Dr. Abraham Osei

PhD Management Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), China

Master of Business Administration (Resources and Environment), Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF), Germany

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management, Staffordshire University, Britain

BSc (Hons) Geodetic Engineering (Second Class Upper), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana

Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Small Business Management, Business Finance, and Family Business

Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Operations Management, Quantitative Techniques, and Research Methods

1. Advances in Research, December 2017 - Present
2. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology, May 2017 - Present
3. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, April 2017 - Present
4. British Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, April 2017 – Present
5. Resource Person, Management Training Progrmmes for Hair and Rasta Do Association of Ghana, Bekwai and Kumasi Branches
6. Resource Person, Entrepreneurship Skills Development and Training Programmes for Youth and Churches:
   1. Junior Secondary Schools: Asem Boys, Asem; State Experimental, Danyame; Army Forces-Garrison, Bantama (Soldier-line).
   2. Senior Secondary Schools: Asanteman, Suame Roundabout; Angel Educational Complex, Afrancho.
   3. Churches: Grace Baptist, Amakom Roundabout; United Faith Reformed Church, New Amakom.

Conferences Attended:

1. The Antecedents of Process Innovation and SMEs Growth: Empirical Evidence from Shoe Manufacturing Sector in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In 4th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, AIIC 2016. Pamukkale, European Scientific Institute
2. 2016 International Conference on Strategic Management, “Internal innovations push factors and SMEs growth, a case study of SMEs in Ghana”.  Chengdu, Sichuan University
3. Conference on Environmental Disasters in Oil and Gas Exploitation - Lessons from the Gulf of Mexico, November 11 - 14, 2010. Organized by TUBAF in collaboration with DAAD at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
4. First International Conference of Entrepreneurship Educators, Researchers and Entrepreneurs in             Africa (CEERA), Anita Hotel, Kumasi, 28th - 30th November 2011. Organized by Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED) of Kumasi Polytechnic.
5. Conference on Managing Africa's Resources Sustainably, March 24 - March 27, 2009.  Organised by TUBAF in collaboration with DAAD at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
6. Northern Ghana International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Temale.  Organized by Developing  Rural Entrepreneurs Project (DREP) on 24th - 27th February, 2009

Seminars/Workshops/Presentations/Webinar/Training

1. Inception and Planning Workshop – Ashanti Regional Network (Union) of MSMEs and Employment Enablers, German Development Co-operation (GIZ), Thursday 22nd February, 2024, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi
2. Regional Lunch of the GEA/Mastercard Foundation Business in a Box (BIZBOX) Project, Ghana Enterprises Agency, Kumasi, 5th February, 2024
3. Precision Quality Training, organized by Design and Technology Institute and Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, 11th December 2023.
4. Regional Network Conference, German Development Co-operation (GIZ), Wednesday 29th – Thursday 30th November, 2023, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi
5. Blended Learning Training for Staff (Second round), Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, 8th – 19th May 2023
6. VLE Activities and Online Facilitation Techniques (Blended Learning Training for Staff), Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, 30th January – 31st March 2023
7. Kumasi Technical University Workshop on Quality Assurance, Research Methods, Academic Report and Grant Writing. Resource Person: Dr. Violet Makuku, Quality Assurance Initiative Project Manager, Association of African Universities, 10th – 12th October 2022.
8. Training on Course Allocation, Uploading Results, Generating Examinations Cards and Attendance Sheets and Generating Reports on the ROPAT System, February 9, 2021, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi. Resource Persons: KsTU ICT Staff.
9. Training on Course Allocation in the New ISP. January 14, 2021, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi. Resource Persons: KsTU ICT Staff.
10. “Future” Workshop on Creative Entrepreneurship and Policy in Ghana. Advancing the Creative Industry for Development in Ghana.Theme: Unfolding the Challenges to Successful Creative Entrepreneurship in Ghana. 24-25 November, 2020, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi. Resource Persons: Dr Aminu Sana and Dr. Rufai Kilu, both from University of Ghana. Sponsors: DANIDA.
11. Academic Writing and Publication Webinar for Graduates and Early Career Researchers organized by Kumasi Technical University (KsTU). Areas Covered: Choosing the Right Journal for Publication and Avoiding Predatory Journals, Journal Review Processes and Response To Comments In Leading Academic Journals, and Drafting of Manuscript and Finishing your First Paper, Breaking the Ice and Ethical Issues to Consider. Resource Persons/Facilitators: Dr. Julius C. Ahiekpor (Director, Institute of Research, Innovation, and Development, KsTU), Dr. Ishmael Ayim, KsTU, and Dr. Joseph Yensu, KsTU. 14th August, 2020.
12. Webinar, E-Learning Virtual Workshop with Experts from Canada and The UK organized by Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Areas Covered:Online Course Development Process and Components of Learning Modules,  Best Practices for Effective Online Teaching, and Online Testing Software/Tips and Other E-learning Resources. Resource Persons/Facilitators: Joyce Manu (MBA, PhD), Andy Asare (MSc.,PhD), Chilli Leung (Snr. Edu Specialist), and Ben Agyemang (M.A., M.Res.). 27th-29th July 2020.
13. Webinar, Applying Business Agility in Organizations and Real Life, Business Agility Institute (BAI), Australia. Speakers: Evan Leybourn (CEO-BAI), Jennifer Lai (Lean and Agile Transformation Coach- Nationwide Insurance, Taiwan), and   Patrick Li (Vice President of Engineering at Kiosoft Technologies, China). 25th July, 2020
14. Webinar, Training of KsTU Teaching Staff on using Virtual Class and Zoom for Teaching and Learning. G. Enoch, Acting Director of ICT, KsTU. April 2020.
15. Workshop on Staff Development and Assessment of Academic Staff by Students (Prof. V. A. Temeng, UMaT), University Teaching, Lecturer Delivery and Examinations (Prof. Kumi Boateng, UMaT), and University Governance and Financial Matters and Obeying Timelines (Prof. D. Mireku-Gyimah, UMaT), Kumasi Technical University, March 2019.
16. Workshop and Working Sessions on NTCE Guidelines for Submitting New Programmes, Kumasi Technical University, December 2018
17. Seminar on International Talent and Citizenship Cultivation by Prof. Anton Mustcatelli (The Rector of University of Glasgow) at the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, March 17, 2015
18. Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (Technology Transfer, Licensing and Commercialization of Technology and Innovation (R &D), organized by MEST/ COTVET PROJECT (CRDTI), Kumasi Polytechnic, August 2014
19. Seminar on HIV AIDS, Its Effects on the Family, and the Educational Sector, and How to incorporate it in Teaching. Organised By Kumasi Metropolitan Education Unit, Ghana, September 2013.
20. Seminar on Methods of Effective Data Analysis, Kumasi Polytechnic, by Professor N. N. Nsowah Nuamah, June 2013.
21. Writing Winning Proposal seminar organized by Kumasi Polytechnic Management at the Old Rector's Conference Room, 29th -30th November, 2012
22. Seminar on the Techniques of Effective Proposal Writing, by Dr. Victor K. Agyemang (CSIR Forestry Reserve Institute of Ghana), Kumasi Polytechnic, March 2012. 
23. Management/Entrepreneurship Training for Micro and Small Businesses, Asunafo North District, Brong Ahafo. Organized and funded by Rural Enterprise Project, Ghana, September 2009
24. Entrepreneurship Education for National Service Personnel on Idea Generation and Concept Development, Afigya Sekyere District, Agona, Ashanti, Ghana, July 2009
25. Entrepreneurship Education for National Service Personnel on Idea Generation and Concept Development, Afigya Sekyere District, Agona, Ashanti, Ghana, July 2008

