This qualitative research sought the views of some officials and a cross-section of artisans from three regional capitals of Ghana on the institutionalisation of apprenticeship.
Homosexuality among Senior High School students in Ghana is factual, although the phenomenon is legally and culturally prohibited...the web of homosexuality.
Studies on innovation have focused less on service firms such as the hospitality industry. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate how innovation types: technological (product/service & process) and non-technological (marketing & organizational) innovations, and knowledge sharing influence the performance of star-rated hotels in Ghana. A cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach was employed. Data were collected using 5-point Likert-scaled questions from purposively selected 636 star-rated hotel managers. Structural equation modelling-partial least square design (SEM-PLS) was used to measure the relationships between study constructs and to test the established hypotheses. Findings showed that both innovation types and knowledge sharing positively and significantly influenced firm performance. Innovation types exclusively had a high influence on firm performance with product innovation having a stronger tie. The findings of this study imply that managers of hotel firms should place a greater emphasis on various forms of innovations to achieve high organizational performance. Knowledge management should then be a strategic part of hotel management such that it can be shared to enhance innovation and performance.
Unlike the Fourier theory that lacks scaling and translation parameters, the wavelet theory provides a new platform for the so-called de-oising workflow where noise in a signal or set of data is reduced. This work demonstrates how the wavelet transform can be used as a de-noising tool to denoise pressure transient data for PTA. The target is to create a smoother yet representative data pattern out of a noisy set of data. Two flow regimes were clearly identified from a noisy set of pressure transient data – spherical and radial flow regimes. The data points were then fitted to simple mathematical models describing spherical and radial flows. The p-values from the Chi-squared distributions were less than 0.05, indicating a perfect fit of the data points to the models.
This work demonstrates how the wavelet transform can be used as a de-noising tool to reduce noise in pressure transient data.
Customers’ expectation and perception are important driving forces in the hotel industry. This study assessed the link between customers’ expectation and perception in three-star hotels in Takoradi. It was observed that most customers’ expectation outweighed their perception.
This study analyzed the processes involved in the redesigning and sculpting of Takoradi Technical University’s heraldic crest in cement.
The study examined the role of males in catering establishments in Cape Coast and Elmina.
The study investigated the processes involved in the redesigning and sculpting of the TTU Heraldic crest and analysed the choices made as well as the philosophies behind the decision. Being studio-based, the study employed aesthetico-action and descriptive research. It indicated that the creation of the heraldic crest preserved the school’s identity and values. The study concluded that sculpting the heraldic crest embodied rich Ghanaian values, which should inspire Ghanaian sculptors when producing significant art pieces.
This study explored the use of metallic yarns with cotton and rayon yarns on a manual broadloom to weave fabrics for bridal wear. A twelve-yard fabric, with a lozenge motif, was woven using blue and purple yarns with golden metallic accents. The fabric was made into outfits for a bridal party, creating an illusion of grandeur with the reflective qualities of the gold yarns. This innovative approach highlighted the potential for traditional Ghanaian weaving in modern high-end fashion.