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Dr (Mrs.) Adelaide Spio-Kwofie

Senior Lecturer

Department of Hospitality Management • Faculty of Applied Sciences

Academic OBSR 2 (inner room) Food & Beverage Management
I hold a PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Jiangsu University, a Master of Technology in Hospitality and Catering from the University of Education- Kumasi, Winneba, and also hold a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from the University of Cape Coast, with over 20 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry through lecturing and training people. I have supervised many students' research, served many institutions as a consultant and trainer, and developed curricula for many years. I have held positions as head of a department, vice dean of student affairs, and council/board member for academic institutions. I am self-motivated, confident, and results-driven with the ability to implement effective administrative control systems.
Qualifications & Degrees
  • PhD in Management Science and Engineering, 2029
  • Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, 2013
  • Master of Technology, Hospitality and Catering, 2011
  • Bachelor of Education, Vocational (Hospitality & Catering) 2006
  • Certificate in Education. 2002
  • Higher National Diploma, Hotel, Catering, and Institutional Management. 1997
  • Cookery for the Catering Industry, Part II. 1993
  • Cookery for Catering Industry, Part I. 1991
  • G C E Ordinary Level 1988
Institutions of Study
  • Jiangsu University
  • University of Cape Coast
  • University of Education- Winneba, Kumasi
  • University of Education- Winneba, Kumasi
  • University of Education-Winneba Kumasi
  • Takoradi Polytechnic
  • Takoradi Polytechnic
  • Takoradi Polytechnic
  • Fijai Secondary School
Areas of Specialization
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Housekeeping Operations and Management
  • Events Management
  • Front Office Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Hospitality Professional Development
  • Food Production
Employment Records
Senior LecturerCurrent
Takoradi Technical University 2000 – Present
Professional & Teaching Experience
Taught Front Office Management
2000 – Present
Taught Food and Beverage Management
2000 – Present
Taught Accommodation Operation Management
2000 – Present
Taught Event Management
2019 – Present
Taught Human Resource Management
2019 – Present
Taught Hospitality Professional Development
2019 – Present
Positions Held & Current
Head of DepartmentCurrent
Takoradi Technical University 2023 – Present
Vice Dean of Students
- Takoradi Technical University 2019 – 2023
Convocation Chairperson
Takoradi Technical University 2023 – 2026
Research Interests
1. Business Performance of Small-Sized Hotels
2. Impact of Waiting Service in the Hospitality Industry
3. Entrepreneurial Orientation on Business Performance of Small-Sized Hotels
4. Perceptions of Consumers on Food Safety Practices
5. Waste management -- Hotels and Restaurants
Publications & Articles
  1. Spio-Kwofie, A., & Adu, C. (2025). Perceptions of Consumers on Food Safety Practices of Motorcycles Food Delivery Services. Modern Economy, 16(7), 1051-1075.
  2. Spio-Kwofie, A., Ansah, S. A., Hayford, M. A., & Fosu, V. (2024). Investigating Waste Segregation in Three-Star Hotels in the Takoradi Metropolis. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 14, 243-260
  3. Spio-Kwofie, A., Hagan, E., Abdulai, S., Ayine, C. (2024) Exploring the Influence of social media on Hotel Patronage in Cape Coast: An Empirical Study. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies. 50 (6):293-305
  4. Spio-Kwofie, A., Abdul-Aziz Ibn Musah, Hannah Opoku (2024), A Study of Small-Size Hotels in Ghana's Entrepreneurial Orientation, Firms' Resources, and Industry Forces on Business Performance. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. VIII (VI):3091-3110
  5. Spio-Kwofie, A., Ankor, P. (2024) An Assessment of Guest Satisfaction of Service Quality in Selected 2-Star Hotels in Takoradi. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences. 22 (4), 36-52, 2024.
  6. Spio-Kwofie, A., Donkor Boateng, N. A. & Eshun, P. A. (2023). "Examining the Probabilities and Magnitude to Which Entrepreneurial Orientation, Industry Forces and Firm's Resources Impact on Hotel Business Performance". American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 13: 911-929.
