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An assessment of employee relations practices and job performance a study of Winneba Municipal Hospital

Job Performance has received wide attention in literature due to its importance to an organization's survival. The main aim of this study was to investigate the influence of various employee relations practices such as conflict resolution, employee empowerment and employee voice on job performance in the Winneba Municipal Hospital. The study targeted all employees and Management of Winneba Municipal Hospital. Data were gathered by the use of questionnaires and were rated using Likert scales. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Ten (10) managerial and sixty (60) non – managerial staff were used for the study. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the demographic data and a correlation analysis was used to test the study hypothesis.The findings of the study indicated that the various employee relation practices accounted for approximatey 52% (r = .516 ) of the variance in job performance. Thus, the study concluded that employee relations practices influence job performance in Winneba Municipal Hospital. The study recommends that the management in Public Healthcare Sector should embrace sound employee relations practices such as alternative conflict resolution practices. The study also recommends that employee empowerment programms must be fully supported by both top and middle-level management. Therefore, the hospital's management must focus on removing barriers that keep employees from exercising their talents fully, and this can only be achieved by embracing empowerment programms that will give employees autonomy in their work. The study finally recommends for enhanced use of employee relations practices since they will lead to improved job performance in Public Healthcare and concludes that other factors not under study such as job satisfaction, organizational culture, training and development, work environment and leadership commit

Source: UEW
Assessment of environmental attitude and behaviour of fisher folks along the Winneba beach

The research set out to investigate the environmental attitude and behaviour of the Fisher Folks along the Winneba beach. The study was designed and conducted as descriptive survey. One hundred and fifty respondents were sampled. The results from the data collected and analyzed from the field showed that fisher folks along the beach of Winneba have moderate awareness about their environment. It was established that the coastal folks hold moderately positive attitude towards their environment. In terms of the environmental behaviour, data from the field indicated that the coastal folks have low environmental behaviour. It was discovered that in terms of the correspondence between environmental awareness, attitude and environmental behaviour, there was no correlation between the environmental awareness and attitude of the Fisher Folks and their environmental behaviour. Based on the analyzed data, it was concluded that even though the Fisher Folks along the Winneba beach have moderate environmental attitude, this attitude did not reflect in their environmental behaviour.

Source: UEW
Assessment of environmental awareness, attitudes and behaviours of undergraduate social studies students of University of Education, Winneba.

The study sought to assess the environmental attitudes and behaviours of undergraduate students of the Social Studies Department in the University of Education Winneba, and to determine whether there is correspondence between their environmental awareness and attitudes on one hand and their environmental behaviour on the other. The study adopted the descriptive approach. The target population of the study was 2567 undergraduate students offering social studies in the University of Education, Winneba. Out of the target population, two hundred and forty (240) students were sampled using simple random technique to constitute the sample for the study. Data was collected using questionnaire. The data was analyzed with frequency, percentages, means, standard deviation and correlation. The findings revealed that students have moderate awareness about their environment and health issues in their communities. They also hold positive attitude towards their environment. It is concluded that there exists a correspondence between the environmental attitude of the students and their environmental behaviour. It was recommended that the head of department of Social Studies Education should routinely arrange education and sensitization campaigns among the undergraduate students. These programmes should be designed to educate students about environmental awareness and strategies to preserve a healthy, tranquil environment.

Source: UEW
Assessment of factors influencing achievement in geometry among senior high school (SHS) students

