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The Role Of Personality Traits In Determining Type Of Employment And Job Performance In Ghana

The study examined the role of personality traits in determining the type of employment and work performance in Ghana. An explanatory research design was adopted and data from the Ghana STEP (Skills Toward Employment and Productivity) initiative were used. Specifically, the study considered the effect of personality traits on type of employment; and the effect of personality traits on work performance. The study adopted the Human Capital Theory and the Heckman equation as the theoretical basis for this study. The sample was gathered through a two-stage random sampling of households and individuals. A sample size of 2,987 consisting of individuals between 15 and 64 years of age and a response rate of 83% was obtained. The study employed student t-test, linear probability model, and probit regression for the empirical analysis. The findings revealed a relationship between type of employment (employed, public employed, self-employed) and personality traits. Further, higher education is associated with type of work the respondent does. Again, the respondent ability to read and write had an association with personality traits (conscientiousness, openness, stability, and agreeableness). Furthermore, agreeableness, in particular, had an increase in public sector employment while openness is associated with the rise self-employment. Also, openness and conscientiousness were associated with higher work performance. Besides, the study recommends that skills acquisition in lower and higher education must not only focus on technical skill and cognitive skills but target the development of skills in line with the individual abilities as manifested by their personality traits.

Source: UCC
The Role of Quality Improvement Process in Improving the Culture of Information among Health Staff in Ghana

Background. Over the past decades, knowledge and understanding have grown regarding the role that health information systems play in improving global health. Even so, using data to make evidence-informed decisions is still weak in most low- and middle- income countries. People do not always act on what they are told to do but act on sharing what is important and valued in an organization. Shared principles related to information systems are alluded to as a pre-existing culture of data collection or “culture of information” without specifying how these values originate and sustain themselves. They work in an organizational environment, which ultimately impacts them through organizational directives, principles, and practices. The objective of the study was to determines the role of quality improvement process in improving culture of information among health staff in Ghana, particularly in the Ejisu Juaben Health Service over time. Methods. A quasi-non-experimental pre- and post-intervention study was conducted in 26 health facilities in the Ejisu Juaben municipal health service of Ghana. The study involved assessment of perceived culture of information of staff coupled with training of 141 core staff selected from 26 facilities who were involved in data collection and use of information through application of data quality improvement training module over a twelve-month period. Results. Overall perceived promotion of culture of information improved from 71 percent in the baseline to 81 percent in the endline. Test-retest analysis suggested that the mean levels of the indices measuring promotion of a perceived culture of information, was significantly higher in endline compared to the situation in baseline. Conclusions. The study concluded that the improvement in staff perceived culture of information improved significantly overtime and this might have been contributed by the application and adoption of quality improvement training.

Source: UCC
Role of QUIPS in the implementation of the FCUBE programme: A case study of the Tano district in the Brong Ahafo Region

The study explored the impact of the QUIPS project on the primary education system in Ghana by employing the Tano District as a case study. The underlying principle was that the implementation of the QUIPS project in primary schools will increase the enrolment of pupils, improve performance of both teachers and pupils and also bring about greater community participation in the management of schools. The sample consisted of 474 pupils, 18 teachers and three headteachers drawn from the three QUIPS schools in the Tano District of the Brong Ahafo Region. The main instruments used for the study were a questionnaire and an observation checklist. The intervention included supplying more teaching-learning materials (TLMs) to the sampled schools, providing the needed infrastructure facilities, staffing the schools with qualified and professional teachers, (already in the system), involving the local community in the management of schools and regular supervision from the District Directorate of Education and the national secretariat of the QUIPS project. The key findings of the study were that at the end of the intervention, enrolment in the schools had increased, the communities had become more involved in the management of their schools and performance of teachers and pupils had improved. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MOEYS) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) should extend the QUIPS project to as many primary schools as possible to help achieve the aims and objectives of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme in the shortest possible time.

