Business, Management and Economics Research

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Volume 7 Number 3 September 2021

Managerial Resourcefulness and Quality Service Delivery: The Place of Information Sharing in Public Sector Organizations


Authors: D. I. Ochonogor ; E. Amah
Pages: 101-107
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/bmer.73.101.107
Abstract
Service delivery is a key factor to be taken seriously for organizations that wants to survive and thrive. This study examines the influence of managerial resourcefulness on quality services delivery while assessing the relevance of information sharing in the process. The theory of learned resourcefulness was adopted to serve as an undergirded model in this review. It was concluded that; organizations can make excellence in customer service their hall work of success if they take advantage of the opportunity to have resourceful managers who will not feel discouraged and withdrawn in the face of a challenge, but who are posit to think critically and demonstrate readiness and enthusiasm to turn such situations around in favor of the organization. Therefore, organizational leadership should: Pay active attention to changes, events, and trends in the business environment and take practical steps to adapt to these changes to increase customer traffic to the organization in a seamless manner. Adopt a flexible disposition that allows the organization to modify these changes, events, and trends in the business environment and better understand what can drive the organization to succeed. Allow customers to prioritize change to help management get a better understanding of their expectations and respond sufficiently to improve the user experiences of these customers. Provide a lasting purpose to make informed decisions that will generate greater productivity and boosts organizational growth through effective collaborations. Give room for information sharing to dispense knowledge and competencies that will help in resource utilization, and cost-effective operation to improve service delivery.

Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance


Authors: Emmanuel Akanpaadgi ; Felicia Binpimbu
Pages: 93-100
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/bmer.73.93.100
Abstract
This study sought to find out the extent of employee engagement in the public sector in Ghana using the Upper East Regional Health Directorate as a case study. The survey method was employed in the study. Close-ended and Likert-Scaled questionnaires were administered to participants to generate the data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the demographic data while the Relative Importance Index (RII) was used to analyze the scaled responses using the equation: RII= Σ???? / (???? × ????). The figures obtained confirmed the positive relationship between employee engagement and organizational performance. The good performance of the Upper East Regional Health Directorate was found to be influenced by the effective engagement of the staff.

The Effect of Brand Value on Consumers' Purchasing Decisions: An Application in Turkey


Authors: Şerife Keskin ; Yakup Durmaz
Pages: 79-92
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/bmer.73.79.92
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between the purchasing decisions of consumers and their brand values depending on the factors that affect their wishes, desires, and needs while purchasing a product. Another purpose of the study is to determine whether the demographics of the participants change the opinions of the participants on purchasing decisions and brand values. In order to collect data 5-Point Likert type Consumer Decision-Making, Brand Loyalty, Perceived Quality, Brand Awareness and Brand Connotations Scales consisting of 22 questions, and 9 dimensions in addition to the Brand Value Scale including 19 items and 4 sub-dimensions were conducted on 400 consumers living in the Diyarbakır province of Turkey. The research is important both for consumers and businesses in terms of explaining how consumers are affected by brand value and make their consumption decisions.

Tax Write-Off and Remission on Revenue Mobilization in Wiawso Municipal Assembly of Ghana


Authors: Joseph Kofi Nkuah ; Christopher Bright Daboug ; Ampong Isaac
Pages: 70-78
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/bmer.73.70.78
Abstract
The maiden budget of the Akufo-Addo administration, presented by the Finance Minister on Thursday, March 2, 2021, saw the downward revision of certain taxes while others were completely abolished. According to Public Finance General Directorate, the purpose of taxation as enshrined in the French laws is “for the maintenance of public force and administrative expenses”. The need therefore to increase internally generated funds have been at the center stage of most developing countries, as Donor Partners insist on ensuring efficiency in tax administration before loans can be granted. Against the backdrop of tax cuts announced in the 2021 budget, this study seeks to evaluate the effect of tax cuts on revenue mobilization in the Wiawso Municipal Assembly of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique, making use of a population of 50. The result of the study showed that there is a strong negative relationship between tax cuts and revenue mobilization. Hence tax cuts can be assumed to reduce revenue mobilization. It also came to light that non-compliance was the main challenge facing the revenue collectors in the Wiawso Municipality. In the light of the above, the following recommendations were made. Government should support GRA by providing the necessary resources needed by the staff to carry out their daily activities effectively. For instance, the introduction of the taxpayer identification system. Technical training should also be organized regularly for GRA staff in other to help them acquire the necessary technical skills needed to carry out their activities effectively.