Factors Influencing the Growth of Small and Medium Construction Firms in Northern Ghana

Moo, Fortunatus; Eyiah, Alex K.

doi:10.1080/15228916.2019.1641306

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“…In 2016, GCI recorded approximately 13.7% contribution to Ghana's GDP (Kissi et al , 2020). In Ghana, construction firms classified as D4K4 and D3K3 are regarded as small contractors, D2K2 as medium-scale contractors and D1K1 as large-scale contractors (Moo and Eyiah, 2020). Large-scale contractors have the capability to undertake projects of unlimited value.…”

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Contractors' adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction: a micro-level implementation framework

Mensah

Nani

Ayarkwa

2021

SASBE

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PurposeThere is low adoption rate of existing environmentally sustainable construction frameworks. Contractors have dwindled capability to adapt to environmentally sustainable construction (ESC) towards achievement of SDGs. The aim of this paper is to develop a framework that leverages both theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable construction to enable contractors' adaptation to ESC at the micro level.Design/methodology/approachDue to the social constructivism orientation of the objectives of this research, abductive approach and qualitative research strategy were adopted. Data were obtained through interviews and validation focus group discussion. Content analysis and thematic template analyses techniques were employed to conduct qualitative data analyses.FindingsThere are peculiar ESC barriers that need to be overcome by contractors in the study area. Legislative and financing efforts of stakeholders are key contractors' ESC adaptation drivers. Contractors in less affluent societies, such as Ghana, require high resilience, dense and centralized social network structures and isomorphic and coercive drivers to be able to adapt to ESC.Research limitations/implicationsThe scope of this research is limited to the data gathered from large construction firms in Ghana, a developing country in the sub-Saharan region.Originality/valueThis is one of the first papers that provide guidelines on developing capability of contractors in a developing country to adapt to ESC. The paper addresses the challenge in the ecological modernization theory by adducing empirical evidence to prescribe guidelines on how contractors can increase rate of efficiency through collaborative strategies that engender ESC.

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Contractors' adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction: a micro-level implementation framework

Mensah

Nani

Ayarkwa

2021

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“…The capacity of SMEs is further affected by factors like delay in payment, limited access to finance, non-payment of interest on delayed payments, and a lack of fair competition [29]. The challenges are exacerbated by delays in payment, politics/corruption in contract awards, and difficulties in accessing credit [30]. Despite these challenges, there needs to be a higher level of application of lean construction principles among SMEs in Ghana [31].…”

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Scaling up a Positive Safety Culture among Construction Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ghana

Adzivor,

Emuze,

Ahiabu

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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The Ghanaian construction industry faces challenges in managing safety, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that need more resources. This research addressed the critical need for a positive safety culture framework specifically designed for SMEs in Ghana. The study adopts the Delphi research approach, which involves a series of questionnaire ‘rounds’ to gather and refine information and develop a collaborative safety culture framework with SME stakeholders. The study employed a mixed-methods strategy, harnessing quantitative and qualitative data to meet the research goals. The critical components of the developed framework included safety commitment, adaptability, information, awareness, culture, and performance. The research offered evidence-based recommendations for effective positive safety practices across Ghana’s SMEs by analysing the relationship between these interventions and safety outcomes. Applying the framework should reduce workplace accidents and foster a positive safety culture that aligns with international best practices.

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“…Second, corruption is pervasive, making the country rank 80 th out of 180 countries according to Transparency International's 2017 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) (Transparency International, 2017). This high prevalence of corruption in Ghana presents unique challenges for entrepreneurs (Joseph, 2019;Moo and Eyiah, 2019). This makes this context a suitable environment in which to test the proposed hypotheses regarding the nexus between corruption and firm performance.…”

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Corruption and SME growth: the roles of institutional networking and financial slack

Adomako

Ahsan

Amankwah‐Amoah

et al. 2021

Journal of Institutional Economics

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In this study, we investigate the mediating effect of institutional networking on the relationship between perceived corruption and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We also examine the moderating impact of financial slack on the relationship between perceived corruption and institutional networking. We test our moderated mediation model using data from 212 SMEs operating in Ghana. The findings from the study show that perceived corruption is positively related to institutional networking and this relationship is amplified when levels of financial slack are greater. The findings also show that institutional networking positively mediates the relationship between perceived corruption and SME growth. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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Factors Influencing the Growth of Small and Medium Construction Firms in Northern Ghana

Cited by 9 publications

References 35 publications

Contractors' adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction: a micro-level implementation framework

Contractors' adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction: a micro-level implementation framework

Scaling up a Positive Safety Culture among Construction Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ghana

Corruption and SME growth: the roles of institutional networking and financial slack

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