Research and Publications

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Publications

Research and Publications

  1. Tengey, S (forthcoming) Reconfiguring the Human Resource Function: How HR Practitioners Deliver Tangible Value
  2. Tengey, S (2019b) Gynaecology of Church Growth: Systems and Structures for Improving Membership Retention, Commitment and Loyalty, Accra: GSR Media
  3. Tengey, S (2019) Obstetrics of Church Growth: Strategies, Systems and Structures for Growth, Accra: GSR Media
  4. Tengey, S. (2018) Leadership Stripped Bare, Accra: GSR Media/Church Resource
  5. Tengey, S (2017) Critical Issues in Contemporary Church, Accra: Church Resource
  6. Tengey, S (2015) Leading Strategic Change: A Handy Guide for Managers, Accra: CTPD.
  7. Asantey, J.O and Tengey, S (2014), The Determinants of Bad Loans in Financing Small and Medium – Size Enterprises in the Banking Sector in Ghana: A Factorial Analysis Approach. International Journal of Research in Business Management ISSN(E): 2321-886X; ISSN(P): 2347-4572 Vol. 2, Issue 11, Nov 2014, 13-26
  8. Asantey, J.O and Tengey, S (2014), An Empirical Study on the Effect of Bad Loans on Banks’ Lending Potential and Financial Performance: The Case of SMEs Lending in Ghana. International Journal of Research in Business Management ISSN(E): 2321-886X; ISSN(P): 2347-4572 Vol. 2, Issue 11, Nov 2014, 1-12
  9. Tengey, S (2012) Adding Value to the Business: The Role of the Human Resource Function, Business and Financial Times, 4 April 2012, p. 26
  10. Tengey, S (2012) Modern Banking and Investment Analysis by Nabieu, G (2011), Accra: Nab Superior Services (Book Review)
  11. Tengey, S (2011) The Dynamics of Control and Resistance: micro-level theorising of professional resistance under new public management PentVars Business Journal, 5(3): 47-61
  12. Tengey, S (2011) Contemporary Human Resource Function: Adding Value and Gaining Recognition, HR Focus, October-December, 2011
  13. Tengey, S (2011) Reflections on Interpersonal Relationships at the Workplace, Bank of Ghana Quarterly Newsletter, April-June 2011
  14. Tengey, S (forthcoming) Outsourcing and Public Sector Management Efficiency in Ghana
  15. A Sustainable Approach to Managing the Crises of Traffic Congestion in Ghana: A Policy Proposal, Ghanaweb (30th October 2009) (www.ghanaweb.com)
  16. Tengey, S (2009) Reconsidering Nkrumah & Nkrumahism: Towards a Critical perspective (19th October, 2009)
  17. Tengey, S. The Dilemmas of Professional Managers under New Public Management (NPM): Outsourcing of Support Services in Ghana’s Health Sector (Unpublished PhD Thesis, Sept 2008, Open University Business School, UK)
  18. Tengey, S Teamworking in TESCO (Unpublished MSc Dissertation, Aug 2004, Open University Business School, UK)
  19. Tengey, S (Teamworking in Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) (Unpublished MSc Dissertation, Aug 2003, Dept of Management & Organisation, University of Stirling)
  20. Ahianyo, B.; Roland, T., Tengey, S., Affum, K. and Kormissah, C. (1998) ‘Street Children in Ghana: A Sociological study of the lived experiences of street children in Ghana’ (unpublished undergraduate dissertation, Aug 1998, Dept of Educational Foundations, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)
  21. Tengey, S (2009 - 2012) Columnist on Effective Leadership, Business & Financial Times

Publications

Research and Publications

Work-In-Progress (Research)

  1. Team-based working: enhancing worker autonomy or reasserting managerial control?
  2. Understanding the human resource management practices of African multinational companies: can cross-national churches provide a clue?
  3. The concepts of ‘home country nationals’, ‘host country nationals’ and ‘third country nationals’: addressing distortions and improving theory
  4. Politico-economic landscape and public management policy in Ghana from 1957 to 2007

Research & Training Interests

  1. Outsourcing as a Framework for Delivering Value for Money Public Services
  2. New Public Management in African Context
  3. Employee Attitudes and Productivity in Public Sector Organisations
  4. Management Practice and Employee Productivity
  5. Leadership and Corporate Strategy
  6. Top Management Team Leadership and Business Profitability
  7. Leadership and Strategy in Church Context
  8. Human Resource Utilisation and Productivity in the Public Sector
  9. Contribution of the Human Resource Function to Organisations’ Bottomline
  10. How the Human Resource Function Operates - as:
    • Strategic Partner
    • Change Agent
    • Administrative Expert
    • Employee Champion
  11. Engagement between the Human Resource Function and Top Management
  12. The Management of Highflyers and Succession Planning
  13. The Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Implementation
  14. Managing Change ad Developing a Strong Organisational Brand
  15. Salary Structures, Reward Practices and Employee Productivity
  16. The Micro-Politics of Workplace Resistance

