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Staff turnover in the health sector: a case study at Kumasi Metropolitan Health Directorate

The health workforce in Ghana is estimated at a total of about 43,000 and this is considered quite inadequate to meet health service delivery for 20 million Ghanaians. This situation is continually being exacerbated by a massive “brain drain” of the health workers combined with internal mal-distribution to restrict access of service seekers to providers. Efforts by the remaining health professionals irrespective of the severe resource constraints o achieve targets of public health and institutional development is probably not making an impact. The health sector is now recording increases in infant and under-five mortality and malnutrition rates. This research is aimed among others to bring to focus issues relating to high staffing turnover and assess the factors which could be handled at the local levels so as to retain health staff and improve service delivery. It also contributes to the body knowledge of staffing turnover with special emphasis on what pertains in an urban setting in Ghana. The convenience sampling method was adopted with 100 health professionals sampled from five sub-metros in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study shows that 78% joined the service due to self interest; 66% leave the service due to low remuneration; and 49% have remained in the service due to self-interest in the job. Based on the fact that majority of the health professionals are aged (i.e. above forty years), the high interest expressed as a reason for joining and remaining in the service are very objective. It is also evident that based on the current economic state of the country and 0nsidering that the general remuneration seem farfetched. It has been recommended that Local Health Managers in the Metropolis and Districts could consider innovations to acquiring property including land and others through collaboration with Traditional Leaders and other Business organizations. In additions, the Ministry of Health should expand the spectrum of degree and post-graduate programmes through collaboration with the tertiary institutions in the country. It is suggested that some courses could be considered on distance learning bases so as to optimize the potentials and skills of the few health workers available.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder influence, reverse logistics adoption and supply chain performance: the moderating role of information systems

With rising environmental concerns worldwide, reverse logistics (RL) has become an increasingly important supply chain practice for organizations to adopt. RL involves activities like product returns, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal that can benefit the environment. This study aimed to examine the relationship between stakeholder influence, RL adoption, supply chain performance, and the moderating role of information systems among manufacturing firms in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Using a quantitative research approach, primary data was collected through questionnaires from a sample across 100 manufacturing firms. The results showed that top management support, government regulations, and customer pressure positively and significantly influenced RL adoption, providing support for stakeholder theory. However, corporate citizenship pressure had no statistically significant effect on RL adoption, contrary to expectations. This suggests that firms adopt RL practices more in response to top-down pressures than broader social pressures. RL adoption was found to have a positive and significant impact on supply chain performance, including cost reduction, inventory management, and competitiveness. This aligns with arguments from diffusion of innovation theory regarding performance benefits driving adoption. However, the study found that information systems did not significantly moderate the relationship between RL adoption and supply chain performance, contrary to the study's hypothesis. This implies that information systems may not have been effectively utilized by the sampled firms to optimize RL practices and performance outcomes. The study provides useful insights into the key drivers of RL adoption and the benefits for supply chain performance among manufacturing firms in the Ghanaian context. It also highlights the need for better information systems to fully capitalize on RL practices. The findings have important implications for managers in prioritizing stakeholder needs during RL adoption to improve their supply chain and environmental performance.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder impact on infrastructure project management in the Ghanaian construction industry: A study of the perception of construction managers in construction firms

To achieve project success, proper management procedures and skills are required. This issue becomes of much concern when the project is large and complex. One aspect of the management of project is the management of people who have interest in the project being executed. These group of people, also called stakeholders have the potential to influence the outcome of a particular project. This research study therefore sought to find the impact of stakeholders on infrastructure project management from the perspective of construction managers in the Ghanaian construction industry. In other to achieve this aim, two objectives were set; examine the key factors that influence stakeholder’s decision on construction projects and also to examine stakeholder impact on infrastructure project management. On this basis, critical review of literature was carried out which led to the identification of key factors that influence stakeholders’ decision and also their impact on construction projects. Questionnaires were administered to construction managers who work with D1K1 and D2K2 contractors. Data collected from the survey was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings from the research show that the decision on the influence of stakeholders on infrastructure project is mostly influence by their power, knowledge of the stakeholders and the stakeholders interest in the project. In addition, it was also discovered that politicians in the municipality and planning officials have greater impact as stakeholders on infrastructure project. The media and the environmentalist were discovered to have the least influence on infrastructure projects in Ghana. The research therefore recommended that assessment of stakeholders should be given high priority right from project inception and estimators should make financial provisions for that. The study also recommended that other research work be done on stakeholders from the perspective of designers, estimators and trade foremen

