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The effect of organisational culture and organisational structure on product commercialisation behaviour at Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI).

Product commercialisation since its introduction in 1995 at BRRI as a result of dwindling government subvention has not made the needed impact it deserved. This study therefore sought to assess the effect of organisational culture and organisational structure on product commercialisation behaviour at Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI).A sample size of hundred and five (105) staffs including management was selected and self- administered with questionnaire using non-probability sampling technique with emphasis convenient sampling. On organisational culture and product commercialisation behaviour at BRRI showed that on an average the respondents did not agree that it received the needed attention it deserved at BRRI with t(101)= 51.442, and p< 0.05. Again the study revealed that management should get all employees to become committed to their work, feel a sense of ownership, and have input especially R&D and Marketing departments. The consistency trait gave out a t=38.750, df=101, (2-tailed) or the P-value<.000 and a mean difference of 3.252 meaning that on an average most of the respondents did not agree that it received the needed attention it deserved. Therefore, BRRI should have a “strong” culture that is highly consistent, well coordinated and well integrated as far as organisational structure and product commercialisation behaviour is concerned. BRRI should pay attention to adaptability trait like organisational learning, scan their external environment well and respond to the ever-changing needs of its customers and other stakeholders, and be more proactive in dealing creating change and organisational learning issues. The study recommended that BRRI should build its internal capacities in machinery and equipments to address customer-oriented, innovation oriented and competitor-oriented behaviours.

Source: KNUST
The Effect of Processing on Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Qualities of Pulses in Meeting the Sustainable Development Goal 2

Diversification of plant-based food sources is necessary to improve global food and nutritional security. Pulses have enormous nutritional and health benefits in preventing malnutrition and chronic diseases while contributing positively to reducing environmental footprint. Pulses are rich in diverse nutritional and non-nutritional constituents which can be classified as bioactive compounds due to their biological effect. These bioactive compounds include but are not limited to proteins, dietary fibres, resistant starch, polyphenols, saponins, lectins, phytic acids, and enzyme inhibitors. While these compounds are of importance in ensuring food and nutritional security, some of the bioactive constituents have ambivalent properties. These properties include having antioxidant, anti-hypertensive and prebiotic effects. Others have a deleterious effect of decreasing the digestibility and/or bioavailability of essential nutrients and are therefore termed antinutritional factors/compounds. Various processing techniques exist to reduce the content of antinutritional factors found in pulses. Traditional processing of pulses comprises soaking, dehulling, milling, germination, fermentation, and boiling, while examples of emerging processing techniques include microwaving, extrusion, and micronization. These processing techniques can be tailored to purpose and pulse type to achieve desired results. Herein, the nutritional qualities and properties of bioactive compounds found in pulses in meeting the sustainable development goals are presented. It also discusses the effect of processing techniques on the nutritional and non-nutritional constituents in pulses as well as the health and environmental benefits of pulse-diet consumption. Major challenges linked to pulses that could limit their potential of being ideal crops in meeting the sustainable development goal 2 agenda are highlighted.

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The effect of ownership structure, audit quality, audit committee characteristics and the performance of listed firms in ghana

This study considered the relationship between audit quality, ownership structure and audit committee characteristics on firms’ financial performance listed on Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Generally, the study sort to examine the relationship between ownership structure and firm performance; identify the effect of audit quality on firm performance; and examine the impact of audit committee characteristics on the performance of firms. Fifteen (15) listed firms on the GSE were studied, using data from their annual reports. OLS panel regression model was employed with firm performance as the dependent variable and audit quality, audit committee characteristics and ownership structure as the independent variables. Results of the study revealed that audit quality has an insignificant inverse relationship with firm performance, except for TBQ which showed a positive relationship. Also, audit committee size had an insignificant positive relationship with ROE and ROA, but has a negative association with TBQ. For audit committee independence, it was revealed to have an insignificant relationship with the performance of listed firms in Ghana but has a significant positive relation with TBQ. Based on the major outcomes of the study, it is recommended that corporate entities ought to reconsider institutional ownership since it does not have any significant relationship on the performance of a firm. Again, shareholders and board members ought to consider hiring the services of non-Big 4 firms as audit quality had an inverse relationship with ROE and ROA but positive relations with TBQ.