Source: UCC
The role of regulation of PTEN gene in signal transduction pathways related to cardiac hypertrophy and chronic heart failure

This review focuses on the current and past state of understanding with regards to the function of PTEN gene in signalling pathways in chronic heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy and explores how PTEN signalling is modified in the same. The role of PTEN in both pathological and physiological cardiac hypertrophy and how regulation and dysregulation contribute to chronic heart failures and cardiac hypertrophy are also discussed. The modulation of transduction pathway by PTEN with regards to cardiac re-modelling, hypertrophy, phenotypic modulation, and apoptosis in both healthy and hypertrophic hearts are talked over. Targeted regulation of PTEN gene in signal transduction pathway forms the basis of development of new PTEN modifying therapies for use in chronic heart failures and related cardiovascular diseases. Signalling pathways are implicated in both pathological and physiological cardiac hypertrophy. These signals involve various protein kinases and activation or inactivation of specific genes that have a role in cardiomyocyte proliferation and apoptosis

Source: UCC
The role of religion in the socio-economic and professional life of the military personnel

This work was done to find out whether religion actually plays any role in the socio- economic and professional life of the military personnel. Though the military has made provisions for and are required at every level to make such provisions that would enable the military personnel to practice a religion of his/her choice, the military personnel is largely perceived as not being religious.The work was to find out what has led to this perception. It was also to find out the extent by which the military chaplaincy has influenced the military personnel in the practice of religion. To attain the needed result, research was conducted among the personnel of the 2 Garrison of the Ghana Armed Force located in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Area. In all 120 military personnel were covered through the use of questionnaires. Personnel postulated religion plays a very important role in the life of the military personnel whether during peace time or war time. Personnel also posited that their involvement in religion can be graded as fair since majority of personnel do not show interest in religion as expected. They also cited the general bad attitude exhibited in the days of the revolution and in recent times as signs of unreligious nature of military personnel. They intimated chaplains have not had the needed influence on Military Personnel as expected due to lack of support from the commanders and the courage to do what is expected of them

Source: UCC
The role of religious bodies in the development of education in the eastern region of Ghana

The study investigated the role of religious bodies in the development of education in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The sample for the study was made up of Regional Director of Education; Municipal/District Directors of Education, Unit Managers of Mission Schools and Heads of Religious Bodies in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Questionnaire was developed to solicit for information from the respondents. The questionnaire was pilot tested in the Central Region of Ghana. The data collected were analysed using Statistics Products and Service Solutions (SPSS 16). Frequency counts and percentages were used for all the items on the survey. Results from the study indicate that religious bodies through their Unit Managers made known to the Regional Director of Education the problems of teachers and heads of mission schools. Religious bodies have helped to improve access to education in the Eastern Region and encouraged communities to participate in educational delivery. The study further revealed that funding and inadequate training programmes for unit managers are among the major challenges that impede effective management practices. The study recommends that, the role of regional managers of mission schools should be clearly stated within the educational laws to avoid role conflict between District Directors of Education and Regional Managers of mission schools. Non-Governmental Organsations and other stakeholders should support the schools financially. These recommendations should be implemented by the Ghana Education Service.

Source: UCC
The role of religious bodies in the peace building process of the intra-Islam conflicts in Wa

This study examines the role of religious bodies in the peace building process of the intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa. The objective was to find out generally, the main causes of the intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa and how religious bodies play a role in the peace building processes. A sample size of 100 respondents from predominantly Muslim settlements in Wa were contacted. Some Muslim leaders and scholars were also interviewed for their views and opinions. Questionnaires were given to respondents and they were guided on how to fill them when necessary. The questionnaire sought to find out from respondents the causes of intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa, the effect of these conflicts, which religious groups were involved in peace building in Wa and what measures are in place to ensure successful peace-building process in Wa. The respondents were given enough time to react to all the 17 items on the questionnaire. The research finding indicates that intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa was a problem and certain religious bodies have being ensuring that peace exist in Wa. Religious tolerance and co-operation were observed as ingredients for peace in Wa. Also state institutions like the Regional Peace Advisory Council, the Ghana Police Service and the Wa Municipal Assembly have being complementing the role of religious bodies in the implementation of peace building measures in Wa. The study recommends the cultivation of religious tolerance among the leaders and followers of the various Islamic sects in Wa. This will forge close ties and thereby help the consolidation of peace in Wa. Such a development would help cement the cordial relations currently existing between the Islamic sects in Wa.

