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The impact of remittances on economic growth in Ghana.

This study examined the impact of remittances on economic growth for the period 1980 to 2014 using time series data. The ARDL technique is used to examine the possibility of long and short-run effects among the investigated series. The Granger causality test is conducted to investigate if there is any causal relationship between remittances and economic growth. The results suggest that, remittances had a positive and significant effect on economic growth in Ghana in the short run and not in the long run. The results of the Granger causality test showed that there is no causality between economic growth and remittances. The study therefore recommend that the government should formulate and implement sound monetary policies that aim at reducing the cost of remitting, improving and formalizing the channels of remitting as well as encouraging a Diaspora forum to bring migrants and their remitted relations together so as to be able to wellcoordinate their activities in the country.

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The impact of revenue mobilization on service delivery: a case study of oforikrom municipal assembly (ofma)

The study through an in-debt explanation of the relationships, challenges and perceptions surrounding revenue collections and service provisions, shed light on the critical role revenue mobilization plays in influencing service delivery for Oforikrom Municipality (OFMA). To achieve the objectives, the study adopted mixed methods research design and gathered quantitative and qualitative data using questionnaires, interviews and document analysis. Purposive sampling was used where 200 respondents were selected, 50 staff of OFMA and 150 residents. The study revealed that Grants, Rates, Lands and Royalties, Fees, Fines, Licenses, Rent and Miscellaneous Charges are the major sources of revenue for the Assembly. The positive correlation between revenue and expenditure underscored the pivotal role of revenue generation in resource allocation. Significant respondents strongly agreed on the relationship between revenue mobilization practices and service delivery outcomes. Qualitative insight emphasized challenges in revenue mobilization, including unwillingness of rate payers, inadequate logistics, lack of technology and proper data. The study concludes that the effectiveness of revenue mobilization practices significantly influences service delivery quality; OFMA’s revenue mobilization mechanism demonstrated inefficiencies and ineffectiveness, contributing to suboptimal service delivery. The study recommends the urgent need for targeted interventions to enhance revenue collection including deployment of technology, transparency and accountability, sensitization of rate payers and improving staff capacity. Legislative reforms and community engagement are also recommended to tackle identified challenges and improve service delivery. In essence, this thesis illuminates the intricate relationship between revenue mobilization and service delivery. By addressing the identified challenges and implementing the suggested recommendations, OFMA and similar institutions can work toward more efficient revenue management, ultimately leading to enhanced service delivery and greater resident satisfaction

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The impact of public relations activities on performance of national ambulance service.

Public relations (PR) engages the organization with its audience which are mainly key stakeholders (investors, shareholders, customers, and the general public) on issues of interest such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), services, products, employment among others. The study examined the role of public relations activities in influencing organizational performance. The descriptive research approach was adopted to present and exploit the role of public relations activities in influencing organizational performance. A sample size of 64 workers of National Ambulance Service were selected for the study. Questionnaires were adopted for the collection of data for this study. The questionnaire was administered on the sampled population which were duly completed and returned to the researcher. The data collected were analyzed in terms of tables, frequencies, and percentage and interpreted with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 21. From the study, it was found that PR activities play a vital role in the performance of National Ambulance Service (NAS). It was further found that PR activities assisted NAS in cultivating mutually beneficial relationship with the public; NAS makes use of any promotional activities to deliver messages to customers; PR activities have influenced the public to patronize the services of NAS; PR activities influence performance at NAS. However, it was realized that PR unit encountered challenges in practicing PR. Some of the challenges found include lack of funds, political interference, lack of coordination between the PR unit and other units, lack of reliable information, and Management interference. It is therefore, recommended that management should have a public relations strategy effectively combine with the overall decision-making body of NAS.PR practitioners of the media and the intended recipients of the public relation message should be receptive to PR activities and it should be seen as a promotional tool and not for a propaganda tool or campaign.

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The impact of sales promotion by licensed buying companies on cocoa sales of farmers-a case study of Wassa Amenfi East District.

