http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/647 2026-05-16T11:22:45Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5215 Big data analytics and supply chain performance the roles of supply chain visibility and information quality Ewur, R.K. Manufacturing operations in Ghana continue to struggle with ongoing interruptions across their supply networks, issues that consistently chip away at their operational effectiveness and erode their ability to stay competitive. Even as digital tools become more widespread and the volume of operational information grows exponentially, most companies still haven't managed to properly harness big data analytics for better supply chain coordination and smarter management choices. This investigation set out to examine how big data analytics shapes supply chain results within Ghana's manufacturing landscape, paying special attention to how visibility throughout the supply chain acts as a bridge and how information quality influences that relationship's strength. Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, information processing theory, and contingency theory as its foundation, the researchers adopted a quantitative methodology. They gathered responses through structured surveys from 272 manufacturing businesses operating in the Greater Accra Region, then processed the information using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. What emerged from the analysis shows that big data analytics delivers a measurable and beneficial effect on how supply chains perform. Beyond this direct connection, the study uncovered that visibility across the supply chain serves as a crucial link between analytics efforts and performance gains, primarily because it enables quicker information exchange between partners, smooths out coordination challenges, and sharpens the organization's ability to respond to changing conditions. The evidence further suggests that when information meets high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and relevance, it amplifies the positive impact analytics has on supply chain visibility. From a practical standpoint, the message here is clear: simply pouring resources into analytics technology won't automatically translate into better outcomes unless companies simultaneously build robust systems for seeing across their supply chains and maintain rigorous information standards. By bringing fresh empirical evidence to the table, this work enriches academic conversations while offering concrete direction for manufacturing leaders and policy architects working to strengthen analytical capacities, shore up data integrity, and ultimately push supply chain results and market standing to higher levels. A thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA SEPTEMBER, 2025 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5174 The e-learning experiences of accounting students evidence from two Ghanaian Public Universities Aboagye, J The disruption caused by information communication technology (ICT) in education, and the recent outbreak of the corona virus have emphasised the need to integrate technology in teaching and learning of accounting. The aim of this study is to evaluate the current use of e-learning technology in accounting instruction and provides insight into student‘s perceptions regarding the level of assistance e-learning technology provides in improving academic outcome in Ghanaian public universities using the sequential explanatory mixed method. This study used purposive sampling technique to select two public universities; University of Cape Coast (UCC) and University of Education, Winneba (UEW) from the fifteen (15) Ghanaian public universities. A simple random sampling was employed to choose 331 accounting students from a population of 2,536 students. Survey questionnaires were administered to students, the close-ended questions were used to collect quantitative data and the semi-structured interview for collecting qualitative data. The results revealed high level of interactivity with technology. The findings further showed that Attitude has a significant and positive influence on technology adoption. Also, social interaction has a positive and significance influence on technology adoption. However, preferred usage has positive but insignificant influence on technology adoption. Qualitative data confirmed that students are highly familiar with e-learning technology and engage it in their accounting courses. This study contributes to the development of a pedagogical framework designed to improve e-learning experiences of accounting students, and also guide policymakers in improving educational policies and standards that lead to high-quality accounting education in Ghanaian public universities. A thesis in the Department of Accounting, School of Business, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Accounting) in the University of Education, Winneba DECEMBER, 2025 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4970 Trade financing and economic growth nexus in Ghana. Kuma, V-D. D. This is a research work that have been conducted to ascertain the relationship between trade finance and economic growth in Ghana. Data was taken from the worlds bank world integrated trade solution. The study has an introduction that is made up of the evolution of money and various trade finance instruments, the geographical information and economic history of Ghana. The study captures three objectives which includes ascertaining the value of Ghana’s trade balance and gross domestic product. Examining the relationship between Ghana’s trade finance and economic growth. Lastly, exploring the impact of Ghana’s trade finance on its economy. Theories of trade finance and it’s linkage to economic growth are being reviewed in the study. A number of empirical studies was also scrutinized to give a clear reason for this studies, conceptual framework has been organised to give a clear picture of relationships between variables of study in the work. Quantitative method of study and correlation study approach has been used in the research. The data collected from the world banks world integrated trade solution was fed into stata software version 14. After testing for linearity, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, normality, stationarity and multicollinearity. An ordinary least square regression was run by the software and it was realized that trade finance has a negative relationship with economic growth after several theorist and empirical studies proved otherwise in the western world. The paper concluded that high demand for foreign exchanged was recorded in these periods causing major foreign exchange rates to rise and fluctuate pushing up prices of imports and since the country imports more consumables, the general price of consumables rise to cause inflation. The study recommended that government and other stakeholders should invest in human capital, research and innovation, provide subventions and infrastructure to promote exportation and institutional framework to support high productivity and exportation.Further studies is recommended for institutional theory of trade finance and growth in Ghana A Dissertation in the department of Applied Finance and Policy Management, submitted to the School of Graduate studies in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Science (Development Finance) in the University of Education, Winneba 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4954 Public health spending, per-capita and life expectancy in Ghana. Imoro, M. The study explored the practical effect of health expenditure per capita and per capita income on life expectancy in Ghana. The investigation utilized annual time-series secondary data from 2000 to 2022, sourced from the World Development Indicators (WDI). Variables such as life expectancy (LE), per-capita income (K), public health spending per capita (HE), birth rate per 1000 people (BR), employment to population ratio (EP), CO2 emissions per capita (CC), percentage of total population with access to safe drinking water (AD) and access to safe sanitation services (AS) were considered. Additionally, the study delved into the annual patterns of life expectancy, per-capita income, public health spending per capita, percentage of total population with access to safe drinking water and access to safe sanitation services. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag cointegration technique was employed to assess the short and longterm relationships among the variables. Before this analysis, a unit root test was conducted to determine the stationarity of the variables. The EViews Statistical/Econometric package facilitated the analysis, with graphical representations illustrating the variables pattern. The findings shows that current health expenditure per capita negatively correlated with expectancy rate in years whiles per-capita income is positively correlated with life expectancy rate. All variables modeled were cointegrated. It was also found that there is direct and significant relationship among birthrate, access to safe sanitation services and life expectancy whiles CO2 emissions in tons per-capita was found to be negatively correlated with life expectancy. The study recommends the implementation of policies and initiatives geared towards prioritized health funding and efficient resource allocation as well as policies aimed at improving incomes of individuals. A dissertation in the Department of Finance and Policy Management, School of Business, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Science (Development Finance) in the University of Education, Winneba 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z