Research Article
Examining the Criteria Used for Selecting Employees for CEO’s Succession Planning in Selected Companies in Ghana
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
18-29
Received:
9 February 2026
Accepted:
27 February 2026
Published:
26 May 2026
Abstract: Selecting a CEO from a large pool of candidates is a challenge for many organizations. Succession planning ensures that key people are mentored and developed to fill key roles when vacancies arise. This study examines the influence of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succession planning (SP) on firm growth in Ghana, considering the external environment. Twenty-one participants from ten industries were purposively sampled, and data were gathered through interviews and written reports. The study reveals that prospective CEO successors are prepared by identifying their leadership abilities, management skills, strengths, and formal educational qualifications. Preparation activities include delegation, mentorship, rotation, and training programs. However, the findings indicate that only 10% of businesses have effective SP procedures, while 20% engage in informal SP without a formal strategy. A significant 70% lack SP entirely, leading to instability and growth challenges upon CEO departure. The study highlights the role CEOs play in succession planning, guaranteeing service continuity and considering external environmental forces. Companies with SP strategies in place, such as world-class firms in Accra and Tema, Ghana, have achieved remarkable success due to good leadership and succession planning. This study highlights the importance of Ghanaian companies to prioritize succession planning in order to ensure continuity and long-term sustainability.
Abstract: Selecting a CEO from a large pool of candidates is a challenge for many organizations. Succession planning ensures that key people are mentored and developed to fill key roles when vacancies arise. This study examines the influence of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succession planning (SP) on firm growth in Ghana, considering the external environmen...
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Research Article
Study of the Equilibrium Composition of an Air Plasma Contaminated by H2S, Cl2, and SO2
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
30-43
Received:
30 May 2026
Accepted:
27 June 2026
Published:
22 July 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.aas.20261102.12
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Abstract: Dust and corrosive atmospheres severely impact the dielectric strength of the switching chamber and moving parts in air circuit breakers. Within the arc-quenching chamber, the switching medium must possess sufficient deionization capability to ensure its dielectric recovery. However, this capability can be significantly compromised by the presence of corrosive species such as H2S, Cl2, and SO2. These impurities can lead to an increase in contact resistance through contact corrosion, as well as the generation of leakage currents. Thus, the objective of this study is to highlight the impact of H2S, Cl2, and SO2 species on the equilibrium composition of air plasma at atmospheric pressure and under local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) conditions. The Gibbs free energy minimization method is used to determine the plasma equilibrium composition. The results reveal a complete modification of the plasma equilibrium composition due to the presence of these impurities, characterized by the formation of species such as Cl2, S2, NOCl, HCl, HOCl, H2, SH, S2O, HO2, ClO, SO3, SO2, NO, SO, SCl and SN, whose concentrations vary depending on the impurity percentage. It is shown that the presence of HCl and Cl2 accelerates contact corrosion. Furthermore, a significant increase in electron density is observed between 5,000 K and 14,000 K. This phenomenon induces a rise in electrical conductivity, which could ultimately lead to a current interruption failure.
Abstract: Dust and corrosive atmospheres severely impact the dielectric strength of the switching chamber and moving parts in air circuit breakers. Within the arc-quenching chamber, the switching medium must possess sufficient deionization capability to ensure its dielectric recovery. However, this capability can be significantly compromised by the presence ...
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Emelia Aniah
