects of students' academic self­ discipline and self-confidence. The study recommended to course tutors of the College of Distance Education (code), UCC to ensure that appropriate learning materials are used in their facilitation to promote diversity among students during face-to-face interactions.

Source: UCC
Influence of Personality Traits and Depression on Eating Habits of Patients with Breast Cancer

This study examined the influence of personality traits and depression on the eating habits of patients with breast cancer in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. A descriptive survey design approach was used for the study. Using convenience sampling technique, patients with breast cancer were contacted with 164 participants responding to a structured questionnaire. Statistical procedures adopted in the data analysis were mainly frequencies and percentages, multiple regression and mediation analysis using the Haye‘s PROCESS. The study found extraversion, consciousness and neuroticism to be the prevailing personality traits among patients with breast cancer. The results revealed that majority of the patients with breast cancer had bad/poor eating habits with above half of them having severe depression. The results of the regression indicated that the model significantly explained 81.2% of the variance. The results also revealed that depression significantly partially mediated the effect of extraversion, conscientiousness and neuroticism on the eating habits of patients with breast cancer. Based on the findings, it is recommended that there should be a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer. Treatment should not be limited to only the physicians who look basically at the biological aspect neglecting the psychological and social aspect. Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health could consider conscientising the various hospitals to adhere to the WHO‘s recommendation of the biopsychosocial approach instead of the biomedical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer.

Source: UCC
Influence of Personality Traits and Self-Efficacy on Job Satisfaction of Junior High School Teachers in Awutu-Senya West District

The study investigated the influence of personality traits and self-efficacy on job satisfaction of junior high school teachers in Awutu-Senya West District. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sample size comprised 461 respondents. The census survey technique was used to select respondents. Structured questionnaires were the instruments used to collect data for the study. Multiple Linear Regression, Independent Samples T-test and the Bootstrapping Approach were used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that personality traits in terms of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness to experience do not significantly influence teachers‘ job satisfaction. However, neuroticism significantly predicted teachers‘ job satisfaction. Also, teacher self-efficacy in terms of student engagement, instructional practices and classroom management is not a relevant predictor of their job satisfaction. The results further revealed that male and female teachers do not differ in terms of their personality traits, self-efficacy and job satisfaction. It was also found that location (rural/urban) of teachers significantly influenced their extraversion but not their self- efficacy and job satisfaction. The study concluded that the more teachers become emotionally stable and deliver to the satisfaction of students, the more satisfied they become with their job. Lastly, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Awutu-Senya West District Directorate should organise in-service and capacity building workshop in professional practice and psychological preparedness for teachers to enable them to develop a positive attitude towards work and enhance their job satisfaction.

Source: UCC