University of Applied Management

Policy Shock and Fintech Adoption: Extending UTAUT2 with Policy Trust to Explain SME Mobile Money Usage Post E-Levy Repeal in Ghana

Emmanuel Dramani, Mary B. Addo

This study set out to extend UTAUT2 through the construct of policy trust, examining how it shapes behavioral intention and use behavior around mobile money among Ghanaian MSMEs after the E-Levy's repeal. Policy trust was tested in two roles—as a direct predictor …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

An Analysis of Copper Consumption in China Using a Multivariate Approach Grounded in Life Cycle Assessment

David Alemzero, Samuel Kuffour

Ghana, cn (code pays fourni par la source)

Wealth on ice and track? A comparative analysis of structural determinants of Olympic success

Katharina Schöttl, Florian Kainz

This study investigates the macro-structural determinants of Olympic success by analysing the relationships between GDP per capita, population size, and historical legacy across both Summer and Winter Olympic Games from 1992 to 2024. Drawing on resource-based, institutional, and path-dependency theoretical frameworks, the …

at, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Financial development, infrastructure investment, and energy transition in developing economies

Bright Akwasi Gyamfi, Ashutosh Yadav, Divine Q. Agozie, Nitish Kumar et autres

my, in, Ghana, Afrique du Sud, kr, uz (code pays fourni par la source)

Effects of adaptive leadership and dynamic capabilities on women-owned SME resilience mediated by transformational leadership

Regis Misheal Muchowe, Ashnee Rajlal, Hazel Mubango, Phillip Dangaiso et autres

Research on the resilience of women-owned SMEs has been scant. The study examines the mediating role of transformational leadership in the relationship between adaptive leadership and dynamic capabilities, and their impact on the resilience of women-owned SMEs in Zimbabwe. The research was …

Zimbabwe, Afrique du Sud, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

IFPHOR0037 Will I Ever Have My Own Child? Insights from Users of Specialised Fertility Services in Ghana’s Urban Centres

Nana Nimo Appiah-Agyekum, Princess Akweley Kotey, Samuel Amo-Mensah, Josephine Appiah-Agyekum et autres

Abstract Background This study examined the factors influencing access to specialised fertility services in Ghana. It further addresses a critical gap in understanding the barriers and facilitators that shape individuals’ ability to obtain such care. The research is significant for its potential …

Ghana, sk (code pays fourni par la source)

Leading through digital disruption: how digital leadership shapes innovation culture and organisational resilience

Edward Nartey Tetteh, Saviour Ayertey Nubuor, Kwasi Dartey‐Baah

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effect of digital leadership on organisational resilience within the higher education sector of an emerging economy. It further explored the mediating role of innovation culture in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Anchored on the Transformational Leadership Theory …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Role of artificial intelligence in enhancing leadership effectiveness: a qualitative review of public leaders' knowledge, usage, and challenges

Prince Addai, Michael Owusu Tabiri, Isaac Okyere, Bayuasi N. Luki et autres

Purpose This study explores how artificial intelligence (AI) enhances leadership effectiveness in Ghana's public sector. It examines public sector leaders' knowledge of AI, the key areas where AI is currently applied in public sector leadership practices, the challenges faced in its adoption, …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Reimagining performance management in the age of AI: beyond algorithmic control

Emmanuel Senior Tenakwah, Esther Asiedu

Purpose This paper aims to examine the challenges of implementing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered performance management systems. It proposes principles for more human-centred approaches that balance efficiency with employee well-being and dignity. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on recent labour disputes in Australia and existing literature …

au, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Influence of identity leadership on employee work-role performance and OCB in the public sector: moderated mediation model

Prince Addai, Michelle Afrifah, Emmanual Adjepong, Emmanuel Atta Kumah et autres

Purpose The role of identity leadership in enhancing employee performance within public service organisations is gaining increasing attention. However, the mechanisms through which identity leadership influences employee performance, especially in the context of Ghana’s Civil Service, remain underexplored. This study aims to …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

How leadership fosters military flourishing: the critical role of trust

Theresa Esi Bosomtwe, Saviour Ayertey Nubuor, Kwasi Dartey‐Baah

Purpose Drawing on job demands–resources (JD-R) theory, this study examines how different leadership styles − transformational and authentic, shape workplace flourishing through the mediating role of trust within a highly disciplined and hierarchical military environment where discipline, resilience, and mission focus dominate …

Ghana, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Green supply chain management and sustainable competitive advantage: exploring the role of green ambidexterity innovation

Esther Asiedu, Ebenezer Malcalm, Mohammed Majeed

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of green supply chain management, with a focus on green manufacturing (GM), green purchasing (GP) and corporate collaboration, on sustainability and competitive advantage, with the mediating role of green ambidexterity innovations …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)