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management challenges on ppp projects in Ghana

Public infrastructures like roads, schools, rail way systems etc. in Public Private Partnership (PPP) process has been able to attain an international acknowledgement. In Ghana stakeholder management under such projects have become a key talk currently. This study turns to throw light on stakeholder management challenges on PPP projects in Ghana. There were two objectives that supported this study, these objective were to identify stakeholder management challenges on PPP projects in Ghana, and to identify strategies to ensure effective stakeholder management on PPP projects. The study targeted five (5) PPP projects in Accra, and these were: Accra city project, Construction of office of the Head of the Local government service, Redevelopment of salaga market, Re-development of Tuesday market and the Makola market, in which fifty (50) questionnaires which was the sample size, were distributed to respondents on the various projects mentioned. Construction professionals were the main focus of the various PPP projects selected. Data was analyzed using the Relative Importance Index. A data of forty (40) were gathered after the distribution of questionnaires, the analysis of data was conducted using the number of data gathered. Results from the first objective includes: Ineffective coordination among project management team and stakeholders, the lack of addressing general public views, lack of stakeholder engagement, lack of staff capability in PPP project delivery and also, inappropriate relationship management. The factors mentioned are the key challenges on PPP projects mentioned by respondents. Factors selected mainly by respondents under the second objective was: PPP project managers must also involve stakeholders when making decisions and must also involve them in the project process, management must address stakeholder issues very well and also ensure that the needs of stakeholders are considered when undertaking projects, effective coordination among project management team and stakeholders and lastly managers handling PPP projects must also listen and respond well to the needs of stakeholders. These were strategies suggested by the study and also ranked high by respondents to diminish challenges affecting PPP project and also to support successful delivery of PPP projects. The study went into an in-depth research to gather the challenges and strategies in this study, and based on the in-depth knowledge of respondents, part of these factors were selected as most effective. Taking this into consideration, the aim of the study was achieved successfully

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management practices in building projects: A case study of the octagon project.

The effective stakeholder management process is critical in achieving stakeholder needs and satisfaction. Construction industries in developing countries have embraced stakeholder management as a soft project management skill and consequently developed suitable approaches for improved project delivery though developing countries. Studies have associated project failures to poor stakeholders’ performance, the absence of formal stakeholder management process, industry challenges and lack of proper documentation in developing countries such as Ghana. To overcome these challenges, this study, through an extensive review of literature identified some strategies to overcome these challenges and promote effective construction stakeholder management in the Ghanaian construction setting. The study employed a quantitative research design by means of preliminary literature review and subsequently a survey using the structured questionnaire approach. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Relative Importance Index (RII) method and the One-sample T-test. The study revealed that, in the Ghanaian construction industry, stakeholder management is not given any special attention and not much construction professionals are experienced with this aspect of management. The analysis further revealed twentyone (21) challenges faced in the Ghanaian construction industry with regards to stakeholder management Six (6) stakeholder management strategies were identified to minimize the challenges in effective stakeholder management. The issue of construction stakeholder management is of paramount importance to the construction industry. It is therefore necessary that efforts should be made to see to its full realization and enhance the timely realization of construction project objectives. It is strongly believed that the findings and recommendations from this study shall help improve effective stakeholder management in the Ghanaian construction industry.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder involvement in Construction of Building Projects as a solution to Project Failure. A case study of abandoned building projects in Ghana.

