Perceived “Godfatherism” in Higher Educational Institutions in Ghana

 The study explored the perceived Godfatherism in higher education in Ghana and how it affects employee perfo rmance in terms of productivity, brooding of indiscipline and supervisory challenges as a result of unequal distribution of work and resources. The primary data were collected from the staff of the UDS Guest Houses in Accra and Tamale using the convenient sampling approach while the secondary data were obtained from appropriate and related literature such as books, articles, magazines, and newspapers. One major finding was that godfatherism promoted mediocrity and failed to apply the principle of the merit system in recruitment and promotions where experience, expertise, and talent are no longer part of the requirements. The study therefore recommends that experience and academic qualifications in the business of governance should be emphasized at all levels of governance to discourage mediocrity from higher education institutions. 

 The study explored the perceived Godfatherism in higher education in Ghana and how it affects employee perfo rmance in terms of productivity, brooding of indiscipline and supervisory challenges as a result of unequal distribution of work and resources. The primary data were collected from the staff of the UDS Guest Houses in Accra and Tamale using the convenient sampling approach while the secondary data were obtained from appropriate and related literature such as books, articles, magazines, and newspapers. One major finding was that godfatherism promoted mediocrity and failed to apply the principle of the merit system in recruitment and promotions where experience, expertise, and talent are no longer part of the requirements. The study therefore recommends that experience and academic qualifications in the business of governance should be emphasized at all levels of governance to discourage mediocrity from higher education institutions.