http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1008 2026-04-09T13:40:25Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12234 Digital Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Capital and Well-Being of Owner-Managers of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Govina, Sena Esi The relationship between digital entrepreneurship and the well-being of owner-managers remains uncertain, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies like Ghana. The study examined the effect of digital entrepreneurship on the well-being of owner-managers of SMEs. It further examined the mediating role of intellectual capital on this nexus. The research employed a post-positivist perspective, utilising a quantitative research methodology and an explanatory research design. To facilitate the collection of data, a standardised, self-administered questionnaire was employed. The study utilised the simple random sampling technique to select 385 respondents from the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Results revealed that digital entrepreneurship and intellectual capital had a significant positive effect on the well-being of owner-managers. Also, intellectual capital positively mediates the link between digital entrepreneurship and well-being of owner-managers. The study concludes that digital entrepreneurship offers possibilities to improve the well-being of owner-managers. In addition, the effective management of intellectual capital, can improve the well-being of owner-managers of SMEs. The study therefore recommended that SMEs owner-managers should develop their skills and knowledge in the use and integration of current digital technologies in their business processes and effectively manage intellectual capital to benefit from the immense transformation that it brings to business operations and consequently improve their well-being. xviii, 289p:, ill. 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12215 Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment of Women Micro-Entrepreneurs in Accra Metropolis, Ghana: Moderating Role of Social Network and Patriarchal Culture Kwaning, Emmanuel Addai This study scrutinises the effect of financial literacy and financial inclusion on the economic empowerment of women micro-entrepreneurs in Ghana. It also examined the moderating role of social networks as well as patriarchal culture on women micro-entrepreneurs‘ economic empowerment. The investigation utilized positivist philosophy, quantitative approach, cross-sectional study design and explanatory research design. Structured questionnaires were administered to a sample of 480 women micro-entrepreneurs from three sub-metros of Accra Metropolis, Ghana. The data was analysed utilizing the PLS-SEM (version 4) algorithm for inferential statistics. The outcomes of the investigation discovered that financial literacy positively influenced the economic empowerment of women micro-entrepreneurs. Also, social networks positively moderated the connection amid financial awareness as well as economic empowerment. Again, social networks positively moderated the relationship between usage and economic empowerment. Financial inclusion significantly and positively influenced the economic empowerment of women micro-entrepreneurs. Patriarchal culture negatively moderated the relationship between usage and economic empowerment. However, patriarchal culture did not significantly moderate the relationship between financial literacy and economic empowerment. The study recommended that policy makers intensify financial literacy, financial inclusion and social network programmes. Also, women's advocacy groups should sensitise the populace on the negative effects of some patriarchal cultures on women micro-entrepreneurs in Ghana. xxiv, 294p:, ill. 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12155 The Role of Talent Management on the Competitiveness of Selected Commercial Banks in Ghana Sackey, Magdalene Bartrop Amidst a highly regulated, dynamic, and competitive business landscape, Talent Management (TM) has become a critical strategic requirement for organisations, particularly within the banking sector, where the inability of banks to effectively manage their talents results in different organizational outcomes. This study, explores talent management practices of banks and how they enhance Ghanaian commercial banks' competitiveness. Employing an interpretivist paradigm, qualitative research approach, a phenomenological and case study design, unstructured interviews were conducted with 20 key human resource professionals and strategy implementers, from three prominent commercial banks in Ghana. The study explores the lived experiences of licensed commercial banks, where a constant comparative analysis revealed TM practices as talent acquisition, development and retention practices. The main TM practices leadership development programmes, coaching and mentoring, assignment of critical roles and performance management. Industry standards, regulatory requirements alignment, generational differences and organizational culture were revealed as institutional factors driving TM. Furthermore, the study concludes that bank talents whose skills are reconfigured through an effective TM tend to optimize processes, reduce errors, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives, higher employee productivity, innovation in product development, improved customer service, and better risk management within the bank. The study recommends that banks should recognize talent as a strategic asset, invest in continuous learning, adaptation and alignment with institutional contexts. to enhance their competitive advantage. xviii, 426p:, ill. 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12148 Supplier Development and Sustainable Performance of Cocoa Bean Suppliers in Ghana: The Role of Operational Efficiency, Firm Ambidexterity and Buyer-Supplier Relationship Quality Kusi, Lawrence Yaw Despite the enormous supplier development initiatives given to cocoa bean suppliers in Ghana by key stakeholders in the cocoa industry, especially from the License-buying companies [LBCs], cocoa bean suppliers continue to perform abysmally regarding sustainability performance and operational efficiency. Furthermore, it is difficult for cocoa bean suppliers to change their operations to take advantage of opportunities embedded in supplier development initiatives. The study examined the effect of supplier development on the sustainable performance of cocoa bean suppliers in the Western North region of Ghana. It analysed the intervening roles of operational efficiency, firm ambidexterity, buyer-supplier relationship quality and firm characteristics. It employed an explanatory research design and quantitative approach, collecting primary data through a structured questionnaire in a cross-sectional survey. Multi-stage sampling was employed to select the participants. Caretakers and owners served as proxies for the cocoa supply farms. Out of 450 cocoa bean suppliers, 424 completed the questionnaires leading to 94.22% response rate. SMART PLS software was utilised to analyze the data via the two-stage embedded approach of model configuration. Supplier development and operational efficiency account for a moderate variance in sustainable performance. Buyer-supplier relationship quality and firm ambidexterity amplify supplier development's influence on operational efficiency. Ghana Cocoa Authority should continue and intensify its policy on non-price incentives for cocoa farmers. Cocoa bean suppliers should increase their technical efficiency to transfer the advantages in supplier development into sustained performance. xv 382p:, ill 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z