http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3304 2026-04-21T13:06:06Z 2026-04-21T13:06:06Z Ephrim, Charles http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12206 2025-06-09T09:56:51Z 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

Managing Risks in New Product Development Projects in the Food And Beverage Manufacturing Industry in Ghana Ephrim, Charles New product development projects in the food and beverage sector have a host of risks that should be managed to ensure project success. This study’s purpose was to determine the risk management practices within the food and beverage manufacturing industry in Ghana during new product development and how the risk management practices influence the success of new product development projects. This study adopted both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. This was because two of the study’s objectives required the collection of qualitative data, while one other objective also required quantitative data to collectively answer the research questions. The study’s data were analysed using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools. NVivo was used to analyse the qualitative data while Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 26) was used to analyse the quantitative data. The study revealed that political, environmental/climatic, regulatory, market, technological/technical, operational, competitive, supply chain, financial, performance, and credit risks as some of the main risks associated with new product development initiatives in Ghana’s food and beverage industry. This study also revealed that risk management practices positively and significantly influence the success of Ghana’s new product development projects at various stages of the new product development process. Managers can, therefore, use these insights to bolster the success of their new product development projects by improving their risk identification and analysis strategies; tailoring risk management practices across product development phases; and aligning their risk management practices with international standards like ISO 31000. xv, 146p:, ill.

2025-04-01T00:00:00Z Akesseh, Mercy Lovia http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12001 2025-05-28T08:53:57Z 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z

Internal Auditing and Good Corporate Governance in Public-Private Partnerships Among Christian Health Association of Ghana (Chag) Facilities in the Eastern Region of Ghana Akesseh, Mercy Lovia The study assessed the relationship between internal auditing and good corporate governance among Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) health facilities. Primary data was sourced through questionnaire from 132 Administrators, Financial Controllers, Internal Auditors, Accountants and Finance Officers of all the CHAG health facilities in the Eastern Region. Partial least square estimation technique was used to analyse the study data. The study employed explanatory research design. The main finding of the study was that CHAG governance framework is formed to ensure accountability and apply the appropriate governance principles and procedures for their administration’s operations. Further, the study found that quality internal auditing brings about a positive influence on good corporate governance. Besides, the study found that lack of trained auditors, political influence, lack of office space for internal auditors and lack of management support are the challenges connected with internal auditing and good corporate governance. Hence, it was recommended that the management of CHAG and Ministry of Health (MOH) should endeavour to identify and understand the practical corporate governance framework that symbolises the principles of responsibility, accountability, fairness and transparency that are essential for the successful running of their facilities. Again, internal auditors of CHAG health facilities should intensify their internal auditing functions to manage risks, ensures internal control and operations. Finally, the management of Hospitals, Health/Rehabilitation Centres and Clinics of CHAG should put in place effective measures to solve the emerging challenges associated with internal auditing and good corporate governance practices. xi 79p:, ill

2024-10-01T00:00:00Z Amoah, Nhyira Obeng http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11788 2025-01-29T15:51:58Z 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z

Effect of internal marketing practices on sustainable performance of hotels in the central region of Ghana: The mediating role of organisational commitment Amoah, Nhyira Obeng The hotel industry has been one of the industries in Ghana recognized for creating jobs for thousands of “people and making a crucial contribution to the GDP of the country. However, a lot of their success and operations rely on their employees. Underpinned by the social exchange and resource-based theories, this study explored the relationship between internal marketing practices, organisational commitment and sustainable performance of hotels. The positivist philosophy guided the study. A sample size of”258 hotel sector personnel was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table, the multi-stage sampling procedure, and the quantitative approach and cross-sectional research design were utilised in the study. Data were gathered with self-administered questionnaires, with a valid response of 245, representing a 94.9% response rate. The data was processed using SPSS version 25 and SmartPLS 4, and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was the data analysis tool utilised. The study discovered that staff training and internal communication had a significant impact on long-term success. On the other hand, employee empowerment hurts long-term performance. Conversely, the association between internal marketing practices and sustainable performance was not mediated by organisational commitment. The study concluded that internal communication and employee training are important predictors of sustainable performance.” Although employee empowerment is not a predictor of sustainable performance, managers and hotel owners should prioritize internal communication and employee training and provide their staff with the freedom to make well-informed decisions on their behalf. xii, 146p;, ill.

2024-04-01T00:00:00Z Kudjoe, Vera http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11725 2025-01-28T15:58:12Z 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z

Project Execution And Project Success At University Of Cape Coast: The Mediating Role Of Communication And Organisational Structure Kudjoe, Vera For projects to be successful and to be carried out, organizational structure and communication remain crucial. The majority of studies, however, have concentrated on delineating these responsibilities separately from one another rather than offering a comprehensive picture of how they affect the execution and success of projects. This study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effects of project communication and organizational structure on project execution and success using the University of Cape Coast as a study unit. The study used the quantitative technique and an explanatory research design. The study’s target population comprised employees in the five colleges of the University of Cape Coast who had been involved in projects over the years. In all, data were collected from all the 353 participants involved in one project or the other using census. A structured questionnaire was the primary data collection instrument used for the study. The study found that project execution strongly contributes to improvements in organisational structure and communication. The study also discovered that effective communication and organisational structure are key to successful project execution. The study therefore concludes that effective project execution, organisational structure, and communication are crucial to project success. The study recommends the University pay attention to the various project organisational structures and communication strategies used in managing projects to ensure successful project execution. xiv, 166p; , ill.

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