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Personal Branding—The Essentials

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

April 18, 2025

Business

A brand is a “Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s good or service as distinct from those of other sellers.” (American Marketing Association) “Branding began as a way to tell one person’s cattle ...

A brand is a “Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 12

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

April 2, 2025

Business

This is the final part of the series. In the previous eleven (11) parts, we dissected economic development as advanced by Western hegemony from two perspectives; namely, sociological and managerial. In this final part, we’ll look at what true ...

This is the final part of the series. In the previous eleven (11) parts, ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 11

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 21, 2025

Business

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. Without effective management, then, no economy can truly develop. In this sixth and final part (eleventh in all) of examining economic development from the perspective ...

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 10

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 19, 2025

Business

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. Without effective management, then, no economy can truly develop. In this fifth part (tenth in all) of examining economic development from the perspective of the ...

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 9

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 14, 2025

Business

“Our enormously productive economy demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction and our ego satisfaction in consumption. We need things ...

“Our enormously productive economy demands that we make consumption our way of life, that ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 8

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 11, 2025

Business

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. Without effective management, then, no economy can truly develop. In this third part of the series, we continue our examination of economic development from the ...

Prologue It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis–Part 7

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 3, 2025

Business

“A people that values privileges above its principles soon loses both.”—Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. It is a cliché in management that business does not operate in a vacuum. For that reason, business has to ...

“A people that values privileges above its principles soon loses both.”—Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis Part 6

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

March 1, 2025

Business

It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. Without effective management, then, no economy can truly develop. Starting with this article, therefore, we will be examining economic development from the second perspective as I ...

It is an undeniable fact that economic development is a function of management. Without ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis-Part 5

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

February 24, 2025

Business

In the first part of the series, I said that “To enable us further examine the health of economic development as advanced by the West and pursued by the rest of the world, we will look at it from ...

In the first part of the series, I said that “To enable us further ...

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Development Revisited: A Sociological and Managerial Analysis Part 4

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

February 21, 2025

Business

What does true economic development mean? Well, if there’s true economic development, then there must be false economic development. We have been trying to answer that question. To enable us dissect the issue properly, one approach we have been ...

What does true economic development mean? Well, if there’s true economic development, then there ...

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Difficult Conversations: Why they are necessary and how to handle them

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

February 7, 2025

Business

Effective communication is the backbone of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. However, there are times when we must engage in difficult conversations, which can be daunting and uncomfortable. In this article, we will explore the importance ...

Effective communication is the backbone of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. ...

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Harnessing Comparative Advantage in Community Development: A Focus on Ghana’s Districts and Regions

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

January 31, 2025

Business

Comparative advantage, a principle foundational to international trade, holds immense potential in community development, particularly within Ghana’s districts and regions. This article explores how leveraging unique strengths at local levels can catalyze socio-economic growth, emphasizing the role of Community ...

Comparative advantage, a principle foundational to international trade, holds immense potential in community development, ...

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Raising the Bar: Does Competition Really Promote Better Customer Service?

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

January 31, 2025

Business

In the global business landscape, competition is often heralded as a catalyst for enhanced customer service. The underlying premise suggests that as businesses vie for consumer attention and loyalty, they are compelled to elevate their service standards. However, this ...

In the global business landscape, competition is often heralded as a catalyst for enhanced ...

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Breaking the Mould: Strategies for Combating Entrepreneurship Inertia in Ghana

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

January 31, 2025

Business

Entrepreneurship inertia is a pervasive phenomenon that affects individuals and communities worldwide, stifling the entrepreneurial spirit and hindering economic growth. Globally, entrepreneurship inertia is influenced by a myriad of factors, including economic instability, stringent regulatory environments, and limited access ...

Entrepreneurship inertia is a pervasive phenomenon that affects individuals and communities worldwide, stifling the ...

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Shift Your Focus: Why Entrepreneurship Matters More Than Politics

Jules Nartey-Tokoli

January 31, 2025

Business

In contemporary society, political discourse often overshadows entrepreneurship. While the political framework undeniably influences business development and growth, it is imperative to recognize that an overemphasis on politics can impede the entrepreneurial spirit. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in ...

In contemporary society, political discourse often overshadows entrepreneurship. While the political framework undeniably influences ...

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