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Emotional Reactions of Inbound Tourists Towards Souvenirs in Cape Coast, Ghana
Get PDFSouvenirs are tangible reminders of the experiences of tourists and hence an important component of the tourist product despite their centrality to tourists’ experiences. Generally, there have been empirical studies on tourists’ attitudes toward souvenirs. A few studies on souvenirs have concentrated on the cognitive aspect while neglecting the affective and conative components of attitudes toward souvenirs. The research used a cross-sectional survey and collected data from 387 international tourists using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The emotional reactions of tourists were measured using mean scores and standard deviations. Findings from the study revealed that respondents had positive emotions towards the souvenirs they purchased. It was recommended that Organizations like the Centre for National Culture and Aid to Artisans Ghana should periodically organize workshops and on-the-job training for local artisans to enhance their skills to help revive and inculcate extinct designs in the production of souvenirs
Integration of Nzema migrants into the Ivorian (Ivory Coast) society during the colonial and post-colonial periods: Integration of Nzema migrants into the Ivorian (Ivory Coast) society during the colonial and post-colonial periods
No full textUnlike the pre-colonial period, migration in Africa during the colonial and post-colonial epochs was bedevilled with migrants’ integration-related challenges. Research on the integration of international migrants into their host communities in West Africa refers to migrants’ challenges that are related to economic downturns. The situation of Nzema migrants in Cote d’Ivoire appears different. Using moderate postmodernist theory as a lens and information from the lived experiences of return migrants, current migrants, relatives of migrants and supplemented with secondary sources of data, the study aimed at investigating the peculiar situation of Nzema migrants in Cote d’Ivoire from 1893 to the 1990s. The study established that between 1893 and 1960, Nzema migrants in Côte d’Ivoire experienced integration problems that were not associated with the economic situation in that country. Furthermore, irrespective of Cote d’Ivoire’s economic boom during the period from 1960 to the 1980s, some Nzema migrants were confronted with integration challenges. As coping strategies, the migrants assimilated themselves into the Ivorian society. The study contributes to the conversation on migrants’ integration into their host communities by unveiling that migrants’ challenges are not always tied to the economy of the host country
Critical Elements in Teacher Candidates’ Success in Teacher Licensure examinations: Some Insights from Ghana: Critical Elements in Teacher Candidates’ Success in Teacher Licensure examinations: Some Insights from Ghana
No full textTeacher licensure examinations serve as a crucial gateway to the teaching profession, yet the factors influencing success in these exams remain underexplored in the Ghanaian context. This study investigated the impact of graduation class, gender, and institution type on teacher licensure examination outcomes using binary logistic regression analysis on secondary data from Ghana National Teaching Council on 507 randomly selected teacher candidates. The findings revealed that both graduation class and gender significantly predicted examination success, with lower graduation class obtained increasing the likelihood of failure and male candidates outperforming their female counterparts. However, the type of institution where candidates received their training did not significantly influence pass rates. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to support at-risk candidates, particularly those with weaker academic backgrounds and female candidates. The study contributes to the growing body of research on teacher licensure and provides insights for policymakers and teacher education institutions seeking to enhance teacher preparation and licensure outcomes in Ghana.