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The effect of process innovation on firm performance: the mediating role of product packaging

The primary purpose of the research was to look at how process innovation affects manufacturing companies' operational performance through the mediating function of product packaging. The study used a cross-sectional explanatory survey methodology, and quantitative data was analysed using inductive reasoning. Quantitative approaches were employed in all phases from data collection and analysis to interpretation. The study included 220 high-ranking business professionals from supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, quality control, and related fields. Participants were purposively selected for the study. Using structural equation modeling, the study confirmed the hypotheses (smartpls 4). The data was presented using descriptive statistics. According to the results, process innovation has positive and significant effect on operational performance of the manufacturing firms. The research also found that product packaging mediated the association between process innovation and operational performance. The implication of the results is that manufacturing enterprises would benefit from greater operational performance if they invested in process innovation and product packaging.

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The effect of procurement policies and procedures on procurement performance. The moderating role of top management support.

Procurement policies and procedures are crucial for shaping the procurement process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Top management involvement and support are essential for compliance with regulations and achieving favourable outcomes. In this study, we will investigate the relationship between top management support and procurement performance, as well as the relationship between procurement policies and performance in the public sector. The study will also assess the moderating impact of top management support on the relationship between procurement policies and performance. The study was carried out in Ghana, where the public sector is the main area of attention, to help attain these goals. The location of the study's industry and the relevance of adherence to procurement regulations and procedures in the public sector both had a role in the decision to choose Ghana as the research site. One hundred purchasing managers working for public sector firms in Ghana’s greater Accra region were surveyed as part of the study using a convenience sample technique. Ibm spss version 26 and smart-pls, were used to examine the moderating effects of top management support on the impact of procurement policies and processes on procurement performance. The study found a significant positive relationship between procurement policies and procedures and procurement performance, highlighting the importance of effective policies in enhancing transparency, fairness, competitiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness in government contract awards. Support from top management was also crucial in enhancing procurement performance since it encouraged truthfulness, integrity, and regulatory compliance. The study advises managers to create policies and procedures for procurement that are open, competitive, efficient, and effective. It also advises managers to invest in the training and development of procurement professionals and to regularly monitor and evaluate procurement performance in order to pinpoint areas that need improvement.

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The effect of personal selling on the sales of alcoholic beverages Ghana, the mediating role of customer service.

Firms in the beverage industry in Ghana could largely succeed by reaching out to consumers and prospective consumers through the provision of products at the right place in good time. In the phase of this enormous competition in the beverage industry, existing firms are required to sustain customer base and make further efforts to capture greater share of the untapped market. Nonetheless, many of the firms have stuck with the traditional promotional practices that have been proven to be less effective in sustaining sale growth relative to personal selling strategy. The study therefore seeks to investigate the mediating role of customer service in the relationship between personal selling and sales of alcoholic beverages in Ghana. The quantitative research method studied 113 salespersons of Accra Brewery Limited through the collection of data through a structured questionnaire. The respondents were sampled through a simple random sampling procedure. The result of the study showed that the system and consultative personal selling strategies of the company positively influenced sales performance. The consultative personal selling strategy of the company was found to positively influence the speed and accuracy of service delivery, trustworthiness of the company and attendance to customer complaints. Thus, generally the personal selling strategy of the company was found to influence the customer service of the company. The customer service practices of the company were found to positively influence sales performance. The rate of the company‟s attendance to customer complaints and trustworthiness of the company were found to positively influence sales performance. Customer service was found to partially mediate the relationship between the consultative personal selling strategy of the company and the sales performance of the company. Based on these findings, the study recommends the improvement of the consultative and system personal selling strategy of the company and pay greater attention to customer complaints.

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The effect of product innovation strategies on sales growth of a firm: a case study of ecobank ghana plc.

