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Assessing strategies for implementing sustainable real estate management at Ghana Cocoa Board.

The concept of sustainability has lately been over stressed by many government official and international bodies. Recent forum held both by the World Economic Forum and Ghana Economic Forum advocates for corporations to consider incorporating sustainability into their practices. Several researchers have looked at how sustainability is applied to real estate management practices. The concept sustainability as defined first in the Brundtland report has been adopted as the definition that explores the practices that can be considered as sustainable practice of the real estate socially, economically and environmentally. There are scant researches into the practices that are considered as sustainable management practice of the real estate in Ghana. This study seeks to assess factors for implementation of sustainable real estate management practices in Ghana using Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) as a case study by examining the real estate management practices that exists at Cocobod, identify sustainable practices in real estate management and lately propose strategies for implementing sustainable real estate management practice The survey was conducted purposively with selected Real Estates Officers in the various Estates departments of Cocobod given as a sample size of 25 respondents through discussions and questionnaires of the concept reviewed from the literature. The analysis was done both with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) figures and Relative importance index tables.The study concludes that Government should come out with legislations that would compel government agencies to incorporate practice that are sustainable in the management of the real estate asset. Consequently, the study recommends that other government agencies who have real properties should consider the structure of the estates department of Cocobod that haveiv Estates Officers who handle the soft issue of the real estate and work superintendent to handle the hard issues of the buildings.

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Assessing supply chain management practices and their impact on supply Chain performance: the moderating role of digitization

The study sought to examine the effect of supply chain management practices on supply chain performance and the moderation effect of digitisation. The study therefore sought to achieve three specific objectives, including (1) to examine the relationship between supply chain management practices and supply chain performance, (2) to examine the relationship between digitisation and supply chain performance and (3) to assess the role of digitisation in moderating the relationship between supply chain management practices and supply chain performance. The study adopted the convenience sampling technique to a sample size of 115. Also, the study deployed semi-structured questionnaire with the help of google form to gather data from the respondents. It could be noted that the smart pls4, version 23 was used to analyze the data. The study found that, supply chain management practices and supply chain performance are positively and significantly related, which lends support for hypothesis 1. Again, the results of the study found that digitisation has a positive and significant relationship with supply chain performance, which also supports hypothesis 2. The study further found a positive and insignificant moderation effect of digitisation between supply chain management practices and supply chain performance, hence h3 is rejected. Further, even though supply chain management practices seem to affect firm performance positively and significantly, most workers still lack the necessary skills and knowledge when adopting these supply chain practices, the study recommends that management must educate and train these workers to properly understand the practices of supply chain management. Finally, the current study adopted the manufacturing sector as a case study. The reason was that it is that sector which predominantly procures goods and materials for further production. Though the study found a positive relationship between supply chain and supply chain performance. However, the study suggests that future studies conduct a comparative analysis between the manufacturing and service sectors on supply chain practices and firm performance.

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Assessing success factors of Non-Governmental organisation projects in districts in Ghana: A case study of Asuogyaman District

One of the critical problems concerning projects undertaken by governments, non governmental organisations, individuals or philanthropist, the world over, is the frequent and lengthy delays that occur during implementation, the pace of change surpassing the original objectives of the project and balancing the competing project constraints such as scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, risk, etc. These challenges, when not well managed, lead to failure of projects. This study sought to assess success factors of NGO projects in the Asuogyaman District, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The specific objectives of the study were to; identify project delivery strategies of NGOs; identify success factors that lead to project completion of NGOs in the district and to assess the impact of success factors on the overall project delivery of NGO projects in the District. Quantitative approach was adopted in which a targeted sample of 45 participants were included in the study by answering to a structured questionnaire. The study found the following as some delivery strategies of NGOs in the district; set clear expectations, evaluate project after completion, develop project policies and management procedures, establish clear communication, etc. Furthermore, the following were some factors identified as success factors and critical success factors of NGO project implementations in the district; competence of the project manager & team members, project manager commitment to the goals of the project, effective communication between project stakeholders, user involvement, effective coordination of project activities, stakeholder satisfaction, clarity of project goals/objectives, etc. Finally, it was discovered that success factors impact positively on NGO project delivery in the following ways; delivering of project on time, within budget, according to requirements, keeping of project team focused and on track, etc. The study recommends that project practitioners in NGOs should take a critical look at the delivery strategies and success factors which were identified as critical in their developmental project implementations to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.