 
Effect of Big Five Personality Types on Students Learning Outcomes among Senior Secondary Schools in Edo State, Nigeria: Effect of Big Five Personality Types on Students Learning Outcomes among Senior Secondary Schools in Edo State, Nigeria
No full textThis study researched the relationship between personality type and learning outcomes among senior secondary school students in Edo State, Nigeria. It sought to show how each of the big five personality dimensions of Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Introversion would predict cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning outcomes. This was a quantitative study. The design used was a survey involving 117 secondary school students and 16 teachers. The main instrument used was a questionnaire. Multiple regressions were performed when analyzing the collected work. Results showed that openness to experience, extraversion, introversion are significantly positively associated with cognitive and affective learning outcomes, while conscientiousness is significantly negatively related to cognitive learning outcome, and agreeableness is significantly negatively related to the cognitive learning outcome but is not significantly related to psychomotor and affective outcomes. These results appear to support the findings that personality types do make a remarkable difference in the reasons for the learning outcomes among secondary school students. Educators and policymakers need to consider directing their programmes toward personality-related interventions, including personality tests for the students, as these may play a role in enhancing the student learning outcomes. Personalized learning approaches should be provided based on the student\u27s personality type, and self-awareness about personality weaknesses and strengths. Future research should find out how the longitudinal effects of personality on the learning outcome could be influenced by personality in terms of some subjects or skills
A CRITIQUE OF THE CONSTITUTIONALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALISATION OF THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION UNDER THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION
Get PDFAs the quest for self-determination in Nigeria surges to a record high in recent times, the Nigerian government has repeatedly adopted every means including the use of force to quell the agitations for this right on the basis that it violates the constitution and endangers the territorial integrity of Nigeria. The advocates of this right contend that it is an inalienable right that is recognized under international laws to which Nigeria is a signatory. Therefore, enforceable in Nigeria. This paper examined the constitutionality of the right to self-determination in Nigeria. It found that though the constitution of Nigeria emphasizes the indivisibility and indissolubility of Nigeria, there is a constitutional silence on the right to self-determination. The study found further that the amalgamation of the southern and northern protectorates in 1914, political and economic marginalisation, failure of federalism, and legitimacy question surrounding the 1999 constitution amongst others are factors responsible for the various agitations in the country. Moreso, there is no express affirmation or denial of the right to self-determination under the Nigerian constitution. The study thus concluded that the Nigerian constitution must take a decisive position on the legality of self-determination agitation in Nigeria instead of leaving the challenge to the judiciar
Implementing African Continental Free Trade Area: Lessons from Afro-Pessimists and Afro-Optimists
Get PDFGlobal cooperation has been an acceptable strategy for addressing many of the world’s challenges. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which entered into force on 30 May 2019 was designed in a similar light for Africa’s development. Its objectives among others are to create a single market for goods, and services, and deepen the economic integration of the African continent by the vision of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa as enshrined in the Agenda 2063. However, these benefits may not be realized unless member states garner concerted and sustained efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the AfCFTA. These efforts often elude most developing countries, and it is against this backdrop that this study attempts to investigate whether the contrasting perspectives of the Afro-pessimists and Afro-optimists could be of relevance to AfCFTA implementation. Using desk review methodology, the study synthesized both empirical and theoretical literature and found that Afro-pessimists are very critical and paint a gloomy picture of Africa. Whereas the Afro-optimists, are more positive looking with the claim that Africa is mistreated and its achievements are inordinately ignored. Significantly, both perspectives deepen understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of Africa’s development, providing a useful context for either the failure or success of the AfCFTA’s implementation. The key lesson the study draws is for Africans to maximize their strengths as much as possible and minimize their weaknesses. This will actualize the “Africa rising” phrase and lead to the majority of Africans rising with Africa
Implications of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for SMEs in some Selected Metropolis in Ghana