Conference Papers

  1. Tengey, S (2020) Transforming Prison for Young Offenders into Skills & Rehabilitation Centers: Ghana Beyond Aid, 71st New Year School, University of Ghana
  2. Tengey, S (2010) Are there no alternatives to multi-party democracy in Africa: Positioning the Africa of the Future, a paper accepted for presentation in Kwame Nkrumah International Conference, Kwatlan Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus, British Columbia, Canada, 19-21 Aug 2010
  3. Thomas, A.; Woldesenbet, K. and Tengey, S. (2008) Is there an African Public management? Seminar paper (jointly between Public Leadership and Social Enterprise Centre & International Development Centre (Open University, UK) 16th October 2008
  4. Tengey, S. (2006) Third World Nations’ Variant of New Public Management (NPM): Reassessing the applicability of NPM for LDCs, Paper presented at 12th PPP International Conference, Riga, Latvia, 21-24th June 2006
  5. Tengey, S (2006) The Paradoxes and Dilemmas of Public Managers under New Public Management: Public Sector Outsourcing in Ghana’s Health Sector, paper accepted for BAM Conference, Cardiff, September 2006
  6. Thomas, A; Tengey, S. and Woldesenbet, K (unpublished) ‘How Do African Public Managers Learn Public Management?’ Background paper on APACS Consultancy, Public Leadership and Social Enterprise Centre, Open University Business School) July 2008
  7. Tengey, S (2008) Mediating the dualities of managerial authority and professional autonomy under NPM: a perspective from Ghana’s public health sector, seminar presented at International Development Centre, Open University, UK, 13th February 2008
  8. Tengey, S (2012) Modern Banking and Investment Analysis by Nabieu, G (2011), Accra: Nab Superior Services

Presentations

Seminar Presentations & Public Lectures

  1. Transformational Leadership in Perspective – delivered to Great Men Foundation Leadership Conference, February 2021
  2. Self-Leadership – delivered to David Douglas Leadership Forum December 2020
  3. Discovering & Optimising Your Gift – delivered at David Douglas Leadership Forum November 2020
  4. Essentials of Leadership – presented to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Airport Chapter, Accra, 2019
  5. Leadership Essentials – delivered to Willesden Green Baptist Church Leadership Team, 2017.
  6. Corporate Leadership paper presented to business owners and executives at CIBE Professional Education Business Forum, 20 July, 2013, Golden Tulip, Accra
  7. Designing Robust Organisational Structure and Culture, presented to senior managers from FGCI, Ghana, Akropong Hospitality Centre, 8-9th March, 2012
  8. A Competitive Strategy for Surviving in a Highly Competitive Church Environment, A Seminar Delivered to Over 500 Senior Pastors Across Ashanti in Kumasi (January, 2012)
  9. Planning for Growth: A step-by-step approach to making growth happen, presented to Praise Harvest Community Church, Milton Keynes and London (UK), 7th & 14th January 2012 respectively
  10. The Subject of Integrity in Ministry, Adonai International Ministries, Tema
  11. Strategic Entrepreneurship, paper presented to business owners and executives at CIBE Professional Education Business Forum, November, 2012, Golden Tulip, Accra
  12. Effective Leadership and Managerial Efficiency, presented to RAFTCO Farms Senior and Middle Managers, Kumasi, 15th July 2011
  13. The Centrality of Quality Human Resources to WAEC’s Drive Towards Excellence, A Seminar Paper Delivered to West African Examinations Council, Accra (June 2010),
  14. Mediating the Dualities of Managerial Control and Professional Autonomy under New Public Management (NPM), presented to GIMPA Business School, March, 2010
  15. The Time Factor in the Success Equation, A Lecture Delivered to Newly Inducted Graduate Students from Central University College, Accra (March, 2010)
  16. Leadership Responsibilities of Men During an Economic Downturn, Seminar delivered to PEMEF National Conference, Manchester, UK, (March 2009)
  17. The Joys and Challenges of Starting A Small-Scale Business in the UK, presented to Milton Keynes Business Forum, Milton Keynes (UK), September, 2009
  18. Leadership and Stewardship in Church Context, presented to RCCG (Christlove Assembly), Oxford (UK), 6th June 2008