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oai:zenodo.org:8795 2025-07-16T10:30:05Z user-wru

ABDREHMAN LELAMO 2025-05-02 Managing factors that affect the inventory management practices increase its performance and boost the achievements of the organizational goal. The main objective of the study is to identify factory affecting the effectiveness of inventory management practices in the Werabe agricultural research center of Central Ethiopia. To achieve this, both descriptive and explanatory research designs were employed, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods. The study used census-sampling technique because Census is a process of collecting data by distributing questionnaire to all population in the study area. Data was collected through questionnaires and secondary sources and analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistics with SPSS version 21. The results reveal that factors such as qualified staff, funding, documentation, and information technology significantly influence effectiveness of inventory management practices. Among the independent variables, qualified staff and information technology had a positive significant effect on effectiveness of inventory management practice while funding and documentation had a strong positive relationship with effectiveness of inventory management practices. Thus, the study recommended that the Werabe agriculture research center have to allocate sufficient budget for inventory management and the documentation system of the organization needs improvements of the manual documentation systems through by automating system, will increases effectiveness of inventory management system. https://zenodo.org/record/8795 10.20372/nadre:8795 oai:zenodo.org:8795 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8794 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Effective inventory dimension, Werabe, Agricultural research, Management system. FACTORS AFFECTING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON WERABE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER, SILTE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8805 2025-07-16T10:33:25Z user-wru

ABDULFETA NASSIR MOHAMED 2025-05-21 ABSTRACT The advent of an interest-free financial system has added a new dimension to Ethiopia's current economic models and financial developments. Therefore, even though its implementations depend on the consumers' intents, using such a financial system is highly valued. Henceforth, the main objective of this study is to identify the major factors affecting the towards of fully fledged Interest free banking services in Ethiopia in case of Zamzam and Hijira bank in Werabe town administration. The research employed both qualitative and quantitative research approach employed. A purposive sampling technique was employed. A total of 362 respondents were used for this study. Primary data were used with five-point likert scales to collect data from respondents. And the data analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using multiple linear regression. The result of the study confirms that religious belief, customer awareness, service quality and socio-culture have a positive and significant impact on customer intention to adopt fully fledged interest-free banking services. Therefore, policy makers need to apply better strategies and create an acceptable understanding of the services, whereas government support is vital and should consider the perceived behavioral control by facility condition while banks should use business intelligence and finally aggressive promotion and marketing campaign to create awareness about the services is important to enhance customer’s intention to adopt fully fledged interest free banking services. https://zenodo.org/record/8805 10.20372/nadre:8805 oai:zenodo.org:8805 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8804 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by religious belief, interest free, fully fledged, customer intention FACTORS INFLUENCING A CUSTOMER'S INTENTION TO TOWARDS INTEREST-FREE BANKING: A STUDY ON FULLY FLEDGED INTEREST FREE BANKS IN WERABE TOWN ADMINISTRATIONS info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8811 2025-07-16T11:29:09Z user-wru

ABDULKERIM ZEYINE HUSSEN 2025-05-15 Abstract Accounting information system is the most important information system widely used in the role of Producing Quality Report and improving the organization’s financial performance. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of AIS on the Financial Reporting quality. To achieve the objective of the study both explanatory and descriptive research designs were adopted. A Sample of 188 respondents was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data was collected from186respondents through the five scaled-Likert type of questionnaire. Data analysis was made using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicate that the use of AIS has significant effect on the quality of financial Reporting. Multiple linear regression analysis also revealed that 63% of the variation in the Financial Reporting quality FRQ was explained by four important variables namely Automation of AIS, Integrated AIS Module, Data Security and Internal Control. It is recommended that the concerned bodies are expected to improve implementing procedures of AIS through application of the valuable strategies to overcome the lack of awareness and poor utilization of AIS infrastructures in order to increase the resulted financial reporting quality. Furthermore, the study recommended that both private companies and local governmental organizations should better to work together, to computerize their AIS system that is used to generate accounting and financial reports. https://zenodo.org/record/8811 10.20372/nadre:8811 oai:zenodo.org:8811 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8810 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Financial Reporting, Flour Factory, Information Technology, Module Integration, Role of AIS Role of Accounting Information System on Financial Reporting Quality of Private companies: Evidence from Selected Flour Factories, in Central Ethiopia Region info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8821 2025-07-16T11:27:53Z user-wru

ABDULMEJID NUREDIN MUKTAR 2025-05-06 Abstract Tax evasion is a significant issue that affects the financial stability and economic growth of regions worldwide. The objective of this study was investigating the determinants of Tax evasion in Silte Zone central Ethiopia focusing specifically on Category "A" taxpayers. To achieve this objective, quantitative research method and an explanatory research design would be employed. The target population for this study was Category "A" taxpayers, within the Silte Zone. The study used the stratified random sampling and purposive sampling to select weredas and town admiration and Simple random sampling is used to select respondents. The data was collected through structured questionnaires distributed to the selected taxpayers; the collected data was subjected to rigorous analysis using various statistical tools, including mean, standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. These statistical methods would help us to identify determinant of tax evasion and provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue within the local context. Moreover, the pooled OLS regression results of the study indicate that Tax knowledge, Tax fines and enforcement, Tax fairness, have a positive and significant impact on Tax evasion. Whereas, Tax rate, Corruption, and negative attitude of tax payers have a negative and significant influence on Tax evasion. The findings of this research will offer valuable insights for policymakers, tax authorities, and other stakeholders to develop effective strategies and interventions aimed at reducing tax evasion and enhancing tax compliance among Category "A" taxpayers in the Silte Zone. https://zenodo.org/record/8821 10.20372/nadre:8821 oai:zenodo.org:8821 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8820 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Tax Evasion, Determinant of tax evasion, category A tax payers DETERMINANTS OF TAX EVASION ON CATEGORY "A" TAX PAYERS OF SILTE ZONE, CENTERAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8855 2025-07-16T11:37:32Z user-wru

ABERA DERCHO TEKA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the factors affecting the usage of mobile banking services in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Werabe Town. The main objective of the research was to examine the influence of perceived trust, perceived risk, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and network impact on the usage of mobile banking. The study focused specifically on customers of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in Werabe Town, providing a focused scope on public sector customers who are users of the CBE-Birr mobile banking service. A quantitative research design was employed, and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. Out of 392 distributed questionnaires, 379 valid responses were analyzed, resulting in a response rate of 96.68%. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23.0, employing descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analysis to identify the relationships between variables. The findings showed that perceived usefulness and network impact were the strongest predictors of mobile banking usage, followed by perceived trust and perceived risk. Perceived ease of use was not found to have a statistically significant effect on mobile banking usage. The regression model revealed an R² value of 0.659, indicating that 65.9% of the variation in mobile banking adoption could be explained by the studied variables. The study concludes that enhancing the usefulness of mobile banking services, strengthening network infrastructure, and building customer trust are critical for increasing mobile banking usage. Based on the results, it is recommended that the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia should focus on improving service functionality, network reliability, customer education, and security enhancements. Future researchers are encouraged to expand the study to other regions, include private banks, and explore additional influencing factors such as technological literacy, regulatory frameworks, and cultural perceptions. https://zenodo.org/record/8855 10.20372/nadre:8855 oai:zenodo.org:8855 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8854 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by FACTORS AFFECTING USAGE OF MOBILE BANKING IN COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA IN WERABE TOWN. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8857 2025-07-16T11:46:15Z user-wru

ALEWIYA MUDESIR 2025-05-07 Abstract This study was conducted to investigate factors affecting rural financial inclusion in the case of Halaba Zone, Ethiopia. To address the objectives of the study, the study was utilized descriptive and explanatory research design. Total of 380 respondents were participated under this study.. The stratified sampling technique was employed for this investigation. Both primary and secondary data was used to achieve the study's objective. In addition, both descriptive and inferential statistics was employed. In order to now the relationship between dependent variable and independent variable, the study was employed binary logistic regression model. Binary logistic regression model result showed that, independent variables such as such as sex, education, , service quality ,trust on service financial education and literacy were significantly affect rural financial inclusion. To enhance access financial inclusion, it is essential to prioritize initiatives that improve the educational access and quality is vital for enhancing financial literacy among rural population. Additionally, financial institutions should enhancing service quality by ensuring accessibility, reliability, and responsiveness to customer needs. Finally, Building trust between rural communities and financial institutions is crucial for increasing financial inclusion.. https://zenodo.org/record/8857 10.20372/nadre:8857 oai:zenodo.org:8857 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8856 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by financial inclusion, Halaba Zone, Ethiopia FACTORS AFFECTING RURAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE CASE OF HALABA ZONE, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8873 2025-07-16T12:04:34Z user-wru

EDRIS ABDELLA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Loans usually constitute the largest portion of total asset on balance sheet of micro finance institutions, which is plane to risk of default. It occurs when principal or interest payments are 90 days or more past due. The aim of this study was to examine the factors that influence loan repayment among clients of Omo MFI at Werabe branch. To achieve this objective, explanatory and descriptive research designs were employed on primary data from systematic random sample of 302 borrowers who had borrowed between the year 2018 and 2021. After a univariate analysis of variable in the study, a bivariate analysis was used to test the research hypothesis, which had been formulated, on how natural calamity, demographic, cultural and loan related characteristics associated with loan repayment. Variables that had an association with loan repayment were analyzed by using binary logistic regression model. Based on empirical evidences the study conclude that, educational level, long repayment period, large family size, loan size, and unaffected business by COVID-19 had significantly negative associate with borrowers became defaulter, whereas absence of religious knowledge, being unmarried, interest bearing type of loan, taking for consumption loan, and loan diversion had significantly positive association for risk of a default. Based on findings, the researcher recommended that MFIs provide interest-free loans. Every borrower should know their rights and obligations according to their religion and should fulfill their commitment accordingly. Further this study identified that scope and further study include institutional-related factors. https://zenodo.org/record/8873 10.20372/nadre:8873 oai:zenodo.org:8873 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8872 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by MFIs, Werabe, loan repayment status, loan default and borrowers. DETERMINANTS OF CLIENTS LOAN REPAYMENT: EVIDENCE FROM OMO MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION AT WERABE BRANCH info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8905 2025-07-16T12:48:41Z user-wru

Jemal Kedir 2025-05-07 Abstract In today’s competitive and day-to-day technological advancement environment, working without providing quality service, designing effective marketing strategy and technology is not effective. Financial institutions are stressed to obtain the highest possible deposit mobilization performance from their customers by utilizing and adopting various strategies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of deposit mobilization of commercial bank of Ethiopia in worabe town branch. Specifically, the study sought to address the determinant factors like market strategy, service quality, technology, disposable income, and interest rate on deposit mobilization performance of CBE. With explanatory research design, multi stage sampling method was used to select sample size and SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. The study used survey questionnaires as a data collection instrument and 372 questionnaires were distributed and from that 370 were returned and analyzed with the use of both descriptive and inferential statics. From the finding of Pearson correlation, all predictor and outcome variables were significantly associated. In accordance with multiple reg-ression analysis, the study revealed that except disposable income which is significant and negatively related, all predictor variables market strategy, service quality, technology, and interest rate) has statistically significant positive effect on deposit mobilization performance of commercial bank of Ethiopia in worabe town administration branches. Finally, the researcher recommend that the concerned body was advisable to working on the way how to build strong customer relationship management practices, creating awareness, producing new products and communicating it well to customers, designing and having regular marketing strategy, on service quality, on the way how to provide tangible, reliable and responsive services, and on technology, the way how to use appropriate technology like providing ATM and mobile banking service and cross selling and up selling of transactions through appropriate technology for better and improved deposit mobilization performance.* https://zenodo.org/record/8905 10.20372/nadre:8905 oai:zenodo.org:8905 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8904 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Market strategy, service quality, technology, disposable income, interest rate deposit mobilization, Commercial banks of Ethiopia DETERMINANTS OF DEPOSIT MOBILIZATION IN COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA, WERABE TOWN, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8897 2025-07-16T12:35:06Z user-wru

Hassen Mohammed Reshid 2025-05-07 Abstract Financial technology is provided as a new form of monetary service traded that merges information technology with fiscal service similar to payments, remittance, and also the management of assets. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of financial technology (automated teller machine, mobile banking, Internet Banking, point of sale terminals, debit cards and networked bank branch) on the financial performance of commercial banks in Ethiopia. To achieve this objective explanatory research design with a quantitative approach was used. The study fully employed secondary data from the period 2013-2022. Collected data from purposively selected 13 privately owned commercial banks audited financial statement and by using STATA software packages analyzed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis methods. The study employed a random-effect model as confirmed by the Hausman test. . The study found that point of sale terminals (β =5.14e7 prob. = 0.013), and number of internet Banking NIB (β =2.22e13 prob. = 0.051). Whereas, mobile banking (β = -1.56e13 prob. = 0.052) and networked bank branch (β = -5.29e06 prob. = 0.004) has a negative and statistically significant effect on Commercial banks’ financial performance. On the other hand, automated teller machine (β= -3.74e07 prob. = 0.456) and debit card (β = -4.38e13 prob. = 0.241) was found to be negative and statistically insignificant. Based on the findings of the study, it is safe to conclude that financial technology has a significant effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Ethiopia. https://zenodo.org/record/8897 10.20372/nadre:8897 oai:zenodo.org:8897 doi:10.20372/nadre:8896 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Commercial bank, financial performance, financial technology, Return on Asset EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8901 2025-07-16T12:39:41Z user-wru

HINDIYA DAREBO 2025-05-07 Abstract Banking industries play a major part within the financial development of a nation, but poor repayment practices of Borrowers remain major challenges of their financial performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the Determinants of loan repayments on Commercial Bank of Ethiopia CBE (Evidence from Silte zone). In fact, identifying and analyzing such determining factors of loan repayment rate is vital in the achievement of profitability and sustainability of CBE. The study used both descriptive and explanatory research design with a Quantitative approach. As Silte zone, Total Target population consists of the 2960 borrowers; However, for this research from total population of 2960 borrowers, 296 (10%) sample respondents were selected through using the purposively sampling technique. In this connection, researchers’ collect a primary sources of data from sampled 296 Borrowers (as respondents); by using Questionnaires. And for analyzing, Binary logistic model was used. Through the study 14 determinants’ are selected for evaluation, out of which 9 variables are significant and remaining insignificant are found. As a whole, the model successfully predicted factors contributing to 89.9% of loan repayment problem among CBE. Based on the analysis, the studies recommend that proper training should be provided, reasonable amount of loan which should be useful to their business. Further, more age people and well business experience people can able to repay their loan amount` timely to micro finance institution. https://zenodo.org/record/8901 10.20372/nadre:8901 oai:zenodo.org:8901 doi:10.20372/nadre:8900 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Micro Finance, Loan Repayment, Performance of Borrowers, Institution DETERMINANTS OF LOAN REPAYMENT IN COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA: EVIDENCE FROM SILTE ZONE, SELECTED BANK BRANCHES info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8879 2025-07-16T12:28:43Z user-wru

HALID MUHEDIN 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to identify the factors affecting the profitability of insurance companies in Ethiopia. To achieve this objective the researcher employed explanatory and descriptive research design on a panel data of a year 2014 to 2023 of 14 insurance companies from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data collection is primarily conducted through documentation analysis, wherein key financial variables such as Return on Assets (ROA), age of company, inflation rate, retention rate, market share, tangibility of assets, leverage ratio, loss ratio, and company size are systematically analysed, by using descriptive and econometric analysing technique. A panel data regression model under the fixed-effects methodology was employed. Results of the study indicated that there is a statistically significant negative relationship between profitability and company age, inflation rate, leverage ratio, and loss ratio. whereas, market share, and company size had statistically significant positive association with profitability of insurance company. On other hand tangibility of asset was insignificant association with profitability of insurance company. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that, Ethiopian insurance companies should give consideration to these factors to appropriately address profitability issues. https://zenodo.org/record/8879 10.20372/nadre:8879 oai:zenodo.org:8879 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8878 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Insurance Company, Profitability, Panel evidence, Ethiopia FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROFITABILITY OF INSURANCE COMPANIES IN ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8913 2025-07-16T12:53:01Z user-wru

