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Examining the impact of nutritional labelling on consumer purchasing decision a case study of food buyers within the Kumasi metropolis

The study investigated how nutritional labelling affects consumer purchasing decisions of food products within the Kumasi metropolis. Specifically, the objectives of the study were to find out the level of awareness of consumers towards nutritional labelling in terms of buying behaviour, to examine whether nutritional labelling affect consumer decision to purchase healthy food products and finally to ascertain whether a consumer demographic characteristics (i.e. gender, income, educational level) affect their decision to check for a nutritional labelling on food products. This study followed the cross sectional research design hence, quantitative methodology was adopted. The total population for the study covered the undergraduate students of the University of Education-Winneba, Kumasi campus. Therefore the population size for this study was 7500. The study employed probability sampling specifically simple random sampling to select the study participants. Subsequently, the study used the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sampling table to determine the sample size for the 7500 population size. Based on the table, the sample size for this study was 365 with a 95% confidence interval (error of margin). Since the study was guided on the principles of quantitative methodology, this study used questionnaires item as its research instrument. The study distributed 365 questionnaires to the undergraduate students of the University of Education-Winneba, Kumasi campus. From the questionnaires distributed, a total of 190 completed questionnaires were returned to the researcher. Of these, 120 were usable for analysis, giving an effective response rate of 40.67%. Data was subsequently analysed using descriptive statistics such as Mean and Standard deviation. Inferential statistics included Pearson correlation, multiple regression (enter method) were used for the relationship analysis. Findings from this study revealed that most of the respondents had a low level of awareness of nutritional labelling. Equally it became evident that respondents’ personal characteristics (i.e. average monthly income and educational level) had a significant impact on their decision to check for a nutritional labelling on food products. The study recommended that the regulating bodies such as the Ministry of Health, Food and Drug Board and the Ghana Standard Board should as a matter of urgency take it upon themselves to organize sensitization programs across the entire country most especially within the educational institution to educate students about the relevance of nutritional labels.

Source: UEW
Examining the impact of Organisational Culture

The study examines the effect of organisational culture (clan, market, adhocracy, and hierarchy) on employee creativity. Four specific objectives guided the study. The study relied on the componential theory of individual creativity to establish the effect of organisational culture on employee creativity. The study adopted a quantitative research approach and the explanatory research design, which was justified by the positivist philosophical paradigm. The study was undertaken in public senior high schools in the Greater Accra Region. The simple random sampling technique was used as a sampling procedure to sample the survey’s respondents. Based on the purpose of the study, 103 non-teaching staff were chosen to include in the study. The finding of the study proved that clan dimension has a positive and significant effect on employee creativity. Furthermore, the findings of the study confirmed that the market dimension has a positive and significant effect on employee creativity. Moreover, the findings of the study advanced that the hierarchy dimension accounts for a significant negative effect on employee creativity. Lastly, the findings of the study proved that the adhocracy dimension has a positive and significant effect on employee creativity. The study recommends that the management of public senior high schools adopt policies that foster a culture of collaboration, open communication, and a conducive environment and encourage innovative ideas and opinions.

Source: UEW
Examining the impact of sustainable procurement practices on organizational performance a case of Ekumfi juice factory

Procurement plays an important part in sustainability since policies and practices must extend beyond the borders of organizations to include their whole supply chains. Recommendations on sustainability urge procurement professionals to make decisions that include the Triple Bottom Line's environmental, economic, and social aspects (TBL). For many organizations, sustainable procurement is once again becoming a concern not least because an increasing number of companies see the value of good environmental practices in improving their public image. The study aimed to assess the relationship between sustainable procurement on organizational performance. Purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 115 employees of the Ekumfi Juice Factory. Regression analysis was used to test the study model. It was observed that socially sustainable procurement has significant positive effect on organizational performance. Similarly, environmentally sustainable procurement also had a significant positive effect on organizational performance among firms in Ghana. Finally, the study found that environmentally and socially sustainable procurement do not jointly and significantly drive organizational performance, at least in the short term. The study recommends that management of firms in Ghana should endeavor to deepen sustainable procurement-oriented culture in Ghana.

