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Small scale maize farmers and application of improved agricultural technologies: A case Study of Ejura-Sekyeoomasi district of Ghana

Boateng, Samuel Akuamoah (University of Cape Coast, 1996-09)

This thesis examines the issue of small scale farmers' application of improved agricultural technologies, The study concentrates on small scale maize production, a major rural activity in Ghana, and seeks [Q assess ...
Parental attitude towards girls' education and its influence on community action: The case of selected communities in the Central Region

Brew-Ward, Margaret (University of Cape Coast, 2002-11)

Girls lag behind boys at all levels of formal education in Ghana. Enrolment, retention, and transition and achievement rates for girls are always lower than that of boys. This means that even many of the girls who are ...
Human capital and performance management in Ghana water company limited

Oppong-Tawiah, Judith Ron (University of Cape Coast, 2005-12)

The sight of gushing water from burst pipes in Accra and the scarcity of the same commodity in other communities prompted the researcher to examine the human capital, corporate culture, performance management and bottlenecks ...
Trends in the performance of science students in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in Kumasi High School

Yeboah, Michael Oppong (University of Cape Coast, 2006-01)

This research was conducted to determine the trend in the performance of science students in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics in the SSSCE from 1996-2001. The population for the study was all science ...
Traditional authorities in local governance: A case study of the Jirapa traditional area

Kangsangbata, Christiana (University of Cape Coast, 2006-11)

The term "development" which used to be equated with economic wellbeing is now given a human face. It is now measured in terms of how the governed or a people within a particular location and or a common identity are ...
Environmental education in senior secondary schools in the Sunyani municipality

Addai, Richardson (University of Cape Coast, 2007-01)

Concerns have been raised in recent times concerning the negative attitude of Ghanaians towards the environment. In spite of efforts being made to change behaviour, very little seems to have been achieved. All over the ...
Employee motivation and productivity in three organizations in Accra

Adjei-Sefa, Dickson (University of Cape Coast, 2007-04)

Policy makers in the country see the private sector as the engine of growth. It is the pivot around which our quest for the middle-income status revolves. However, productivity is generally low in Ghana mainly ...
Outsourcing and its implications for employee training and development: A case study of Westel

Issahaque, , Baba Sualihu (University of Cape Coast, 2007-05)

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of outsourcing on employee training and development in Westel. The study argues that when a task is outsourced, the skills and competencies used for the performance of that ...
Female socio-economic status, fertility decision-making and fertility behaviour in the Akuapem South District

Sagoe, Frank (University of Cape Coast, 2007-05)

The study was an exploratory and non-interventional design focusing on the socio-economic status, fertility decision-making and fertility behaviour of females in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region of ...
Performance appraisal in First Allied savings and loans ltd.

Aidoo, Joseph (University of Cape Coast, 2007-06)

The study followed the procedures of a descriptive analysis. It described how a private company appraised the performance of its workers. Among the objectives were the description of a model performance appraisal system, ...
Sustaining hygiene behaviour change: A case study of the Central regional rural water and sanitation project in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem district

Ackun, Leticia Agyeiwaa (University of Cape Coast, 2007-06)

This study sought to find out whether improvements in hygiene behaviour during the implementation of the Central Region Rural Water & Sanitation Project (CRRWSP) from 1990 to 1998 was sustained. Eight communities in the ...
The relevance and effectiveness of employee performance appraisal at quality control division of Cocobod

Gawu-Mensah, Gilbert (University of Cape Coast, 2007-08)

Managers of public, private, civil or non-governmental organisationscannot ignore the importance of developing their human resource to acquire the essential skills, knowledge and desired attitudes needed for timely deliveryof ...
Wildlife conservation and livelihood options: A case study of Kakum conservation area

Oppong, Joseph Yaw (University of Cape Coast, 2007-08)

The Kakum Conservation Area (KCA) was part of a system of social cohesion within a culture. That environment created a sub-culture providing for the people food, clothing and shelter among others. By the creation of the ...
Training as a tool for performance improvement in the modern banking industry: A case study of the rural banks in the Brong - Ahafo region

Appiah - Mensah, Philip (University of Cape Coast, 2007-11)

Training is a pre-requisite for the growth and survival of rural banks in this era of competitive banking. Indeed, the importance of training to the effective and smooth running of rural banks cannot be over-emphasised. ...
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health awareness in Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District

Nunfam, Victor Fannam (University of Cape Coast, 2007-11)

Sexual and reproductive health is fundamental to the development of human capital. However, early age at sexuality exposes adolescents to the health risk of early pregnancy and childbearing, sexually transmitted infections, ...
The role of traditional authorities in rural development at Abura -Asebu-Kwamankese district

Hanson, Lysbeth Eudora (University of Cape Coast, 2008)

It is now a fact that the position of traditional authorities has undergone major transformations. The outcome has been that the power of traditional authorities has experienced ebbs and flows mostly depending on regime ...
Job satisfaction among senior and junior staff of Balme Library, University of Ghana

Awedoba, Mary-Anne (University of Cape Coast, 2008)

Job Satisfaction, no matter the parameters that one may use in describing it, has been found to be an important contributory factor in productivity. The perception that workers have about their jobs may have an influence ...
Community based natural resource management for development: A study of selected sites in the Nzema East district

Antwi-Bediako, Richmond (University of Cape Coast, 2008-01)

The last two decades have witnessed a ‘paradigm shift’ in conservation and natural resource Management away from costly state-centered control towards approaches in which local people play a much more active role. The ...
Good governance in the management of water and sanitation systems: A case study of Water and Sanitation Development Boards (WSDBs) in Western region

Mensa, Abrefa (University of Cape Coast, 2008-06)

The National Community Water and Sanitation Programme (NCWSP) adopted the Community Management policy, as a key strategy to ensure the sustainability of water supply and sanitation services. The main problem however, was ...
Stakeholder conflicts and sustainable forest management in the Assin North and South districts

Kantayel, James Ware (University of Cape Coast, 2008-09)

The Assin North and South districts are well endowed with forests and wildlife resources. However, conflicts among the numerous stakeholders over these resources are leading to the unsustainable management of these resources. ...

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