KAMIL OUSMAN MUSTAFA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to explore the factors affecting public property disposal performance in the Silte Zone of Central Ethiopia Region. This encompasses key areas such as disposal planning, staff competency, ethical procedures, procurement regulations, asset management, and the role of management support. The research employs a descriptive and explanatory research design to analyze existing phenomena and the effects of changes in certain variables on public property disposal performance. This aids in identifying the causal relationships among the variables. Data was collected through both qualitative and quantitative methods. Primary data is gathered using structured questionnaires distributed among employees of the Public Procurement and Property Disposal Service Agency (PPPDSA) and relevant public sector offices. Secondary data sources included academic journals, texts, reports, and policy documents. A judgmental sampling technique is used to select a sample of 60 employees from various roles within the public property disposal framework, ensuring that a representative cross-section of the public sector is studied. Data analysis involved were descriptive statistics along with inferential statistics. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient is employed to determine relationships between the variables, and multiple linear regression analysis is conducted to examine the impact of predictors on public property disposal performance. The study found no significant multicollinearity among predictor variables, ensuring the reliability of the regression model. There is a statistically significant relationship between public property disposal performance and the independent variables: disposal planning, staff competency, procurement regulation, ethical procedures, and management support. Strategic disposal planning, competent staff, adherence to regulations, ethical management, and supportive leadership positively influences public property disposal performance. The study suggests enhancing staff training, improving communication, ensuring ethical standards, allocating resources, and implementing structured procedures for asset disposal to enhance competency and public trust. https://zenodo.org/record/8913 10.20372/nadre:8913 oai:zenodo.org:8913 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8912 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by central Ethiopia disposal public property performance silte zone FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC PROPERTY DISPOSAL PERFORMANCE IN SILTE ZONE, CENTERAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8933 2025-07-16T13:10:17Z user-wru

MEHDI AMAN JEMAL 2025-05-07 Abstracts The general objective of this study was to examine factors affecting the operational performance of interest free banking services in Ethiopia with particular reference to selected private banks in Werabe town. The study has employed descriptive research design based on survey and the data were cross sectional type. The study has used both primary and secondary data which are quantitative and qualitative in nature and have been collected through structured and semi structured questionnaire and interview was used to gather the data. Questionnaires are given to IFB clients and staff in Werabe town at the chosen IFB private bank as part of this study. In this study, 397 questionnaires were distributed to IFB customers and employees selected private IFB bank’s in Werabe town. The data gathered through questionnaires were coded, entered into computer and analyzed and presented in the form of tables and charts using SPSS-25 Software. SPSS-25 was used for the simple descriptive statistics analysis data to compute mean, minimum, maximum, frequency and percentage of the study. The median score of factors and for the advanced statistical procedures of factor analysis. The analysis confirms there were significant positive relationships capacity of the bank, customer awareness and level of demand with operational performance of interest free banking services. Based on the analysis of the obtained data, found out the performance effects to IFB services as: lack of awareness of customer about IFB products, lack of service quality IFB product; lack of brand IFB product; inadequate marketing and promotion. Accordingly, the following recommendations were forwarded by the researcher based on the results of the findings in conjunction with literature review reflections about IFBS; Banks better to advice focus on important factors especially as; customer Awareness creation regarding bank products and Services; Bank promotion; Service quality; Bank brand empower and give employment opportunity as well as training women in to increase its Operational Performance IFBS and Banks should give experience to young’s as well as old age People on the way how to increase the Operational Performance of IFBS bank’s. https://zenodo.org/record/8933 10.20372/nadre:8933 oai:zenodo.org:8933 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8932 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF INTEREST FREE BANKING SERVICES IN ETHIOPIA: IN CASE OF SELECTED PRIVATE BANK IN WERABE TOWN. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8941 2025-07-16T13:15:05Z user-wru

MOHAMMED KEDIR SHURALLA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Budget utilization is the phase where resources are used to implement policies incorporated in the budget. Realizing this, the general purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of effective budget preparation and utilization on organizational performance in werabe town administration. The determinants relevant to effective budget preparation and utilization on organizational performance were the resource allocation, budget planning process, monitoring and evaluation and stakeholder involvement. The researcher used both descriptive and explanatory research design with quantitative research approach by taking 126 employees were selected total population of 182. The researcher used non-probability sampling method with purposive sampling technique. The data collected through standardized Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical tool (ANOVA, correlation and regression). The study used SPSS V21 statistical tool for analyzing the collected data. The regression result showed that the independent variables used in the study explain 70% variability on budget preparation and utilization on organizational performance. The beta coefficients of this study indicated that monitoring and evaluation have a large effect on budget preparation and utilization on organizational performance followed by negative stakeholder involvement. This study in general showed that all the independent determinant variables included in this study have a positive and statistically significant effect on budget preparation and utilization on organizational performance. Therefore werabe town administration needs a continuous and consistent attention to attract, satisfy and retain stakeholders and to improve organizational performance and efforts to achieve the organizational goal and objectives as a whole. https://zenodo.org/record/8941 10.20372/nadre:8941 oai:zenodo.org:8941 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8940 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Budget, Preparation and Utilization, resource allocation, budget planning process, monitoring and evaluation THE EFFECT OF BUDGET PREPARATION AND UTILIZATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN CASE OF WORABE TOWN ADMINISTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:8949 2025-07-16T13:19:46Z user-wru

NEIMA AYATA 2025-05-07 Abstract Internal audit function plays vital role in the organizational process. It is not limited only on to perform ordinary assurance activities, but also to serve as a strategic partner of the high level officials of the organization. The general objective of this study is to examine the determinants of IAE in of siltie zone public organization. The research is explanatory type and it used quantitative research approach. Primary data through questionnaire is used to conduct this research. 126 participants from siltie zone internal auditors and senior management of the sample organizations were participated in responding the questionnaire. Variable"s variable audit quality, auditor’s capacity, management support and independence of internal audit were statistically significant variable at 5% level of significant and the rest variable gender, age, salary and the educational level were statistically insignificant variables at 5% level of significant. The researcher recommends that in order to support efficient internal audit, the government should hire more skilled and knowledgeable internal audit staff members and provide them with proper training and professional certification. And also this study underlines the need for further research to include more sectors and private organizations, as well as to consider additional explanatory variables. https://zenodo.org/record/8949 10.20372/nadre:8949 oai:zenodo.org:8949 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8948 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by audit quality, audit effectiveness, internal audit Budget, Preparation and Utilization, resource allocation, budget planning process, monitoring and evaluation info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9027 2025-07-16T15:10:12Z user-wru

ROSSA ABDELA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT MSE is a significant component of many developing nations’ development plans, including Ethiopia. Through the creation and implementation of a micro and small enterprise development strategy, the government of Ethiopia has been encouraging the development of MSEs, and the number of MSEs in the nation is constantly increasing. The goal of this study was to identify the factors affecting the financial performance of MSEs in Werabe town administration. The study employed a descriptive and explanatory research design, selecting 265 samples at random from a population of 785 to gather information from the owners and managers of MSEs. After stratifying the sectors, the samples were chosen at random from each stratum using proportionate allocation. The study utilized questionnaires as the primary method for data collection. Tables, charts, and percentages were used to present the data after it was analyzed using descriptive statistics. According to the multiple linear regression analysis, factors such as the age and experience of the owners/managers, financial-related issues, lack of government support, and limited market access significantly impacted the financial performance of MSEs in Werabe town. The relevant government body overseeing MSEs in Werabe town should increase the number of microfinance institutions to enhance the performance of MSEs. It is also advised to focus on better implementation of financial strategies, such as ensuring sufficient working capital, improving access to financial institutions, and supporting the development of business plans for MSEs to boost their performance. https://zenodo.org/record/9027 10.20372/nadre:9027 oai:zenodo.org:9027 doi:10.20372/nadre:9026 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by financial performance, owners, microfinance, working capital FACTORS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN WERABE TOWN ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9029 2025-07-16T15:14:38Z user-wru