Abandoned projects have become an issue of major concern to all stakeholders in Ghana. Millions of resources are wasted in construction projects only for the projects to be abandoned for one reason or the other. In the mist of the above, stakeholder involvement in the project delivery has been hailed by many as a step to reduce some uncertainties/risks in construction projects and ensure successful completion of those projects. The current study sought to assess stakeholder’s involvement in building construction projects as a solution to project failure in Ghana using a case study of four abandoned building projects in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Using a case study research design and qualitative research strategy interviews were held with the client, consultants and contractors who were involved in delivery of projects. The data collected was analyzed using content and thematic analysis. The results revealed that, in most cases the project were planned and executed by the client and the contractor without the involvement of majority of the stakeholders. The major causes of failure of the projects included: lack of involvement of some of the major stakeholders in the decision making, political interference, poor communication among the project parties, unrealistic project appraisal (cost and time), inadequate funds to complete the projects and corruption. It was also found from the results of the study that most of the stakeholders were not involved in the decision making at the planning and execution stage. The contractor selection was done by the client. Moreover , political interference played a major role in the selection of the contractor. As a results of the lack of involvement of majority of the stakeholders in the project delivery, the following were some of the resulting effects or consequences: setting of unrealistic project targets, delays in project execution, frequent variations leading to cost overruns, inflation of project cost, poor planning and poor supervision.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management practices in public infrastructure delivery In Ghana Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region of Ghana

The overall goal of this study was to assess stakeholder management practices in public infrastructure delivery in Ghana with a focus on Municipal and District Assemblies’ in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The objectives informed the thematic areas for the literature review. Both known and new concepts were reviewed to give further clarity to the study. An exploratory design was effectively utilized for this research. Primary data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires, data gathered were analyzed and findings discussed. A sample of 96 respondents were gathered from the 26 MDAs in the region. The study revealed that MDAs usually conduct stakeholder forum to identify stakeholders of infrastructure projects. However, the selection is largely based on interest and its normally done throughout the project life cycle The study revealed that the assembly develop a RACI matrix which identify who is responsible, accountable, consulted, informed, for project activities, task and delivery, the assembly publishes communication plan that sets expectation about how the project information will be shared, The assembly influence and motivate teams to achieve project objectives and overcome political obstacle such as resistance to change. The study also revealed that effective stakeholder has effect on project duration, cost, quality and satisfaction among stakeholders. However, the study identified several challenges from internal sources, external sources and dual sources that militates against effective stakeholder management in MDAs in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is recommended that there is the need to educate all stakeholders on the project and clear communication from the beginning to ensure better understanding among all stakeholders

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Stakeholder management practices in Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of projects: a case of the Tema Motorway-Interchange Project in the Tema Metropolis

Stakeholder management involves the process of identifying, analyzing, planning for various strategies and implementing those actions to be able to engage efficiently with the stakeholders. These stakeholders include persons or groups who can affect or are affected by the outcomes of a project. Social Impact Assessment which deals with managing the social impact that affect these stakeholders involves regular engagements with the stakeholders to include them in the decision making process of implementing the project. The goal of this study was to explore and understand the stakeholder management practices in social impact assessment of projects. The respondents used for this study were individuals and groups affected by the construction of an interchange in the Tema metropolis. In determining the sample size, a census was used and out of the 115 questionnaires administered only 61 was answered representing 53% response rate. A snow ball sampling method was employed and data was collected through the use of structured questionnaires. From the data collected, it was revealed that various forms of communication was used to contact the stakeholders affected by the project. The stakeholders were also engaged on several occasion and allowed to make inputs in the decision- making process. Planning communication, developing stakeholder engagement plan and prioritizing the stakeholders were considered by the respondents as the most effective strategies to be used during stakeholder management. Lack of Communication was touted as a major challenge in engaging with the stakeholders. It was therefore recommended that there should be constant information flow and structured lines of communication to allow for easy cooperation.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management in waste management facilities in the Jospong Group of Companies in Ghana

