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The dynamics of control and resistance: Micro-level theorizing of professional resistance under new public management
No full textThis research seeks to analyze the impact of Information Security breaches prone to selected Ghanaian banking institutions from the year 2000 to 2009. The results of this work were obtained through the review of related literature, questionnaires and observation. The results obtained are analyzed using the evaluative reporting of the data, supported by tables and charts where applicable. Recommendations are subsequently made to address the security breaches identified. The outcome of the research tends to place the findings in context by elaborating on how the research findings and results contribute to the field of Information Security in general and what sort of broader implications these may have. This will a I low for greater understanding of Information Security issues within the banking sector and hopefully prompt for further in-depth research into its impact on the institutions and customers as a whole. A recommendation is made to banks to define the Information Security policy and effectively implement the policies by educating all staff on acceptable and best practices
The impact of information security breaches on banking information systems from the year 2000-2009
No full textThis research seeks to analyze the impact of Information Security breaches prone to selected Ghanaian banking institutions from the year 2000 to 2009. The results of this work were obtained through the review of related literature, questionnaires and observation. The results obtained are analyzed using the evaluative reporting of the data, supported by tables and charts where applicable. Recommendations are subsequently made to address the security breaches identified. The outcome of the research tends to place the findings in context by elaborating on how the research findings and results contribute to the field of Information Security in general and what sort of broader implications these may have. This will a I low for greater understanding of Information Security issues within the banking sector and hopefully prompt for further in-depth research into its impact on the institutions and customers as a whole. A recommendation is made to banks to define the Information Security policy and effectively implement the policies by educating all staff on acceptable and best practices
The emotional intelligence factor to successful team leadership
Get PDFTeam leadership is a very challenging process. Its dynamics must be appreciated especially in today\u27s business environment where quality should be assured. To achieve and maintain a competitive edge in business, the adoption of varied leadership roles with particular reference to organisational tasks at hand is imperative. However, because of the diversity of circumstantial realities, leaders are challenged with appropriate role adoption. Given the diversity of tasks within an organisation, successful leadership is to be flexible enough to adopt suitable roles in the achievement of desired goals. This sensitivity in leadership has been termed "emotional intelligence". Emotional intelligence (El) is a leadership concept that has received a lot of attention in the 21st century. This concept has been defined by many authors to mean several things including common sense. This paper reviews the essence of leadership dimensions of the concept. It also discusses the dynamics of team leadership
The role of the professional accountant in the economic development and empowerment of the nation
Get PDFThere is certainly a growing need for professional accounting services. The economic growth of emerging economies like Ghana and the development of globalisation will keep on expanding the need for professional accounting services particularly assurance. It is now widely believed that the future of the accounting profession lies in developments already under way and the profession\u27s market\u27s interaction with its evolving environment. Technological developments as well as environmental challenges have demonstrated a shift in financial reporting requirements and public expectations. This paper will discuss the role of the professional accountant as a driver of change in the global business and in notion building, using Ghana as a reference point
Ghanaian women and entrepreneurship
Get PDFLittle is known about the factors which influence women entrepreneurs in developing countries (especially Ghana) to go into business even though majority of women in these countries are entrepreneurs. The \u27Push and Puli\u27factor theory is used as a theoretical framework to study the motivations of women entrepreneurs in Ghana and to find out whether these motivations are similar to those of women entrepreneurs in developed countries. Interviews with 150 Ghanaian women entrepreneurs reveal that the major motivations for business ownership by Ghanaian women entrepreneurs are financial and the need for flexible hours to suit family life. The study further finds that while some of the motivational factors for women entrepreneurs in Ghana are similar to the motivations of their counterparts in developed countries, the \u27push\u27 motivational factors for the women in Africa are \u27puli\u27 factors for their counterparts in developed countries and vice versa. This paper therefore suggests that research findings regarding women entrepreneurs in developed countries need to be carefully examined before being applied to developing countries
Towards a more inclusive leadership framework
Get PDFLeadership is a topic that has attracted much deserved attention over the centuries. Some have held the view that leaders are born not made. Several conceptual frameworks have been provided to explain this phenomenon starting with the "Great Man" theory which has its origin in the trait school of thought. Behavioural and contingency theorists have also provided additional dimensions to the concept of leadership. Modern theorists focus on many dimensions of leadership and how effective leadership con be developed. The recent financial crisis and failure of large corporations such as Enron have heightened the interest in this subject. This topic is of great importance in Africa where the right leadership can have significant impact on societies and countries. About a decade ago, a workshop was held in Ghana where this subject was discussed. Participants came up with a framework for leadership that addresses many of the gaps of earlier theories and provides a more context relevant approach to understanding and fostering leadership development in Africa. It starts with values and ends with renewal which addresses the ability of the leader to adapt his or her style to elements of the model which change over time. This model should be used to assess leaders and should also be validated through research. If research substantiates its efficacy, it can be seen as holistic approach and adopted to foster leadership growth in Africa. This Article critically reviews the essential dimensions of this leadership framework
Financial market efficiency under the interest rate reform policy in Ghana: Theory, model and empirical analysis
Get PDFThis paper sets out to evaluate the level of financial market efficiency under the interest rate reform policy (interest rate liberalization policy) in Ghana from 1988 to 2004. In line with this objective, a model has been specified and estimated. The results of the study revealed that the interest rate liberalisation policy has not yet succeeded in correcting the financial market inefficiency or distortion in the country between 1988 and 2004, even though there has been a fair improvement as compared to the pre-reform period. There is therefore the need to intensify efforts to significantly reduce the inflation rate for a corresponding reduction in the interest rate, in order to minimize or eliminate the level of financial market inefficiency, which is necessary for efficient mobilization and allocation of financial resources in the country
E-commerce in Ghana
Get PDFIn this study, the main focus is on e-commerce in Ghana with emphasis on e-commerce sites and their implications go the customer. Other issues such as factors that encouraged and/or discouraged the adoption and implementation of e-commerce were also studied. Observation and interview methods were employed to collect data. 100 websites of business entities were examined to know the website interface for features that attract customers to initiate a transaction and information that aids customers in making choices as well as the kind of applications used in the initiation of a transaction and how difficult these applications ore. In all a total of 300 people were interviewed comprising 100 owners/managers, 200 internet users randomly selected to find out if they had adopted e-commerce in their areas of endeavor. Descriptive statistics was used to present data. The results of the research revealed two levels of e-commerce websites. Level 1-sites had information on products and services, prices/charges, company profile and link to other sources. Level 2-sites allowed online ordering, online payment, online auctions, product referencing/customization and privacy laws