SAMIRA ABDI 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate Determinants of financial inclusion in small and medium sized enterprises in Kulito Town of the Centeral Ethiopian Regional State; this study was employed targeted small and medium enterprises in Kulito Town. Totally of 360 respondents was participated under this study. Under this study both primary and secondary data was employed. To achieve the objective of the study, both descriptive and inferential statistics was utilized. Moreover, in order to assess the relationship between dependent variable and independent variable, binary logistic regression model was used. Binary logistic regression result showed that, all independent variables such as educational level of owners -managers, awareness, access to information, formal accounting record and collateralized assets were significant variables which affect SMEs' financial inclusion. To boost financial inclusion among SMEs in Kulito Town, targeted interventions should focus on improving owners’ educational levels through tailored training, raising awareness about financial institution, expanding access to reliable information, encouraging formal accounting practices, and facilitating easier access to collateral or alternative guarantees.. https://zenodo.org/record/9029 10.20372/nadre:9029 oai:zenodo.org:9029 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9028 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by financial inclusion, small and medium sized enterprises, Kulito Town. DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN KULITO TOWN OF THE CENTERAL ETHIOPIAN REGIONAL STATE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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RANIYA NAMUS 2025-07-16 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effect of microfinance servicese on womens economic empowerment in Halaba Kulito Town. To address the objectives of the study, the study was utilized explanatory and descriptive research design. To achieve the study goal, both primary and secondary data was used. Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed for this study. Inferential statistics such as, correlation analysis and regressions was applied so as to see the relationship between independent variables and dependent variable. Correlation analysis revealed that a significant positive connection is observed between women’s economic empowerment and independent variables (Loan Service Financial Literacy Service, Networking and saving service). Moreover, to investigate the relationship between dependent variable and independent variables, multiple linear regression analysis was utilized. Multiple linear regression model result showed that, four independent variables such as Loan Service Financial Literacy Service, Networking and saving service have significant effect on women’s economic empowerment. To further enhance women’s economic empowerment in Halaba Kulito Town, it is recommended that microfinance institutions expand access to loan services, strengthen financial literacy training, foster networking opportunities among women, and promote flexible, women-focused savings products. https://zenodo.org/record/8957 10.20372/nadre:8957 oai:zenodo.org:8957 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:8956 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Loan Service, Financial Literacy Service, Networking and saving service THE EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE SERVICESE ON WOMENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN HALABA KULITO TOWN info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Abdulaziz Nuri Mussa 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The sustainable development of any country depends on the ability of the government to generate a sufficient amount of revenue from its internal source of finance. VAT has an important role in the revenue system of the Ethiopian government. To sustain its role the governments ensure that the revenue generated by this tax is raised as efficiently as possible. However, revenue collected by this tax system is low and not as good as expected due to weakness in the tax administration. The study was conducted to examine the determinant factors of Value Added Tax revenue collection performance in Kibet Town. To meet this objective, a descriptive research design was used that used both quantitative and qualitative research approach, in which non- probability sampling methods were employed to include all 74 VAT-registered taxpayers and employees of Kibet Revenue Authority office . And both primary and secondary sources of data were used. Primary data were collected from VAT-registered taxpayer’s and employees of Revenue Authority in Kibet Town and secondary data were collected from published document and office annual reports. The data were analyzed using the descriptive and econometric method to examine factors influencing determinants of value-added tax revenue collection performance of the Revenue Authority at Kibet Town. The result of the study showed that the determinants factors of Value Added Tax revenue collection performance which affects statistically significant and positive with tax education, political stability, taxpayers’ compliance, and whereas attitudes of taxpayers towards tax authority or government and unemployment rate affect negative statistically significant. Based on the findings of study, the researcher recommended that Revenues Authority should fulfill necessary manpower increase the taxpayer awareness by giving continuous training to the taxpayers to improve the tax payers knowledge and understanding about VAT rules and regulations, improve the attitude of the business community. and revenue authority should create continuous follow up to improve Value added tax revenue collection performance, mechanisms to increase government’s revenue collection capacity by reducing the resistance against VAT registration by taxpayers and improve VAT administration capacity in the town to earn high revenue from VAT collection that leads the economic growth https://zenodo.org/record/9037 10.20372/nadre:9037 oai:zenodo.org:9037 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9036 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Determinants of value added tax Revenue in Kibet town, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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SHEMSEDIN SIRMOLLO 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of tax education on the tax compliance behaviors of business profit tax payers in Werabe Town. The researcher filled the major gaps in the empirical review, which were: inconsistency or disagreement regarding the impact of tax education on tax compliance behaviors; many predictors and tax compliance behaviors. To achieve this objective, explanatory and descriptive research designs with a mixed research approach were employed. The internal accuracy of the primary data from a stratified simple random sample and purposive methods of 340 tax payers was tested by Cronbach's alpha. The data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using binary logistics on SPSS software (version 25). After analyzing descriptive statistics based on empirical evidence, the study concludes that access to tax education, understanding the benefits of tax revenue, awareness of penalties and offenses, and transparency in tax systems have a positive and substantial effect on tax compliance. Finally, the study recommended that access to tax education is a significant factor in growing tax compliance behaviors. Further this study identified that scope and further study include others -related factors. https://zenodo.org/record/9035 10.20372/nadre:9035 oai:zenodo.org:9035 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9034 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Tax compliance, tax education, werabe, Factors influencing tax compliance behavior The Impacts of Tax Education on Tax Compliance Behavior: The Case of Business Profits Tax in Werabe Town of Silte zone info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Shemse Negash 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to examine determinants of demand to use Islamic banking products in Ethiopia. To achieve this objective, explanatory research designs were employed, and the researcher exercised descriptive and inferential statics to analysis collected primary data from probabilistic multiple-stage sampled of 385 households, who were individuals whose age was above 18 years in Silte zone. After a descriptive analysis the researcher was employed binary logit regression model. The empirical result show that, Gender, Absence of some type of IB product, Distance, Religion, and Confusion b/n IFW & IB difference had statistically significantly and negative associate with consumption of Islamic banking products, whereas Educational status, Level of income, Religiosity, and Islamic finance literacy had statistically significant positive association to consumption of Islamic banking products. Based on finding the researcher was recommended that, the Islamic banking institution is advised to provide training in Islamic financial literacy, especially by creating awareness about Islamic banking service, and try to make clarity between the difference between interest free window of conventional bank and fully fledged Islamic bank. Furthermore Islamic banking institution should focus on accessibility of the institution by the number of branch. https://zenodo.org/record/9033 10.20372/nadre:9033 oai:zenodo.org:9033 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9032 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Islamic bank, Siltie Zone, consumption, Islamic banking product, and sharia law. DETERMINANTS OF CLIENTS DEMAND TO USE ISLAMIC BANKING SERVICE IN SILTE ZONE, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ABDULKERIM KEYRAT 2025-07-16 Abstract Cooperatives are a system of carrying a synonym for a business. Profitability is the ability of cooperatives to mobilize more resources to generate income and profit. The aim of this study was to assess factors that affect the profitability of cooperatives in Silte Zone. The study used primary and secondary data from Silte Zone cooperatives. The survey produced a sample of 178 cooperatives & its members that have income statement were generated as respondents using multi stage sampling techniques. The study used an explanatory and descriptive research design. VIf and contingency coefficient tests were used to test the multiple associations between variables. Multiple linear regression models with help of statistical package of social science Both SPSS version 24 and STATA version 21 was used to assess how the variations in profitability are affected by the various factors. The result of the study found that number of training, loan repayment period; market linkage and level of education have a statistically significant association with the profitability that the cooperatives make. Most of cooperatives have had low level of access to technology and access to market therefore; the government should facilitate market linkage for active supply of marketable goods for sale. https://zenodo.org/record/9039 10.20372/nadre:9039 oai:zenodo.org:9039 doi:10.20372/nadre:9038 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Access to finance, Cooperatives, Profitability FACTORS THAT AFFECT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COOPERATIVES: THE CASE OF SILTE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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GEBRE GANTA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Cluster-based wheat farming and its commercialization is a crosscutting issue in Ethiopia in general and in the study area in particular. Clustering wheat production and commercialization is an alternative means of multipurpose improvement but affected by different factors, which were inconsistent by different studies. While cluster farming has been proposed as a solution to boost agricultural productivity and hence commercialization, empirical evidence on its effectiveness particularly in wheat farming remains limited, geographically uneven, and methodologically inconsistent. This study therefore fills critical gaps by expanding geographical coverage to under studied Silte Zone, providing updated empirical evidence, using a Double Hurdle Model for adoption & intensity analysis, resolving conflicting findings on key variables. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the determinants of cluster-based wheat farming and its commercialization among smallholder farmers in the central Ethiopia, Silite Zone, and Mito Woreda. Both primary and secondary data sources were used and the primary data was collected from 330 households using multistage sampling technique. Both statistical descriptive and econometric model were employed to analyse the primary data. Using a Double Hurdle model revealed Education, access to information, and membership in informal institutions significantly increase adoption likelihood (p<0.01) while cooperative membership boosts yields by 23.8 quintals/ha. Moreover, over 70% of farmers commercialize wheat, selling 58.98% of produce on average. Cluster adopters achieve 43.55 quintals/ha versus non-adopters’ 24.95 quintals/ha, with a strong correlation (r=0.95) between cluster farming and market participation. It is concluded that emphasizing the role of knowledge dissemination, provision of adequate extension service and organizing farmers as membership significantly boosts adoption. Therefore it is recommended that policy makers and governments should integrate adult literacy classes with agricultural extension to enlarge adoption and intensity of adoption so that increase agricultural production and commercialization. https://zenodo.org/record/9052 10.20372/nadre:9052 oai:zenodo.org:9052 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9051 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Cluster farming, Double Hurdle model, Ethiopia, Smallholders farmers, Wheat Intensity DETERMINANTS OF CLUSTER BASED WHEAT FARMING AND ITS COMMERCIALIZATION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS (A CASE STUDY OF MITO WOREDA, SILTE ZONE) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Jewer Denur Lalega 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT In many developing countries, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy, playing a vital role in the economic landscape of most African countries. The main goal of this study was to assess the impact of agricultural extension on farm households" productivity and livelihood in the Dalocha Woreda. Data were gathered from both primary and secondary sources. A multi-stage sample technique was employed to identify 266 wheat producer farm households from Dalocha Woreda. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and an econometric model. The overall result of descriptive statistics showed that, there was positive mean difference between agricultural extension programme participants and non-participants farm households" regarding with wheat farm productivity and livelihood. The binary logistic regression model results revealed that, eleven variables were hypothesized that determine farm households" probability of participation in agricultural extension programme and seven of them were found significant at 6% level. Sex, extension programme, land size, access to credit, access to irrigation and improved seed had a positive and significantly influence farm households" participation in agricultural extension programme whereas distance from residence to FTC had a negative and significantly influence farm households" participation in agricultural extension programme. According to the results of the propensity score matching method, participation in agricultural extension programme has increased farm households" productivity in selected wheat crop by 184.980603 kilogram per year for participant farm households than non-participant farm households and it has increased livelihood by 615.80819 calorie getting the minimum daily energy requirement for an individual to live a healthy, active and productive life per year for participant farm households than non-participant farm households. This indicates that agricultural extension programme has positively increased wheat crop productivity and livelihood of participant farm households than non-participant farm households in agricultural extension programme. Therefore, government and concerned bodies should give better attention to the development, dissemination, scaling up, provides remedial solution and bring more improvement of farm households" participation of agricultural extension programme. https://zenodo.org/record/9054 10.20372/nadre:9054 oai:zenodo.org:9054 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9053 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Impact, Agricultural extension, Farm Productivity, Livelihood, Wheat, PSM IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ON FARM HOUSEHOLDS' PRODUCTIVITY AND LIVELIHOOD IN DALOCHA WOREDA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MOHAMMED SHEMSU 2025-05-07 Abstract This study investigates the impact of financial inclusion on household income in selected districts of the Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia. Financial inclusion is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for reducing poverty and improving livelihoods; however, the research employs cross-sectional data collected from a sample of 369 households, selected using stratified and random sampling techniques. To estimate the causal impact of financial inclusion while addressing potential selection bias, Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was applied. Financial inclusion was measured as a composite index comprising access to formal financial services such as bank accounts, mobile banking, savings, credit, and insurance. Covariates used in the matching process included demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic variables such as age, household size, marital status, employment status, location, education, source of income, and availability of collateral. The unmatched sample indicated that financially included households had an average income advantage of approximately 35,726.57 ETB over their non-included counterparts, a statistically significant difference at the 1% level (t = 4.64). After applying PSM, the estimated Average Treatment effect on the Treated (ATT) was 25,861.67 ETB (t = 2.03), confirming that financial inclusion significantly increases household income. This result was robust across alternative matching algorithms and a secondary ATT estimate of 25,637.85 ETB supported the main finding. Covariate balance diagnostics and sensitivity analysis further reinforced the validity of the model, with results remaining stable up to a gamma value of 2.These findings suggest that financial inclusion plays a substantial role in improving household income in rural settings. The study recommends expanding access to inclusive financial services as a policy tool for enhancing economic well-being and reducing income inequality among rural households. https://zenodo.org/record/9060 10.20372/nadre:9060 oai:zenodo.org:9060 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9059 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Financial Inclusion, Household Income, Propensity Score Matching, Silte Zone, Ethiopia, ATT THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME; THE CASE OF SELECTED DISTRICTS IN SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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SEFERI TESFAYE GELETE 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The study aimed to examine The Impacts of Urban Expansion on Livelihood income of Peri-Urban Smallholder Householdin case of bue town administration.descriptive and explanatory researchdesign was used to analyze the data. Among the probability techniques multistage sampling techniques was used to select the study area and sample respondents.Amixed type of research method i.e. both the quantitative and qualitative research method were used.The total sample size of the study was 237 respondents determined by using Yamane (1967) sample size determination formula n=N/1+N(e)². In the study both primary and secondary data sources were used and questionnaires, interview were used. Both Econometrics and Statically models were used to analyses this study Socio economic and demographic characteristics of the respondent households were analysed by descriptive statistics, to investigate the impact of Pre-urban expansion on household income was analysed by PSM model and The determinants of Peri-urban expansion (factors that affect Peri-Urban Expansion was analysed by Binary logistic regression Model,logit regression shows that displacement status was influenced by education, family size, sex, land size, age,, consumption, job opportunity and livestock.The propensity score matching estimation result shows that, non-displacement of households have gained more income than displacement households’. The effect of displacement on household’s livelihood outcome has a negative. Therefore The PSM result indicates that non-displacement of households have gained on average Birr 20,964 more income than displacement households’. The government urban expansion program should take in to account that displaced smallholder farmers from their land should creating best alternative means livelihood strategies and creating better economic opportunity in areas need be reconsidered because land size is the main source of livelihood outcome difference. https://zenodo.org/record/9063 10.20372/nadre:9063 oai:zenodo.org:9063 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9062 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Impact, livelihood income, Propensity score matching, Urban expansion,Displacement,Logisticregression THE IMPACTS OF URBAN EXPANSION ON LIVELIHOOD INCOME OF PERI-URBAN SMALLHOLDER HOUSEHOLDS: THE CASE Of BUE TOWN ADMINSTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TEKETEL MESFIN EJAMO 2025-05-07 Abstract At the household level, livestock plays a critical economic and social role for smallholder farm households in Ethiopia especially in the study area. The government is working on cattle fattening development giving special emphasis to research activities on fattening at different scales. This study was conducted to identify factors that determine household’s participation in cattle fattening and its impact on household income in the Kedida Gamela woreda using cross-sectional data obtained from 305 sample farmers selected from three kebeles. In this study, multistage sampling technique was used to select sample respondents. The primary data was collected by using semi structured questionnaire. Various documents were reviewed to collect the secondary data. Binary logit model was employed to identify the determinants of participation in cattle fattening. Binary logit model regression results indicated that sex, education level of household head, breed type, veterinary clinic and access to extension services significantly determine participation cattle fattening. The Propensity Score Matching model result also revealed that the fattening participation had a significant effect on household income. The average treatment effect on the treated (ATT) was 3524.6554 birr in given year increase in annual income of treated households as compared to untreated ones. Moreover, different constraints related with feed shortage and price increment. To solve the problems and improve cattle fattening participation, the government, especially livestock development office of the woreda should attempt to hamper factors that hinder participation in cattle fattening and enhance factors that initiate participation in cattle fattening identified in the study area. https://zenodo.org/record/9069 10.20372/nadre:9069 oai:zenodo.org:9069 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9068 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Binary logit, Household income, average effect on treated, Propensity Score THE IMPACT OF CATTLE FATTENING ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME: IN THE CASE OF KEDIDA GAMELA WOREDA, KEMBATA ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION, ETHIOPIA. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TOFIK BADE 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT This study undertaken to investigate the determinants of saving in Sharia bank with specific in Werabe town. To achieve the aim of the study the Primary data was collected through survey ques-tionnaire. The study employed quantitative research approach and research design of this study was both descriptive and explanatory research design. A multi-stage probability sampling technique to get a sample of 399 respondents. Multiple linear regressions model descriptive statistics, were em-ployed to estimate the model and analyze with the help SPSS software. A total of ten independent variables were included in the regression this research is to test the effect of Religiosity, Service, Promotion, distance the bank, profit sharing, Income, Age, Education, financial literacy, attitude of customers to saving in Sharia bank. To conclude that the six independent determinant variables in-cluded in this study such as Service, promotion, Profit Sharing, Income, Age and Attitude of custom-er have positive relation and statistically significant effect on dependent variable saving in sharia bank Werabe town. Meanwhile, Religiosity, distance the bank, Education and financial literacy have no significant effect to their saving in Sharia bank. In order to be competitive, doing promotional work about the bank, doing advertising work by sponsoring in media and flyers, charity works and bazaars. Conducting awareness activities on a wide scale so that the society knows and understands the services provided by the Sharia bank. Regarding income of respondents’ government should play its role in facilitating job opportunities so as to increase income of respondents. Government better to making the bank branches more accessible to the community. https://zenodo.org/record/9075 10.20372/nadre:9075 oai:zenodo.org:9075 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9074 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Attitude of customer; Quantitative research, Multiple linear regressions, Saving in sharia bank DETERMINANT OF SAVING IN SHARIA BANK: THE CASE OF WERABE TOWN AD-MINISTRATION, SILTIE ZONE, CENETRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TAMIRAT TEREFE CHALA 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The Thesis examined the nexus between foreign direct investment, capital flight, and economic growth in Ethiopia using time series data over the period 1990-2021. Data was taken from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual data and the statistical bulletin of National Bank of Ethiopia, National Bureau of Statistics of Ethiopia and the Ministry of Commerce, Ethiopia. Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) was used in analyzing the data. Furthermore, Augmented Dickey-Fuller Test was used to obtain the nexus between foreign direct investment, capital flight, and economic growth in Ethiopia. The result shows that foreign direct investment had a Negative impact on capital flight in the long run and a negative relationship in the short run. In addition, economic growth had a positive long-run relationship with capital flight. But there is no evidence that shows the relationship that stems from economic growth and capital flight to foreign direct investment; and relationships that line from foreign direct investment and capital flight towards economic growth. Furthermore, reforms and conflict significantly increased capital flight in Ethiopia between 2010 and 2021.The study further found that the speed of adjustment, if the shock exists, towards the long run equilibrium is 11% out of the shock annually. Based on the findings of this study; in the long-run the increasing of economic growth in Ethiopia facilitates the volume of capital flight to increase over the time which is against the theory and other empirical evidence. The study recommends reducing public investment to prioritize private sector development as a sustainable growth driver, enhancing government monitoring and incentives to combat corruption, and favoring domestic investment over foreign direct investment to minimize capital flight and strengthen the local economy https://zenodo.org/record/9065 10.20372/nadre:9065 oai:zenodo.org:9065 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9064 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by The Nexus among Foreign Direct Investment, Capital Flight and Economic Growth: Evidence from Ethiopia. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Eyasu Kergeba Aman 2025-01-07 Abstract This study examines how rural women in Alicho Wuriro Woreda of Siltie Zone, benefit from using residential biogas technology. It focuses on the role of biogas in managing cow dung and human waste to reduce costs related to chemical fertilizers, improve health and sanitation, and save time and money spent on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene. The study also investigates factors hindering effective and efficient use of the technology in the district. A mixed-methods approach was used, with a concurrent triangulation research design. Simple random sampling selected 70 biogas users. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and observation. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 while qualitative data was evaluated through description and narration. The results show biogas technology significantly improved the lives of rural women by reducing smoke-related health issues; saving time spent collecting firewood, and providing organic fertilizer for increased agricultural productivity. However, factors like lack of water access, insufficient livestock ownership, and limited technical support hindered some users. The study recommends expanding the biogas program with improved user selection criteria, better technical support, and integration with other development interventions to maximize benefits for rural women. https://zenodo.org/record/9077 10.20372/nadre:9077 oai:zenodo.org:9077 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9076 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Domestic Biogas Technology Utilization among Rural Women Households: The Case of Alicho Wuriro Woreda, Siltie Zone, Central Ethiopia info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ROZIYA YESUF 2025-04-09 Abstract This study investigates the challenges and opportunities of rural land registration and its impact on sustainable land management in Hulbareg Woreda, Silite Zone, Central Ethiopia. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative survey data from 289 randomly selected households and qualitative insights from interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews. The findings reveal that 78.1% of respondents have received land certificates, indicating significant progress in land registration efforts. However, bureaucratic barriers, limited awareness, and socio-economic constraints remain persistent challenges. Quantitative analysis shows that the mean age of respondents is 44 years with a standard deviation of 10 years, reflecting a mature farming population. The average family size is 6 persons (SD = 2.3), and the mean landholding size is 1.23 hectares (SD = 0.56). Regarding perceptions of land registration, 67.3% of respondents believe it has positively influenced sustainable land management practices, such as soil conservation and tree planting. The mean score for perceived improvement in land management due to registration is 3.84 (on a 5-point Likert scale), with a standard deviation of 0.92. Key opportunities identified include enhanced tenure security, increased investment in land improvements, and improved dispute resolution mechanisms. Conversely, challenges such as inadequate institutional capacity, delays in certificate issuance, and lack of community awareness hinder the full realization of benefits. The study concludes that while rural land registration has contributed to more sustainable land management in Hulbareg Woreda, addressing administrative and informational barriers is essential for maximizing its positive impact. https://zenodo.org/record/9081 10.20372/nadre:9081 oai:zenodo.org:9081 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9080 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Rural land registration, sustainable land management, tenure security, Hulbareg Woreda, Ethiopia, land certification, challenges, opportunities, mean, standard deviation CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF RURAL LAND REGISTRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT IN HULBAREG WOREDA, SILITE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9130 2025-07-17T08:21:49Z user-wru

Medina Mohammed Selato 2025-06-03 ABSTRACT The performance of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) is influenced by several factors, including wireless standards, communication protocols, coverage area, and potential network attacks. Despite these efforts, gaps remain in research. Notably, there is limited exploration of the impact of data traffic attacks on routing protocols in MANETs, particularly concerning DSDV and AODV. This research aims to evaluate the performance of the AODV and DSDV routing protocols in the context of data traffic attacks and vulnerabilities within MANETs. However, MANETs are susceptible to various vulnerabilities and attacks, with data traffic attacks being a significant concern. This study seeks to analyze the performance of routing protocols in MANETs by leveraging the detectability of data traffic attacks to extend network longevity. This will be assessed through various performance metrics and the application of network security algorithms. The research utilizes the NS-2 simulation environment, adhering to the IEEE 802.11 MAC layer standards, and explores different scenarios, such as route discovery, node count, traffic source variations, node speed (in m/s), packet sizes, and simulation duration. The analysis will quantitatively evaluate the performance of AODV and DSDV protocols in the presence of data traffic attacks. The simulation involved modifying the .h and .cc files in the NS-2 framework. Performance metrics for evaluation include Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), normalized routing overhead ratio, average throughput, jitter, and End-to-End Delay. On the result of the simulation with variety of network indicates AOMDV routing protocol is good packet loss and throughput than AODV and DSDV routing protocol with good packet loss and throughput value on the fourth network size. The DSDV routing protocol has good lifetime value than AODV and AOMDV. On the jitter parameters, AODV routing protocol packet delivery ratio, and Jitter increases, while the lifetime and throughput decrease. In DSDV routing protocol lifetime will increase. In AOMDV the routing protocol jitter will increase and the throughput decreases. In SAOD and RAODV, normalized routing overhead slightly decreases as the node number gets increased. https://zenodo.org/record/9130 10.20372/nadre:9130 oai:zenodo.org:9130 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9129 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by AODV, DoS, MANET, Performance Analysis, Data Traffic Attack. Mohammed Abebe (PhD) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9142 2025-07-17T08:26:37Z user-wru

NURIYA SIRAJ 2025-06-02 ABSTRACT MANET is a temporary wireless network environment where in nodes that is in mobility establishes the network without aid of any fixed infrastructure. Due to increased routing overhead, network congestion and performance degradation happen. This research aimed to explores the enhancement of routing performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) by integrating K-Means clustering with the Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) protocol. Data mining and machine learning often utilize the k-means clustering technique to divide data in to categories based on similarities. Previous research has shown that the Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) protocol suffers from high routing overhead in large or highly mobile networks due to frequent route discoveries and route maintenance. Many attempts to improve DSR focus on caching or route shortening, but they do not effectively scale in dense or dynamic topologies. In this research, we proposed K-Means clustering to categorize MANET nodes according to where they are located. To mitigate this overhead, DSR uses various techniques such as caching and route discovery optimization to minimize the amount of routing information that needs to be transmitted. However, these techniques can also introduce additional complexity and overhead into the network, making it important to carefully balance the trade-offs between routing efficiency and overhead. The study addresses critical challenges, including routing overhead and packet delivery ratio (PDR), which significantly impact network efficiency. By applying K-Means clustering, we optimize cluster head selection, resulting in reduced routing overhead and improved PDR. The study demonstrate that our approach yields significant gains in network performance metrics, such as reduced latency and increased throughput, compared to traditional DSR implementations. Simulation results show that our proposed methodology increases 0.189% of packet delivery ratio than DSR and 0.1435% than CBRP. Based on the research finding we recommend that future work should be measure the proposed systems effectiveness in presence of various attacks. https://zenodo.org/record/9142 10.20372/nadre:9142 oai:zenodo.org:9142 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9141 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by MANET, DSR, K-Means Clustering, Routing Overhead, Packet Delivery Ratio REDUCING ROUTING OVERHEAD IN THE DSR ALGORITHM FOR MANETS USING AN EFFICIENT K-MEANS CLUSTERING MECHANISM info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9150 2025-07-17T08:30:34Z user-wru

