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Dr

Gladys Apreh Siaw

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Senior Lecturer

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION

Professional Profile

Gladys Apreh Siaw is a lecturer from the Hospitality Department of Koforidua Technical University.  She holds a PhD in Hospitality Management and has taught for over 25 years, with over 17 years of her teaching career in a tertiary institution. Her research interests are in management and surveillance of common health hazards and working conditions, occupational health and safety, work design characteristics and food product development in the Hospitality industry. She was the Acting Head of the Department of the hospitality department from 2018 to 2020.  She was the Acting Programmes Coordinator in charge of Examinations, Hospitality Department of Koforidua Technical University, and in 2021, she also served as the Faculty Programmes Coordinator. She has been appointed as the new Head of Department for Hospitality from 2023 to date.

She currently teaches courses such as Research Methods, Project Seminar, Modern Trends in Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership and Professional Development, Accommodation Operation, Accommodation Operation Management, Food Commodities, Housekeeping, Nutrition, Tools & Equipment, Introduction to Clothing and Textiles and Safety Tools and Equipment.

Qualifications (Degree / Education)

  • PhD, Kenyatta University, Kenya – 2018
  • M.Tech. Hospitality & Catering, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana – 2012
  • B.Ed Home Economics, University of Education, Winneba – 2002
  • Diploma in Home Economics Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana – 2001
  • Teacher Cert” A 3Yr Post/ Sec, Presbyterian Women’s Training  College, Aburi – 1994

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Kenyatta University Alumni, a member of the graduate association –Kenya – 2015 to date, Institute of Hospitality Association of Ghana – 2015 to date
  • Member of the Alumni University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi campus – 2009 to date, Ghana Home Economic Education Association – IHSAG – 1998 – 2002
  • Ghana Science Association 2002

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 BOOK

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  1. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Rosemarie Khayiya, Rahab Mugambi and Nicholas Apreh Siaw (2018). Health Hazards and the Associated Contributions to Work Safety in the Housekeeping Department of Budget Hotels. Vol. 3 Issue 2; 2018. ISSN: 2456-3676. Pp 130-137
  2. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Nicholas Apreh Siaw, Rosemarie Khayiya and Rahab Mugambi (2018). Moderating effects of demographic variables on the relationship between working conditions and work safety among housekeepers of budget hotels. Vol. 3 Issue 3; 2018. ISSN: 2456-3676. pp 247-254
  3. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Rosemarie Khayiya, Rahab Mugambi (2018). Working conditions and work safety of hotel housekeepers in budget hotels of the Eastern Region of Ghana. May – June 2018 Vol 2 Issue 3. pp 181-192
  4. Gladys Apreh Siaw, John Khathum Gitau, Lucy Eryam Agbenyeke (2019). Work Design Characteristics as Drivers of Job Satisfaction among Employees of Budget Hotels in Eastern Region of Ghana E-ISSN: 2343-6662 Vol. 28, No. 3 (5), February, 2019
  5. Nicholas Apreh Siaw and Gladys Apreh Siaw (2013). Treatment of childhood fall-related injuries in the New Juaben Municipality, Ghana: Implications for improving traditional health practices. November, 2013. Vol 2 Issue 11. pp 227-233
  6. Gladys Apreh Siaw and John Kahuthu Gitau (2020). Aspects of Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Guest Satisfaction: A Perspective of 4-Star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Technology and Management Research 5 (2020) 4(1): 1－ ISSN 2026- 6480
  7. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Lucy Eryam Agbeneyeke, Grace Efua Owusu Gyasi (2021), Factors Affecting Work Safety In The Housekeeping Department Of Budget Hotels In Emerging Economies. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 6, No. 06, 2021. ISSN: 2456-3676. www.ijaemr.com Page 98
  8. Louis Ellen Fagbemi Olu, Akua Serwah, Gladys Apreh Siaw, Nana Ama Donkor-Boateng. (2021). Assessing the Effects of Service Recovery on Social Sustainability of Restaurants: The Role of Customer Satisfaction and Legitimacy. Journal of Critical Reviews. ISSN- 2394-5125 Vol 8, Issue 04, 2021.
  9. Enock Mintah Ampaw, Gladys Apreh Siaw, Stella Appiah, Albert Adu-Sackey, Samuel Baffoe, Jacob Azaare, Nborlem Mark Nte-Adik, Bernard Obo Essah and Godwin Amuzu (2021), Value Co-creation Inside the Ridesharing Economy: Evidence from the Chinese Sharing Economy Experience escape with Set-theoretic and SEM Applications. Mathematical Theory and Modelling. ISSN 2224-5804 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0522 (Online) Vol.11, No.5, 2021. iiste.org.
  10. Gladys Apreh Siaw and Nicholas Apreh Siaw (2021). Health Hazard Control and Work Safety at the Legislative and Facility Levels in Budget Hotels in the Eastern Region, Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. E-ISSN: 2026-5204. 5, No. 2 (4), July, 2021-September, 2021. Published By Africa Development and Resources Research Institute. ADRRI JOURNALS (www.adrri.org). .Available Online: 30th September, 2021 URL: https://www.journals.adrri.org
  11. Edward Markwei Martey, Kinsford Adenutsi, Moses Amegbe, Gladys Apreh Siaw (2022). Relationship
  12. Marketing and Repurchase Intentions of Customers of Fast Food Vendors in Ghana. The Moderating
  13. Influence of Perceived Risk. Journal of Positive School Psychology 2022, Vol. 6, No 4, 1564 – 1581
  14. Martey Edward Markwei, Adenutsi Kingsford, Mante George Dominic Kofi, Siaw Gladys Apreh, Addo Asabia Ruth (2022). Sales Promotion Tools, Customer Emotions and Consumer Buying Responses in Ghana. African Journal of Marketing Management. Vol. 14(1), pp. 11-20, DOI: 10.5897/AJMM2020.0659 Article Number: B07EF9E69262 ISSN 2141-2421.  http://www.academicjournals.org/AJMM
  15. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Lucy Eyram Agbenyeke, Grace Owusu Gyasi, and Beatrice Afari (2022). Factors Influencing Employee Retention in 3-Star Hotels: Evidence from New Juaben North Municipality, Ghana. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism. ISSN 2789-7052 (online). Vol.2, Issue 1, pp 47 – 68, 2022
  16. Gladys Apreh Siaw, (2022) Health and Safety Practices in Hotels in Central Region, Ghana: Does Being a TVET-Trained Housekeeper Matter? European Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2520-4645 (online) Vol.7, Issue 5, pp 1 – 13, 2022 ajpojournals.org
  17. Siaw, G. A. ., Agbenyeke, L. E., Serwah, A., & Gyasi, G. E. O. (2023). Food Taboos and Avoidance Practices Affecting Pregnant Women at Larteh in the Akwapim North District, Eastern Region, Ghana. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 3(3), 42 – 53. https://doi.org/10.47672/jht.1684
  1. Gladys Apreh Siaw, Lucy Eryam Agbeneyeke, Grace Efua Owusu Gyasi (2021), Factors Affecting Work Safety In The Housekeeping Department Of Budget Hotels In Emerging Economies. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 6, No. 06, 2021. ISSN: 2456-3676. www.ijaemr.com Page 98
  1. Louis Ellen Fagbemi Olu, Akua Serwah, Gladys Apreh Siaw, Nana Ama Donkor-Boateng. (2021). Assessing the Effects of Service Recovery on Social Sustainability of Restaurants: The Role of Customer Satisfaction and Legitimacy. Journal of Critical Reviews. ISSN- 2394-5125 Vol 8, Issue 04, 2021.