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Participation in development activities: attitudinal and social determinants of employee participation in development activities in Ghana

Ghana Journal of Development Studies

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Title Participation in development activities: attitudinal and social determinants of employee participation in development activities in Ghana
 
Creator Zoogah, Baniyelme; Fisher College of Business, Management and Human Resources Department, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
 
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Description What psychological factors determine Ghanaian employee participation in development activities in organizations? Empirical research has failed to examine psychological factors influencing employee behavior in Ghanaian organizations. Using the Theory of Reasoned Action (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980), I examine attitudinal and social determinants of employee participation in development activities. Results of a cross-sectional study of one-hundred and eighty five managers from three organizations show that commitment, job satisfaction, as well as perceptions of peer advancement and family situations influence employee intention and actual participation in development activities. Hence, I conclude that in order for organizations to improve productivity, employees have to develop their competencies by participation in development programs. Ghana Journal of Development Studies Vol. 3(1) 2006: 85-101
 
Publisher Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies, Ghana
 
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Date 2006-08-14
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
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Identifier https://www.ajol.info/index.php/gjds/article/view/35035
10.4314/gjds.v3i1.35035
 
Source Ghana Journal of Development Studies; Vol 3, No 1 (2006)
0855-6768
 
Language en
 
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