NURI REDELA 2025-06-03 ABSTRACT In modern data and cloud computing era, cloud computing is now an indispensable part of data management based on its scalability and on-demand provisioning capability for computation powers. But its increasing dependence on cloud-based platforms is raising concerns about data confidentiality, data integrity and security in a very crucial manner. This research discusses using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) as an effective method for securing cloud-based computing and data storage security in general. Performance of AES is evaluated through MATLAB Online simulation using three sizes (128, 192, and 256 bits) of keys and using Cipher Block Chaining - CBC and Counter Mode - CTR as its encryption modes. Simulation is conducted using various-sized datasets - 1MB, 10MB, and 100MB - for encryption and decryption time, processing load on CPU usage, memory consumption, and level of security strength testing. Results reveal that while AES-128 is fastest encryption using least resource utilization, AES-256 offers maximum security at increased computational cost overhead. CTR mode outperforms CBC mode in most aspects as regards processing, particularly for large datasets. The results provide requirements for optimal AES choice configuration based on specific cloud-based application requirements, balancing security and performance. The research confirms AES as an effective encryption tool for secure storage in the cloud and gives directions for further research into its implementation in real applications, hybrid encryption schemes, and advanced threat prevention approaches. https://zenodo.org/record/9150 10.20372/nadre:9150 oai:zenodo.org:9150 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9149 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by AES Encryption, Cloud Computing, Data Security, CBC Mode, CTR Mode ENHANCING SECURITY IN CLOUD COMPUTING THROUGH AES ENCRYPTION FOR DATA STORAGE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9154 2025-07-17T08:34:31Z user-wru

Rebiya Fedlu Nasir 2025-06-01 Abstract Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are infrastructure-less, decentralized systems composed of mobile nodes that communicate wirelessly. Their dynamic and open nature makes them highly susceptible to routing-based attacks, especially black-hole attacks, where malicious nodes mislead the routing process and drop incoming packets, causing major data loss and network disruption. Traditional security mechanisms often fail to detect these attacks effectively due to their static rules and lack of learning capabilities. This research proposes a deep learning-based hybrid intrusion detection system (IDS) using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models to detect black-hole attacks in MANETs. The system is trained using the UNSW-NB15 dataset, which was preprocessed and enhanced with engineered features to simulate black-hole attack behavior such as abnormal packet flow, TTL irregularities, and packet drops. The proposed CNN-LSTM model first extracts spatial dependencies through CNN layers and then captures sequential flow behavior using LSTM layers. After hyper parameter tuning and model optimization, the architecture achieved a detection accuracy of 96.5%, precision of 93.7%, recall of 95.4%, and an F1-score of 94.5%, outperforming traditional machine learning models like SVM, Random Forest, and Decision Tree. This research demonstrates that hybrid deep learning architectures are more robust and adaptable for detecting advanced routing attacks in MANETs. The model's success suggests its potential for deployment in real-time, security-critical applications such as military communication, disaster response networks, and intelligent vehicular systems. https://zenodo.org/record/9154 10.20372/nadre:9154 oai:zenodo.org:9154 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9153 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs); Black-Hole Attack; Deep Learning; CNN-LSTM; Intrusion Detection System (IDS); UNSW-NB15 DETECTING BLACK-HOLE ATTACKS IN MANET USING MACHINE LEARNING info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9189 2025-07-17T08:52:09Z user-wru

Abdilmejid Akmel 2025-05-07 Abstract Women’s entrepreneurship is the pillar of economic expansion in many developing countries and is increasingly recognized as an essential driver of economic growth,productivity, innovation, employment, and economic dynamism. This study aimedto investigate the Determinant factors that affect women’s entrepreneurial Business performance in MSEs in Werabe Town, Ethiopia. This study employed explanatory anddescriptive survey designs using a quantitative research approach. The data were gathered from a survey of 186 registered women-owned MSEs. This study used descriptive statistics and inferential statistical models for data analysis, including correlation, and regression analysis, to look forrelationships between variables.As the regression result, most of the independent variables namely: Entrepreneurial Factors Economic Factors, and Cultural Practices, have a positive and significant effect on Business Performance of Women Entrepreneurs.While, Social factor (with p value of 0.047) have statistically significant effect but it has inverse relationship with Dependent variable. As result of R² 63.2% explains a large proportion of the strong and statistically significant predictor variables to explain the business performance of women’s entrepreneurs. The remaining 36.8% variables may not be included in this study. Therefore, this study recommends that the concerned body should enhance business performance of women’s entrepreneurs;through developing thestrategies onwomen’s access to education and provide significant training to the communities, in order to improve their awareness on gender issues and relatedharmful traditional practices in werabe town MSEs. https://zenodo.org/record/9189 10.20372/nadre:9189 oai:zenodo.org:9189 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9188 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Business Performance,Cultural Practices,Entrepreneurship, MSEs,Women entrepreneurs Factor Affecting Performance of Women Entrepreneursin Micro and Small Enterprise: In case of Werabe Town info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9096 2025-07-17T07:58:07Z user-wru

FETIYA SHEWMOLLO BUSHRA 2025-06-01 ABSTRACT Software-Defined Networks (SDNs) have revolutionized network management by providing centralized control and exceptional flexibility, establishing them as a key technology in mod-ern networking. However, this centralized structure renders SDNs highly vulnerable to Dis-tributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which can exhaust network resources and disrupt essential services. Conventional detection techniques, such as traditional machine learning models like Random Forest and Support Vector Machines, often fail to adapt to the dynamic traffic patterns of SDNs and struggle to detect previously unseen attacks. Typically achieving accuracies below 98.3%, these methods depend heavily on manual feature engineering, which restricts their capacity to handle intricate, high-dimensional network data efficiently. To ad-dress these shortcomings, this study proposes a hybrid model combining Convolutional Neu-ral Networks (CNNs) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, utilizing deep learn-ing to enable automated feature extraction and temporal pattern analysis. The CNN compo-nent identifies spatial patterns within network traffic, while the LSTM captures temporal rela-tionships, offering a comprehensive approach to traffic analysis. Evaluated using the CICDDoS2019 dataset, the model achieves an outstanding accuracy 98.3%, precision 99%, recall 100% and F-1score 100%, respectively. These results highlight the model’s exceptional capability to detect DDoS attacks with virtually no missed threats or false alarms, surpassing the performance of existing methods. This research not only demonstrates the effectiveness of the hybrid CNN-LSTM approach but also emphasizes its potential implementation, for providing a robust and scalable solution to strengthen SDN security against increasingly so-phisticated cyber threats. https://zenodo.org/record/9096 10.20372/nadre:9096 oai:zenodo.org:9096 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9095 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Convolutional Neural Network, Deep Learning, Distributed Denial of Service, Feature selection, Long Short Term Memory, Software Defined Networking. Distributed Denial of Service Attack Detection in Software Defined Networking (SDN) Using Deep Learning Techniques info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9114 2025-07-17T08:04:44Z user-wru

AHMED OUSMAN 2025-05-07 Abstracts The rapid growth of information technology in recent years has brought countless benefits, but it has also led to a significant rise in cyberattacks and other malicious activities. As software and hardware technologies continue to advance, the volume and complexity of these threats are escalating at an alarming pace. With more users depending on the internet for daily activities, accurate network traffic classification has become a critical component of cybersecurity. Every day, new attack methods are developed by individuals and organizations seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. While numerous studies have been conducted in this field, many rely on outdated datasets, which can limit their effectiveness. Using outdated data often results in higher false alarm rates and lower detection accuracy, making it harder to keep up with today’s evolving threat landscape. This thesis presents a frame work on network intrusion detection model using four ensemble classifiers including Random Forest, XGBoost, AdaBoost, and a Voting Classifier. To train and test our models we use the CICIDS2017 dataset, which captures realistic network traffic and a wide range of cyberattack types. The data underwent thorough deep preprocessing, including data cleaning, normalization, and feature selection, to ensure optimal model performance. The preprocessed data has 40 attribute and 250798 records. We have applied experimental approach in our work and the experiment was done on using python programming language, which have libraries like pundas,numpy,matplotlib,seaborn and skti-learn that make it suitable to implement our models on using anaconda environment. The experiment was done for multi class and binary class with 70/30% train test ratio, among the four models on both multi class and binary class the Voting classifier significantly improves detection accuracy and result in superior performance with 99.92% accuracy, 99.67% precision, 99.80% recall, and 99.73% F1-scores compared to individual models. Lastly, the research findings indicate that ensemble learning demonstrates superior performance in anomaly-based NIDS systems which provide an effective tool for proactive network security against evolving threats. https://zenodo.org/record/9114 10.20372/nadre:9114 oai:zenodo.org:9114 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9113 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Anomaly, Network intrusion detection, Feature selection, Ensemble learning approaches, Hyperparameter tuning, Network Security Developing Anomaly-based Network Intrusion Detection Model Using Machine Learning Techniques info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9237 2025-07-17T12:31:15Z user-wru

BEREKA AKMAL ABDO 2025-05-06 ABSTRACT Project integration management encompasses the coordination and harmonization of various project elements to achieve unified and cohesive outcomes. Realizing this, the general objective of the study was the effects of project integration management on public road construction project success in case of silte zone some selected woreda by taking active 129 employees from 134 total populations, the study used simple random sampling. The study adopted quantitative approach and used primary data sources. The data collected through standardized Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive (mean and standard deviation) as well as inferential statistics (ANOVA, correlation and regression). The study used SPSS V21 statistical tool for analyzing the collected data. The spearman correlation coefficient result at 95% confidence level indicated that there, is a strong positive relationship between the project success and project execution and monitoring, and project implementation, with correlation figures of 0.653, and 0.500, respectively, and weak positive correlation between the project success and project planning, and project controlling with a correlation value of 0.214 and 0.196, respectively. The regression result showed that the independent variables used in the study explain 80.6% variability on project success. The beta coefficients of this study indicated that project planning have a largest effect on project success, followed by project execution and monitoring, project implementation and project controlling. From the study results, the p-value of all the independent variables is below 0.05. This implies that all four independent variables have a significant relationship with the dependent variable project success. Finally, recommendation forwarded as the case organization needs to work on these project integration variables continuously and consistently to complete the project based on prescribed time schedule, cost and quality. https://zenodo.org/record/9237 10.20372/nadre:9237 oai:zenodo.org:9237 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9236 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by project planning, project execution and monitoring, project implementation, project controlling, project success, silite zone IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9233 2025-07-17T12:23:08Z user-wru

BEDRIA SEID AMAN 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The study entitled by factors affecting the implementation of private investment projects has been conducted with the objective of investigating determinant factors influencing implementation progress of private investment in Werabe Town of Siltie Zone in Central Ethiopia regional state. The 93 sample respondents drawn from 127 of private investors provide a response rate of 98.9%. The study was used the responded 92 structured questionnaires to collect cross section data about attributes of private investment in the study area. The descriptive analysis and duration framework for proportional hazard model were used as the main technique of data analysis to identify the main factors imposing progress or delay on private investment implementation. The findings of the study showed that lack of access to quality infrastructure facilities like water, electric power, road, investment area attractiveness, and increase bureaucratic red tapes in the public institutions have a significant and direct impact on the investment implementation progress in the study area. However, education level of the investors, access to land and financial accessibility were found to have no significant impact on the investment implementation progress in the study area. Finally, the study recommends that the zone administration, the regional government, the federal government and other stakeholders need to work hard towards improvement of progress for private investment implementation, specially for development of infrastructural facilities and institutional suitability building. The findings from this study have important implications for prospective investment business owners, lenders and policy makers on how to improve private investment implementation and create conducive business environment. https://zenodo.org/record/9233 10.20372/nadre:9233 oai:zenodo.org:9233 doi:10.20372/nadre:9232 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by private investment, determinant factors, implementation status, proportional hazard model, Werabe town IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9259 2025-07-17T12:43:57Z user-wru

FETIYA HUSSEN HASSEN 2025-07-17 ABSTRACT Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) play an essential role in the sustainable development of a country. They help in employment generation, job creation, self-independence, industrial production increase, and export. The study examines factors that determine sustainability of small and medium enterprises in Werabe Town in the Siltie Zone central Ethiopia regional state. The general purpose of the study was to identify the major determinant factors that influencing sustainability of small and medium scale enterprises. And Primary and secondary data were used for this study. The target population was small and medium Government organized enterprises in Werabe Town in the Siltie Zone central Ethiopia regional state. Data were collected using questionnaires from 178 SMEs. The selection of respondents was done using multi- stage sampling technique. The data collected were analyzed by using appropriate descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression techniques. The data have been analyzed with the help of STATA software. Data analysis reveals that respondents generally express confidence in their business capabilities, though challenges persist in areas such as market forecasting, internal communication, and promotional effectiveness. Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLogit) modeling highlights the significant roles of management, marketing, government support, and financial factors in SME progression through different growth stages. Strong management and marketing capabilities emerge as pivotal, increasing the likelihood of transitioning from startup to ramp-up and matured phases by substantial margins. Government initiatives and financial accessibility also play critical roles, with targeted support enhancing growth potential. However, neutral and negative responses in areas such as infrastructure, bureaucracy, and financial clarity indicate the need for improvements. The findings underscore the importance of collaborative efforts among businesses, governments, and financial institutions to address these challenges, fostering a robust and sustainable SME sector vital to economic development. https://zenodo.org/record/9259 10.20372/nadre:9259 oai:zenodo.org:9259 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9258 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Small and Medium enterprise, Multinomial logistic regression, Sustainability, Determinant factors DETERMINANTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE'S SUSTAINABILITY: -THE CASE OF WORABE TOWN, IN SILTIE ZONE, CENTERAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9253 2025-07-17T12:39:39Z user-wru

FATUMA SHUKUR 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Projects focused on water are of greater importance than projects related to constructing roads or houses because expanding access to clean water for the populations of developing nations is a key objective of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the current Sustainable Development Goals, capturing the interest of governments and development professionals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the timely accomplishment of the potable water project in the Siltie Zone. The study was used both a descriptive and explanatory research design and survey data collected from a random sample of 142 staffs working potable water project in siltie zone. Tables, charts and percentages were used to present the data after it had been examined using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models. Multiple linear regression models result indicated that variables, financing related factors, monitoring related factors, contractor capacity related factors and contractor variation related factors significant impact affecting the timely accomplishment of the potable water project. While the rest of variable political related factors no statistically significant variable on affecting the timely accomplishment of the potable water project. The concerned government and project managers should consider all partners who may be affected or require finance, in addition to the project's viability. https://zenodo.org/record/9253 10.20372/nadre:9253 oai:zenodo.org:9253 doi:10.20372/nadre:9252 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by timely accomplishment, potable water, Siltie zone FACTORS AFFECTING TIMELY ACCOMPLISHMENT OF POTABLE WATER PROJECT, IN CASE OF SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9269 2025-07-17T12:53:03Z user-wru

Gidey Meresu 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The main objectives of this study was to examine the effects of quality management system (QMS) on the performance of grade one construction projects working in the Siltie Zone central Ethiopia regional state. The study was applied both qualitative and quantitative research design and was used descriptive and explanatory analysis methods. Besides theses, discussion of key informants was triangulate with quantitative results obtained from both descriptive and explanatory analysis. Cross section data was collected from 14 construction companies of managers, division heads, section head, experts and staffs. Purposive sampling techniques used to select the respondents for the questionnaire and interviewees. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and results were presented using tables. As the descriptive findings indicate that all QMS implementation have statically significant and moderate positive association with performance of grade one construction projects. As the multiple regression finding depicted that leadership, customer focus, process approach management, continuous improvement was positively influencing construction project performance at 1% significant level. The influence of evidence-based decision making is significant less than 5% level of significance, and it’s at statistically acceptable region. Interviewees recommended that full implementation of QMS in construction projects leads to improved product quality, reduced costs, and shorter timelines, ultimately enhancing competitiveness and effectiveness. These results imply that construction projects with effective QMS frameworks are more likely to sustain production efficiency and achieve superior performance outcomes. To increase the performance of projects giving priority for leadership training programs that focus on effective communication, team motivation, and strategic decision-making tailored to construction project environments are essential activities. Moreover, construction projects should develop and maintain well-defined work procedures, integrate project management software and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, to improve operations and maintain quality at every stage of the project. https://zenodo.org/record/9269 10.20372/nadre:9269 oai:zenodo.org:9269 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9268 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Quality management system, Grade one construction projects, performance of projects, Siltie Zone THE EFFECT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE (THE CASE OF GRADE ONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN SILTIE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9267 2025-07-17T12:47:22Z user-wru