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Assessing sustainability of free senior high school in Ghana

Access to education remain a challenge for most Ghanaian students especially at the secondary level due to high expenditure responsibilities that comes with it despite government numerous subsidy provisions available. In view of this, the government of Ghana has initiated the free SHS project. However. The issue of sustainability continues to be a concern of stakeholder. . The research aimed at assessing the sustainability of free SHS in Ghana. The specific objectives were; to identify the critical success factors of free SHS; to identify the potential causes of free SHS failure; and recommend strategies to sustain the free SHS initiative in Ghana. The study employed a quantitative research method using the structured questionnaire approach. The Relative Importance Index (RII), descriptive statistics and the One-sample T-test were used in analyzing the data collected. The research revealed that, Primary responsibility for education by the state; High allocation of government budget to secondary education; Adoption of cost-effectiveness measures and Utilizing abounded infrastructure are the critical success factors for the free SHS project. It also identified inadequate teaching space and materials, shortage of teachers; Inadequate and late disbursement of government fund; Inadequate of teaching and learning materials and well equipped library; Lack of motivated and qualified teachers; and Poor supervision and support as the potential causes of free SHS failure. It is therefore recommended that government collaborates with all stakeholder institutions to clearly design the roadmap for the success of the initiative. As a result, all possible set-backs could be predetermined and planned for and prevent undue interruptions

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Assessing sustainable financing options for social Intervention program: A case of NHIS Adentan Municipality

The study focused on assessing innovative ways of generating sustainable financing options for social intervention program: A case of NHIA. In order to arrive at the main aim of the study, the following objectives: to review funding options of the NHIS in Ghana, to investigate the challenges in financing the NHIS, and to identify the sustainable means of financing the NHIS were used. A questionnaire was drafted –and this questionnaire was solely meant for the gathering of primary source of data from the population selected as the Case study.An accurate, relevant, efficient and definite conclusion was made after the data was collected from the respondents to the study. The study presented to the respondents closed ended questionnaires to which various questions were being asked for data collection. Well, after the data was collected and analysed, the first thing identified was that, the NHIA owes the Facilities huge amount of money. And of course, the amount of money paid as claims for the pregnant women and indigents outweighs any other persons registered on the Scheme. Also, without any doubt, it was found and therefore concluded that the cost burden in the free registration and claims payment of pregnant women and indigents puts pressure on the Scheme. Hence, the study realized that because of the huge sum of money paid as claims for pregnant women and indigents, the outstanding debts to be paid to the various Schemes increases yearly though some of them are being cleared. Finally, since there is a huge cost of running NHIS, the study gave respondents an opportunity to suggest some of the innovative ways by which funds can be raised to help sustain the operations of the NHIS. Example of this innovative funding options suggested by respondents was Taxing plastic producers on a higher rate. Based on the findings, series of recommendation were suggested; an example of this was geared toward helping the NHIS obtain funds through other means. That is to say, lucrative funding sources must be added to existing ones in order to sustain the operations of the NHIS

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Assessing sustainable design practices in selected Municipal Assemblies in Ghana

The widespread awareness of sustainability does not really reflect in engineering project decision making and delivery. It is against this background that the study sought to assess the sustainable design practice in selected Municipal Assemblies in Ghana. The study looked at the level of awareness of sustainable design concepts among professionals involved in project design at the selected Municipal Assemblies and its level of implementation in past, current and future projects. The study also identified ways of improving the practice of sustainable design in the selected Municipal Assemblies. The main tool for data collection was a structured questionnaire and the target population were professionals involved in project design at the Assembly level. The study was limited to ten (10) Municipal Assemblies in the Eastern Region. A total of 60 responses were retrieved from possible 74 respondents, representing a response rate of 81%. The descriptive statistics was used to analyse and give meaning to the data collected. It was evident from the study that there is high level of awareness of sustainable design at the selected Municipal Assemblies but its implementation in project design is low. The study identified the main barriers to the implementation of sustainable design to be perceived cost and lack of stakeholders’ interest. It was established that the best way to improve sustainable design practice at the selected Municipal Assemblies is to consider sustainability right from the inception or the earliest stages of a construction project. It is recommended that the Local Government Service Council and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development should establish periodic programme or workshop on sustainable design for key stakeholders at the Assembly. The study is very significant within the framework of national and global quest for sustainable development

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Assessing Sustainable Practices in Facilities Management: The Case of Broll Ghana Limited.

