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Factors influencing choice of hospitality careers by undergraduate hospitality students in Ghana

There has been a tremendous increase in student enrolment on hospitality management programmes in recent years. However, industry practitioners consistently complain about shortage of skilled staff in the hospitality industry. This study sought to examine factors that influence undergraduate hospitality students‘ choice of careers in the hospitality industry in Ghana. The study was informed by the social cognitive learning theory, social cognitive career theory and self-theories, and followed the pragmatist research philosophy. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed methods strategy, both questionnaires and interview guides were used for data collection. A sample size of 1,341 undergraduate hospitality students was taken from different public traditional and technical universities across the country, using a multi-stage sampling method. The study found, among other things, that students had neither positive nor negative perceptions about careers in the hospitality industry. Also, students differed in their perceptions about careers in the industry based on some socio-demographic and social characteristics. Intention to operate own hospitality business and peer influence were among the best predictors of students‘ choice of hospitality careers. It was concluded that, students intend to choose careers in the hospitality industry because they desire to operate own hospitality businesses. It was further recommended that university authorities and hospitality departments should provide the needed support services for students to appreciate careers in the hospitality industry

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Clothing Purchase Practices Of Students: From The University Of Cape Coast, Ghana

Within the last few years, there has been a great expansion of online shopping all over the world, and Ghana is not an exception to this trend. The motivation behind the current examination, then again, was to research the factors that influence the purchasing propensities for understudies at the College of Cape Coast with regards to clothing that is bought on the web. To accumulate data, the review utilized both the quantitative exploration procedure and the clear examination plan. Furthermore, a survey was used to gather information. To achieve the objectives of the exploration, graphic measurements, for example, mean, standard deviation, recurrence counts, and rates were utilized, in addition to inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation. The quantity of information that the respondents had about online apparel purchasing was shown to have a substantial positive link with the amount of time that they actually spent shopping by themselves. decisions to purchase clothing on the web are impacted by various factors, including the availability of a variety of kinds of items, the convenience of having access to the internet, the fact that online stores and shops provide cheaper costs, and the convenience of shopping online. Female students engage in more online shopping for clothing than males. The study recommended that students should assess all the online clothing shops to approach assortment of items and compare prices to achieve value for money and gain more online shopping experience. Online clothing shops are encouraged to deliver their products on time to minimize the issue of delay in the delivery of the products. Online clothing shops should provide more pament methods to easy the payment procedures and ensure safety.

Source: UCC
Factors influencing community participation in expanded programme on immunization in Elmina sub-district

The purpose of this study was to find out the factors influencing community participation in Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI) in Elmina sub-District of Ghana. In this survey data were collected from 15 purposively selected community health nurses and 279 conveniently chosen community members. Five research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Two questionnaires; health worker questionnaire and community members, were utilized for data collection. The results indicated that community members participated minimally in EPI programmes. Using ANOVA, the results revealed that there was a significant difference in members’ participating in EPI according to educational status; F (3, 275) = 3.3, p < .05. Scheffe follow up test indicated that community members without formal education were better in participation in EPI programme (M = 4.87; SD = 6.27) than those with tertiary education (M = 1.60; SD = 3.66). In addition, regression analyses indicated that community-based factors (beta = -6.23, t = -3.28, p < .05) and health worker factors (= -6.29, t = -4.02, p < .05.) were significant determinants of community participation in EPI programmes. Educational level of the community members influences community participation in EPI programmes. Moreover, EPI programmes in Elmina Sub-district may not be achieving its goals due to low participation by the community members. The health workers are encouraged to enhance collaboration between them and community members to increase community participation in EPI programmes.

