Problem Solving Abilities of Workers: A Study of Some Printing Industries in Kumasi

Authors

  • Jonathan Tetteh korletey Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  • Edem K. Tettey Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

Keywords:

Problem Solving, Ability, Competency, Printing, Industry, Kumasi

Abstract

This study presents empirical evidence on problem solving abilities of workers in the printing industry based on their skills, knowledge and experience. Out of 100 participants sampled for the study, 94 were available for data collection. Interview was used as the main tool in the data collection process.

Author Biographies

Jonathan Tetteh korletey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

Dept. of Publishing Studies

Edem K. Tettey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

Dept. of Publishing Studies

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Published

2015-02-13

How to Cite

korletey, J. T., & Tettey, E. K. (2015). Problem Solving Abilities of Workers: A Study of Some Printing Industries in Kumasi. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 20(2), 12–19. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/3135

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2015)

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