The purpose of the study was to assess the factors influencing achievement in geometry among senior high school students in Agona district in the central region of Ghana. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the extent to which teaching strategies, students’ study habits, curriculum implementation and evaluation contribute to students’ level of achievement in geometry, and also to determine some of the problems faced by teachers and students in teaching/learning of geometry. Using a multi-stage sampling procedure (stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques), a sample of four schools; two in each zone, 252 respondents comprising 12 mathematics teachers and 240 students were selected for in-depth study. The descriptive survey design was employed for the study in which questionnaire was used for data collection. Students’ level of understanding on the contents of geometric concepts covered in the syllabus was tested using geometric achievement test (GAT). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to establish the relationship between the aforementioned factors and the achievement of geometric concepts among the SHS students. The key issues postulated in the study revolved around teachers’ teaching strategies, study habits, curriculum implementation and evaluation on students’ level of achievement in geometry The key findings indicated a significant positive relationship between students’ achievement in geometry and curriculum implementation and evaluation with (r=0.402, p=0.000<.01) and (r=0.242, p=0.000<.01) at N=220 respectively. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that teachers’ teaching strategies (β = 0.231, P < 0.01) and curriculum implementation (β = 0.254, P < 0.01) were predictors of students’ achievement in geometry [F=17.399 and P=0.000 (< 0.01)]. In view of these findings, the study concludes that strategies used by teachers, curriculum aids in teaching geometric concepts and students’ learning practices contributed to the poor level of achievement in geometry. On the basis of the findings, the following recommendations were made; interactive methods of teaching which are core to improving students’ holistic understanding of geometrical concepts needs to be used by mathematics teachers. Also ministry of education and umbrella groups should harmonize the policy of teaching mathematics by organizing in-service trainings for mathematics teachers on the use of activity-oriented teaching, resource improvisations and monitoring of students work by teachers and teachers work by HoDs or Head teachers.

Source: UEW
Assessment of factors influencing poor maintenance of public buildings in Ghana A case studies at Sogakope in South Tongu district in the Volta Region

A building fabric is referred to as an “environmental envelope” because it is the means by which the natural or external environment may be modified, to produce a satisfactory internal environment for man to live in and affect the ability of the buildings to perform their functions adequately. The deterioration of buildings hampers its ability to perform adequately, thus it is important to ensure proper maintenance to prevent deterioration. However, maintenance of public buildings in Sogakope Township has received little attention, leaving the buildings to deteriorate thereby affecting its performance as required. This dissertation sought to investigate factors influencing poor maintenance of public buildings in Sogakope Township in the Volta Region of Ghana. Specifically, to explore the state of public buildings in the Sogakope township, ascertain the factors leading to poor maintenance of public buildings and provide appropriate recommendations to improve maintenance practice on public buildings in Sogakope Township. Key themes on maintenance practice were mobilised from relevant literature to situate the study within broader maintenance practice lens. The dissertation employed survey research design to investigate the factors affecting poor maintenance of public buildings in the Sogakope township, using questionnaire, interview, and observation techniques to gather relevant empirical data from seventy randomly sampled state institution staff in Sogakope to address the problem under investigation.

Source: UEW
Assessment of factors influencing teachers retention at Dwamena Akenten senior high school in the Offinso south municipality (1)

Teacher retention plays an important role in the promotion of teaching and learning excellent. This is because teachers impart knowledge, attitude and skills to learners. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the retention of teachers at the Dwamena Akenten Senior High School in the Offinso South Municipality. Descriptive case study survey research design was used in the study. A cross sectional survey with a total sample of 75 respondents made up of teachers was adopted. Questionnaire was used to gather information for the study. The data was analysed using frequency count, simple percentage and cumulative percentage. The research revealed that, teachers were satisfied with most of the extrinsic motivating factors. Most of the respondents are also intrinsically motivated and had desires to be retained in the teaching profession. This was shown in their responses to issues relating to the nature of work recognition and responsibility. The study finally recommends that, teachers need empowerment to actively dissipate their support and roles as teachers in the schools, adequate incentive packages should be worked out for teachers as they serve good motivators. Award scheme should be put in place to reward high performing teachers in school. Areas such as teachers’ performance, teachers’ maintenance of students’ discipline, attendance and achievement in school activities should be rewarded to serve as a motivation. Finally, if all what had been said would be strictly adhered to, retention of teachers would be high

Source: UEW
An assessment of feedback given by trained and untrained physical education teachers during practical physical education lessons in basic schools at the Hohoe District, Volta Region