GEMECHU WORKICHO 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to examine the effects of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational performance of small and medium enterprises in Halaba Kulito Town. To address the objectives of the study, the study was utilized descriptive and explanatory research design. Under this study 115 small enterprises and 65 medium enterprises was participated. Both primary and secondary data was used. In order to achieve the objective of the study, this study was used simple random sampling techniques. In addition, both descriptive and inferential statistics was employed. Correlation analysis revealed that a significant positive and strong connection is observed between independent variables such as risk taking, vision, decision-making, networking and innovation with organizational performance. Moreover, in order to assess the relationship between dependent variable and independent variable the study was also employed multiple linear regression models. Multiple linear regression result showed that, all independent variables such as risk taking, vision, decision-making, and networking are significantly affecting organizational performance; hence their p-value is less than 0.05. Small and medium enterprises should encourages risk-taking, expressing a clear vision, promoting inclusive decision-making, building health networks, and prioritizing innovation in order enhance their organizations' performance. https://zenodo.org/record/9267 10.20372/nadre:9267 oai:zenodo.org:9267 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9266 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Entrepreneurial Leadership, Organizational Performance, Halaba Kulito Town THE EFFECTS OF ENTERPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN HALABA KULITO TOWN info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9290 2025-07-17T13:10:47Z user-wru

Hussen Idris Jemal 2025-05-02 Abstract Understanding how consumer behavior influences bank selection is crucial for banks to attract and retain depositors. By examining consumer behavioral factors, banks can customize their strategies to align more effectively with the needs and preferences of their target customers, thereby enhancing both profitability and liquidity. Hence, this research explores the specific factors that Werabe town bank users consider when choosing a bank for their banking activity. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires to a sample of 399 of Bank customers. Their responses rate (100%) 399 valid on the importance of 6 different selection criteria were rated and analyzed. Mean analysis is applied to rank the most important determinants of bank selection. The collected data were analyzed through SPSS version (20). The descriptive and inferential statistical tools such as mean, percentage, ANOVA, correlation and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze collected data. The regression model summary shows that the all independent variables explain 73.2% variability on bank selection decision. The findings revealed that; Convenience factors, Promotion factors, Service quality, Bank brand factors and Relationship factors, have a significant and positive effect on bank selection decision while Security factors have insignificant effect on bank selection decision. As customers place more concentrate on factors like Convenience, Promotion, Service quality, Bank brand and Relationship, such factors healthier to be. Considered seriously by banks in their marketing strategies which help them to attract new as well as retain the existing customers. https://zenodo.org/record/9290 10.20372/nadre:9290 oai:zenodo.org:9290 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9289 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Bank Selection Factors, Customers, Banks, Bank Selection Decision FACTORS INFLUENCING CUSTOMERS' BANK SELECTION DECISIONS: IN THE CASE OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN WORABE TOWN info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9297 2025-07-17T13:16:46Z user-wru

KEDIR ABDO 2025-05-02 Abstract This study aims to empirically examine the effect of business development services on micro and small businesses in Misrak Silti Woreda, Silte Zone, with a specific focus on the provision of services by business enterprises. The study employed both mixed kinds of research design. A structured questionnaire was utilized in the examination. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, frequency, and percentage using SPSS version 23 software, as well as inferential statistics (multiple linear regression and correlation) from a total of 392 sample respondents obtained through simple random sampling techniques, of which 198 were chosen from among entrepreneurs. The finding of study shows that there is positive and significant relationship between BDS and enterprise performance. Specifically: market access, power infrastructure, and road infrastructure and government policy. In addition, the study result shows that it has a positive significant effect on MSE, from the predicting variables. The study suggests that the government business development service offices should provide various forms of support, such as market access, financial assistance, and improved infrastructure, to enhance the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Furthermore, the MSE members should create effective plans and programs that consider both the external and internal environment to enhance their performance and also the researcher recommends for future researchers by exploring the impact of technology on MSEs & A comparative analysis of MSE performance between rural and urban areas could provide valuable insights into the differences in infrastructure, market access. https://zenodo.org/record/9297 10.20372/nadre:9297 oai:zenodo.org:9297 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9296 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Business Development Service, Micro and Small Enterprise and Misrak Silti THE EFFECT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE ON PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN CASE OF MISRAK SILTI WOREDA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MEDIN YASSIN 2025-05-02 ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of employee management relationships on employee motivation in the case of CBE in Werabe town. the study was used both a descriptive and explanatory research methods and survey data collected from 310 target population by using a random sample of 176 staffs participate in study in CBE in Werabe town. Tables, charts and percentages were used to present the data after it had been examined using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models. Multiple linear regression models result indicated that a variables, team building, employee communication and reward and recognition have a positive and significant impact on employee motivation in CBE in Werabe town. While the rest of variable current management style have no statistically significant variable on on employee motivation in CBE in Werabe town. The researcher recommended that management be able to improve employee interactions in order to raise the motivation level in the bank. https://zenodo.org/record/9303 10.20372/nadre:9303 oai:zenodo.org:9303 doi:10.20372/nadre:9302 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by motivation, CBE, employee, bank THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT RELASHIONSHIP ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION IN CBE IN WERABE TOWN ADMINISTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Muhdin Kiyar 2025-05-01 ABSTRACT The general objective of this study to examine the effect of CRM on customer loyalty in commercial bank of Ethiopia in werabe town. To achieve the objective of the study necessary data were collected through the five points Likert Scale of questionnaires through convenient random sampling method. To achieve the intended objective explanatory and descriptive research design with a quantitative research approach was implemented. In the descriptive analysis tools such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used while for the inferential analysis correlation and multiple liner regression was adopted by using SPSS V.21 and Questionnaire’s reliability was estimated by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between CRM and customer loyalty, and multiple regression analysis used to assess the influence of CRM on customer loyalty. The findings confirm that all the independent variables (trust, commitment, conflict handling, communication, competence and technology have a positive and significant relationship with customer loyalty as well as the variables have a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty. Among the variables Communication has the highest influence on customer loyalty, followed by competence which is the next significant factor of CRM in study area. Therefore, the commercial bank of Ethiopia better to implement CRM appropriately and continuously, as support for gaining competitive advantage to build long-term profitable relationship with their customers and in order to achieve customer loyalty to assure long life business. https://zenodo.org/record/9307 10.20372/nadre:9307 oai:zenodo.org:9307 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9306 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by CRM diminution, Customer loyalty, Commercial bank and Werabe. THE EFFECT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ON CUSTOMERS LOYALTY (CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA IN WORABE TOWN) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9313 2025-07-17T13:30:51Z user-wru

MUHIDIN HUSSEN 2025-07-17 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effect of organizational culture on employee’s work engagement in some selected TVET colleges of Central Ethiopia Regional State. To address the objectives of the study, the study was utilized both explanatory and descriptive research design This study was targeted academics and administrative staff in some selected TVET colleges of Central Ethiopia Regional State. Total of 318 respondents were selected by using simple random sampling technique. To achieve the study goal, both primary and secondary data was used. Both inferential statistics (regression and correlation) and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage) were utilized to analyze the data. Inferential statistics such as, correlation analysis and regressions was applied. According to Pearson correlation coefficients result, involvement, adaptability, Consistency has positive and strong connection with employees work engagement, hence their person correlation coefficients were greater than 0.5 and their p- value were 0.000.The remaining one variable (mission) has moderate and positive connection with employees work engagement. The results of a multiple linear regression model indicated that all independent variables, including involvement, consistency, adaptability and mission have statistical significant effect on employees work engagement; hence, their p-value was less than 5% (0.05). According to the study's recommendations, the colleges must maintain its important organizational cultural elements. https://zenodo.org/record/9313 10.20372/nadre:9313 oai:zenodo.org:9313 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9312 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Organizational Culture, employee's work engagement, Central Ethiopia Regional State. THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE'S WORK ENGAGEMENT IN SOME SELECTED TVET COLLEGES OF CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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NEJIBA JEMAL 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Working environment was one of the key determinants associated with the success and failure of any organization. In addition, work environments encompass policies, rules, culture, resources, working relationships, work location, and internal and external environmental factors, all of which influence the ways employees performance. This study investigated the effects of the work environment on employee performance. This study was undertaken by gathering data from the employees of werabe university through closed ended questionnaires by selecting 291 samples randomly from the 1064 target population. The respondents were selected by using Taro Yemane"s formula. The data collected from those samples were analyzed in a quantitative research approach and examined in a descriptive and explanatory research design.the results showed occupational safety and health has positive effect and statistically significant impact on employee performance. The correlation analysis also confirmed positive and significant relationship and working time, the coefficient table showed that it has positive and statistically significant impact on employee performance. Regarding training, the coefficient table showed that the performance of employees increases when training increases. Thus, training has a positive and statistically significant impact on employee performance. Correlation analysis also revealed positive and significant relationships. The finding of the research that all variable like training, work time, occupational health and safety and discrimination have positive and statistically significant effect on employee performance. Based on the findings, recommendations are provided for organizations to create a good work environment, where employees would feel motivated and perform as expected and beyond. https://zenodo.org/record/9316 10.20372/nadre:9316 oai:zenodo.org:9316 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9315 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Work environment, Employee Performance, Work Time EFFECT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF WERABE UNIVERSITY info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Nejmiya Alito Abas 2025-05-02 ABSTRACT The general objective of this study to examine the effects of human resource management practices on medium scale enterprises performance in Werabe Town. To achieve the objective of the study necessary data were collected through the five points Likert Scale of questionnaires through stratified and simple random sampling methods. To achieve the intended objective explanatory and descriptive research design with a quantitative research approach was implemented. In the descriptive analysis tools such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used while for the inferential analysis correlation and multiple liner regression was adopted by using SPSS V.21 and Questionnaire’s reliability was estimated by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between human resource management practices and medium business enterprises performance, and multiple regression analysis used to assess the influence of HRM practices on performance. The findings confirm that all the independent variables (HRM planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal and compensation and benefits have a positive and significant relationship with medium business enterprises performance as well as the variables have a positive and significant influence on performance. Among the variables HRM planning has the highest influence on medium scale business performance, followed by recruitment and selection which is the next significant factor of human resource management practices in study area. Therefore, the Werabe town enterprises office better to implement HRM practices appropriately and continuously, and to build long-term performance with their competitive advantage and in order to achieve long life business. https://zenodo.org/record/9355 10.20372/nadre:9355 oai:zenodo.org:9355 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9354 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by HRM practice, Performance, Medium scale enterprises and Werabe. THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE ON MEDIUM BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE IN WERABE TOWN, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9365 2025-07-17T14:12:43Z user-wru

Rahama Hasen 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT This study examines the factors that hamper the graduation of MSEs into medium scale enterprises in Werabe Town, Central Ethiopia. An integrated mixed method approach is used in this study to get an in depth understanding of the dynamics affecting enterprise growth. Stratified random sampling w as used to classify and select manufacturing, construction, urban agriculture, and trade service sectors and finally, to select 299 respondents the researcher used simple random sampling with proportional allocation methods . Data collection was conducted by the use of structured questionnaires and interviews in order to capture both macro level factors including access to finance, infrastructure, market conditions, and entrepreneurial skills firm specific factors. The results specified that raw materials, infrastructure, market conditions, and access to finance are the key factors in determining the potentials for growth of small enterprises. Entrepreneurial skills do contribute to growth but are relatively weaker as compared to the above mentioned factors. Based on these results, it has been concluded that the study that access to finance advisable to be improved with customized loan products, essential infrastructure needs to be upgraded , raw material availability advisable to be improved through cooperative arrangements, and entrepreneurial skills need to be strengthened by comprehensive training programs. The research underlines that addressing such critical factors will ensure a favorable investment climate that enhances growth in the small enterprises to develop the economy within the region. This also means that additional studies are needed concerning external factors, like government policies and technological changes, which could influence MSE graduation. https://zenodo.org/record/9365 10.20372/nadre:9365 oai:zenodo.org:9365 eng doi:10.20372/nadre:9364 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Micro and Small Enterprises, Graduation, Access to Finance, Infrastructure, Entrepreneurial Skills FACTORS CONSTRAINING GRADUATION OF SMALL ENTERPRISES TO MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN WERABE TOWN OF THE SILTE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATES. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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AHMED DELKORA AWELA 2025-05-07 Abstract Onion is one of the important commercial vegetable crops grown in Ethiopia, with significant economic and health benefits. It also occupies an economically important place among vegetables in the country. This study aims to assess factor affecting of marketing performance of onion product, in the case of Misrak silti district. Misrak Silti district was selected purposefully with a multi-stage sampling method on the bases of product potential. The descriptive statistic, inferential statistic, and econometrics model were used to analyze the collected data. The researcher used simple random sampling for respondent selection from the selected Kebeles 565 total small holder and 234 sample HH heads was selected as sample size and researcher used descriptive and econometric model. To analyze data in Descriptive statistics was used in the method of frequency, mean, percentage, standard deviation. From the independent variable sex, age, marital status, education level, farm income ,off farm, land fertility rate, credit, extension service are categorical variable. And also land in hectare, distance from the market, family size, and farm experience are continuous variable. Econometric model, multiple linear regression models was used to analyze determinant variables for market participation and product of the onion. The analysis was made econometric model using STATA 15 software. The results of the study also indicated Mean square residual can be obtained by sum square residual divided by its degree of freedom if the model is said to good the F statistics obtained from the model is at least greater than one. In general the result shows a strong relationship between the dependent and independent variables of the study with F-statistic or F-ratio of 0.85 for the overall analysis. Generally, inferential statistical method like correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship between independent variables and marketing performance, multiple linear regression analysis also employed to examine the influence of independent variables on marketing performance by using primary data collected through a five - point Likert scale questions. The governmental and nongovernmental organization access to road and transport facilities and educational opportunities https://zenodo.org/record/9385 10.20372/nadre:9385 oai:zenodo.org:9385 doi:10.20372/nadre:9384 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by marketing performance, multiple linear regressions, Market information, Infrastructure FACTORS AFFECTING MARKETING PERFORMANCE OF ONION PRODUCT IN MISRAK SILTI DISTRICT, SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ABDELLA IDIRIS HABEBE 2025-05-02 ABSTRACT This study was aimed to investigating factors affecting customer satisfaction in Silte Zone finance office. Service dimensions including (tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, service capacity, and service price) have impact on customer satisfaction. The researcher used mixed types of research approaches. In this study both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data was collected via self-administered questionnaire distributed to 381 customers of finance office in silte zone. From the total of distributed questioner 312 were collected.The study used Stratified random sampling techniques were used to collect data from the respondents. The data analysis using SEM (Structural Equation Modelling). The result of the correlation analysis of factors affecting customer satisfaction in silte zone finance office indicates that tangibility, responsiveness, reliability and service capacity are significant effect on customer satisfaction. The Amos result of the study implies that service price has not significant effect on customer satisfaction. In order to build trust and confidence the finance office should make ready with knowledge required & update throughout accordingly. https://zenodo.org/record/9381 10.20372/nadre:9381 oai:zenodo.org:9381 doi:10.20372/nadre:9380 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, service capacity, service price and Customer satisfaction FACTORS AFFECTING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THECASE OF SILTE ZONE FINANCE OFFICE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9387 2025-07-17T14:33:54Z user-wru

