http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/940 2026-04-07T08:45:43Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12246 Building and sustaining a performing arts market in Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana: A study of connections among universities and non-academic performing arts organisations Bello, Madinatu The performing arts constitute a significant part of the Ghanaian culture because they help in cultural identity formation, knowledge dissemination and in representing the mood of a society. Despite these positives, most performing arts organisations in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana have been facing numerous setbacks with regards to building and sustaining audiences and ultimately the arts market. Culturally, the people still assume that artistic offerings are a part of their everyday activities and must not be commodified even in the face of changing economic situations which had affected production costs, limiting organisational capacity to explore new promotional or marketing strategies for the building and maintenance of consumers. Thus, using an interpretive paradigm, I explored the current state of the performing arts market in the Cape Coast Metropolis, mode of audience development practices, success and challenges of promotional strategies employed using five performing arts organisations as my cases. The results revealed that the market was in a state of decline due to challenges with human, financial and physical resources, the unplanned nature of audience development practices and poor measurement metrics for strategies used which directly or indirectly rendered audience development activities less efficient. I recommended that performing arts organisation engaged in quality market research to understand the market space, audiences‘ needs, preferences, consumption patterns and barriers to consumption to inform their plan and strategy for audience development. I suggested a collaborative framework to audience development for groups to explore to build and retain audiences and the market. 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12237 “Pɛrpl Greyps”: Kodzi In 3re Beatz Dawson, Nana Amowee This study explores musical composition within contemporary theatre to rejuvenate traditional musical legacies and challenge established artistic structures. Grounded in Ghana’s rich cultural diversity and inspired by the concept of sankɔfa (cultural return to roots), the research endeavours to craft artistic expressions reflective of Ghanaian heritage. Employing Artistic Research within the Arts-Based Research (ABR) framework, this study develops ‘Pɛrpl Greyps,’ a ‘programmatic visual’ music inspired by indigenous storytelling traditions. The composition aims to revitalise Ghanaian-Akan-Mfantse folklore (Kodzi) by integrating traditional rhythms, avant-garde techniques, and visual arts. A customised compositional framework is also devised to promote Ghanaian unity (nkabom). Integrating traditional Ghanaian rhythms into ‘Pɛrpl Greyps’ enriches its authenticity, while exploration of avant-garde techniques further revitalises Ghanaian ‘art’ music. The composition incorporates looping, aleatory, and eclecticism techniques enhanced by narrative art and music technology. The research employs auditory, visual, and ecological elements to shape musical concepts, emphasising the importance of documenting and analysing musical compositions. Recommendations include exploring traditional Ghanaian rhythmic resources, integrating diverse musical materials, and refining custom compositional structures with contemporary techniques and technology. Through this exploration, ‘Pɛrpl Greyps’ demonstrates the transformative power of music and art in celebrating cultural heritage, fostering unity, and facilitating shared experiences in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape. xv, 314p:, ill. 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z 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/123456789/12228 An Investigation of Pre-Tertiary In-Service Science Teachers‟ Perception of and Compliance with The National Teachers‟ Standards for Ghana Sarpong, Lawrence This study investigated the perceptions and compliance levels of pre-tertiary in-service science teachers in Ghana with the Ghana National Teachers' Standards (NTS) to inform policy interventions and professional development strategies to enhance educational quality. The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods in an exploratory sequential multi-method design using cross-sectional surveys and interviews. Data was collected through questionnaires, lesson observation guides, and interviews. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to select 360 pre-tertiary in-service science teachers from public Upper Primary, Junior High, and Senior High Schools across 10 districts in the Greater Accra Region for the study. The quantitative data analysis through descriptive statistics and qualitative data thematic coding and content analysis revealed a significant lack of science teachers‟ compliance with the NTS, particularly in implementing the science curriculum. The essential competences specified in the NTS were notably absent in the teachers‟ practices due to teachers' negative perceptions of the document. Teachers' inability to demonstrate the expected competences was because of their difficulty understanding the NTS, inadequate dissemination, insufficient sensitization, and a general lack of understanding among teachers. To address these challenges, this study proposed targeted interventions that recommend comprehensive professional development initiatives facilitated by the National Teaching Council (NTC) and Ghana Education Service (GES). A Continuous Professional Development plan and the use of Professional Learning Communities are suggested to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills required to integrate NTS principles into their teaching and assessment practices. xiv, 217p:, ill. 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z