The purpose of the study was to assess how trained and untrained physical education teachers give feedback during practical physical education lessons in basic schools at the Hohoe District of Volta Region.Descriptive research design was uses for the study. The population was made of all physical education teachers in basic school at Hohoe District, Volta Region.The sample comprised thirty teachers, fifteen trained and fifteen untrained in physical education. The trained physical education teachers received their training in only two Universities in Ghana that offer physical education at the moment; thus University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and University of Cape Coast (UCC). The untrained teachers are pupil teachers and teachers from colleges of education. Purposive sampling was used to select trainedphysical educationteachers for the study because they were few. Random sampling was used to select untrained physical education teachers because of their large number. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. Questionnaire were distributed to the trained and untrained physical education teachers as a source of data. Means, standard deviations and percentages were employed in the data analysis.The instrument had face validity from the researcher‘s supervisor. The reliability value was 0.73 which showed a high level of consistency. The researcher administered the questionnaire to thirty (30) trained and untrained Physical Education teachers in the Hohoe District.Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 for windows 2007. The data were collated and coded using frequency counts and percentages. The data were then tabulated and discussed briefly.Findings showed that there was a difference between trained and untrained physical education teachers based on the mean, standard deviation and percentages University of Education,Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh xi obtained as far as feedback is concerned.Based on the findings the following recommendations were made. Teachers should provide positive, specific and concurrent feedbacks to create more stimulating learning environment for learners. Teachers should avoid insulting learners during practical physical education lessons as feedback as well as giving negative feedback. Physical education should be made a compulsory subject at the college of education throughout the course of the study. The number of periods on the teaching time table for physical education should be increased at the college of education so that, trainees will acquire more knowledge about how to teach physical education.

Source: UEW
An assessment of gross motor development of kindergarten pupils at Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region, Ghana

Gross motor skills have been shown to influence motor development during childhood stage. The purpose of this study is to assess the gross motor development of kindergarten pupils at Akyemansa district in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Experimental design of pretest-posttest non-equivalent groups’ method was adopted. The sample consists of eighty participants between ages 4 to7years.The participants were selected using simple random, purposive and stratified sampling techniques. Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2; Ulrich, 2000) was used as instrument for data collection. This yielded a reliability of 0.69 and 0.72 respectively. Four research questions were answered. Descriptive statistics of means and standard deviation was used to analyze the data for demographic and research questions. The result showed that children within the kindergarten have established normal development of fundamental motor skills especially in catching (M = 2.80, SD = 1.55). The males showed greater proficiency in the locomotor skills (M = 5.65, SD = 3.03) whiles the females showed a greater proficiency in object control skills. (M = 10.73, SD = 3.31). The findings showed that there was significant differences in the gross motor skills of participants with locomotor skills (t = 17.93, df = 79, P <. 05) and object control skills (t = 24.76, df = 79, P <.05). It was revealed that the object control skills shows a better mean value (M = 9.96) than the locomotor skills (M = 5.40). Thus, was concluded that pupils gross motor skills have developed to some extent, hence need attention. It was recommended that intervention programme should be used by teachers to address the delayed skills. Also school administrators and kindergarten coordinators in the various district education directorates should monitor the pupils’ motor development on regular basis to identify any developmental delays that might exist.

Source: UEW
Assessment of groundwater quality and potential health risks in Anfoega of the North Dayi Dstrict.

Groundwater serves as the primary source of water for domestic and other purposes (agriculture) for the surrounding communities of Anfoega in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region of Ghana. In order to assess the quality of groundwater in these communities, 30 samples were collected and analyzed to determine the water quality index (WQI), assess hydrochemical processes affecting the groundwater chemistry, potential health risk and microbial parameters. In the study, descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, WQI, irrigational indices, Piper trilinear diagram, major ion ratio and health risk assessment were methods employed to assess the groundwater quality. Water quality parameters such as EC, TH, Mg2+, NO3 -, NO2 -, Cl-, SO4 2-, F-, As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn for all samples were within GSA, WHO and BIS standards except pH, TDS, TA, Na+, K+, Ca2+, HCO3 -, salinity, Hg and Cd. The WQI revealed that, 80% of the water samples fell within the “Good” category and 20% within the “Excellent” category hence, the groundwater is generally good for drinking. The results from SAR, %Na, PI, MH, KR, and RSBC also disclosed that the groundwater is suitable for irrigation (agriculture). The hydrochemical study revealed the groundwater to be slightly acidic to neutral in nature with predominated Ca-HCO3 - water type (80%) and geogenic processes influencing the groundwater chemistry in the study area. The health risk assessment further indicated that both children and adults are prone to Cd and Cr carcinogenic health risk effects with children being more vulnerable. Results from bacteriological parameters suggested some level of uncleanliness and possible feacal contamination in the groundwater.