The liberalisation of the internal marketing of cocoa started in the early 1980’s as a neoliberal panacea for economic growth in most cocoa-dependent countries in the world. Liberalisation has led to an entry of multiples of marketing companies to compete with cocoa marketing boards in Ghana and particularly in the Wassa Amenfi East Cocoa District through the adoption of marketing strategies such as the implementation of sales promotional programmes. Thus, the study sought to assess the effects of these sales promotional programmes on cocoa sales of farmers by Licensing Buying Companies (LBCs) in the district. The study identified fourteen (14) different LBCs in the district. Data for the study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Purposive Sampling, Simple random sampling and Snow ball sampling techniques were used to select respondents. The data was collected from one hundred and fifty-five (155) respondents who were cocoa farmers in addition to ninety eight (98) Purchasing Clerks (PCs) and fourteen (14) district managers of the various LBCs. The data was collated, synthesised and analysed with the use of SPSS and Excel. The study adopted the quantitative analyses (Regression Analysis) which established a strong and direct relationship between Sales Promotional Programmes of LBCs and the decision of farmers to sell to them in the district. The analyses have shown that the provision of fertiliser to farmers by LBCs is one most important sales promotional package that greatly influences farmers’ decision to sell to a particular LBC. According to a Focus Group Discussion with Farmers, it was discovered that farm related sales promotional inputs such as fertilizers helps farmers to increase their productivity. Sales promotional programmes also increase the purchases of cocoa by PCs of LBCs and influence the choice of LBCs by the cocoa farmer. Fertilizers assist farmers to reduce their expenditure and thus keep the providing LBC in remembrance during the cocoa seasons. The study also revealed challenges in the implementation of sales promotional programmes by PCs and LBCs. The challenges included default of farmers, delay in distribution of the packages among others. The study therefore recommended that there should be timely supply of Sales Promotional Programmes, development of mechanism to check default, motivation of PCs by LBCs and equity in the Distribution of Sales Promotional Packages.

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The impact of sales promotion by licensed buying companies on cocoa sales of farmers-A case study of Wassa Amenfi East District

The liberalisation of the internal marketing of cocoa started in the early 1980’s as a neoliberal panacea for economic growth in most cocoa-dependent countries in the world. Liberalisation has led to an entry of multiples of marketing companies to compete with cocoa marketing boards in Ghana and particularly in the Wassa Amenfi East Cocoa District through the adoption of marketing strategies such as the implementation of sales promotional programmes. Thus, the study sought to assess the effects of these sales promotional programmes on cocoa sales of farmers by Licensing Buying Companies (LBCs) in the district. The study identified fourteen (14) different LBCs in the district. Data for the study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Purposive Sampling, Simple random sampling and Snow ball sampling techniques were used to select respondents. The data was collected from one hundred and fifty-five (155) respondents who were cocoa farmers in addition to ninety eight (98) Purchasing Clerks (PCs) and fourteen (14) district managers of the various LBCs. The data was collated, synthesised and analysed with the use of SPSS and Excel. The study adopted the quantitative analyses (Regression Analysis) which established a strong and direct relationship between Sales Promotional Programmes of LBCs and the decision of farmers to sell to them in the district. The analyses have shown that the provision of fertiliser to farmers by LBCs is one most important sales promotional package that greatly influences farmers’ decision to sell to a particular LBC. According to a Focus Group Discussion with Farmers, it was discovered that farm related sales promotional inputs such as fertilizers helps farmers to increase their productivity. Sales promotional programmes also increase the purchases of cocoa by PCs of LBCs and influence the choice of LBCs by the cocoa farmer. Fertilizers assist farmers to reduce their expenditure and thus keep the providing LBC in remembrance during the cocoa seasons. The study also revealed challenges in the implementation of sales promotional programmes by PCs and LBCs. The challenges included default of farmers, delay in distribution of the packages among others. The study therefore recommended that there should be timely supply of Sales Promotional Programmes, development of mechanism to check default, motivation of PCs by LBCs and equity in the Distribution of Sales Promotional Packages.

