Sankofa: Understandings of Culture and its Relevance for Mental Health Provision in Ghana

The culture of a people has great implications for the people of that society. The attitude, perceptions, beliefs and values are greatly influenced by their culture, which invariably affect their behaviour. This paper discussed the unique cultural identity and values of Ghana and how relevant they are for the mental health care provision in Ghana. The culturally sensitive psychological assessments and competency interventions were also discussed. Furthermore, the relevance of cultural values, the Ghanaian family systems as well as the interrelatedness in the social network regarding mental health interventions to facilitate healthcare have been emphasized. Keywords: Culture, mental healthcare, interventions, cultural competenc

Entrepreneurs’ improvisational behavior and new venture performance: firm-level and institutional contingencies

YesDespite the growing research on the influence of entrepreneurs’ improvisational behavior on organizational outcomes, there is limited understanding of the specific firm-level and institutional conditions under which entrepreneurs’ improvisational behavior can effectively drive the success of new ventures. This paper contributes to filling this gap by investigating the moderating effects of financial resource capability and institutional support on the relationship between entrepreneurs’ improvisational behavior and new venture performance. The study’s theoretical model is validated by employing confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical regression on primary data obtained from 395 new ventures in Ghana. The results reveal a significant positive moderating effect of financial resource capability on the relationship between entrepreneurs’ improvisational and new venture performance. In addition, the findings show that the effectiveness of improvisation behavior in driving a firm’s success depends on the level of institutional support. Overall, the findings provide a more nuanced explanation of the link between entrepreneurs’ improvisational and firm performance. Implications for research and practice are discussed