KEDIR ABDELLA 2025-07-17 ABSTRACT Row plantation in Ethiopia can significantly increase wheat production and reduce seed consumption, thereby boosting the country's agricultural sector, which heavily relies on small holder farms. This study aims to assess the factors influencing the adoption of row planting technology among farmers in Dalocha Werada, Siltie Zone, Central Ethiopia, identify the factors influencing its intensity and identify major constraints preventing its adoption. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 140 wheat producers from three kebeles with high adoption rates of row planting technology. The research employed a cross-sectional study design, gathering data from primary and secondary sources, including official reports and structured household surveys. The analysis utilized descriptive statistics to summarize demographic and socio-economic variables, along with econometric models. The research used a double hurdle model to identify significant variables that influence wheat row planting technology adoption. The study found that out of 140 respondents, 48.57% adopted wheat row planting technology, with labor constraints being the main obstacle, affecting nearly half of respondents, leading to less efficient practices and increased manpower requirements. Distance from the market, Education levels, livestock ownership, access to credit, farm size, frequency of extension contact, and non-farm activity participation are key factors in the adoption decision. The study also revealed that market distance, education level, cooperative membership, access to improved seeds, training, and extension contact are important factors in extent of adoption. The analysis indicated that education, access to credit, access to improved seeds, cooperative membership, and extension service were pivotal in both the decision to adopt and the extent of adoption. To improve agricultural productivity and food security in Silte Zone, policymakers should implement interventions at three levels: input access, capacity building, and institutional support. These measures address key adoption barriers, such as market distance, education gaps, and weak cooperatives, while leveraging success factors. https://zenodo.org/record/9387 10.20372/nadre:9387 oai:zenodo.org:9387 doi:10.20372/nadre:9386 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by adoption , dalocha , double hurdle , row planting wheat FACTORS AFFECTING FARMERS' ROW PLANTING TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ON WHEAT PRODUCTION IN DALOCHA WEREDA, SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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KHALID HUSSEIN JABIR 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT In Central Ethiopia, a rural job creation initiative is gaining momentum by actively involving young people in various agricultural activities through the establishment of groups and cooperatives particularly since 2015. Despite the vast employment opportunities in agriculture, young people often shy away from pursuing careers in the sub-sector. Hence this study was intended to identify factors affecting youth participation in micro and small agricultural enterprises in Silte zone of Central Ethiopia region. To attain this objective both primary and secondary data were employed. The primary data were generated from 73 non micro and small agricultural enterprises participant and from 131 micro and small agricultural enterprises participant youths, totally from 204 sample youths. In addition, data from focus group discussion was also generated using check list. The binary probit model was used to identify factors affecting youth participation in micro and small agricultural enterprises. The result of the study reveals that gender, age, education, annual income, land availability, awareness creation and training, initial saving, weak institutional capacity, lack of commitment, loan delay, and extension service contact were found to be significantly affecting youth participation in micro and small agricultural enterprises. The study suggested that strengthen the financial capability of youth by providing enough amount of credit without initial saving is a strategy to increases youth participation in micro and small agricultural enterprises. The government should create awareness or information about micro and small agricultural enterprises for the youths. https://zenodo.org/record/9393 10.20372/nadre:9393 oai:zenodo.org:9393 doi:10.20372/nadre:9392 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Dalocha, Siltie, Micro and Small Agricultural Enterprises, Rural Youth, participation FACTORS AFFECTING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN MICRO AND SMALL AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN DALOCHA WOREDA, SILTE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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NEJA SHIFA 2025-05-02 ABSTRACT The study was conducted of analysis technical efficiency of exotic (Sasso) chicken by smallholder producers, in Silte Zone, Central Region of Ethiopia. Due to the low productivity of domestic chickens, exotic (Sasso) chickens imported in to Ethiopia. However, the contribution of imported exotic (Sasso) chicken significantly lower than other African countries. The Egg potential of exotic (Sasso) chicken in Ethiopia is 240 eggs/years on average. But the actual egg output of exotic (Sasso) chicken in silte zone is about 150 eggs/years on average. However, the studies not adequately addressed the level of technical efficiency and factors influencing technical efficiency of the exotic (Sasso) chicken Production. Therefore, this study aims to identify level and factors influencing technical efficiency of the exotic (Sasso) chicken Production in the study area and fill the gap. A multi-stage sampling technique used to select nine kebeles from three districts randomly in the study area. Data collected from 272 sample households randomly selected as exotic (Sasso) chicken producers. The qualitative and quantitative data collected from both primary and secondary sources, Primary data collected through household survey, Key informant interviews and focus group discussions and the secondary data collected from annual reports, books and internet sources. Methods for data analysis included descriptive and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA). According to research result, the average level of TE was found as 85%. Factors identified that significantly influence technical efficiency included the number of birds owned, feed usage, access to safe water, vaccination frequency, education level, poultry experience, and frequency of extension services positively affected technical efficiency where as non-farm participation, distance to market, livestock holding affects technical efficiency negatively. Based on the results of the study, the recommendations for improving poultry productivity include Agricultural Research Institute develop alternative sources of starch and protein chicken feed, the government should remove taxes on livestock feed, Farmers should adopt optimal flock sizes and improving poultry handling and care, especially healthcare, feeding, poultry housing and clean water supply, strengthening extension services, improving producer education and training, reducing market distance barriers. https://zenodo.org/record/9397 10.20372/nadre:9397 oai:zenodo.org:9397 doi:10.20372/nadre:9396 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Exotic (sasso) chicken, Silte Zone, smallholder producers, stochastic frontier Analyze, technical efficiency ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF EXOTIC (SASSO) CHICKENS BY SMALLHOLDER PRODUCERS IN SILTE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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NASIR JENFA 2025-05-02 ABSTRACT Maize is a vital cereal crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting millions of smallholder farmers. Ethiopia, a major producer, faces challenges in maize production and marketing due to subsistence practices. This study aimed to analyze factors influencing smallholder farmers' participation in the maize market, including challenges faced, decision-making factors, and intensity of market participation in Misrak Silti District of silte zone, Central Ethiopia region. This study used a cross-sectional research design to gather primary data on farmers' participation in the maize market from four kebeles through questionnaire. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 370 households for data collection. Descriptive and econometric techniques were used in the investigation to provide a comprehensive grasp of market participation. According to the study, market participants and non-participants differed demographically, participants possessing more maize land and better levels of education. Off-farm income was higher for nonparticipants. Significant obstacles faced by maize farmers were insufficient storage/infrastructure (32.16%), market-related problems (26.49%), and a lack of improved inputs (22.97%). The Double-Hurdle model result showed that farm experience, education level, land size, and the amount of maize produced, have a significant and positive effect on the decision to participate in the maize market, whereas age, livestock holdings, and market distance have a significant and negative effect. The result also showed that a number of factors, such as family size, livestock holdings, and age had a significant negative effect on the intensity of the maize market participation while education level, extension contact, farm experience, land size, and the amount of maize produced, had a significant positive effect. Policymakers should implement an integrated strategy to increase maize market participation and sales intensity, including extension services, farmer education, rural infrastructure, land productivity promotion, and better credit access. https://zenodo.org/record/9395 10.20372/nadre:9395 oai:zenodo.org:9395 doi:10.20372/nadre:9394 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Double-Hurdle, Maize market participation Misrak Silti silte zone ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING SMALL HOLDER FARMER'S MAIZE MARKET PARTICIPATION DECISIONS AND INTENSITY IN MISRAK SILTI DISTRICT, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:9367 2025-07-17T15:22:53Z user-wru user-zenodo

Redwan Hirpo 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT A few years ago, interest free banking was introduced in the Werabe town, as an alternative within the conventional banking system, operating on both a window based model and full fledged that adheres strictly to Sharia principles. However, its operations have faced several challenges, including issues related to risks management practices. Identifying these factors is crucial for implementing effectively risk management practices. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the factors affecting the risk manag ement practices of interest free banks in the Werabe town, Siltie zone central Ethiopia regional state. The study employed both descriptive and inferential analysis to explore risk management practice hindering factors. Cross sectional data was collected through questionnaires to address the research questions. 188 sample respondents (manager, non manger staffs) were drawn from two full fledged and 16 window based banks using simple random probability sampling method. The data collected from the questionn aires were analyzed using STATA software, applying descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies, as well as regression analysis. The results indicate that risk assessment and analysis, and credit risk analysis are important factors to enhance risk management practices of interest free banks in the study area . Additionally, the study recommends that Interest free banks in the Werabe town need to facilitate trainings to their staffs to enhance their level of understanding, identifying and managi ng the various potential risks in the banking sector. https://zenodo.org/record/9367 10.20372/nadre:9367 oai:zenodo.org:9367 doi:10.20372/nadre:9366 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Interest free bank, risk management practice, risk factors, multiple linear regression, Werabe t own, window based, full fle FACTORS AFFECTING RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF INTEREST FREE BANKS: THE CASE OF WERABE TOWN IN SILTIE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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SHAFI SABIR 2025-04-04 ABSTRACT The dairy sector in Ethiopia plays a vital role in livelihoods and food security, yet smallholder farmers face persistent challenges in milk production, marketing, and value chain.This study investigated the value chain analysis of milk and the determinants of the supply of milk to the market in the Dalocha District of the Siltie Zone in Central Ethiopia. A cross-sectional research design was employed, capturing data from a specific point in time, involving both primary and secondary sources. Data collection was accomplished through household survey questionnaire. The study utilized three stage sampling to select 4 representative kebeles from 18 kebeles and drawing a total of 207 samples. Descriptive statistical methods were used to summarize socioeconomic characteristics, while econometric analysis, specifically the Heckman selection model, was applied to examine the factors influencing market participation and the volume of milk supplied. The milk markets have a market concentration ratio of 40.73%, less than 50%, indicating a loose oligopoly with four firms controlling 40.73% of the market. The study also revealed that a total marketing margin of 33.33% for wholesalers and retailers in the milk value chain, with a producer's gross margin of 66.67%. The study identified three distinct marketing channels (producer-wholesaler-retailer-consumer, producer-retailer-consumer, and producerconsumer), revealing substantial economic margins retained by different actors within the value chain. A Heckman selection model was used to identify factors affecting milk market participation and supply. The findings revealed that distance to the nearest milk market, access to credit, access to milk market information, livestock holding, the number of children under five and breed type play important roles in determining quantity of milk market supply. The findings also revealed that distance to the nearest milk market, access to credit, education level, frequency of extension services, livestock holding, the number of children under five and breed type play important roles in determining milk market participation. Policymakers should enhance rural market access and financial inclusion for smallholder dairy farmers in Dalocha District through investments in milk collection centers, transport infrastructure, microcredit programs, and child nutrition programs. https://zenodo.org/record/9399 10.20372/nadre:9399 oai:zenodo.org:9399 doi:10.20372/nadre:9398 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Central Ethiopia Dalocha District Heckman model Milk supply VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF MILK IN DALOCHA DISTRICT, SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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YEABSIRA SIRAJ AHMED 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Construction project delays remain a significant challenge both globally and within Ethiopia, often resulting in projects failing to meet their intended objectives in terms of time, cost, and quality. This study focuses on investigating the primary factors contributing to delays in construction projects at selected public universities in Central and South West Ethiopia, specifically Werabe, Jinka, and Bonga Universities. Despite substantial investments and strategic importance, these university construction projects have experienced persistent delays across various phases, adversely affecting institutional operations, escalating costs, and undermining stakeholder confidence. The main objectives of this research are to identify and analyze the key causes of construction delays, evaluate their impact on project performance, and propose practical solutions to mitigate these challenges. A descriptive and explanatory quantitative research design was employed, utilizing structured questionnaires distributed to 15 construction companies, three universities, and six consultant firms directly involved in these projects. Clustered and random sampling techniques ensured representative data collection, and the responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The findings indicate that several interrelated factors contribute significantly to project delays. Among the most critical are adverse weather conditions, shortages and late delivery of materials, inaccurate estimation of project duration, discrepancies in design documents, financial constraints, and issues related to workforce commitment. These factors not only delay project completion but also lead to increased costs, reduced productivity, potential legal disputes, and negative impacts on the universities’ ability to fulfill their educational missions. The study’s results are intended to raise awareness among stakeholders, inform policy and strategy development, and provide actionable recommendations for improving the timely delivery of university construction projects. By addressing the identified delay factors, project stakeholders can enhance project management practices, reduce risks, and contribute to the successful completion of future construction initiatives in the region. https://zenodo.org/record/9375 10.20372/nadre:9375 oai:zenodo.org:9375 doi:10.20372/nadre:9374 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by FACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELAY IN SOME SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TOFIK MOHAMMED 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT Public relations are regarded as one of the most pressing municipal challenges in promoting community participation in social activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of public relations in promoting community participation in social activities in Werabe town. Through the use of descriptive research design with mixed approach, data was collected from public relation practitioners working in werabe town communication office. Moreover, the researcher used both probability (stratified random sampling) to select 181 sample respondents and non-probability (purposive sampling techniques) to select key informants. Finally, the data collected through interview and questionnaire and analyzed both thematically and through the use of descriptive analysis methods. The findings revealed two things. Firstly, they ascertained the existence of challenges in the Office which has kept perceptions about community public relations very distorted among the public. Second, despite achievements to transform community public relations, what has largely emerged is a change in form. Factors extending from lack of transparency, poor understanding of PR role, and non-recognition of PR as a management functions are challenges identified. Therefore, the researcher finally recommended community public relations to work in a professional and responsible manner and, for instance it should focus on education based assignments rather than appointing the well-connected to positions they do not virtue. The process of “building a society improved with information and actively participate in the community affairs as a stated goal cannot be achieved without clearly defined plan and communication strategies as well. https://zenodo.org/record/9403 10.20372/nadre:9403 oai:zenodo.org:9403 doi:10.20372/nadre:9402 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Public relations (PR), Community participation, Social Activities, communication offices THE EXTENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY OF WERABE TOWN GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION OFFICE, info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Nuredin Muzayin Mohammed 2025-05-07 ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess the Role of Cultural Communication to Preserving Heritage through Dialogue in Silte Zone Culture and Tourism office. The study predominantly focused on answering how cultural communication practitioners do practice cultural communication, what communications tools of practitioners used and what challenges that cultural practitioners have faced. To get the answer to these questions, study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive design.The total population of study were twenty two, data were collected through