Source: UEW
An assessment of health -related physical fitness levels of male residential and non-residential students of senior high school in Sunyani municipality

This study assessed the health-related physical fitness level of male residential and nonresidential students from Sunyani from Senior High School in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana. The Quasi experimental design was used for the study. One hundred male participants (50 each) from residential and non-residential were selected using stratified random sampling technique. The prudential fitnessgram consists of health-related components (muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and flexibility as instrument for data collection. The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.76. Three research questions were answered. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The result of findings showed that male non-residential students were poor in muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, than their male residential counterpart, while subsequently better in cardiovascular endurance and flexibility than the male residential. The findings indicated that, the male residential students have a better mean in four health-related physical fitness level with exception of flexibility than the male non-residential. The result also showed that male residential students were able to meet the health-related standard in three components than the male non-residential students, who were able to meet two components from the five components measured. it is advisable to formulate a regular physical training schedule, to achieve/meet the whole health-related standards. It was recommended that curricular planners in Ghana Education Service should include health-related fitness in the curriculum of pupils during physical education classes.

Source: UEW
Assessment of health and safety status of public senior high school teachers in Eastern Region, Ghana

Every profession has its own occupational health problems due to the kind of job performed. High job demands (E.g. discipline problems, teaching preparation, etc.) associated with teaching profession makes it a stressful occupation with a lot of occupational health challenges. And since the introduction of a flagship programme; the Free SHS in 2017 by the government of Ghana, students’ enrolment has jumped from 36% (2016) to 62.6 % (2019) with inadequate teachers being one of the major factors facing it. This has increased and intensified already existing job demands and occupational health problems among second cycle school teachers. Therefore, this study sought to assess the health and safety status of public S.H.S. teachers in the Eastern Region of Ghana. A quantitative field survey was employed and data were collected using an online questionnaire. The data were analyzed using central tendency, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages. The study found that, public S.H.S. teachers have increasing level of NCDs (hypertension, diabetes, and other heart or heart-related condition), poor health condition and female teachers experiencing poorer health condition with higher NCDs as compared to male teachers. This showed that the health conditions of public S.H.S. teachers were worsening, hence serious health interventions like health promotion workshops and programme, and regular medical checkups were recommended.

Source: UEW
An assessment of health related physical fitness levels of male residential and non- residential students of senior high school in Sunyani municipality

This study assessed the health-related physical fitness level of male residential and non residential students from Sunyani from Senior High School in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana. The Quasi experimental design was used for the study. One hundred male participants (50 each) from residential and non-residential were selected using stratified random sampling technique. The prudential fitnessgram consists of health-related components (muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and flexibility as instrument for data collection. The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.76. Three research questions were answered. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The result of findings showed that male non-residential students were poor in muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, than their male residential counterpart, while subsequently better in cardiovascular endurance and flexibility than the male residential. The findings indicated that, the male residential students have a better mean in four health-related physical fitness level with exception of flexibility than the male non-residential. The result also showed that male residential students were able to meet the health-related standard in three components than the male non-residential students, who were able to meet two components from the five components measured. it is advisable to formulate a regular physical training schedule, to achieve/meet the whole health-related standards. It was recommended that curricular planners in Ghana Education Service should include health-related fitness in the curriculum of pupils during physical education classes.

Source: UEW