Many projects aimed at waste management, along with new technologies are continually being introduced in Ghana. However, the function of waste management is not a unitary affair for the company implementing the project, as there are stakeholders who may have vested interest. This research was undertaken therefore to assess the stakeholder management practices in implementing waste management projects. The objectives were to identify the stakeholder management Practices and challenges thereof, as well as propose best practices for stakeholder management in waste management projects. The literature review provided theoretical context on the subject matter, and the research followed a descriptive design and a quantitative strategy that allowed for the targeted of a sampled population through the questionnaire. Through an analysis of the data using mean score indexing it was determined that significant stakeholder management Practices included development of programmes and strategies, identification of stakeholders’ expectations, development of damage control procedures, adjustment of strategies and stakeholder identification. On the challenges faced in stakeholder management the study was also found that they included unclear objectives, inadequate engagement with stakeholders, lack of understanding of stakeholder issues, inadequacy of communications with stakeholders and insufficient knowledge of the stakeholder management process. Some of the best practices recommended for efficient stakeholder management include clear definition of project mission, clear definition of project objectives, setting of target levels expected of stakeholder satisfaction, identification of a clear strategy for implementing Practices. Identification of potential changes to the project environment and active stakeholder involvement. It was recommended that companies build capacity for stakeholder management and create better awareness about its need in the construction industry.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management practices in building projects: a case study of the Octagon Project.

The effective stakeholder management process is critical in achieving stakeholder needs and satisfaction. Construction industries in developing countries have embraced stakeholder management as a soft project management skill and consequently developed suitable approaches for improved project delivery though developing countries. Studies have associated project failures to poor stakeholders’ performance, the absence of formal stakeholder management process, industry challenges and lack of proper documentation in developing countries such as Ghana. To overcome these challenges, this study, through an extensive review of literature identified some strategies to overcome these challenges and promote effective construction stakeholder management in the Ghanaian construction setting. The study employed a quantitative research design by means of preliminary literature review and subsequently a survey using the structured questionnaire approach. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Relative Importance Index (RII) method and the One-sample T-test. The study revealed that, in the Ghanaian construction industry, stakeholder management is not given any special attention and not much construction professionals are experienced with this aspect of management. The analysis further revealed twenty-one (21) challenges faced in the Ghanaian construction industry with regards to stakeholder management Six (6) stakeholder management strategies were identified to minimize the challenges in effective stakeholder management. The issue of construction stakeholder management is of paramount importance to the construction industry. It is therefore necessary that efforts should be made to see to its full realization and enhance the timely realization of construction project objectives. It is strongly believed that the findings and recommendations from this study shall help improve effective stakeholder management in the Ghanaian construction industry.

Source: KNUST
Stakeholder management practices of construction managers in Ghana: a case study of Zoy Consult

Good management of stakeholders throughout a project should ensure they view the project in a positive light, regardless of the actual outcome. Good stakeholder management will not only clear the path of potential obstructions, it will actively support swift progress and ultimately improve the quality of the results your deliver. It's not simply a case of keeping stakeholders happy - it’s also about using their time, expertise and influence to help you reach your goals. The aim of the research was to establish the critical role stakeholders play in the effective execution of projects. Stakeholder management is an important aspect of any project. In order to achieve the objectives, research questions were formulated in line with the objectives. Extensive literature was reviewed from authors in line with the objectives for the study. The study adopted the qualitative research design, using the descriptive and exploratory methods. Telephone interview was used in acquiring the primary data for the study. A case study of Zoy Consult was used. The data captured was analysed with the help of SPSS (Version 21). Findings from the study indicates that the validity and reliability to the effect that stakeholder management plays a critical role in ensuring that project performance and delivery by Project Managers proceeds with fewer challenges. The study recommends that the variables such as (Identifying stakeholders, Ensuring effective communication, Assessing stakeholders behaviour, Predicting stakeholder influence and Promoting good relationship) are relevant strategic elements in managing stakeholders expectations and must be considered by project managers when taking stakeholders decisions towards project implementation.

Source: KNUST