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The impact of school climate on the academic performance of pupils: a case study of Asokore Mampong Municipal-(2015-2017)

ABSTRACT This research seeks to explore the school climate factors which have an impact on academic performance of pupils in Asokore Mampong Municipal. Academic performances of pupils have become a major concern among stakeholder of education in Ghana. It is therefore necessary to examine the school climate factors leading to poor performance of public basic schools in Ghana. The study was conducted in schools within the Asokore Mampong municipality in the Ashanti Region. This was done to explore the possible school climate factors which impact on pupil’s performance. The study was conducted on 120 participants made up of headteachers, teachers, pupils, parents and education officers. In all 18 schools were selected from the 6 circuit within the Asokore Mampong municipality which includes both primary and junior high school. The factors which were examined and analysed were school related factors such as the school environment, delegation of duties, teacher-pupils relationship, academics, administration of schools, security and maintenance of schools. The findings revealed that there were challenges with some of the component of the school related factors such as (security and maintenance, Academic Orientation, school environment).The study recommends that schools environment should be kept clean and conducive for learning at all times. Ghana Education service should organize workshop to build the capacity of teachers, there should strong school community partnership. The inspectorate board of Ghana education service should do a constant monitoring to identify schools which have problems with their climate system and advice where necessary. A positive school climate is needed in all schools to achieve a higher academic performance. The “heart and soul” of every school is its climate system.

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The impact of selected macroeconomic variables on stock return in Ghana.

The study examines the impact of three macroeconomic variables (Treasury bill rate, Exchange rate and inflation rate) on stock returns, represented by the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index, in Ghana. The independent variable were cointegrated so after converting the variable into first difference, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) was used to analyse the long run and short run estimates of the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. A test of causality and impulse response existing between the variables was done to see if any of the variables granger causes GSE-CI and if shocks in any of the variables contribute to the fluctuations in the GSE-CI. It revealed that there was a negative relationship between the Treasury bill rate and Inflation rate and stock returns whiles there was a positive relationship between the exchange rate and the stock return. Also the kind of causality that exists was unidirectional causality from exchange rate to GSE-CI. Lastly shock in the GSE-CI (own shock) account for the greatest fluctuations in the stock return in Ghana.

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The impact of service quality on customer loyalty and the mediating role of customer satisfaction; a case study of gcb bank plc

The study focused on the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty; and the mediating role of customer satisfaction. Gcb bank plc was the case study with eighty(80) customers as respondents from four(4) selected branches in the kumasi zone (kumasi main branch, kejetia branch, suame jubilee branch and knust branch). Twenty (20) respondents were engaged from each branch. The objectives of the study were to identify the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty of gcb bank plc customers; examine the effect of perceived service quality on customer satisfaction of gcb bank plc customers; ascertain the effect of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty of gcb bank plc customers; and to establish the mediating role of customer satisfaction in the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty at gcb bank plc. The analysis was done using correlation and regression. The findings revealed that there is a strong and positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. Also, perceived service quality has a positive and significant effect on the customer loyalty. It was established that customer satisfaction has an effect on customer loyalty. Furthermore, the mediating role of customer satisfaction in the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty revealed that service quality has positive effect on customer satisfaction leading to customer loyalty. Recommendation is management of gcb bank plc should take keen interest in providing excellent customer service. This will keep customers satisfied and remain loyal

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The impact of sociocultural factors on multinational companies in ghana

This study addresses the concept of socio-cultural factors and the performance of multinational corporations. Multinational companies operate in different host countries around the world and have to deal with different economic, political, legal, socio-cultural and technological factors. One of the essential elements of the business environment is the socio-cultural environment. The sociocultural environment is a combination of social and cultural factors. Strong interactions exist between them, making it very difficult to assess their individual impact on the operations of multinational corporations. Socio-cultural factors are among the most important environmental factors that have a significant impact on the economic activities and performance of multinational corporations. In addition, socio-cultural factors are beyond the control of overseas subsidiary managers. The purpose of this paper is to explain the impact of certain socio-cultural factors on the performance of Ghana. Based on the results obtained, the contribution of the work is reflected in the determination of the main socio-cultural factors that multinational companies should consider to assess the actual performance of their Company

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The Impact Of Subnetting And Supernetting On Tcp/Ip Network