Source: UEW
Examining the impact of training and development on employees performance a case study some selected national health insurance scheme offices within the Kumasi metropolis

The purpose of the study was to measure the impact of training and development on employees‟ performance measuring the impact from some selected district offices of the National Health Insurance Scheme. Specifically, the objectives of the study were to establish the benefits that training and development of employees had on NHIS operations, to assess the effectiveness of the training and development programmes implemented by the NHIS for its employees and finally to recommend strategies that can be used to improve training and development programmes of employees at NHIS. This study followed the positivist world view accordingly quantitative methodology was adopted. The study employed non probability sampling and specifically purposive sampling was used to select the study participants. Subsequently, the study used the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sampling table to determine the sample size for the 150 population size. Based on the table, the sample size for the study stood at 108 with a 95% confidence interval and 5% error of margin. The study distributed 108 questionnaires to employees of the district offices of the Manhyia, Bantama, Subin and Nkawie National Health Insurance Schemes. From the questionnaires distributed, a total of 85 completed questionnaires were returned to the researcher. Out of these retrieved questionnaires, 79 were usable for analysis giving an effective response rate of 77.45%. Data was subsequently analysed using descriptive statistics such as Mean and Standard deviation. Findings from this study revealed that most of the respondents were of the view that the training and development programs organized by NHIS did not take into accounts the personal needs of the participants that is its employees, on this score it is recommended that the management of NHIS should take into consideration the personal needs of its employees when developing future training and development programs

Source: UEW
Examining the influence of materials management practices on building construction project delivery in the Upper East region of Ghana

It is long established in literature that materials management is a factor in time and cost overruns. However, research on the influence of materials management on construction project performance is often not comprehensive and, at best inconclusive. The aim of the study was to explore current material management practices and its influence on building construction projects in the Upper East Region in Ghana. The specific objectives of the study included; to investigate the current practices on materials management, to identify the root causes of ineffective material management, and determine the influence, if any of materials management on construction project delivery. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive survey design. The target population of the study consists of construction professionals in construction industry in the Upper East Region in Ghana. Purposive sampling technique and snow ball sampling were used to select ninety-eight respondents. The response rate achieved was 41%. The findings of the study revealed that key material management practices include; construction material needs are generated before work commence on site, availability of materials in local supplier shops is checked, availability of materials in the company’s warehouse is checked, procurement department is informed to plan the procurement of materials, vendor or vendors is/are selected from an approved list, and indents or purchase orders are generated. Also, the findings suggest that the causes of ineffective material management included; problems in materials identification, issues relating to vendor selection, procurement problems, and other problems experienced at the construction phase. The study’s respondents agreed that ineffective materials management negatively affected construction project performance. Over half of the respondents indicated the percentage of cost overrun caused by ineffective materials management experienced in projects ranged from 5% to 15% whilst the extent of delay caused by ineffective materials management experienced in projects ranged from one month to one year. The study concluded that over ordering of materials, worker’s mistakes, imperfect planning of construction and lack of waste management plan are the major causes of material wastage on construction sites. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that contractors should apply the concept of material management effectively in order to reduce the occurrence of unplanned cost which may arise as a result of improper material management. Additionally, contractors to opt for proper storage of aggregates where treated ground will be used instead of the normal bare untreated ground.

Source: UEW
Examining the Integrated Community-Based waste management system in Bechem in the Tano South Municipality (2)

Domestic solid waste, also known as municipal solid waste (MSW), refers to the non hazardous waste generated by households, including items such as food scraps, paper, plastic, glass, and other materials discarded in the normal course of daily life. The purpose of the study was to examine the domestic solid waste management problem in the Bechem township and suggest possible ways of solving the problem. The research approach used for this study was qualitative. The case study design was considered appropriate for this study. Out of the total population of 625 households, a sample size of 12 households were selected through purposive selection. In addition to the household, three other respondents including an Assembly member, Municipal Finance Officer and an officer from the Waste Management Department were also purposively selected and interviewed. The data collection method which the researcher used for the study was face-to-face interview. The study revealed that communal skip containers were woefully inadequate in Bechem culminating in indiscriminate disposal of refuse. Indeed, most of the households resorted to indiscriminate disposal of waste. These included dumping refuse in open depressions, open spaces in front of their houses and their backyards. The study recommended that there should be adequate provision of skips, education of residents, regular collection, financing of waste management and provision of more waste management resources.