in-depth intesrviews, focus group discussion and also document review tools. An in-depth interview was employed to collect information from the practitioners of Silte Zone culture and tourism Office. Document review was also used to get insight into how the cultural communication materials were designed to send a positive message. The overall finding of the research revealed that the practice of cultural communication is not based on professional standards the practices and effective communication strategies. The cultural practitioners used to the poor communications tools that may lead to various undesirable effects. The study also found that most cultural practitioner’s not well-trained professionals had negligence attitude towards the profession and absence of adequate capacity building pieces of training and with shortage of budget, lack of NGOS, all of which did not have a directly undesirable effect on their professions of Silte Zone culture and tourism Office. To build well favorable and more interactive cultural practices in the office and its society, . Cultural communication experts need to practice effectively by incorporating its image and aimed at it’s the society especially the practitioners, in particular, should bring into being to integrate its organization to change activities with the good practice of cultural activities. If cultural practitioners will use effective communications tools like, (, banner, brochure, pap let, microphone, magazine and web site, integral and social media like Facebook, ) and then, the culture and tourism office strategic communication plan must be reviewed. ; as a result, it can be maintain a good practice in Silte zone culture and tourism office. https://zenodo.org/record/9401 10.20372/nadre:9401 oai:zenodo.org:9401 doi:10.20372/nadre:9400 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/zenodo info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by cultural communication, Silte zone culture and tourism office, heritage preservation, , Strategic cultural communications and professional standards. The Role of Cultural Communication to Preserving Heritage through Dialogue in Silte Zone Culture and Tourism Office info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ABDUREHIM AWEL 2025-06-11 ABSTRACT Employee’s motivation is crucial for any business to survive and prosper in today’s competitive business world. Realizing this, the general objective of this study was to examine the effect of extrinsic motivation factors on employee performance in case of commercial banks branch found in Werabe town by taking 156 employees from 256 total populations, so that the study used stratified sampling and simple random sampling. The study adopted mixed approach and used primary data sources. The data collected through standardized Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive (mean and standard deviation) as well as inferential statistics (ANOVA, correlation and regression). The study used SPSS V21 statistical tool for analyzing the collected data. The regression result showed that the independent variables used in the study explain 81% variability on employee performance. The beta coefficients of this study indicated that compensation and benefit have a largest effect on employee performance followed by training and development. The study concluded that all the independent variables such as compensation and benefit, training and development, employee promotion, working environment and employee recognition had positive relation and significant effect on employee performance. Finally, recommendation forwarded as all the independent variables have positive relation and significant effect on employee performance the bank needs to work on these motivational variables continuously and consistently with a due attention to attract, motivate, satisfy and retain its staffs as this works directly proportional to the employee performance and to boost employees ability, skill and efforts to achieve the organizations goal and objectives. https://zenodo.org/record/10142 10.20372/nadre:10142 oai:zenodo.org:10142 doi:10.20372/nadre:10141 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by compensation and benefit, training and development, working environment, recognition, employee performance, commercial banks EFFECTS OF EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION FACTORS ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE: (IN CASE OF COMMERICAL BANKS IN WERABE TOWN) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ABDULKADIR MOHAMMED 2025-07-17 Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of change management on employees’ performance in higher educational institutions of Ethiopia in case of Werabe University. The study reviewed relevant literature with the aim of establishing a gap which the research fulfilled. The researcher used descriptive research and exploratory design with quantitative research approach in order to meet the objective of the study. The target population for this study was employees of Werabe University. To select sample respondents, stratified random sampling technique was employed and 288 respondents were selected using stratified random sampling Technique. Methods of collecting data were structured and semi structured questionnaires. 234 questionnaires were used for this study .The data were entered in SPSS version21 and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson Correlation analysis shows that there was statistically significant positive relationship between the four independent variables at the .000 level (2-tailed) had positive and statistical significant correlation relationship with dependent variables in case institution. The multiple linear regression of the study indicated that all change management dimensions had statistically significant on employees’ performance in werabe University and Employees performance was explained by 89.6% with all the independent variables. Independent variables are significant impact on dependent variable. https://zenodo.org/record/9405 10.20372/nadre:9405 oai:zenodo.org:9405 doi:10.20372/nadre:9404 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Change, Change management, change management dimensions. Employee performance THE EFFECT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CASE OF WERABE UNIVERSITY info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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AKMEL ABDELA AHMED 2024-05-02 ABSTRACT The aim of this thesis was to explain the effect of project manager on project success in the case of werabe industrial zone, descriptive and explanatory research design with a quantitative research approach were used to this study purpose. From 1380 total population of the study 310 employees were selected as a respondent and only 296 respondents were used for analysis purpose. Simple random sampling technique was applied to select predetermined sample respondents from the entire population of the study which will helps to give equal chance for every participant in the study. Appropriate data was collected from primary data sources through questioner and referring previous researches and published materials as a secondary source. The collected data was analysed through descriptive and inferential analysis. The study result indicated that all independent variables such as project managers knowledge, project managers ability, project managers skill and project managers attitude are highly correlated and have significant effect on the project success in the area. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended managers in a project area better to build the competency specifically; project manager need to build his/her knowledge, abilities, attitudes and skills which found to have significant effect in enhancing the project success. In addition the project cost estimation practice of the area need to enhance as cost has significant power in determining the project success regardless of any measurement or variable. https://zenodo.org/record/10158 10.20372/nadre:10158 oai:zenodo.org:10158 doi:10.20372/nadre:10157 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by project manager's knowledge, project manager's ability, project manager's skill, project manager's attitude, project success ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF PROJECT MANAGER ON PROJECT SUCCESS IN THE CASE OF WERABE INDUSTRIAL ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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AKMEL NURSIE HUSSEN 2022-07-08 ABSTRACT Despite the paramount importance and significance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are the contribution of economic development and economic growth of developing nations.It also generally accepted that have significant contribution to job creating, generating income, and poverty alleviation. MSEs across the whole world are still facing numerous challenges that inhibit MSEs growth. However, the effectiveness of MSEs in Werabe Town is low. The general objective of this study is to investigate determinants of effectiveness of MSEs in Werabe Town. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the status of MSEs, to identify the major factors affecting effectiveness of MSEs and to analyse ways of solving challenges that affecting effectiveness of MSEs in Werabe Town. So, this study was done to investigate the challenges of MSEs effectiveness in Werabe Town using descriptive statistics and econometric model of multiple linear regressions. Both primary and secondary data were also employed in getting the necessary information for the analysis of the study. A total of 176 sample respondents were identified using multiple stage sampling technique. The result of the study shows that the majority of the MSEs have been a recently established and faced challenges of inadequate startup capital, government policies and regulation related factors, limited infrastructure facility, unfair competition, lack of training, lack of interest free credit and lack of know-how and skills to use technology. Furthermore, the study also noted that most of the operators were found to be young labor force of male operators with educational qualification of primary school and high school. The result of linear regression analysis shows that out of eleven determinant variables, gender of operator, educational level of the operator, age of the enterprise, amount of startup capital, business location of the enterprise, level of market competition, government policies and regulation, access to training, age of the operator, use of modern technology, access of Infrastructural and access to market factors revealed statistically significant to affect the effectiveness of MSEs. Therefore, attention should be given by the policy makers and other concerned bodies to develop supportive programs and corrective measures to ease the constraints and difficulties facing effectiveness of MSEs. https://zenodo.org/record/10152 10.20372/nadre:10152 oai:zenodo.org:10152 doi:10.20372/nadre:10151 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Effectiveness, MSEs, Challenges, Multiple regression model, Werabe. CHALLENGES THAT AFFECT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MICRO AND SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN WERABE TOWN ADDMINISTRATION, SNNPR, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ATNAFU WORKINEH 2023-12-08 ABSTRACT Variation is inevitable in construction projects due to the complex nature of the construction industry. It is common in all types of construction projects and it determines the time limits and anticipated budget of the projects. Variation order is observed as one of the most frequently occurring issues in construction projects in Ethiopia. Like other regions of the country, construction projects in werabe town are suffering from variation orders. These variations are known to affect various aspects of the projects. This study aim is to assess the Effect of variation orders on public building projects in werabe town. To achieve the aim of this study, the critical causes of Variation order in Werabe town was assessed, the critical impact of variation order on building projects was assessed and the current practices of variation order minimization were assessed. Nonprobability Purposive sampling techniques were used to select the sample of the study, The research data was collected from primary and secondary source, the questionaries’ was distributed to 64 professionals and 50 questionaries’ was returned. To analysis the data relative Importance Index were conducted. To increase the reliability of data Cronbach alpha test were conducted also to ensure the validity of data spearman test were conducted by using SPSS software. The results of the study show that, inaccurate estimation, modification of drawing and error and omission of design was the major causes of variation order in wearable town building construction. Project delay, cost overrun and increasing overhead expenses are the critical impact of variation order in werabe town building construction. Checking specification in contract document is the majority practice method of minimizing variation order in building construction. The modern mechanism provided by study is using Building Information modeling software like Revit to minimize the impact variation order on building construction projects. Finally, proper planning of project from pre-design up-to completion of project to minimize the error of design and Planning preventing methods of variation order impacts during planning phase are some forwarded recommendation for this study. https://zenodo.org/record/10162 10.20372/nadre:10162 oai:zenodo.org:10162 doi:10.20372/nadre:10161 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Building Construction, Building Information Modeling, Variation Order, Variation Order Impact, Variation Order Causes. ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF VARIATION ORDERS ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN CASE OF WERABE TOWN info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Ahmed Abdlekadir 2023-12-01 ABSTRACT This study was conducted to examine the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction in Ethiopian Electric Utility at Halaba branch regarding prepaid system. To address the objectives of the study, the study was utilized both quantitative research method and an explanatory survey design. The target population of this study was customers of prepaid system .Total of 214 prepaid system customers were selected by using simple random sampling techniques. To achieve the goal of the study, both primary and secondary data were used. Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed for this study. Data were gathered for this study using a structured questionnaire and the descriptive research method of quantitative research. Customers of the prepaid system rate and express how much they agree with the utility's service quality in terms of customer satisfaction, including tangibility, reliability, assurance, empathy, and responsiveness. They also indicate how much they contribute to the utility's overall customer satisfaction. After analysis, certain shortcomings in tangibility, reliability, assurance, empathy, and responsiveness have been found. Furthermore, the regression analysis showed that all but responsiveness of the variables gauging the utility's customer satisfaction had a substantial impact of their own. Based on regression analysis results, it can be inferred that the service quality characteristics account for 89% of the customer satisfaction of Utility customers. In order to better satisfy its consumers, the Utility should monitor the dimensions of its prepaid meters and service quality. It should also develop suitable service delivery standards based on the research findings and conclusions. https://zenodo.org/record/10146 10.20372/nadre:10146 oai:zenodo.org:10146 doi:10.20372/nadre:10145 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by EEU, Customer Satisfaction, Service Quality THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN ETHIOPIAN ELECTRIC UTILITY HALABA BRANCH: A CASE ANALYSIS OF PREPAID SYSTEM. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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GIZAW KASAYE 2024-06-05 ABSTRACT MSEs is one of the institutions given recognition in Ethiopia’s industry development plan and is the fact that it serves as vehicles for employment opportunities at urban center and as it underpins the economic development. The purpose of the study is to identify factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises in Chalia woreda, west showa zone, Oromia region.The research employed a quantitative Research Design and Adopted Both descriptive and explanatory research design. A census questionnaire survey was conducted to gather data from 231 SMEs operating in Chalia word during the data collection. The study secured a response rate of 97 Percent. SPSS version 21 was u to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics after reliability of measurement instrument was ascertained using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. The findings of the study, based on Pearson correlation analysis, revealed significant associations between predictor and outcome variables, with the exception of technological, environmental, and market & location factors. Multiple regression analysis indicated that, apart from business economic, political, environmental, and market & location factors, predictor variables (personal factor, economic factor, social factor, legal factor, financial factor, business-specific factor, and technological factor) had a statistically significant effect on the business growth of MSEs in Chalia woreda. These factors accounted for 81.7% of the variance in the dependent variable, MSEs business growth. In conclusion, this study highlights the need for the country's growth strategy to address the constraints on MSEs growth in order to achieve its objectives of reducing unemployment and alleviating poverty. https://zenodo.org/record/10177 10.20372/nadre:10177 oai:zenodo.org:10177 doi:10.20372/nadre:10176 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by growth of MSE, personal factor, business specific factor, business environmental factor, ChaliaWereda, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region A STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTREPRISE IN CHALIA WEREDA OF WEST SHOWA ZONE, OROMIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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DESTA TILAHUN SIME 2024-06-07 ABSTRACT Productive safety net program (PSNP) is one of the largest social protection program in our country that is implemented by Ethiopian government with a partner of donor agencies. The research aimed to assess the impact of PSNP to alleviate the rural extreme poverty at house hold level in Central Ethiopia regional state of Silte Zone Hulbareg woreda. The researcher used probability simple random sampling to select sample respondents and purposive sampling to select study woreda. The sample size of the study was 380 residents. The study used descriptive and explanatory research design. This study was conducted by using cross sectional data collected from randomly selected 380 households. The study used secondary data sources obtained from the wereda. It used both quantitative and qualitative types of data. Propensity score matching technique was used to estimate the counterfactual results to investigate the impact of the program on alleviating the rural extreme poverty. Regression analysis also used to test the relation between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The finding of the study was public work, financial literacy, saving and credit association, infrastructure, capital project and types of work of PSNP has a positive impact on alleviating the rural extreme poverty by providing different access for the clients as well as the rest of the community members, PSNP on physical house hold assets and community asset development in order to alleviate the rural extreme poverty was promising. Even if there is a positive result from the overall data obtained from the research there is also a need to improve the current wage according to the current inflation rate, there is a need to full family targeting, and in addition to responsibility there should be accountability to the targeting process. https://zenodo.org/record/10167 10.20372/nadre:10167 oai:zenodo.org:10167 doi:10.20372/nadre:10166 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by THE EFFECT OF PRODUCTIVE SAFETY NET PROGRAM ON ALLEVIATING THE RURAL EXTREME POVERTY IN SILTE ZONE HULBAREG DISTRICT info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

