Corporate environmental performance (CEP) has become an essential pillar of sustainable development during the 21st century, particularly in light of climate change and global ecological degradation. In Ghana, where industrial development coexists with environmental vulnerabilities, there is an essential need for a deliberate focus on sustainable business practices. This work explores the effects of green supply chain management (GSCM), green innovation (GNI), and sustainable dynamic capabilities (SDCs) moderated by governance quality (GVQ) on CEP among Ghana's manufacturing sector. Reinforced by the resource‐based and natural resource‐based views, this study constructs an integrated model to investigate the interactive effect of these variables. The firm‐level information and structural equation modeling outcomes show that GSCM affects CEP, especially when complemented with GNI and robust SDC. Further, quality governance increases the effectiveness of green practices through institutional congruence and environmental responsibility. The results support Ghanaian firms' need to build adaptive capacities, invest in eco‐innovation, and collaborate with regulatory agencies to attain sustainability goals. The study contributes to emerging economy studies by placing green performance mechanisms in sub‐Saharan Africa and offering actionable recommendations to industry leaders and policymakers. Finally, the study suggests ways businesses in Ghana and similar economies can align competitiveness with environmental stewardship to pursue a greener future.
Purpose: The study aims to examine the effect of a firm’s organizational learning (ORL), dynamic capabilities (DYC) and absorptive capacity (OAC) on its competitive advantages (CAD) and firm performance (FRP), with a specific focus on how environmental dynamism (EVD) moderates these relationships. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional survey design was used in the research. Using a self-administered questionnaire, information was gathered from 360 owners and managers in Accra, Ghana, who worked in the automotive, pharmaceutical, plastics, rubber, technology, communication and other sectors. The data was analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique to test the hypothesized relationships, including mediation and moderation effects. Findings: The research demonstrated that competitive advantage mediates the relationships between ORL and firm performance (FRP), as well as between dynamic capabilities (DYCs) and FRP. The competitive advantage-FRP and the competitive advantage-DYC relationships are adversely moderated by EVD. Originality/value: The research gives fresh insights into how ORL, DYCs and absorptive ability collectively affect competitive advantage and firm performance, broadening the knowledge in today’s dynamic business world. Significantly, it underscores the strategic importance of building resilient learning and innovation systems in dynamic environments. The results give managers suggestions on exploiting absorptive ability for competitive advantage.
Tax evasion poses a significant task for governments and tax officials in many African nations, including Ghana. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vigorous role in the national economy by substantially contributing to tax revenue. This paper implemented a descriptive research survey design, gathering primary data through structured questionnaires and employing a quantitative approach. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS Version 22.0, with inferential statistics (standard multiple regressions, Pearson correlation) and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage) to derive insights. A survey conducted in Cape Coast Metropolis with 120 participants revealed three key factors influencing tax compliance: tax awareness, observations of government spending, and the likelihood of audits. Among these, tax knowledge greatly impacted the government's revenue generation capacity. The paper recommends that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) perform regular, fair audits to ensure compliance among SMEs. Additionally, GRA must host frequent seminars and conferences to educate SMEs on the importance of tax compliance and motivate them to fulfill their tax obligations.
The potential for a feedback relationship between climate change and income inequality has become a concern in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries due to its significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. This study aims to inform policymakers on ways to address inequality and climate resilience in the region simultaneously. It examines the relationship between climate change and income inequality in SSA countries, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, by analyzing data from these three countries between 2009 and 2023. The Dumitrescu and Hurlin adaptation of the Granger causality test and pooled ordinary least squares research techniques were used in the analysis. The results of the pooled ordinary least squares model reveal that rising income inequality has a positive impact on climate change. Conversely, climate change exhibits a positive impact on income inequality. The Dumitrescu-Hurlin causality evidence indicates a strong, bidirectional relationship between climate change and income inequality in the three countries. This implies that the lagged value of climate change explains the variation in income inequality, with a feedback response where the lagged value of income inequality is instrumental in predicting climate change. The study suggests implementing inclusive economic growth and development policies aligned with climate mitigation measures and adaptation objectives.
23 December 2025 in Journal of Emerging Markets and Management
The study examines the impact of organisational culture on performance in project teams in the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in Ghana. Quantitative methodologies and survey techniques have been adopted in analysing the types of organisational cultures, testing for effective teamwork, and exploring the linkage between cultural dimensions and project outcomes. Data collection involved a survey of 270 respondents in the NRSA through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics techniques have been utilised in analysing collected data. The analysis included correlation, ANOVA, and regression techniques. Analysis revealed a predominantly clan-based characterised by high employee motivation, effective information dissemination, and a high level of reward and career development concerns. Analysis reveals a strong positive correlation between such a base and performance in terms of project teams, supported through effective collaboration techniques. Nevertheless, through its analysis, the study acknowledged areas for improvement, most prominently in aligning organisational objectives with project objectives. In contributing to current but narrow studies in the field of organisational culture in road safety organs in developing countries, and in offering actionable tips for enhancing performance in terms of project teams through cultural interventions, this study is significant and relevant not only for the NRSA but for any public sector institution dealing with critical social concerns, providing a model for leveraging organisational culture for improving performance in terms of projects and, in a larger view, enhancing overall road safety programs.