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Influence of banking regulation and supervision on banks’ performance Boubacar, Aminata Issoufi; Bans-Akutey, Anita
Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/amor.v5i2.1832

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Purpose: The specific objectives of this study were to examine the effect of supervision on bank performance, ascertain the effect of regulation on bank performance, and assess the challenges faced by banks in the implementation of bank regulations. Research Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey approach using data collected from all employees of a commercial bank in Accra Newtown. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics from IBM SPSS Statistics 24. Results: A positive relationship was found between banking regulation and bank performance and between supervision and bank performance. The study identified poor communication, lack of resources, resistance to change, and inefficient processes as the major challenges faced by banks in implementing strategies and achieving their objectives. Limitations: This study was limited to a commercial bank in Ghana, thus making it inappropriate to generalize the results. Contribution: To improve communication, there is a need for closer collaboration between banks and external regulatory bodies considering the positive effect of bank regulation on bank performance. From this study, there is a need for continuous monitoring and evaluation of processes to ensure that banks comply with regulations. Practical Implications: There is a need to maintain and improve effective regulatory and supervisory frameworks, as they positively affect bank performance. Novelty: This study examines banking regulation and supervision of bank performance with evidence from a commercial bank in Accra New Town, a suburb of Accra in Ghana.
Employee retention and organizational performance: Evidence from Ghana Police Service Opare Darko, Irene Lawrencia; Bans-Akutey, Anita; Amoako, Patricia; Affum, Lydia Kyerewa
Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/amor.v5i3.1855

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Purpose: This study examined workplace factors that influence employees’ stay, the importance of employee retention practices, and the influence of employee retention on organizational performance. Research Methodology: It study used a quantitative approach and a case study strategy. The study population included selected staff from three (3) departments at the Accra Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service. Participants were randomly selected to complete the self-administered questionnaires. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and are presented in tables. Results: The work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, organizational culture, and personal development opportunities are factors that affect employee retention. It was also found that employee retention enhances the stability and continuous progress of employees, improves employee morale, attracts and retains top talent, and increases job satisfaction. Finally, employee retention positively influences organizational performance by increasing efficiency and productivity, knowledge retention, and financial performance. Limitations: This study was limited to employees at the Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service, a government institution. Contribution: Organizations need to create a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace that improves retention. Attractive remuneration frameworks that retain skilled officers and personnel should also be adopted. It is also important to explore employee career advancement pathways. Novelty: This study focuses on the influence of employee retention on organizational performance in a service-oriented government institution.
Social media use and entrepreneurial intention of students in higher education Afranie, Jennifer; Afriyie, Emelia Ohene; Bans-Akutey, Anita; Opare Darko, Lawrencia Irene
Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/amor.v6i2.2164

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Purpose: Social media use has become pervasive in the lives of students in both academic and nonacademic activities. This study aimed to assess the influence of social media use on the entrepreneurial intention of final-year students of the Higher National Diploma (HND) final year students of Accra Technical University (ATU). Research Methodology: The study used a descriptive research methodology that adopted a quantitative research approach; with a population of HND final-year students, data were gathered from 200 respondents through questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for the study. The data received from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics 24. Results: The results showed that students were very active on social media and found it very useful. Five-year students considered entrepreneurship a career choice after school.  The results also indicated that social media use had a significant direct effect on students’ entrepreneurial intention. Limitations: This study focused on social media use as a determinant of entrepreneurial intention, and was limited to final-year HND students. Contribution: Tertiary institutions, as part of entrepreneurship education, should allow students to explore the use of social media to advance the entrepreneurship drive as this increases entrepreneurial intention. Practical Implications: Educators must inculcate the use of social media in practical activities during entrepreneurship education. Future research should examine how specific social media sites contribute to improving entrepreneurial intention among final-year students in tertiary institutions. Novelty: This study examined social media as a factor influencing students’ entrepreneurial intentions.
Dynamics in the carrying capacity of Ghana’s population Bans-Akutey, Anita
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v5i2.2365