Source: UCC
Factors influencing customers’ choice of bank in the Cape Coast metropolis

Deregulation and various reforms in Ghana’s financial sector have made the Ghanaian banking industry an intensely competitive proposition. Due to such competitive environment, it has become crucial not just to attract every potential customer but also to develop strategies aimed at maintaining the existing customers. This study, therefore, sought to explore the factors that influence customers’ choice of bank in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana. A descriptive cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for this study. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed. Data was obtained using self-administered questionnaires from 410 customers of five banks in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, advertising, branding, distance to bank location, innovative products and customers’ choice of bank. The results revealed a significant relationship between customers’ choice of bank and the variables of interest including educational level, occupation, advertising, branding, distance to bank location and innovative products offered by banks. Therefore, the study recommends that, banks operating in the Cape Coast Metropolis should improve upon their brand image and reputation. Bank branches should be sited at areas such as business and market centers which have the propensity to attract potential and maintain existing customers. Banks should develop products that serve the needs of the average Ghanaian and also embark on intensive advertising campaign about the benefits of their current products and services to the general populace

Source: UCC
Factors influencing discipline at Ghana National College, Cape Coast, Ghana

This study investigated factors influencing discipline in Ghana Nation College. It captured the concept of discipline, the forms, causes and remedies to disciplinary problems. The study sought to provide a framework for which senior secondary schools could structure out their own disciplinary codes of conduct and enforce them through which a pattern of values such as respect, obedience, honesty, truthfulness, kindness, punctuality, patriotism, determination and hardwork, courage, concern for others will be inculcated in students. The study was a descriptive survey. Simple random sampling was employed in selecting a total of 220 respondents; comprising 200 students and 20 teachers for the study. The sample was drawn from a population of 2,500 students and 84 teachers from Ghana National College, Cape Coast. Two sets of questionnaires were used to solicit opinion of respondents on the topic under investigation. The findings indicate that, respondents differed on the forms, causes and remedies to disciplinary problems in schools, but admitted that discipline is necessary for excellent academic work. On the causes of disciplinary problems, both exogenous and endogenous factors were identified. Some vital recommendations were made based on the research findings. It is imperative that: Good conducts exhibited by students should be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly. Enrollment should be kept at levels that will make monitoring effective. Performance appraisal should be used to audit the profession. Parents must collaborate with the school authorities to ensure a positive ethos for academic work. Structures for early detection and monitoring of students' misconducts should be put in place. Guidance and counseling units in the secondary schools should be strengthened.

Source: UCC
Factors influencing drug abuse among student clients of Ankaful psychiatric hospital in the Cape Coast Metropolis

The main purpose of this study was to find out the critical factors influencing drug abuse among student clients of Ankaful psychiatric hospital in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Specifically, it to sought find out the causes of drug abuse, types of drugs students’ abuse, effects of drug abuse as well as measures to prevent drug abuse. The study was non-experimental in nature and the descriptive survey design was used to carry out the study. The population comprised all student clients of Ankaful psychiatric hospital. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the 50 students’ clients who participated in the study. Questionnaire was administered to collect data. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations) was employed to analyze the data. The study revealed that an overwhelming majority of the 50 student clients of Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in the Cape Coast Metropolis involved in the study identified the causes of drug abuse to include their use of drugs to feel accepted by peers, to facilitate their learning, to enable them to relieve unpleasant feelings and emotions, to have divine vision and to attain enlightenment, as well as being forced into drug use by senior colleagues in school. It was recommended that the national drug law and enforcement agency should aim at establishing, maintaining and securing communication to facilitate the rapid exchange of information concerning offences, and improving international co-operation in the suppression of illicit traffic in narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances.

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Internal Audit Function in the Ghanaian Banking Industry

The research studied on the factors influencing internal audit effectiveness in the Ghanaian banking Industry. The study employed the explanatory research design since the study tested the relationship between the various variables. The data collection instruments were questionnaire. The study employed the quantitative research approach. The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting 142 respondents. Descriptive and Multiple Regression were also used to analyse the objectives of the study. The result from the analysis showed that, Management support has significant effect on internal audit effectiveness. The study showed a positive effect of management support on internal audit effectiveness. The regression table also shows that, competence is established to be statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. The model showed a positive effect of competence on internal audit effectiveness. Also, the study showed that relationship between external auditors and internal auditors is established to be statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. The model showed a negative effect of relationship on internal audit effectiveness. The study showed that independence is established to be statistically insignificant at 95% level of confidence. The model showed a positive effect of independence on internal audit effectiveness but the effect was insignificant. Finally, the study also showed that number of internal auditors is established to be statistically insignificant. The study recommended that management of various banks in Ghana should be made to understand the importance of internal audit within the framework of organisational building and value for money.