Source: UCC
The role of religious education in environmental conservation in Ghana

Several studies including De Witt (2000), Tucker and Grimm (2001), Motawalli (2002), Dryzek) (2006) Ntiamua-Baidu (2008) and Deneulin and Bano (2009), have shown that religion or faith-related organisations are among the key players that can assist in instilling environmental or ecological consciousness in people. Similarly, Religious Education (RE) is one of the avenues through which environmental or ecological consciousness can be transmitted to people, particularly the youth. Nevertheless, RE has not been effectively used to play this role in Ghana’s quest in the ght against environmental or ecological problems. A major reason is that majority of instructors of RE lack the requisite skill to carry out the task. is paper focuses on how ideas, beliefs and practices of religions can help to ensure sustainable use of natural resources for the present and future generations. Much emphasis is placed on the extent to which RE can be used as a conduit of such ideas, beliefs and practices to address some of the environmental problems of sub-Saharan Africa, using Ghana as a case study. In doing this, the three dominant religions in Ghana—African Traditional Religion, Christianity and Islam—are used to illustrate the point of the paper. e paper argues that with the right application, RE can help inculcate into the citizenry the needed values and morals that can ensure that the environment is treated with the dignity that it deserves

Source: UCC
The Role of Rural and Community Banks in Provision of Credit Facilities to the Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana; A Case of Ekumfiman Rural Bank

The study “sought to assess the role of rural banks in the provision of credit facilities to the small business sector in the Ekumfi District. The purpose of the study was achieved by considering Ekumfiman Rural Bank as a case. The study employed descriptive statistics as the research design and quantitative research approach. A sample of 218 respondents was considered under the study. A questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The study found out that collateral, creditworthiness, guarantors, profitability, borrowers repayment history, the capacity of the bank to grant the loan, cash flow statement, earnings, character were factors that determine lending decisions at Ekumfiman Rural Bank. In relation to benefit of the provision of credit, the study found out that loans ensure business expansion, help people better manage financial distress, payment of fees, enhance or diminish consumer and social welfare and lastly, help manage large debts. The study also analysed the factors leading to credit default among clients of Ekumfiman Rural Bank. These included customers' business failure, diversion of loans, loans for social purposes, inadequate monitoring, inadequate security, inadequate documentation, inadequate appraisal, staff influence, inadequate credit staff, staff attitude. Lastly, the study also assessed the areas and criteria for an appraisal done by rural banks before credit is given to customers. Also, areas such as the character of the client, credit utilization experience, the extent of involvement in the business, entrepreneurial quality, cash flow statement, repayment history, distribution channel, size and strength of the existing market were considered before credits are being advanced to customers. The study recommended that proper and adequate monitoring teams must be established to monitor what the customers use the loaned funds” for.

Source: UCC
Role of rural infrastructural development in alleviating poverty in Ghana: A case of Jukwa, Central Region

Rural infrastructure provides essential production conditions such as telecommunication, roads, medical services and educational facilities which enhances development in a rural setting. It is therefore pertinent to assess the state of infrastructural development on the quality of life of the inhabitants of Jukwa. The study employed a descriptive survey design and 600 house hold heads were targeted. Questionnaire/interview schedule, focus group discussion and observation checklist were used to collect data. The data obtained from the field was analyzed using SPSS (version 16). It was noted that a huge infrastructural gap exists within the Jukwa community which serves as a contributing factor to the socio-economic woes of the inhabitants. It is recommended that, the District Assembly see to the supervision and possible completion of all on-going and stalled projects captured in the District Assembly’s Medium Term Development Plan (DMTD 2010-2013). This will ensure accountability and rural development and will serve as a catalyst for taking the people from the poverty cycle. The completion of these stalled projects will help reduce the infrastructural gap that exist in the area

Source: UCC
The role of scrap collectors in achieving sustainable solid waste management in the cape coast metropolis-ghana.

