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Public perception of corruption on labour performance in the public service in the Tema Metropolis

Ohene, Emmanuel Gilbert (University of Cape Coast, 2015-10)

The study sought to examine the general understanding of the concept of corruption, determine perception of prevalence of corruption in public institution, analyze the causes of corruption in public institutions, ...

Indigenous knowledge in water resource management in the upper Tano river basin, Ghana

Awuku, Emefa Tonorgbevi (University of Cape Coast, 2016-12)

This study assessed indigenous knowledge in water resource management in the upper Tano River basin of Ghana. Despite the effort of formal water resource management institutions, human activities along the Tano ...

Motivation and attitude among kitchen staff in SHSS in the kwawu east district

Attipoe, Christian Yao (University of Cape Coast, 2014-11)

The study set out to examine the motivation and attitude towards work among kitchen staff in senior high schools (SHSs) within the Kwawu East District. Specifically, it involved an examination of the motivational needs of ...

The role of the commission of human rights and administrative justice in the promotion of good governance in Ghana

Dadzie, Chris (University of Cape Coast, 2016-12)

To ensure its democratic governance, Ghana has established the\ Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in particular to promote and protect human rights and freedoms and administrative justice. There ...

Purchasing behaviour and the accumulation of electronic waste among teachers of second-cycle schools in the Takoradi sub-metropolis

Quarshie, Ama Mbeaba (University of Cape Coast, 2013-11)

Ghana’s electronic waste is alarming for a number of reasons, purchases of these electronic goods like many other normal goods are increasing, the nonexistence of specific regulations on electronic waste management and the ...

Examining the urban land management practices in Cape Coast

Amanfu, Adjoa Yeboaba (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

Population trends currently indicate that more than half of Ghana’s population live in urban areas. The pressures of urbanisation and fast growing population in the cities have impacted on land management. This exploratory ...

Assessing students’ understanding of, and responses to, climate change in Ghana: A study at the University of Cape Coast.

Abaidoo, Clement (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

Climate change has become a contemporary environmental problem affecting human survival and development gains. It is expected that the human being whom the issue is affecting should understand and be ready to respond ...

The role of the commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice in the promotion of good governance in Ghana

Dadzie, Chris (University of Cape Coast, 2016-12)

To ensure its democratic governance, Ghana has established the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in particular to promote and protect human rights and freedoms and administrative justice. ...

Assessing the effectiveness of conflict resolution mechanisms used by National Peace Council in resolving the Alavanyo/Nkonya and Hohoe Conflicts in Ghana

Anumel, Benedict (University of Cape Coast, 2017-03)

In Ghana, a number of conflicts have assumed protracted nature. Most of these conflicts have been handled by state and civil society organizations with various conflict resolution mechanisms. However, these conflicts have ...

Assessing municipal solid waste management in Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality

Baidoo, Amina Hakeem (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

Over the past decade, there have been various efforts by the Central as well as Local governments in Ghana to ensure that effective systems are in place to manage waste generated in the country. Despite these efforts, ...

Small – scale industries and poverty reduction in rural Ghana: A study of the basket weaving industry in the Bolgatanga Municipality

Ayuure, Bernard Atamagsa (University of Cape Coast, 2016-11)

The study assessed the contribution of the basket weaving industry to poverty reduction in the Bolgatanga Municipality. The study covered 206 weavers, five leather workers, five straw sellers, two dye sellers, two ...

An overview of the community led total sanitation approach in some selected communities in the Central Region

Bediako, Arnold (University of Cape Coast, 2016-05)

This study was to assess the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach to sanitation delivery in selected communities in the Central region.One hundred and forty–five householders were randomly selected from four ...

Mass media and environmental consciousness of urban dwellers in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Zanoo, Anastasia Mawuenyetor Abla (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the influence of the mass media on the environmental consciousness of urban dwellers in the Cape Coast Metropolis.Descriptive and ‘Acapulco Typology’ research design were employed ...

Occupational health and safety issues in the informal manufacturing sector of Cape Coast Metropolis

Nana-Otoo, Abigail (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Despite numerous occupational health and safety interventions made in recent years, poor occupational health and safety practices are still prevalent in Ghana’s informal sector. This study therefore sought to explore the ...

Evaluation of the performance appraisal system of the Mfantsiman municipal assembly of Ghana

Faisal, Mohammed (university of cape coast, 2013-03)

The study evaluated the Performance Appraisal system of the Mfantseman Municipal Assembly between 2010 and 2012. It also considered the measures adopted by the Municipal Assembly to address the issues of Appraisal within ...

Perceptions of public junior high school teachers in Berekum municipality on the performance appraisal system in Ghana education service

Ewusi-Emmim, Edward (university of cape coast, 2014-02)

The study was to find out the perception of public junior high school teachers in Berekum Municipality on the performance appraisal system in Ghana Education Service (GES).The evaluative research design was used in the ...

Performance and challenges of internally generated revenue mobilisation of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese district assembly for local level development

Dick-Sagoe, Christopher (university of cape coast, 2013-11)

The study set out to investigate the performance and challenges of internally generated revenue mobilisation of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District Assembly in the Central Region of Ghana for local level development. ...

Solid waste management: A case study of Cape Coast Metropolis.

Yelluzie, Paul (University of Cape Coast, 2013-05)

Over the years, solid waste disposal in Ghana has become a major challenge to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). As a result of urbanisation and increasing densities, Metropolitan Assemblies finds it ...

Assessment of supervision of teaching and learning in basic schools in Wa west district

Dayelle, David Mwadi (university of cape coast, 2013-03)

The main objective of the study was to assess the nature of supervision of teaching and learning in public basic schools in the Wa West District. The study focuses on types of supervision, role of supervision and challenges ...

The effects of motivation on productivity: the case of akim south district of Ghana education service

Danso, Kwabena (university of cape coast, 2013-04)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of motivation on productivity in Ghana Education Service in the Akim South District of the Ashanti Region. Five research questions guided the study. Quantitative ...

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