Get PDFThe purpose of this research was to examine how monitoring and evaluation systems affect small and medium-sized businesses in selected Ghanaian metropolises. The research design used was explanatory. The population for this study comprised owner-managers of SMEs in Ghana captured in the GEA and the AGI databases. From these two sources, a sampling frame was created for those in the selected metropolis. This gave a total population size of 1,189. For this frame, a sample of 423 SMEs was selected comprising SMEs from the Sunyani, Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, and Tamale metropolitan areas. The sample size for the study was 423 SMEs. The primary data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire. Data was collected, cleaned, and coded before being entered into statistical software programs like SPSS and Smart-PLS. For the study\u27s key findings, it was noted that the SMEs that took part in the study had monitoring and evaluation practices in place. The third and fourth objectives showed that monitoring and evaluation systems had a significant effect on both business resilience and business sustainability, respectively. It was discovered that monitoring and evaluation systems had a large and favourable effect on business growth and the digitalisation business respectively, for objectives 5 and 6. The study recommended that managers of SMEs within the selected area improve upon their monitoring and evaluation systems. This will increase the effect it will have on their resilience, growth, sustainability and digitalisation
SHIELDING DIRECTING MINDS OF COMPANIES AGAINST LIABILITY: : THE BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE AND THE DUTY OF CARE IN GHANA
Get PDFCorporate Governance involves how companies are controlled and the role directors play in running the affairs of companies. Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the companies they administer and are required to observe the utmost good faith in their dealings. Where a director breaches the duties imposed by law or exceeds the powers so conferred, the director is to be personally liable for the damages caused actionable through fiduciary-duty litigation. This paper argues that though directors owe a duty of care, the “business judgment rule” or “business judgment presumption” should serve as a basis to shield directors from liability in cases where the directors are reasonably informed and not self-interested in the making of the business decision. The paper discovers that, unlike other jurisdictions, the Companies Act of Ghana does not codify the business judgment rule. This paper contends that codifying the business judgment rule in Ghana would strike a workable balance between the role of a director in exercising independent and unrestrained judgment on one hand, whilst also exacting accountability on the other hand, to safeguard the interests of the stakeholders of the company. As a way of developing a thesis upon which director conduct and compliance could be measured, this paper recommends that practical guidelines of best practice for directors should be formulated by the courts using the National Corporate Governance Code (National Code) developed by the Institute of Directors of Ghana as a guide. This is significant because, in order to achieve economic efficiency of companies, it is imperative to not hold directors liable for every business decision they mak
INSECURITY AND TERRORISTS’ THREATS OF ATTACKS ON SELECTED NIGERIAN CITIES: IMPLICATIONS ON LAGOS RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS FOR SAFETY AND THE CITY SECURITY PLANNING
Get PDFTerrorism is common but limited to certain towns in Nigeria. However, the nomenclature seems to be changing as security intelligence has it that terrorist groups are planning attacks targeting Lagos, and other notable cities. This study therefore examines concerns for safety among residents and implications on individual and city-level security planning in Lagos. The official wards as demarcated by the Independent National Electoral Commission represent clusters from which at least a respondent was randomly selected. The study’s respondents were selected from 49 (one of every five wards {20%}) wards out of 245 wards in Lagos. In the selected wards, at least two respondents were randomly selected. A total of 288 residents participated in the survey, but, only 134 respondents accurately completed the questionnaire used in this analysis, representing a 58.7% response rate. Results show that 78% of the respondents were concerned about their safety while some 90% took precaution by avoiding certain places and activities. Findings show significant relations between awareness of the planned attacks, concerns for safety, and precautionary behaviour among respondents. Besides, results show that respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, neighbourhood environmental design, and past crime victimisation mediate concerns for safety and security behaviour. The study concludes that the emergence of this security intelligence in the public domain has further contributed to the increasing fear and residents’ mobility change. The study recommends among others policing strategies, a new urbanism, where urban planning and design strategies are applied to make attacks more difficult to carry out in soft spaces and places
Impact of training and development on job performance in higher education: The case of Security Guards in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Get PDFThe general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training and development on job performance of security guards in the University of Cape Coast. The paper aims at drawing the attention of the public to security challenges on campuses of public universities in Ghana, and the need to provide appropriate training programmes for security guards in the universities. The study adopted a purely quantitative approach, and was underpinned by the reinforcement theory. The descriptive and explanatory survey designs were used for the study. Data were obtained from two hundred and fifty-eight (258) security guards in the University of Cape Coast. The available data were analysed using the Structural Equation Modelling. The study revealed that development programmes for security guards in the university of Cape Coast significantly contributes to their job performance. The study however, revealed that training programmes for security guards in the university have negative relationship with their job performance. The authors advised management of the Security Section in the University of Cape Coast to continue or even improve on the existing employee development interventions so far implemented, and to take strategic steps for revamping their training methods and procedures. This paper fulfils an identified need to pay attention to the security challenges on campuses of public universities in Ghana