Source: UEW
Examining the knowledge of health professionals and the barriers encountered in using balanced scorecard framework. A case study of Gilu hospital of Shandong university and Zion Praise Hospital

Hospitals across the world have advanced through the use of balanced scorecard to making a technique interpretation into objectives and measures. The balanced scorecard helps hospitals to feature both non-financial and financial performance measurement towards their vision and objectives. This study sought to examine the knowledge of health professionals and barriers encountered with the use of Balanced Scorecard for hospital management. Explanatory research design with a quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was 3,560 with a sample size of 360. Stratified sampling was used for sampling nurses, doctors, administrators and other staff at Zion praise hospital and Qilu Hospital. The study used questionnaire in gathering data for studying the issue under investigation. Tools and software that were used for analyzing the data were SPSS and Microsoft Excel. The study revealed that health professionals know the use of balanced scorecard. The study concluded that the use of balanced scorecard is not complicated, too expensive, time-consuming, and not difficult to cope with. The study recommended that hospitals in Ghana should use a balanced scorecard to enhance their hospital management.

Source: UEW
Examining the nexus between corporate social responsibility and business value- evidence from the Ghanaian banking sector

The importance of CSR in today's global world is growing. It is becoming mandatory for companies to engage in socially responsible activities to support the growth of their business.It is argued that companies pursuing CSR initiatives can gain a competitive advantage over other competitors due to creation of a good public image or reputation and generate higher profits and a return on investment however some authors disagree with this. Due to public concerns and regulatory forces, managers are paying increasingly more attention to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Efforts to improve CSR are widely believed to be beneficial for increasing a firm value; yet, evidence on how CSR creates business value has been mixed. This study therefore examined the nexus between CSR and business values of Ghanaian banks. The study adopted quantitative research methodology. Employees GCB bank, Republic Bank, Awutu Emasa Rural Bank and CBG Bank were sampled. A total of 167 valid and usable questionnaires were used for the analysis. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data to address the hypothesized relationships. The conducted analysis revealed that CSR implementation positively predicts business values (economic value, human capital value and reputational value). This study therefore, concludes that CSR must not be regarded as a cost centre, but an investment instrument that can accrue various dividends such as improved financial status, better human capital outcomes, attractive and appealing corporate reputations.

Source: UEW
Examining the relationship between compassion satisfaction, burnout and wellbeing among teachers in the Tema metropolis

Effective and efficient delivery of work output by employees is very imperative in every organization. However, this is not too feasible when requirements for the wellbeing of the employees are not met, and it becomes more problematic when it has adverse effect in their lives. The study, therefore, examined the relationships among compassion satisfaction, burnout, and employee well-being of teachers in the Tema metropolis of Ghana. A sample of 151 teachers were obtained and used for the study. The sample was obtained using the non-probabilistic sampling procedure, “purpose” through a survey questionnaire instrument. Correlational and regression analyses revealed that there was a significant inverse relationship between burnout and employee well-being. There was also a statistically significant positive relationship between compassion satisfaction and employee well-being Moreover, the multiple linear regression employed revealed that compassion satisfaction and burnout significantly influence the well-being of employees. It was therefore recommended that, the well-being must be improved through the adoption of stress coping strategies including engaging in recreational activities, personal relaxation activities, and application of reasoning or common sense in execution of tasks, checking eating habits, regularly visiting the hospital for general check-up, and disengaging in negative thoughts and negative work attitudes, and developing positive mindset at all times.