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Elective Science Students’ Perception of their Biology Classroom Environment in Low and High Academic Achieving Schools in the Central Region of Ghana

The study investigated factors influencing elective science students’ perception of their Biology classroom environment in low and high academic achieving senior secondary schools in the Central Region of Ghana. The cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. Participants were 356 third-year elective science students, selection through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were obtained using the Biology Classroom Environment Questionnaire (BCEQ). This was after the senior secondary schools that offer elective science program had been categorized into low and high academic achieving schools based on their performance in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination/West Africa Senior Secondary School Examinations for five years. Two third-year intact classes were randomly selected from four schools under each category. Data analysis includes Factor and Item Analyses, and Multivariate Analysis of Variance. The findings revealed that four factors influence elective science students’ perception of their Biology classroom environment. The findings further suggested that elective science students in both school categories had a low perception of their Biology classroom environment but significantly different in favor of the elective science students in low academic achieving schools in teacher support, cooperation, and equity. Implications of the study are discussed and recommendations given.

Source: UCC
Factors influencing employee job satisfaction in Ghana’s hotel industry

This study examined factors affecting job satisfaction and also assessed the level of satisfaction of employees working in the hotel industry. The study gathered descriptive data using questionnaires from 190 hotel employees. Factor analysis was employed to extract job satisfaction factors while the standard multiple regression was used to analyze the predictive factors of job satisfaction. The results showed that employees were slightly satisfied with their jobs. The study also identified four main facets of satisfaction, namely pay, supervision, promotion, as well as training and advancement. Of these factors, pay, supervision, and promotion were found to significantly influence job satisfaction. Managerial implications are that hotel managers can overcome employee dissatisfaction by providing employees with competitive pay and also by training supervisors on the use of good communication, among other techniques

Source: UCC
Factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions for business start-up among students of Ho Technical University In Ghana

This study examined the factors that influence entrepreneurial intention for business start-up among students of Ho Technical University in Ghana. Using the deductive research approach, the correlation study design and the multi stage sampling method, 260 accounting, management and statistics students were selected to serve as subjects for the study, from a population of 804 students. All 260 students responded to the instrument after several follow-up were made by the researcher, hence a return rate of 100.00%. Data was collected from primary sources with the help of a questionnaire, using the self administered questionnaire process. Ethical issues were considered. First of all, a pre-test was conducted to ensure validity and reliability of results. Data collection was aided by some of the lecturers in the school and covered a period of five weeks. The data collected were analysed, using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS for windows version 21. The findings showed that students of Ho Polytechnic have conscious goals of becoming entrepreneurs sooner or later. However, the students did not have a well-functioning support infrastructure to support the start-up of new firms. Further analysis disclosed that the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention for business start-up among students was large and positive. The study concluded that entrepreneurial intention is predicted by personal attitude, perceived behavioural control, subjective norm, and entrepreneurship education (perceived educational support) in students of Ho Technical University. The study recommends that the management of Ho Technical University, with support from government, should provide a well functioning support infrastructure to support the start-up of new firms by students.

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Intentions for Business Start-up Among Students of Ho Technical University in Ghana

This study examined the factors that influence entrepreneurial intention for business start-up among students of Ho Technical University in Ghana. Using the deductive research approach, the correlational study design and the multi-stage sampling method, 260 accounting, management and statistics students were selected to serve as subjects for the study, from a population of 804 students. All 260 students responded to the instrument after several follow-up were made by the researcher, hence a return rate of 100.00%. Data was collected from primary sources with the help of a questionnaire, using the self-administered questionnaire process. Ethical issues were considered. First of all, a pre-test was conducted to ensure validity and reliability of results. Data collection was aided by some of the lecturers in the school and covered a period of five weeks. The data collected were analysed, using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS for windows version 21. The findings showed that students of Ho Polytechnic have conscious goals of becoming entrepreneurs sooner or later. However, the students did not have a well-functioning support infrastructure to support the start-up of new firms. Further analysis disclosed that the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention for business start-up among students was large and positive. The study concluded that entrepreneurial intention is predicted by personal attitude, perceived behavioural control, subjective norm, and entrepreneurship education (perceived educational support) in students of Ho Technical University. The study recommends that the management of Ho Technical University, with support from government, should provide a well-functioning support infrastructure to support the start-up of new firms by students.