Publications:

1. Wadei, K. A., Appienti, W. A., Osei A. (2020). The Mediating Role of Information Sharing in the Relationship Between Empowering Leadership and Creativity Teams. American Journal of Leadership and Governance, 5(1), No. 3,  pp 23 - 39, ISSN 251-0857 (Online)
2. Osei, A., Yunfei, S., Appienti, W., & Forkuoh, S. (2016). Product Innovation and SMEs Performance in the Manufacturing Sector of Ghana. British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade, 15(3), 1–14. http://doi.org/10.9734/BJEMT/2016/29906
3. Osei, A., Yunfei, S., Appienti, W. A., & Forkuoh, S. K. (2016). The Antecedents of Process Innovation and SMEs Growth: Empirical Evidence from Shoe Manufacturing Sector in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. European Scientific Journal, September Special Edition, 163–173.
4. Osei, A., Yunfei, S., Appienti, W. A., & Forkuoh, S. K. (2016). The Antecedents of Process Innovation and SMEs Growth: Empirical Evidence from Shoe Manufacturing Sector in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In 4th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, AIIC 2016, 27-29 May, Pamuk Kale (pp. 163–173). European Scientific Institute.
5. Osei, A., Shao, Y., Forkuoh, S. K., & Osei, M. A. (2016). The Impact of Institutional Support in SMEs Marketing, and Growth. A Case Study of Retail SMEs in Ghana. Open Journal of Business and Management, 4(July), 408–426
6. Osei, A., Shao, Y. Kusi, A., & Forkuoh, S. K. (2016). Internal Innovation Push Factors and SMEs Growth, a Case Study of SMEs in Ghana. In 2016 International Conference on Strategic Management (2016ICSM). Chengdu, Sichuan University/Economic Management Publishing House, ISBN: 978-7-5614-9670-1
7. Asare-Kyire, L., Appienti, W., Kusi, A., & Osei, A. (2016). An Investment Analysis of Private Hostel Business in Ghana Tertiary Institutions: A Case of KNUST Campus. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 15(1), 1–13. http://doi.org/10.9734/BJESBS/2016/23891
8. Ofori, D., Osei, A., Mensah, S. A., & Affum, E. K. (2015). Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: A New Competitive Advantage in the Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Ghana. Science Journal of Business and Management, 3(5), 157–163. http://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjbm.20150305.14
9. Osei, A., Ackah, O., & Antwi-Osei, J. (2015). Assessing the impact of Business Model Innovation on Micro, Small and Medium Firm Performance. European Journal of Business and Management, 7(8), 201–205.
10. Osei, A., & Owusu, A. (2015). Service Innovation in Telecommunication Sector of Ghana: A University-Industry Cooperation Approach towards Enhancing Innovation Capabilities. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 3(1), 1–11.
11. Quaye, I., Osei, A., Sarbah, A., & Abrokwah, E. (2015). The Applicability of the Learning School Model of Strategy Formulation (Strategy Formulation as an Emergent Process). Open Journal of Business and Management, 3, 135–154.
12. Ayogyam, A., Osei, A., Appau-Yeboah, F. (2015) Causes and Effects of Project Abandonment Among Small and Medium Enterprises in the Construction Industry: Evidence from the Upper East Region of Ghana. Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, 4
13. Ayogyam, A., Osei, A., Mohammed, H., & Darko, M. G. (2014). Getting Ghanaian Women Empowered to Venture into Male Dominated Professions: What are some of the Critical Issues? International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 3(6), 1–7.
14. Forkuoh, S. K., Osei, A., Affum-Osei, E., & Osei, M. A. (2014). Attaining Mutual Co-operation between Master Craftsmen and Apprentices in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana: A Lesson for Developing Countries. International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR), 3(5), 1–7.