Perceived Effect of Corporate Governance on the Management of Colleges of Education Institutions in Ghana

Abstract

Prudent administrative management is now seen as a capital for spearheading of the quality in all aspects of higher education. The main aim of the study was to explore the impact of corporate governance on the performance dimensions (i.e. work efficiency and motivation) within some selected Colleges of Education in Ghana. A descriptive survey design was employed and two colleges were selected as well for the conduct of study. Nineteen (19) individuals made up of nine (9) principal officers and ten (10) academic staff members from the selected colleges were used as the study participants. Corporate governance rating scales were used as the study instrument for data collection exercise. Data on the objectives of the study were analysed using percentages and frequency counts. Findings of the study showed that corporate governance had an impacts on workers work efficiency and motivation. The study recommended that principal officers of Colleges of Education institutions ensure sustenance of accountability and fairness in their daily activities within the colleges to promote efficient corporate governance mechanism.