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Purpose: This study assesses the limitations of Thomas Malthus' population theory and explores how Cornucopian perspectives offer solutions to the sustainability of Ghana's population within the framework of the vicious cycle model. Research methodology: The study used existing literature to analyse historical and contemporary sources on Malthusian and Cornucopian perspectives; and applied it to the analysis of demographic data and socio-economic indicators to assess the applicability of these theories in a modern Ghanaian context. Results: The study finds that Malthus' theory is limited by its failure to anticipate technological advancements and improved agricultural practices, which have mitigated the risks of a Malthusian crisis. Cornucopian theorists provide a more optimistic view, arguing that innovation and socio-economic development can counteract the negative effects of rapid population growth. In Ghana, strategic investments in education, health, and technology have the potential to break the vicious cycle of poverty and population growth, aligning with Cornucopian ideas. Limitations: The study does not account for all local factors influencing population dynamics in Ghana. Contribution: This study contributes to the field of population studies by providing a comparative analysis of Malthusian and Cornucopian theories, with a specific focus on their relevance to contemporary issues in developing countries like Ghana. Novelty: The novelty lies in its application of classical population theories to the modern context of Ghana.
Economic displacement and livelihood threats: The impact of industrial resource extraction on local economies Bans-Akutey, Anita
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v5i4.2710

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Purpose: This study seeks to deconstruct the complex factors underlying the conflict between local miners, the Ada East District Assembly, and Electrochem Ghana by applying a Political Ecology framework. Research methodology: A qualitative analysis and the Political Ecology theoretical lens are used to examine underlying factors of the case. It draws on empirical evidence from similar conflicts in the region; and contextualizes the Ada East situation within broader patterns of industrial resource extraction and their impact on local economies. Results: Two core theses of Political Ecology emerge as most relevant to the case: (1) Power and Access to Resources, which examines how control over natural resources by corporations can marginalize local people and (2) Environmental Justice, which highlights the disproportionate socio-environmental costs borne by local communities. Conclusions: This study concludes that the conflict between local miners, the Ada East District Assembly and Electrochem Ghana is deeply rooted in competing interests over resource control, governance dynamics, and socio-environmental inequalities, as illuminated through the lens of Political Ecology. Limitations: The analysis is limited to secondary data from comparable cases, which vary in contextual specifics. Contribution: The study contributes to the literature on Political Ecology by demonstrating how this framework can be applied to assess real-world conflicts over resource access and industrial expansion. It also emphasizes the importance of equitable governance and sustainable resource management in mitigating such conflicts.
Gender inequities in global health: Insights from Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme Bans-Akutey, Anita
Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/amor.v7i1.3419

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Purpose: This systematic review examines gender inequities in global health and critically analyzes how these inequities manifest within Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), drawing on the Gender and Development (GAD) theoretical framework. Methodology/approach: This study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, for systematic reviews to select thirty-seven articles from major databases. Thematic synthesis was applied to identify recurring patterns. Results/findings: Findings showed that globally, gender inequities in health systems were linked to women’s economic dependency, sociocultural norms, and limited decision-making autonomy. Within Ghana’s NHIS, these inequities manifested through lower enrollment and renewal rates among women, affordability challenges for informal sector workers, and barriers tied to cultural norms that restrict autonomy in healthcare utilization. While maternal health exemptions improved access, they were insufficient to address deeper structural inequalities. Conclusion: This study concludes that Ghana’s NHIS, though designed to promote universal coverage, often replicate broader gender inequities unless deliberate structural reforms are integrated. Limitations: The focus on Ghana as a case, while illustrative, also limits the transferability of findings to other national health systems with differing socio-cultural and policy contexts. Contribution: This review advances scholarship by applying the GAD framework to emphasize the structural and relational barriers that must be addressed for truly gender-responsive health policy.
Co-Authors Affum, Lydia Kyerewa Afranie, Jennifer Afriyie, Emelia Ohene Amoako, Patricia Boubacar, Aminata Issoufi Opare Darko, Irene Lawrencia Opare Darko, Lawrencia Irene