Over the years, awareness has increased on the negative effects that human activity has on the environment. It has become evident that human activities cannot continue as usual and it has become imperative that government and private organisations and individuals “meet their present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs - a concept known as sustainability. There are few studies if any that assess whether or not the practice of facilities management in Ghana is sustainable and why. This study therefore explores how the principles of sustainability applied in the practice of facilities management in Ghana? The aim of this research was to assess how the concept of sustainability has been applied in the practice of facilities management in Ghana using the case of Broll Ghana Limited using. Grounded on literature,a questionnaire survey was conducted among facility officers of Broll Ghana who were purposively selected to for information pertaining to the study. The study concludes that although there are certain sustainable principles that are practiced with regard to Facilities management in Broll Ghana, it cannot be said that the practice is entirely sustainable due to a lack of knowledge of the concept and client influence on decision-making. Consequently, the study recommends that Broll Ghana Limited develops a sustainability agenda which should include knowledge and awareness creation amongst relevant stakeholders as well as training.

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Assessing tax compliance among small business income earners in the Suame magazine industrial area in the Kumasi metropolis

This study examined tax compliance of small scale business in the Suame Magazine Industrial Area (SMID) in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The study specifically sought to determine the attitudes and knowledge of Small Business Income Earners (SBIE) towards tax compliance determine the level of compliance and identify the challenges of complying with tax regulations SBIE in the area. The study employed a qualitative research design because of its appropriateness in understanding and explaining attitudes of people. Small Scale Business Income Earners in the form of hairdressers, provision shop keepers, food vendors, petty traders and many others within the SMIA formed the study population. A sample size of 137 was chosen out of a sample frame of 208 registered SBIE in the SMIA. The study has revealed that, SBIE usually register with authorities but do not declare their incomes. SBIE barely understand the tax system in the country. They do not know much about the income tax laws and regulations and computing of tax liabilities is always difficult for them. The study has also revealed that, SBIE in the area have negative attitude towards the Ghanaian tax system. In order to improve tax compliance among SBIE, it is recommended that, the Ghana Revenue authority should reduce the inconveniences and obstacles in the tax registration process, and that, the general public should also be educated on tax regulations in the country, and that organizational tax educational programmes should also be organized for SME mangers and that there is also the need for adequate training of tax collectors to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in tax collection.

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Assessing talent management as a tool for employee retention- A case study of Procredit Savings and Loans Limited Kumasi

The goal of every business is to achieve its stated goals and objectives with a limited resource base with the human resource as a key factor. The human resource if not rightly discovered, retained and developed to cope with changes in the business environment is likely to fail in its operations. Chiefly among the human resource practices of developing employees is talent management. When employees' talents are identified and enhanced it does not only increase their productivity but brings about higher satisfaction on their jobs, increased motivation, and high staff retention rate. This study therefore sought to assess talent management as a tool for employee retention in the Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Ghana (ProCredit Savings and Loans Limited). Staff and Management of ProCredit Savings and Loans Limited, Kumasi served as the main population for this research. The study relied on both primary and secondary sources of data. The study revealed that the main talent management practices were mainly motivation and regular training and development of employees among others. A regression analysis on the key variables of the study showed that as employees were motivated, trained and developed, the more likely they were to leave the organisation for other relatively higher offers from competitive companies. Succession planning and career guidance and recruitment and selection as talent management practices however had a direct relationship with employee retention. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the organisation should develop effective talent management practices which would seek to increase employee retention.

