The Global Supply Chain and Risk Management
Procurement,Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Gods, Spirits and Magical Powers at War: Reflections on the Psychological Dimension of the Nawuri-Gonja Conflict, Northern Ghana
In 1991 and 1992, the Nawuri and the Gonja clashed over allodial rights in lands in the Nawuri area of the present-day Kpandai District in the Northern Region of Ghana. The conflict was cataclysmic, and throughout its conduct, there were psychological dimensions. In all the events before the conflict and throughout the phases of the conflict, metaphysical and superstitious resources were utilized and became the fulcrum in the conduct of the conflict. As the conflict occurred in the part of Ghana where superstition and belief in spiritual powers was an integral part of people’s psychology, the Nawuri and the Gonja naturally provided space for the gods, spirits, and magical powers in the conduct of the conflict. With an ingrained philosophy that empiricism is controlled by metaphysical forces, the Nawuri and the Gonja mixed superstition in every aspect of the conflict. This paper examined the extent to which superstitious beliefs played a catalytical psychological role in the Nawuri-Gonja conflict. It analyzed the space provided for spiritual forces–the gods, spirits, and magical powers–and the extent to which these psychological factors determined the course of the conflict. The paper argued that it is impossible to reconstruct a cogent narrative of the conflict–both in terms of its conduct and the scale–without recourse to the psychological factors.
Cletus Kwaku Mbowura, Awaisu Inurana Braimah, Anasechor Orlapu
The Growth of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Since Inception
The handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management 5th Edition
Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker
The handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management.5th Edition
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain.6th Edition
Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Impact of Automated Information Systems in the Revival of Distressed Credit Unions in Ghana by Fostering Project. A Case Study of Salaga, Chamba, and Kpandai Credit Unions.
This study investigates the impact of the automated information systems introduced (as a key strategy) by the Food Security Through Co-operatives in Northern Ghana (FOSTERING) Project in distressed credit unions in these three areas: Salaga, Chamba, and Kpandai in the eastern corridor of northern Ghana. The feasibility studies undertaken by the project in 2012/13 revealed that most of the credit unions in the eight participating districts of the project in the eastern corridor were characterized by severe insolvency. However, due to the key role that the project wanted the credit unions (CUs) to play towards the attainment of its goal, the strategy to computerize the operations of the CUs was adopted for the project. The methodology involved a case study approach, with both qualitative and quantitative methods applied. The data collection methods were questionnaires involving the credit unions’ officials, and document review. The results of this study are in line with empirical studies that revealed the significant impact of AIS on institutional performance. The findings point to the fact that the automation of the CUs information systems has greatly enhanced the revival of the distressed credit unions. Again, the CUs have all attained the immediate and intermediate targets set by the project, and realized significant growth. The study concludes that the implementation of AIS in credit unions in Ghana can significantly affect and impact on them positively. Therefore, recommendations are given for CUA and CU leaders to channel much resources and focus on leveraging on the advancement of technology to the strategic development of credit unions and the CU movement in Ghana. Project donors or managers are urged to identify and anticipate the impact of AIS in credit unions in subsequent CU development projects.
The Impact of Construction Project Management Software Applications on Organizational Efficiency and Profitability; Case Study of Michiletti & Co. Limited
Construction project management software application (CPMSA) is the future of an industry that is very conservative in nature. Yes the construction industry cannot be left out of the surge in the use of technology to make life and work processes easier and convenient. In recent times the art of construction project management has been developed into software application for use in the day to day business management process for greater efficiency and profitability. This research work scrutinizes Michiletti & Co. Ltd‟s deployment of a construction project management software application to improve their administrative process, enhance efficiency and profit. This research examines and if the deployment of CPMSA has brought profit and efficiency to their operations. Descriptive and exploratory study research designs which uses mixed methods of data collection and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) was used. It examined the limitations related to the deployment of their candy software applications. A likert scale was used to collect data on the opinions of workers and analysed. Findings exposed terrible weaknesses in software rollout process and usage as only one out of 7 department were hooked on the software. Lack of top management interest and commitment to a holistic rollout was identified, wasted investments among others.
The Impact Of E-Commerce On Local And Small Scale Enterprise In The Accra Metropolitan Assembly,Osu-Klottey District Accra
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) have a great influence on the lives of people of our economy. They play vital roles such as revenue generation and creation of employment. Statistics proves that SMEs constitute over 60% of all businesses in developing countries. And probably the percentage is higher than the estimate when it comes to Ghana. Over the years, programmers and workshops are being organized to enhance development and expansion of small business enterprises by government and non-government organization (NGOs). So many business enterprises grow rapidly to a point and when there is a small change in the economy, and then it depresses them from their point. On the basis of the study conducted on the topic ““The impact of e-commerce on local businesses and small scale enterprises in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Osu-Klottey District Accra. The sample size was made up of hundred and sixty (160) SMEs within Accra. Respondents were provided with questionnaires to fill. The following general conclusions were made from the research conducted, it is evident that there are quite worrying state of the affairs relating to the use of e-commerce to improve business growth strategies of small scale enterprises within the metropolis. Generally, the respondents agreed that e-commerce helps to improve the survival status of local businesses. However, the usage is limited to mobile phone and internet leaving out chunk of the tools and their application or usage. It was recommended among other things that government and policy makers should collaborate with small-scale enterprises union to develop cheaper software’s to aid their businesses. The study also recommended that small-scale enterprises and their owners (management) should build a culture that is favorable to technology and innovation and seek how technology can give them competitive advantage