The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of subnetting and supernetting on TCP/IP Networks. Subnetting was introduced with RFC 950 for more efficient usage of IP addresses. Subnetting creates supplementary network IDs at the expense of host IDs. The inverse of subnetting is supernetting which creates more host IDs at the expense of network IDs. This study used network simulations in GNS3 and Wireshark application to capture packets on the simulated networks for exploration. The following parameters were measured: jitter, latency, broadcast, efficient use of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and size of routing tables. The study was carried out with 410 computers placed on a single Class B network. The network was later subnetted into four subnets. Again, two Class C networks were supernetted with the same number of computers. The idea was to find out the network latency, jitter and speed by pinging. The results were used to determine the efficacy of each of the networks. The subnetted network was further configured with Variable Length Subnet Masks and routing protocols to verify limitations set on routing protocols. Based on the findings, subnetting showed up to have very high jitter and latency during cross-subnets transmissions and very less jitter and latency during packets transmission within a single subnet. Moreover, the subnetted network conserved IP addresses and had a reduced broadcast size as compared to that of the non-subnetted and supernet which were very high. However, subnetting caused bloated routing tables and no support for classful routing protocols using Variable Length Subnet Masks. Supernetting on the other hand, reduced the size of routing tables and conserved IP addresses as well.

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The impact of taxation and corporate governance on dividend policy: a case of listed firms on the ghana stock exchange

The study investigated how corporate governance and taxation impact dividend policy. The study used a quantitative research technique using a panel data set from the enterprises' annual reports on their websites and the gses. The study included all gselisted financial firms. Data was analyzed using two-stage least squares regression. Result showed that board size, audit quality, and CEO duality significantly affected companies' dividend policy. The corporate income tax, which affects dividend yield but not dividend payment, also moderates the relationship between corporate governance and dividend yield. The report recommended that managers develop strong company governance standards to preserve owners' and other stakeholders' interests and achieve their goals. Investors like dividends, thus firms should be able to execute dividend iv policies that improve their value and distribute excess money to investors through effective corporate governance procedures.

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The impact of supply chain management practices on The performance of smes in the manufacturing Sector: a case study of akuapem north municipal Assembly in the eastern region

The main of objective of this study was to examine the impact of supply chain management practices on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (smes) in the manufacturing sector in Akuapem Municipality. The study evaluated the effect of strategic supplier partnership, customer relationship management, level of information and supply chain postponement on performance of the SME firms. The study employed descriptive design and survey strategy together with quantitative approach to carry out the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 manufacturing SME firms operating in the manufacturing subsector of melting, fabricating, textiles including dress making, wood processing, food processors including gari operators, palm oil extractors, bread and pastries makers, sachet water producers. A convenient sampling method was used to select 3 workers from the each of the 100 SME firms until a total sample size of 300 employees were selected and interviewed. The findings of the study revealed that there was a positive significant effect on strategic supplier partnerships, customer relationship management, business information sharing and supply chain postponement on the performance of the smes. But among these supply chain management practices, the most commonly used one is strategic supplier partnership and customer relationship management. The study is recommending that smes in Akuapem Municipality should adopt appropriate supply chain management practices to improve the performance of their firms.

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The impact of transport operations on supply chain performance: role of firms’ capability

In this study, I delve into the intricate dynamics within the logistics industry, specifically examining the relationship betIen transport operations and supply chain performance. Our overarching objective is to shed light on these dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the moderating influence of firm capabilities. To achieve this, I adopted an explanatory research design, targeting a population of 300 individuals. Our sample size comprised 100 participants, and I collected primary data through the distribution of carefully crafted questionnaires. For data analysis, I harnessed the poIr of STATA v18 software, employing multivariate and regression analyses as our primary analytical tools. The findings from our study reveal several noteworthy insights. Firstly, I observed a positive correlation betIen transport operations and supply chain performance. HoIver, it's essential to note that this relationship, while positive, did not achieve statistical significance. In contrast, I found that firm capability played a pivotal role in this dynamic. Firm capability exhibited a positive and statistically significant moderation effect, emphasizing its crucial role in influencing supply chain performance. Our research makes a significant contribution to the field of logistics and supply chain management. It highlights the complex and nuanced relationship betIen transport operations, firm capabilities, and supply chain performance, providing valuable insights for industry practitioners and researchers. While the direct impact of transport operations was positive yet non-significant, the moderating role of firm capabilities emerged as a significant factor in driving superior supply chain performance.

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