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Assessing tax compliance level of operators of small enterprises in the Sunyani municipality

The study identifies the factors that contribute to non-compliance of their tax obligation. The study is conducted using a quantitative research approach through cross sectional survey of owners and managers of small businesses in the Sunyani Municipality. The findings of the study denote that a greater number of the participants were not aware of tax reliefs on offer and majority lacked knowledge about taxation since they either have not received any education on it or ignorant leading to non-compliance in many cases. The findings also revealed that tax education is not an obligated by the Tax authorities hence increasing the complication of tax compliance. In order to address the problems associated with the gap in the knowledge of tax obligations, the study recommends that the GRA should embark on tax education campaigns with the relevant stakeholder for small businesses in the country. Also, the government should resource the tax institutions in order to adequately discharge their duties

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Assessing The Acid Mine Drainage Potential of A Stockpiled Gold Bearing Sulphide Ore.

This work seeks to assess the acid mine drainage (AMD) potential of stockpiled sulphidic gold bearing ore that was left untreated for a period of four (4) years. The mineralogical composition of the stockpiled sulphidic gold ore was determined using X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD) and Reflected Light Microscope. The AMD potential and kinetic studies on the ore sample were determined using Acid Base Accounting (ABA) and Humidity Cell (ASTMD 5744). The XRD and microscope analyses showed that the gold ore contain arsenopyrite and pyrite as the major sulphide minerals. The ABA confirmed that the gold sulphide ore could be a potential source of AMD with respect to AMD marginal of safety if the ore is left untreated for a very long period. Humidity Cell kinetic analysis showed a possibility of mobilizing Arsenic (As) into the geoenvironment when there is a long period of oxidation of abandoned sulphide run-of-mine (ROM) ore.

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Assessing the Administration of Micro-Credit to Small Scale Industries in the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly: A Case Study of the Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited

Small scale industries play a pivotal role in the economic development of nations by contributing enormously to the value-chain addition process as well as creating gainful employment in the informal sector. However, for this potential of the sector to be realized; the amount of microcredit available to the sector is crucial. Ghana has taken steps in ensuring that small scale industries have access to microcredit through the establishment of rural banks and microfinancial institutions. The study set out to assess the administration of microcredit to small scale enterprises by Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited in the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly. It examines the sectors of the Upper Denkyira East local economy receiving microcredit from Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited. The study then narrows down to the credit facilities available to small scale businesses and the procedure for accessing these credit facilities. It further examines the challenges in microcredit administration to small scale businesses by the bank. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used in obtaining data for this research study. The study revealed that Amenfiman Rural Bank administers credit to all the three sectors of the Municipal economy with the agricultural sector being the highest benefactor followed by the small scale industrial sector and the service sector respectively. Limited market, exorbitant rent charges, high interest rate, lack of collateral and guarantors were some of the challenges affecting the bank as well as small scale industries in microcredit administration. The study therefore proposes interventions to remedy the situation in order to streamline microcredit administration by Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited in the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly.

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Assessing the adoption of sustainable procurement in manufacturing firms in Ghana, a case of wilmar Africa limited

The study examines the adoption of sustainable procurement practices in manufacturing firms in ghana, a case of wilmar africa limited. It specifically explored sustainable procurement practices, the impact on sustainable procurement practices on the performance, and the drivers for implementation of successful procurement practices. The descriptive research was considered suitable for the study. The quantitative approach is also considered for the study. The population of the study entails employees in manufacturing firms in ghana. However, employees in wilmar africa limited were the target population. This population was considered due to easy access of data. The convenience sampling techniques was utilized to select ninety-one (91) respondents for the study. The data was personally solicited data from respondents, utilizing a structured questionnaire. Data was coded into statistical package for social science, and analyzed. The descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (regression) were utilized to analyze data. The study pointed out that the studied organization has adopted some sustainable procurement practices. These practices include; green purchasing, ethical sourcing, and supplier involvement. Further, sustainable procurement practices were found to exert positive impact on organizational performance. Several drivers were highlighted by the study to influence the successful implementation of sustainable procurement practices. Some of these drivers include; adequate fund, less cost of implementing sustainable practices in purchasing process, availability of sustainable suppliers, proper environmental regulation, and strong relationship between suppliers. The study suggested organization should perceive sustainable procurement as strategic in value. The need for constant and regular workshops to improve the knowledge based and capacity of staff was also suggested. It was recommended management should proactively sensitize the general employees on befits of sustainable practices and specifically in regard to procurement function in order to create green culture with consequential performance benefits.

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