Waste is an inevitable by-product of human activity, and as a result, waste management has evolved into a worldwide problem. The study's specific goal was to look into the amount of scraps collected as well as the sources from which they came, scrap collector activities, an assessment of the challenges scrap collectors face, and an investigation into how scrap collection could be incorporated into the formal waste management system. This study, which was conducted within the Cape Coast metropolitan area in the Central Region of Ghana, used a descriptive research design. The collectors of scrap metal, traders in scraps, and the Waste Management Department of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, made up the target demographic (CCMA). One officer from the CCMA was included in the sample along with twenty-two scrap collectors and two scrap dealers. Snowball and purposive sampling were used. The primary data were gathered through preliminary observations made on the field and interviews conducted face to face. With the help of theme analysis, the data was processed and analysed qualitatively. Findings from this research, showed that scrap collection is primarily performed by men. It was also found that both the formal and informal waste management systems contribute to sanitation; however, scrap collectors with their precarious operations are not included in the formal waste management system, which presents a challenge in the pursuit of sustainable waste management in the Cape Coast Metropolis and Ghana as a whole. In conclusion the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly's waste management division need to establish procedures to formally recognise scrap collectors as the first response team in.

Source: UCC
Role of self-esteem, motivation and gender in choice of programme of study in category ‘a’ senior high schools

The purpose of this research was to assess the role of self-esteem, motivation and gender in the choice of a programme of study in category A Senior High School in the Volta Region of Ghana. An Ex Post Facto research design was selected for the research. A sample of 346 participants was used for the research. The researcher used purposive, simple and stratified random sampling methods in choosing the sample of participants from three category A Senior High Schools in the Volta Region. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Both descriptive and inferential analyses of the collected data were performed. The study revealed that pupils' programme choices were not significantly influenced by self-esteem. The study also showed that students' motivation in terms of extrinsic factors such as good salary, appealing working conditions, and increased social status as well as intrinsic factors like intelligence capability influenced their selection of a programme of study. The research also found that friends, teachers, and relatives had an influence on students' programme choice. Again the study found that gender did not influence the choice of a programme of study of students. However, there were fewer boys offering certain courses such as Home Economics. It was recommended that educators and managers should encourage pupils to take their self-esteem into account while selecting their programme of study.

Source: UCC
The role of staff training and development in the risk management programme of the inspection and control services Ltd, Accra

The study examined the role of staff training and development in the risk management programme of Inspection and Control Services (ICS) Limited in Accra. Specifically, the study focused on the factors that influence assignment of staff to the risk management unit, effectiveness of the risk system and the role training and development play in ensuring the effectiveness of the risk management system. Descriptive study design, covering 74 staff and management personnel of Inspection and Control Services, was applied. A questionnaire was used for 70 employees and the 4 senior management members to gather the relevant data to form the basis for the research. The study revealed that ICS considered staff's level of education, and performance at the selection interviews as some of the influencing factors in assigning staff to the Risk Management unit. The risk assigned by ICS meets the best standards in destination inspections. The Computerised Risk Manegement System (CRMS) of ICS also protects consumers and government revenue, facilitates trade and fast tracks clearance of goods at the ports of Ghana. Periodic refresher programmes and selected training were offered in developing the skills of officials. Training and development therefore enhances the quality of staff of ICS. It was recommended that CRMS of ICS should be made more accessible to staff. Finally, regular feedbacks on appraisal should be provided so performance shortfall could be corrected through training and development.

Source: UCC
The role of stakeholders in the management of household solid waste in New Juaben Municipality, Ghana

The aim of this study was assessing the role of key stakeholders in household solid waste management in the New Juaben Municipality. The study employed a mixed method approach involving the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. A semi-structured questionnaire interview was administered to 150 household heads or knowledgeable members of households. Key informant interviews were also conducted with identified key stakeholders in the municipality. Results showed that, majority of the respondents were females and the rest were males. A majority of the respondents were between the ages of 35 – 44 years. Though all of the households have bins for waste storage, majority of the respondents claimed storage of the household waste was the biggest problem they encounter. A majority of the respondents was willing to pay private companies between GHC 26 – 50.00 to manage their household solid waste on a monthly basis as about 80% of the households find their services satisfactory. Given the high willingness-to-pay by the hhouseholds in the municipality, it is recommended that, households should register for household bins with a registered service provider in the municipality with the flexibility to allocate as many bins as would be required by the households for effective household solid waste management. In addition, service providers must provide trainings, public information campaigns on waste reduction at source and the need to use registered bins. Regulators should employ more proactive approaches to check compliance with storage, collection, transport and disposal of household solid waste

Source: UCC