The study sought to assess the effect of product innovation strategies on sales performance of Ecobank Ghana PLC. A quantitative approach explanatory design was adopted in this study. The population of the study was employees of Ecobank Ghana PLC and a sample size of 250 respondents was considered for the study. The respondents were selected using convenience sampling technique. The study revealed that Ecobank Ghana PLC adopted two kinds of strategy. One has to do with the introduction of an entirely new product whereas the second strategy deals with the repackaging of existing products. The study further found that product innovation strategy has a significant positive effect on sales performance. The study recommended that Ecobank Ghana PLC should make effective product innovation techniques more effective. The study also recommended that Ecobank Ghana PLC must make sure that all its items are always available if it wants to increase sales. This would ensure that Ecobank Ghana PLC's products reach its customers more easily and that the institution continues to meet the needs of its customers through innovative products that would in turn impact growth in terms of sales

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The effect of service quality on customers’ choice of mobile Telecommunication service providers in Ghana: the case of Kumasi metropolis

The competition for customers among telecommunication firms in Ghana is increasingly becoming fierce. This fierce competition raises growing concern among firms of the significance of delivering and managing service quality, which leads to customer satisfaction in the telecommunication industry. However, the position of customer satisfaction with service quality in Ghana is not so clear, as to what extent customers are satisfied with the service quality they are delivered. The objective of the study is to investigate how customers’ perceptions of service quality inform their choice of mobile telecommunication service providers in Ghana. . The study employed survey approach in its design. A structured questionnaire involving SERVQUAL dimensions of tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy was developed to solicit information for the study from 250 customers. 10 management employees from the various telecommunication networks in the Kumasi Metropolis were also interviewed. Convenient sampling and purposive sampling were used to select customer and management respondents respectively. The study revealed several findings such a positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, and tangibility as the most influential service quality dimension in the choice of telecommunication service providers. Responsiveness and assurance were also ranked as highest after customers’ experience. It also revealed several current service strategies used by the firms in the telecommunication industry such as customer solution orientation, innovation, focus strategy and many others in the bid of sustaining their market share in the industry. It recommends that providers should enhance their tangibility, empathy levels, and responsiveness to customers, and improve their assurance and reliability levels by using various activities. To successfully compete in today’s value conscious environment, mobile phone operators in Ghana must establish the value of their offers as superior to others.

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The effect of product innovation on sale performance in the insurance industry in the Ashanti region, the mediating role of marketing communication.

The present study examined the effects of product innovation exercise on sales performance, the mediating roles of the marketing manager. To achieve this, a descriptive survey was adopted through the use of quantitative approach. A sample size of 442 respondents were selected for the study. Questionnaires were used to elicit responses from selected respondents. The data were analysed with the help Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPPS version 23) to produced inferential statistics (multiple regression and Pearson product moment correlation) and descriptive statistics (means and standard deviation). The findings from revealed that innovation exercise have great impact on customer perception in the insurance companies. Also, the findings showed that all the product innovation elements have impact on customer perception of product innovation in insurance companies revealed that product innovation highly influences the marketing communication and as such the results shows that there is statistical significant relationship between the variables. Several recommendations were offered which include the fact that insurance companies should select corporate brand elements that are meaningful, likeable and memorable to enhance customers‟ perception of the corporate brand image.

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The effect of public borrowing on private investment in Ghana.

This study fills the gap in the literature on crowding-out effect of public borrowing by distinguishing between government borrowings and public corporation borrowings.Segregating borrowing by government and public sector corporations, and considering them as separate explanatory variables in our study was the main focus and this was achieved. Both variables are government related and study established how private investment is affected independently by the two possible variables. Again, carrying out the whole study on the basis of quarterly data makes the analytical framework parsimonious so as to bridge the gap in what was put forward by Khan and Gill in 2009. The study used quarterly time series data obtained from the Bank of Ghana between the periods of 2009 to 2017 to establish the effect of the explanatory variables on private investment in Ghana. The study employed the Johansen Multivariate test and the Vector error Correction Model in its analysis. The findings of the study confirms that public borrowing crowds out private investment irrespective of the measure of public borrowing (government borrowings and public corporation borrowings) in the long run. However, in the short run the study failed to confirm the existence of crowding out effect. The study also shows a negative relationship between private investment and interest ratein the long run but a positive relationship in the short run. Also economic growth has a negative effect private investments whereas governance indicator has a positive impact. The study recommends that governments and policy makers implement policies that cuts down on their borrowing. This gives enough liquidity to private investors to expand their investments.