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Extension Delivery in the Volta Cocoa Region of Ghana

Effective extension delivery improves farmers’ competencies, adoption, yield, and income levels. Following a mixed-method research approach, this study examines the factors influencing extension delivery in the Volta Cocoa Region of Ghana. The quantitative data was collected using an interview schedule from 420 sampled cocoa farmers whilst Focus Group Discussion, In-depth interview, and observation guides were used to gather the qualitative data. The SPSS 25 and NVivo 12 software were used to analyse the data. The results indicate the prevalence of CHED extension activities and 19.8 percent of the cocoa farmers involved in pluralistic extension. Cocoa farmers perceived the quality of CHED and private extension delivery respectively as acceptable and good. Cocoa farmers used own land, sharecropping, hired labour usually from Togo, and Fidodo (nnoboa) in cocoa farming. Access to credit, price incentives, and low activities of cocoa farmer associations and extension organisations were most pressing challenges cocoa farmers faced. The extension delivery effects: high competency, and adoption levels; yield (Mean:793.5kg/ha and SD: 987.1kg/ha), and income (Mean:GH¢5707.5 and SD:GH¢8270.4) from cocoa were significantly different between CHED and pluralistic extension receivers. Age, experience in cocoa farming, farm size, farm age, CHED empathy and communication, knowledge, attitude, skills, aspirations, participation in FBS and certification; adoption of Farmer Level Purchases innovations, and yield influenced the cocoa extension delivery effects. Financial support; improved number of private extension actors, coverage; and programmes; and an efficient labour system provided by COCOBOD, and private organisations are required to increase cocoa production levels in the Volta Cocoa Region of Ghana.

Source: UCC
Factors Influencing Female Teacher-trainees’ Non participation in Physical Activity and Sports in Colleges of Education in Ashanti Region of Ghana

The main purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing female teacher-trainees’ non-participation in physical activity and sports in Colleges of Education in Ashanti Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 351 was selected from a population of 2,911 and simple random sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Descriptive statistics (Frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (multiple regressions) were used in analyzing and discussing the result. The study revealed that female teacher trainees’ have a strong negative attitude (M=2.78, SD=1.43) towards participation in the physical activities and sports. Female teacher-trainees’ have low participation in Physical Activity (78%). Religion (59.8%), misconception (98.8%), social role (98.8%), facilities and equipment (60.1%), sport skills foundation (99.1%), Motivation (96.6%) and academic loads (98.6%) are significant factors influencing female teacher-trainees’ non participation in physical activities and sport in the Colleges of Education in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. It is recommended that after school games and activities should be made fun and the games should not be male dominated. Student must be educated on the importance of physical activity and sports.

Source: UCC
Factors influencing female teacher-trainees’ nonparticipation in physical activity and sports in colleges of education in Ashanti region of Ghana

The main purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing female teacher-trainees’ non-participation in physical activity and sports in Colleges of Education in Ashanti Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 351 was selected from a population of 2,911 and simple random sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Descriptive statistics (Frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (multiple regressions) were used in analyzing and discussing the result. The study revealed that female teacher trainees’ have a strong negative attitude (M=2.78, SD=1.43) towards participation in the physical activities and sports. Female teacher-trainees’ have low participation in Physical Activity (78%). Religion (59.8%), misconception (98.8%), social role (98.8%), facilities and equipment (60.1%), sport skills foundation (99.1%), Motivation (96.6%) and academic loads (98.6%) are significant factors influencing female teacher-trainees’ nonparticipation in physical activities and sport in the Colleges of Education in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. It is recommended that after school games and activities should be made fun and the games should not be male dominated. Student must be educated on the importance of physical activity and sports.

Source: UCC