Source: UEW
Examining the relationship between dimensions of supply chain integration, operational performance and firm performance: evidence from Ghana

Purpose: The study aims to examine the relationship between dimensions of supply chain integration (SCI), operational performance and firm performance of firms. The study proposes that internal integration serves as the basis for supplier integration and customer integration and all three dimensions directly enhance operational performance and firm performance. Additionally, operational performance is proposed to mediate the effect of dimensions of SCI on firm performance. Design/methodology/approach: A research model grounded on the resource-based view and the extended resource-based view was developed to examine the proposed relationships between the dimensions of SCI, operational performance and firm performance. A survey of manufacturing and service firms in Ghana was conducted, with 120 usable responses received. The research model was analysed by using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Robustness tests were conducted by using logistic regression and the Kruskal Wallis test. Findings: The findings showed that internal integration had positive and significant effects on customer integration and supplier integration. Internal integration had a positive and significant effect on firm performance whilst customer integration had positive and significant effects on operational performance and firm performance. Additionally, operational performance mediated the effect of customer integration on firm performance. Originality/value: This is one of the few studies that examine the interrelationships between dimensions of SCI. Additionally, to the best of the researchers� knowledge, this is the first study to empirically examine the mediating role of operational performance in the relationship between dimensions of SCI and firm performance. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Source: UEW
Examining the relationship between IT capabilities and supply chain performance the mediating role of supply chain visibility

A growing body of scholars has stressed the importance of embracing IT capabilities concept from the perspective of a dynamic capability view that emphasizes the need to adapt and change in the face of rapidly changing market requirements. These capabilities are the firm’s inter-linked processes that are vital for future resource creation and allow firms to manage upcoming challenges in a dynamic business environment by directing all the focus to creating, renewing or altering a resource mix to get a competitive advantage, thus increasing supply chain performance. The review of cognate literature demonstrates that the outcomes of IT capability research are diverse and that the relationship between IT capability and supply chain performance remains underexplored. Further, the mechanisms and contingencies through which IT capabilities contribute to performance is little understood. The study investigated the mediating role of supply chain visibility and in the link between IT capability and supply chain performance. The study employed quantitative research approach and cross-sectional survey research strategy. The study also utilized explanatory research design. Firms operating in Central, Western and Greater Accra Regions of Ghana were sampled conveniently for the study. Survey data was gathered from 100 firms using structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using Statistical Software Packages such as SPSS. The study revealed that IT capability and supply chain visibility has a positive significant link with supply chain performance. Further, the study revealed that supply chain visibility partially mediates the link between logistics capability and supply chain performance. It is concluded that firms should invest in developing their IT capabilities and competences in order to harness it to improve supply chain performance.

Source: UEW
Examining the role of guidance and counselling in promoting student discipline the case of Fumbisi senior high school

The focus of the study was to examine the role Guidance and Counselling plays in promoting student discipline in Fumbisi Senior School in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The relevance of the study was established on the background of a worsening disciplinary situation in Senior High Schools in Ghana in the aftermath of the ban on corporal punishment. The study was guided by three research questions. Quantitative approach was employed using Descriptive Survey Design for the study. The target population of the study was all teachers of Fumbisi Senior High School. The sampling technique employed was Census sampling since the sample population comprised all 87 teachers who taught at the school at the time of the study. The findings of the study revealed that students’ indiscipline remain a major challenge in Fumbisi Senior High School. Guidance and Counselling was established in this study as an effective approach to managing students’ indiscipline. It was therefore recommended that Guidance and Counselling be fully utilized in managing students’ indiscipline, especially with the ban on corporal punishment. Also, hindrances confronting the operation of Guidance and Counselling in schools should be resolved to enable them realize its full potential in the effective management of students’ indiscipline.

Source: UEW
Examining the role of school feeding programme in promoting quality education in the basic schools in the Bawku West District of Upper East Region

The School Feeding Programme was meant to provide pupils in the public basic schools with one hot nutritious meal per day. The aims of the programme included reduction of hunger and malnutrition, increase school enrolment, attendance and retention among others. The study therefore sought to examine the role of school feeding programme in promoting quality of education at the basic level of education in the Bawku West District. Using 15 schools in the Bawku West District, the study adopted the mixed method approach relying mainly on questionnaires, interview schedule and documents content analysis for data collection. Descriptive statistics were the method used in analysing the quantitative data gathered, while interview and content analysis were used in analyzing the qualitative data. The study found out the School Feeding Programme has strong impact among other variables on school enrolment, attendance and retention which confirm earlier studies by different scholars. The study recommended the increase in infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of students/pupils in the SFP schools as well as gives it legal backing in its operation.

Source: UEW