74 research outputs found
The importance of financial management knowledge and accounting skills among department managers in the hotel industry within the Cape Town metropolis
No full textThesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017.The hospitality industry has undergone far-reaching changes based on discussions held with industry representatives. Due to the rapid development of accounting systems there is an over reliance on systems to control costs. This influences the accounting skills of department managers, which are insufficient to manage their departments effectively. The research investigates the role and relevance of accounting skills amongst department managers of selected hotels in Cape Town. The research methodology employed a semi-structured questionnaire that was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The focus was on selected three-star (3) and five-star (5) hotels within Cape Town. The findings were drawn from a small sample of 45 hotels, among which 35 participants from the 45 hotels completed the questionnaire. A review of literature identified a strong need for department managers to have accounting skills, but there is limited evidence whether they actually hold these skills. Statistical analysis of the responses revealed that less than 50% of the participants were confident that they had sufficient accounting skills to manage their departments effectively. Two key issues were identified (1) the benefits of accounting skills (2) the need for formal accounting skills training. If the findings and concerns of the lack of accounting skills are not addressed it will affect cost control, costs will increase and profitability will be negatively affected. Recommendations include more interaction and forging links between academia and industry. A challenge for hospitality academics is review current financial management training provided and introduces mentorship programmes to develop the accounting skills of department managers
Penicillin resistance in serogroups/serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae causing invasive infections in Central Saudi Arabia
No full textObjective: To determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of penicillin, ceftriaxone and vancomycin of serogroups/serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) from invasive diseases in all age groups from major hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: All isolates of S. pneumoniae from patients with invasive pneumococcal infections between February 2000 and November 2001 were prospectively collected from 8 major hospitals in Riyadh, KSA. The isolates were confirmed as S. pneumoniae at the King Khalid University Hospitals, Riyadh, KSA and then serogrouped/serotyped using the agglutination method. The MICs for penicillin, ceftriaxone and vancomycin were carried out using the E-test. Results: Forty-three percent of the isolates were resistant to penicillin mostly of the intermediate type (97%). The resistant strains were mainly confined to serogroups/ serotypes 6, 23, 19 and 15 and the 7-valent conjugate vaccine covers 76% of the penicillin-resistant strains. Only one isolate was resistant to ceftriaxone. Conclusion: In view of the rather insignificant level of highly resistant-penicillin strains and the virtual absence of resistance to ceftriaxone we would like to suggest using ceftriaxone for treating invasive pneumococcal infections outside the central nervous system. We recommend that the conjugate vaccine would be a useful adjunct to penicillin prophylaxis in patients at risk in our community.Corresponding Author:
Dr. Kingsley Twum-Danso, Associate Professor & Consultant of Microbiologist, College of Medicine (32), King Saud University, PO Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Email: [email protected]
Krazy Kupcakes for Kids
No full textWho says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? These cupcakes incorporate fruits and vegetables to make a healthy dessert.Spring 2012Accompanied by video fil
Organocatalytic Synthesis of End-functionalized Poly(methyl methacrylate)s Using Group Transfer Polymerization
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EMPOWERING LITERACY THROUGH TOUCH: TEACHERS’ ROLES IN ADVANCING BRAILLE LITERACY IN GHANA
No full textThis study explored the roles, practices, and challenges of teachers in advancing Braille literacy among learners with visual impairments in the foremost schools for the blind in Ghana. Data were collected through focus group interviews and an observation schedule with teachers, particularly those specialising in language instruction. Findings revealed that teachers’ roles in Braille literacy extend beyond direct instruction of Braille symbols to encompass pedagogy, resource management, technology mediation, emotional support, and advocacy, highlighting the multifaceted nature of their responsibilities. In setting up Braille literacy programmes, teachers reported that they considered the age of onset of the disability, employed task analyses to facilitate gradual learning, and assessed the nature of impairment to determine whether learners could engage with both Braille and print or only Braille. However, the study also identified significant challenges undermining Braille literacy instruction. These include shortage and irregular supply of Braille textbooks and learning materials, limited teacher preparation and professional development in Braille pedagogy, large class sizes that restricte individualised instruction, and systemic issues such as inconsistent implementation of inclusive-education policies, inadequate funding for special education, and weak inter-agency coordination. The study recommends the need for targeted professional training, improved resource provision, stronger policy implementation, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance Braille literacy and educational outcomes for learners with visual impairments in Ghana. Article visualizations
Economic complexity and employment for women and youth : the case of Ghana
No full textIndustry expansion in Ghana is hampered by difficulty in accessing larger markets within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) subregion: products that are exportable through a free tariff regime are subjected to unreasonable delays at the ports. Additionally, costs of production are extremely high: high interest rates, duties on imported raw materials, exchange rate fluctuations, taxes, electricity, as well as labour and training costs. Ineffective regulation and cheap imports are also impediments to economic complexity. ECOWAS countries must commit to enforcing free trade within the sub-region to promote intra West Africa Trade, facilitating the growth of exports and job creation
Turning Global Rights into Local Realities:Realizing Children’s Rights in Ghana’s Pluralistic Society
No full textFocusing on Ghana, the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from European colonial rule and the first in the world to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this book explores how dominant children’s rights principles interact with the lived realities of a range of children’s lives. The author considers the changeability and inconsistencies of childhoods within this context and the factors that underpin these varied intersections, including cultural norms, British colonial legacy, the influence of Christianity, urbanization, and social, economic and political transformations. Challenging one-dimensional portrayals of childhoods in the Global South, the author highlights the need for more holistic approaches to the study of children’s lives and children’s rights realization in Southern contexts
Structural equation modelling of COVID-19 knowledge and attitude as determinants of preventive practices among university students in Ghana
No full textCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) has distorted the economic development activities of many countries across continents. This undesirable tragedy has highly affected the educational system, which majorly contributes to the wellbeing of an individual and the economy as a whole. The study aims to explore the determinants of COVID-19 preventive practices among students considering their knowledge about COVID-19 and attitudes toward the disease. The data for the study were collected through an online questionnaire survey involving university students. The relationship between students’ knowledge, attitude and their preventive practices towards COVID-19 were investigated using structural equation modelling. The results indicated that most students demonstrated substantial knowledge on COVID-19, moderate to strongly agree attitude towards COVID-19, and sometimes practiced COVID-19 preventive and safety protocols. In addition, a positive relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 was established. Also, a positive effect was established for students’ knowledge about COVID-19 and preventive practices, whilst an adverse effect was confirmed for attitudes towards COVID-19 and practices to avoid spreading the COVID-19 disease.</p
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