  7. Spio-Kwofie, A., Agambire, M.A., (2024) Development of Sorghum-Based Shortbread Biscuits. EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences. V6 (I2):2663-1873
  8. Akua Serwah, Olu E, Spio-Kwofie A (2022). "Service Recovery in the Hospitality Industry in Ghana: Perception of Customers and Service Providers". Elementary Education Online, 21(1) 231-243.
  9. Spio-Kwofie, A. Hagan, E. Neequaye, K. (2021). "Moderating Effect of Industry Forces on Entrepreneurial Orientation of Small Hotels Business Performance in Ghana". Journal of Hotel and Business Management, 10(9) 1-10.
  10. Spio-Kwofie, A., Osei, I., Atakpa, S., Paintsil E. (2020). "Simultaneous Moderation Effect of Industry Forces and Firm Resources on Entrepreneurial Orientation: A Case Study of Small Size Hotels in Ghana". Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5(9): 264-276.
  11. Osei, I., Atakpa, S., Paintsil E. Spio-Kwofie, A., (2020). "Information Communication Technology as a Strategic Resource in Enhancing Business Performance of Small Hotels in Ghana". Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 26(7): 93-106.
  12. Tian. H, W., Appiah-Twum A., Gumah, G., F, I., Shuja I., and Spio-Kwofie, A. (2019). "Adoption of open innovation: Evidence from SMEs in the Ghanaian Hospitality Industry". International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), 07(07): 1238-1253.
  13. Spio-Kwofie, A. & Abakah-Turkson, J. (2023). Sensory Evaluation and Acceptability of Vegetable Biscuits. J Food Technol Pres, 7(3): 171.
  14. Hu, X., Spio-Kwofie, A., Bilaliib Udimal, T. & Addai M. (2018). "Entrepreneurial Innovation Strategies; An Option for Small Hotels' Growth in Ghana". Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 8(30): 1-18.
  15. Hu, X., Spio-Kwofie, A. & Asante Antwi, H. (2018). "The Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance: A Study of Small Hotels in Ghana". European Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(1): 112-118.
  16. Spio-Kwofie, A., Hu, X., Asante-Antwi, H., & Appiah, R. (2018). "Partial Mediators Influencing Entrepreneurial Competencies and the Performance of Small Hospitality Firms in Ghana". International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 8(1), 453–464.
  17. Spio-Kwofie, A., Hu, X. Addai, M., & Asante Antwi, H. (2017). "Intermediating Factors in Entrepreneurial Orientation-Performance Dilemma: Structural Equation Analysis of Small Hospitality Firms in Ghana". American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(2): 313-319.
  18. Hu, X, Spio-Kwofie, A., Addai, M. & Danso, B. (2016). "Entrepreneurial Social Network Development to Improve the Business Performance of Small Medium Enterprise: A Case Study of Hospitality Industries in Western Region". Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(2): 43-47.
  19. Hu, X., Spio-Kwofie, A., Addai, M., & Gyasi-Mensah W. (2016). "Impact of Entrepreneurial Performance of Small Medium Hotels; the Basis for Industrial Clusters in Western Region of Ghana". IJRDO-Journal of Applied Management Science, 2(8): 1-12.
  20. Spio-Kwofie, A. & Hu X. (2016). "The Transition Process and Associated Benefits of Industrial Clusters in Ghana, the Case of SME's Entrepreneurs in Western Region". International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 7(9): 7(9): 315-321.
  21. Spio-Kwofie, A., Anyobodeh, R., & Abban, G. (2016). "An Assessment of the Accommodation Challenges Faced by Students of Takoradi Polytechnic". International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics, 3(1): 64-72.
  22. Spio-Kwofie, A. & Anyobodeh, R. (2016). "Comparative Assessment of The Use of Monosodium Glutamate and Natural Spices in Food Preparation in Sekondi /Takoradi Metropolis". Journal of Hospitality Tourism, 3(2): 2-9.
  23. Anyobodeh, R., Spio-Kwofie, A. & Anaman, S. (2016). "Preparation and Production of Pasta Using Composite Cassava Flour as a Substitute for Wheat Flour". International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics, 3(1): 97-105.
  24. Spio-Kwofie, A. & Anyobodeh, R. (2016). "The Effect of Waiting Service in the Hospitality Industry in Sekondi-Takoradi". International Journal of Healthcare Sciences, 3(2): 379-383.
  25. Anyoboadeh, R., Spio-Kwofie, A., & Anoff, A. Development and Standardization of Furra into Convenient Food.
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Contact Information
Email
adelaide.spio-kwofie@ttu.edu.gh
Phone
+233208179518
Office
OBSR 2 (inner room)
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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