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The effect of service quality on customers’ choice of mobile Telecommunication service providers in Ghana: the case of Kumasi Metropolis.

The competition for customers among telecommunication firms in Ghana is increasingly becoming fierce. This fierce competition raises growing concern among firms of the significance of delivering and managing service quality, which leads to customer satisfaction in the telecommunication industry. However, the position of customer satisfaction with service quality in Ghana is not so clear, as to what extent customers are satisfied with the service quality they are delivered. The objective of the study is to investigate how customers’ perceptions of service quality inform their choice of mobile telecommunication service providers in Ghana. . The study employed survey approach in its design. A structured questionnaire involving SERVQUAL dimensions of tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy was developed to solicit information for the study from 250 customers. 10 management employees from the various telecommunication networks in the Kumasi Metropolis were also interviewed. Convenient sampling and purposive sampling were used to select customer and management respondents respectively. The study revealed several findings such a positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, and tangibility as the most influential service quality dimension in the choice of telecommunication service providers.Responsiveness and assurance were also ranked as highest after customers’ experience. It also revealed several current service strategies used by the firms in the telecommunication industry such as customer solution orientation, innovation, focus strategy and many others in the bid of sustaining their market share in the industry. It recommends that providers should enhance their tangibility, empathy levels, and responsiveness to customers, and improve their assurance and reliability levels by using various activities. To successfully compete in today’s value conscious environment, mobile phone operators in Ghana must establish the value of their offers as superior to others.

Source: KNUST
The effect of purchasing volume flexibility and purchase mix flexibility on sourcing flexibility among multinational firms in Ghana

The focus of this study was to examine the effect of purchasing volume flexibility and purchase mix flexibility on sourcing flexibility among manufacturing firms in Ghana. To address the major goal of this study, two specific objectives were formulated. To achieve this, 350 individuals from the manufacturing companies in Ghana were sampled. SPSS and Smart PL-SEM were used for the analyses. The results indicate that purchasing mix flexibility significantly influences sourcing flexibility among manufacturing firms in Ghana. Again, evidence from the results indicates that purchasing volume flexibility significantly enhances sourcing flexibility of manufacturing firms in Ghana. The study therefore recommend managers in the manufacturing to pay close attention to purchasing volume flexibility and purchase mix flexibility in the quest to optimize sourcing flexibility.

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The effect of relational resources on supply chain performance. The mediating role of supply chain innovation.

The central goal of this study is to understand the effect of RR on SCP through the facilitation of SCI as the mediating construct in the hospitality industry. The study's statistical analysis was performed through inference due to its nature as an explanatory cross-sectional survey. A quantitative methodology was employed in the study. The study's population consisted of managers from the hospitality industry in Ghana. Data was collected from 250 participants. The research assumptions were evaluated using s SPSS v26.0 and smartpls v4.0 The data was summarised using descriptive statistics. The study's results indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between both RR and SCP in the hospitality industry. The findings also indicate that, SCI positively and significantly improves SCP and also mediates the link between RR and SCP. The results suggest that prioritising RR and SCI can significantly improve the SCP at the hospitality industry. The findings suggest that companies operating in the hospitality sector should prioritise the utilisation of creative approaches in managing their SC. The implementation of novel technologies, incorporation of optimal practises, and establishment of innovative processes and procedures are among the various manifestations of SCM innovation. Through investment in innovation, companies can enhance their SCP, thereby enabling them to attain a CA in the marketplace.

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