oai:zenodo.org:10179 2025-07-18T14:59:48Z user-wru

HABTAMUA GETACHEW 2023-06-15 ABSTRACT The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is the largest financial institution and one of the major employers in Ethiopia. Although the number of both female and male employees of the bank increased over time, the representation of women in leadership positions remained limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate factors contributing to underrepresentation of women in leadership positions of the CBE at Hosanna district and to further suggest remedial action for improving women‘s participation in the leadership. The major Objectives of the study to assess a Contributing Factors for Underrepresentation of Women in the Leadership Positions in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Hosanna District, Southern Ethiopia, 2023. Descriptive survey was used for the study involving quantitative techniques. A total of 196 respondents from the target population were sampled; where 118 female and 78 male managers were selected purposively and non-managerial female employees were sampled using convenience sampling technique. The required data was collected using questionnaires and interview. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the data. The study unfair recruitment, discriminatory practice and supervisory activities were practiced in very large extent at Hossana District. Some societal changes that would improve women in the leadership positions were found to be cultural changes on women‘s role and ability, traditional family structure and sensitizing the society were sole solutions. https://zenodo.org/record/10179 10.20372/nadre:10179 oai:zenodo.org:10179 doi:10.20372/nadre:10178 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by underrepresentation, female leadership, Social factors, cultural factors, personal factors A CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR UNDERREPRESENTION OF WOMEN IN THE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA HOSSANA DISTRICT info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MOHAMMED NESRE YESUF 2024-05-16 ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to investigate the factors that affect the material management of public construction projects in the case of Werabe Town. A quantitative approach was applied in this study. Explanatory research design was used to investigate the factors; purchasing procedures, inventory control, availability of materials, and budget on the overall material management. The study population consisted of Permanent employees of contractors, Werabe town municipality construction and infrastructure department office employees & experts, and client office employees were considered as a study population. Out of 261 active permanent employees who have currently been engaged in the public construction project, samples of 158 respondents were selected through a proportional random sampling technique. A total of 147 valid and usable primary data was collected from these sample respondents through a self-administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted with the help of SPSS 24. The findings of the study indicated that all the independent variables (purchasing procedures, inventory control, availability of materials, and budget) have a significant relationship with the material management of public construction projects in the study area at a 0.5 significance level. Budget (β = .322) has relatively the highest effect followed by purchasing procedures (β = .250). But inventory control (β = .169) and availability of materials (β = .140) have relatively lower contributions to the prediction model. The study suggested that the government bodies and contractors develop the appropriate budget, purchasing procedures, inventory, and materials availability level in the study area. https://zenodo.org/record/11416 10.20372/nadre:11416 oai:zenodo.org:11416 doi:10.20372/nadre:11415 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Material management, public Construction projects, Werabe town administration FACTORS AFFECTING MATERIAL MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN CASE OF WERABE TOWN SILTE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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JEMALGELETO 2022-06-02 ABSTRACT Youth unemployment is more serious to developing countries because of high poverty levels demanding all people to work in order to ensure survival of life. The objective of this study is to assess the magnitude of urban youth unemployment and its associated factors among youth in Werabe town. To achieve this objective, both primary and secondary data sources were used. Researcher used Simple random sampling youth to select study respondents for questionnaire proportionally. The primary data was collected from a total of 312 sample respondents through structured questionnaire from live in three kebeles. To addionaly, the primary data, secondary data was also gathered from published and unpublished sources. To come up with the results the researchers both descriptive and inferential analysis. The pre-coded data was entered to SPSS data version 21 for analysis. The magnitude of youth unemployment was found to be 59.6%. Finally, in the case of Binary logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify key factors associated with urban youth unemployment. Factors such as Sex; Education level, Duration of living in Werabe, Credit Service from Microfinance Institutions, Work experience and Education match were identified as negative and significant determinants of urban youth unemployment in the study area. On the other hand, Age, Business adviser service, Social network chain and Micro and Small scale enterprises were found positively and significantly associated with urban youth unemployment. Concerned body better to reduce the level of unemployment by increasing job opportunity for non-educated and non-experienced youth, Werabe town administration, Micro and Small enterprises(MSEs) and Micro finance Institutions(MFIs) better to collaborate to minimize Urban youth Unemployment, popularize information technology to increase information access and social network, call for organizing hiring institutions for their vacancies to consider fresh job applicants in the study area for job seekers https://zenodo.org/record/10185 10.20372/nadre:10185 oai:zenodo.org:10185 doi:10.20372/nadre:10184 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by determinants, Unemployment, Werabe town, Youth DETERMINANTSOFURBANYOUTHUNEMPLOYMENT ACASESTUDYOFWERABETOWN,SILTIZONE,SNNPR, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MULAGO KEYREDIN 2025-07-22 Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of workforce diversity management (gender diversity, education background diversity, religious diversity and work experience diversity as some of the independent variables) on employees’ job performance (as dependent variable) in Siltie Zone Hulbarage Woreda government offices. For this study, the researcher used both descriptive and explanatory research designs. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. The target population of the study was employees and head offices who were working at 27 Hulbarage Woreda Offices. A total of 242 employees were selected for the study using Yamane’s (1987) formula to represent the employees’ population and 5 head offices were selected purposively to interview. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the empirical data. Primary data was collected from 242 employees using five-point Likert-Scale questionnaires through SPSS 27 versions. The findings of the study indicated that the mean value for gender, educational background, religion, and work experience diversity was found to be moderate. The correlation result indicated that there was a positive relationship between all of the independent and the dependent variables. In line with this, it’s found that the independent variables have a 58.9% influence on the dependent variable while the remaining 41.1% is influenced by factors which are not covered in this study. The study found that gender diversity, educational background, religion, and work experience diversity management in the offices led to a significant increase in employees' job performance. Specifically, job performance increased by 15.5% for gender diversity, 0.8% for educational background diversity, 46.1% for religious diversity, and 21% for work experience diversity. Hence, the public service sectors should periodically review their practice on gender diversity, education background diversity, religious diversity and work experience diversity to use the identified positive effect of the independent variables on employees’ job performance. It is recommended that the organization needs to do more in managing diversity in terms of gender, educational background, religion and workforce diversity so as to acquire lots of skills, knowledge and attitude and to increase employees’ job performance. https://zenodo.org/record/11437 10.20372/nadre:11437 oai:zenodo.org:11437 doi:10.20372/nadre:11436 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by gender diversity, education background diversity, religious diversity and work experience diversity THE EFFECT OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE JOB PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF HULBARAGE WOREDA GOVERNMENT OFFICES info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MOHAMMED HASSEN MOSSA 2024-04-10 ABSTRACT Banking industry in Ethiopia has stiff competition thus banks need to consider various strategic options and programs in order to survive and thrive. One of strategy is employee satisfaction. This study was aimed to examine the effect of employee satisfaction constructs (work condition, job security, promotion and compensation) on organizational performance for commercial banks in Werabe town. The researcher was used probability and non-probability sampling techniques to select sample respondents from the total population under this study selection of commercial banks that were exist in Werabe town. Data were collected through the five point’s likert scales of questionnaires and used mixed research approach. To achieve the objective of the study, questionnaire was physically distributed to 118 respondents of purposively selected Commercial Banks in Werabe town. Out of 118 employees of the banks 111(94.0%) of employees were completed and collected. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data by using SPSS software version 24 and questionnaires reliability was estimated by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha. Descriptive analysis tools such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. An inferential statistical analysis tool was used to explore the relationships between variables in order to analysis the effect of independent variables on dependent variable. A research finding indicates that there were statistically significant relationships between all employee satisfaction components on organizational performance. Therefore it is reasonable to conclude that employee satisfaction can be created, effective and applied in organizations in order to retained skill full employee and its aimed at building trust, demonstrating commitment to service, communicating with each other’s in a timely and reliable, proactive fashion to handling conflict efficiently, paying attention to employee satisfaction, improving the empathetic and build up the abilities of the employee, and developing strong network between management and employee. Therefore it is advisable to consider that, enhancing to establish, develop and also they expected to invest more to attracting new employee and retaining the existed ones with regard to employee satisfaction to increase organizational performance. https://zenodo.org/record/11412 10.20372/nadre:11412 oai:zenodo.org:11412 doi:10.20372/nadre:11411 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by compensation, employee Satisfaction, job security, organization performance, promotion, work Condition EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY ON COMMERCIAL BANKS, IN WERABE TOWN, CENTRAL ETHIOPIAN REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MUKSINA OUSMAN 2023-12-07 ABSTRACT Women scarcity in leadership and decision making sphere is a global phenomenon. Women both in developed and developing countries are underrepresented in leadership position of their nation. The purpose of this research was to assess the challenges and prospects of women leadership in decision making positions with reference to employees in Dalocha Woreda. Particularly, this research was aimed at achieving the following four specific objectives: (1) investigating the major contributing factors for women to hold leadership position, (2) identifying the major challenges of women leadership in decision making position, (3) finding out the perception of employees about women leadership in decision making position and (4) assessing the prospects of women leadership in decision making position. To this end, data was gathered using questionnaire and semi-structured interview. The study made use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches as methodology to address the research objectives. Participants who were involved in completing the questioner were taken from 7 governmental offices selected on a random basis whereas purposive sampling was employed to select samples for the interview. Statistical Package for social Sciences Version 20 (SPSS 20) was used for analyzing the quantitative data from the questionnaire. Data were summarized using frequencies, percentages, arithmetic means and measures of central tendency. The qualitative data from the interview were used as corroborating evidences for the data in the questionnaire. After analyzing the data collected from the available 139 employees in 7 governmental offices and 5 women leaders, the study generally confirmed that there were some personal, social and institutional challenges women employees encounter that potentially rendered women participation in decision making positions in the woreda. The strong attitude women have towards themselves, their educational qualification and employees’ willingness to work with women leaders were identified as prospects in this regard. Based on this general finding, it has been recommended that all the concerned bodies should work cooperatively to address the identified challenges with the view to improving women participation in decision making position in the woreda. https://zenodo.org/record/11435 10.20372/nadre:11435 oai:zenodo.org:11435 doi:10.20372/nadre:11434 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Women leadership, Decision making, Challenges, Prospects CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN DECISION MAKING POSITION: THE CASE OF DALOCHA WOREDA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MUSEFA MERGA WARGA 2025-07-22 ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting the VAT administration effectiveness in Werabe town administration revenue authority office. To achieve the objective of the study necessary data were collected through the five points Likert Scale of questionnaires and interviews through Stratify sampling method and Judgmental sampling method was employed to gather the data from the sample of VAT payers and concerned tax officials. To achieve the objective of the study used descriptive and explanatory type of research design with quantitative and qualitative research approach was implemented. In the descriptive analysis tools such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used while for the inferential analysis correlation and multiple liner regression was adopted and questionnaire’s reliability was tasted by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between factors affecting VAT collection and VAT administration effectiveness and multiple regression analysis used to assess the influence of factors affecting VAT on VAT administration effectiveness. The findings confirm that all the independent variables (awareness level, VAT registration, VAT collection, employee integrity and competency, have a positive and significant relationship with VAT administration effectiveness as well as the variables have a positive and significant influence on VAT administration effectiveness. Among the variables Awareness has the highest influence on VAT administration effectiveness, followed by VAT registration which is the next significant factor of VAT administration effectiveness in study area. Therefore, the Revenue authority office better to implement or develop awareness creation programs and continuously, use effective VAT registration system in order to minimize knowledge gap tax payer and employee and to achieve effective VAT administration system. https://zenodo.org/record/11441 10.20372/nadre:11441 oai:zenodo.org:11441 doi:10.20372/nadre:11440 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by VAT administration, Factors affects VAT collection, Revenue authority office and Werabe town. FACTORS AFFECTING VALUE ADDED TAX ADMINISTRATION EFFECTIVENS CASE STUDY REVENUE AUTHORITY OFFICE IN WERABE TOWN ADMINISTRATION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Nesro Juhar Helil 2023-06-08 ABSTRACT This study attempted to identify the effect of marketing mix strategies on sales performance at flour factories in Werabe Town. To achieve the objective of the study, necessary data were collected through the five-point Likert Scale of questionnaires. From the total population of 230 employees and managers, there were 146 samples selected through stratified sampling techniques. To achieve the intended objective, an explanatory and descriptive research design with a quantitative research approach was implemented. In the descriptive analysis, tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used, while for the inferential analysis, correlation and multiple liner regression were adopted by using SPSS V.25, and the questionnaire’s reliability was estimated by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between marketing mix strategies and sales performance, and multiple regression analysis was used to assess the effect of marketing mix strategies on sales performance. The findings of the study indicate that product, price, and promotion strategies have a positive and statistically significant effect on sales performance, whereas place strategies have a positive but insignificant effect on sales performance. Among the variables, product strategy has the highest effect on sales performance, followed by price strategy, which is the next significant factor in marketing mix strategies in the study area. Therefore, the flour factories should implement marketing mix strategies continuously as support for enhancing sales performance. https://zenodo.org/record/11443 10.20372/nadre:11443 oai:zenodo.org:11443 doi:10.20372/nadre:11442 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by market strategies, product, price, promotion, place, sale performance THE EFFECT OF MARKETING MIX STRATEGY ON SALES PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF WERABE FLOUR FACTORIES info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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REDI SULTAN 2023-06-09 ABSTRACT Developing successful product differentiation strategy in today's aggressive competitive environment is a complex undertaking Developing successful strategy in product differentiation in today's aggressive competitive environment is a complex undertaking. This study was designed to identify the effects of product differentiation on competitive advantage. Specifically, the study examined the effect of product quality on competitive advantage; to investigated the effect of product delivery on competitive advantage; identified the effect of product design and price on competitive advantage of water company in Silte Zone. This research adopted a descriptive research design. Similarly, explanatory research design used to identify the combined influence of independent variable on dependent variable. The researcher used a questionnaire (likert scale) and open ended questions as the primary data collection instrument. The finding revealed that those four independent variables (product quality, Product delivery, and product design and product price) significantly affect competitive advantage. Therefore, the null hypothesis for three of the variables (product quality, product deliver, and product design and product price) therefore, accepted. The largest influence on competitive advantage from product quality (0.388), the next was product delivery (0.266) followed by product design (0.313) but product price (-0.201) negatively influenced the competitive advantage. The study findings revealed that the significance level is 0.000, 0.000, 0.000 and 0.000 for product quality, product delivery, product design and product price respectively. https://zenodo.org/record/11459 10.20372/nadre:11459 oai:zenodo.org:11459 doi:10.20372/nadre:11458 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Competitive Advantage, Product differentiation A STUDY ON EFFECT OF PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A CASE OF WATER COMPANY IN SILTIE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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NURU BARU 2025-07-22 ABSTRACT The study was to examine the effect of marketing strategies on the performance of banks of sankura werada. The conceptual frameworks include independent variables such as product, price, promotion, place and dependent variables was performance of marketing strategy. The researcher used both descriptive and explanatory research designs to explain the relationship between marketing mix strategies and the performance of banks of sankura werada. The sample size of 78 employees from all branches of banks of sankura werada was determined using the census method. The data sources include primary and secondary data. The standardized coefficients (Beta) shown that Promotion and Place were the most important predictors of Performance. The results showed that price, promotion, place have significant effects on market performance, but the product had an insignificant effect on performance. The recommendation of study have vital implications for banks considering to improve their marketing strategies and enhancing online and digital banking services can help banks reach a wider audience and improve customer satisfaction. Finally, this study to recognize areas for improvement and applying modifications to increase the effectiveness of their marketing strategies with overall performance. https://zenodo.org/record/11455 10.20372/nadre:11455 oai:zenodo.org:11455 doi:10.20372/nadre:11454 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by strategic marketing, marketing performance, product, price, promotion THE EFFECT OF MARKETING STRATEGY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN BANKS OF SANKURA WORADA BRANCHS, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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NURI RAHMETO 2024-05-14 ABSTRACT This study is aimed at analysing the effect of labour management relations on employee’s performance in an organization using commercial bank of Ethiopia as the case study in Werabe branches. In every organization, activities revolve around two major groups, the employer and the employee, therefore co-operation is necessary if the organization must realize its corporate goals. Taking into account the aim of this study, which is to look into the effect of labour management relations on employee’s performance in an organization, you will see that serious and proper examination of the existing literature on this topic has been assessed. The review of this topic will be based on the issues in the research question which are below. Effect of mutual relations between labour and management, effect of motivation, effective com-munication, employees participation in decision making, effect of strike, how leadership style affects labour management relations . The data collection was formed from both primary and secondary sources. Analysis of the data was done using tables, percentages and statistical distribution. From the finding in the research work, the researcher recommended that for an effective relation to be maintained between labour and management, the employees must be properly motivated, communication gap should be bridged, workers should participate in decision making, and salaries must be paid as and when due. https://zenodo.org/record/11447 10.20372/nadre:11447 oai:zenodo.org:11447 doi:10.20372/nadre:11446 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by EFFECT OF LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATION PRACTICE ON EMPLOYE'S PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA (CASE STUDY IN WERABE TOWN) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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SOFIYA SURAJE 2022-07-07 Abstract Employee commitment has been a key determinant of an organization's success. The issue of employee commitment in an organization has acquired increasing demand as it aids the organizations to retain more staff and thereby increase in achievement, productivity, and effectiveness. The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of organizational culture on employees’ commitment in the case of Werabe comprehensive specialized hospital. To achieve the intended objective of this research, the researcher employed both descriptive and explanatory research design. Target population of this study was 626 employees from this 232 sample were drawn; this study used proportional stratified random sampling technique. The study used both primary and secondary data sources. The study used standardized questionnaire as primary source for collecting the data by adopting Denison (1990) and Onyango( 2014) for culture and commitment respectively. The obtained data were carefully analyzed, by both descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (ANOVA, correlation, and regression). The study found that involvement, adaptability and mission had positive and statistical significant effect on employees’ commitment. Whereas consistency has negative statistical significant effect on employees’ commitment. Moreover, involvement is the most contributing organizational culture traits in the prediction of employees’ commitment followed by adaptability. Based on the findings the researcher recommended that, well- structured organizational culture will offer viable advantage for organizations, specifically increase employees’ commitment, the hospital better to increase involvement, adaptability and other organizational culture trait, to improve employees’ commitment by considering the positive effect of organizational culture on the improvement of employees’ commitment. https://zenodo.org/record/11465 10.20372/nadre:11465 oai:zenodo.org:11465 doi:10.20372/nadre:11464 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Werabe comprehensive specialized hospital. Organizational culture, Organizational Culture trait, Employees commitment. EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEES' COMMITMENT: THE CASE OF WERABE COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TEMAM SIRAJ 2022-07-07 ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of inventory management practices on operational performance in the case of Werabe flour factories. The study used a mixed research design where descriptive and explanatory research methods and quantitative research approach were applied to collect the relevant data by using primary and secondary data collection methods used by the census survey method through a close-ended questionnaire, in which all operation areas, quality control, loading, and store employees were selected to determine targeted respondents Using the SPSS 21 version, the collected data was analyzed by the descriptive statistics are mean and standard deviation, whereas inferential statistics are multiple linear regression and correlation were used to see the effect of measured variables on operational performance. The finding of this research revealed that operational performance was significantly influenced by inventory quality control, handling of inventory, record and documentation and planning of inventory-related factories with a Pvalue >0.05 and quality control was the most significant variable on operational performance, followed by inventory records and documentation was significant on operational performance and followed by inventory planning and the least significant variable on operational performance was handling of inventory. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that the organizational manager’s better focus on handling of their inventories, planning their inventories and activities, providing on-the-job and off-the-job training for the employees, and better prepare warehouses for their inventories and focus by recording and documenting the inventory items well. https://zenodo.org/record/11471 10.20372/nadre:11471 oai:zenodo.org:11471 doi:10.20372/nadre:11470 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Werabe .inventory management, operational performance THE EFFECT OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN CASE OF WORABE TOWN FLOUR FACTORIES info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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SULTAN KEMAL 2025-07-22 Abstract The main objective of this study is to assess factors affecting the performance management practice of siltie zone departments. Based on the general objective, this study focuses on the following main specific objectives of the study to assess the effect of knowledge of performance management on performance management practice in the study area, to examine the effect of involvement in planning on performance management practice in the study area, to investigate the effect of performance assessment on performance management practice in the study area, to assess the effect of training of employee on performance management practice in the study are, to assess the effect of reward on performance management practice in the study area. To achieve the objective, descriptive survey research design has been deployed by using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents from Siltie zone departments. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from a sample of 183 employees who are working in nine departments. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlations and the coefficient of determination) were employed for the data analysis process, whereby were computed. Findings revealed knowledge of performance management, involvement in planning, performance assessment, recognition and training have positive relationship with performance management practice; knowledge of performance management, involvement in planning, performance assessment and recognition have a significant effect on Performance management practice; and training has no significant effect on Performance management practice. finally came up with recommendations that siltie zone departments should increase employee involvement during performance planning, implement on going feedback and coaching packages, and reward good performers in terms of financial and nonfinancial and include poor performers for feedback and coaching. https://zenodo.org/record/11467 10.20372/nadre:11467 oai:zenodo.org:11467 doi:10.20372/nadre:11466 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN PUBLIC SECTOR; (THE CASE OF SILTIE ZONE DEPARTMENTS) info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TEMESGEN TOLA BALCHA 2024-06-12 Abstracts This study investigates the roles of public relations (PR) in customer satisfaction within government communication offices in the Southwest Shoa Zone Oromia region. The research aims to analyze the impact of PR strategies and communication channels on customer satisfaction, with a focus on the mediating factors of trust in government and perceived transparency. A mixed-methods approach will be utilized, including questionnaires responses from customers, and interviews to collect information from the PR practitioners of the Southwest Shoa Zone government Communication office. And document review of PR materials. The study will also consider demographic factors and service quality. The overall finding of the research revealed that the role of public relations is not based on professional standards of public relations and effective communication strategies. Public relations practitioners are somewhat used to poor communication tools that may lead to various undesirable effects, such as information gaps, public displeasure, and inefficient use of valuable resources. This is because the public relations practitioners have been using poor communication tools and ineffective communication strategies, then after, enhancing customer satisfaction in the South West Shoa Zone government Communication office may an able to convert from favourable to unfavourable. The study also finds that most public relations practitioners roles with lack well-trained professionals, have a negligence attitude towards the profession, absence of adequate capacity-building training, restricted bureaucratic system that prohibits the flexibility of public relations practitioners, and shortage of budget, which have a direct undesirable effect on their jobs to enhancing customer satisfaction of Southwest Shoa Zone government Communication office. The study recommended that government communication offices, consider the strategies to create a well-defined communication strategy that outlines key objectives, target audiences, messaging guidelines, and channels of communication and Invest in training programs for PR professionals within government communication offices to enhance their skills in effective communication, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and public relations strategies. Continuous professional development can help improve the quality of communication and customer satisfaction outcomes. https://zenodo.org/record/11477 10.20372/nadre:11477 oai:zenodo.org:11477 doi:10.20372/nadre:11476 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by public relations; customer satisfaction; Enhancing; Communication Offices ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TO ENHANCING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THE CASE OF OROMIA REGION SOUTH WEST SHOA ZONE GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION OFFICE. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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WABELE SIRGAGA 2022-07-07 ABSTRACT Ethiopian agriculture characterized by low productivity. Productivity could be enhanced by improving the state of technology or enhancing the efficiency of producers. Improving efficiency of the farmer plays a great role in increasing productivity, help to food security within given the current state of technology. The aim of the study was to measure the level of technical, allocative and economic efficiencies of wheat production and to identify factors affecting efficiency in the study area. A multi stage and purposive sampling technique employed to select 366 wheat growing smallholder farmers. Descriptive, inferential statistics, Tobit and stochastic production functions employed. The study conducted using cross-sectional data collected in 2021 production season selected at Lemo district of Hadiya zone, SNNPR. Stochastic production frontier model used to estimate technical, allocative and economic efficiency levels, whereas Tobit model used to identify factors affecting efficiency. The results indicate that there was significant amount of inefficiency in wheat production. The study result shows as 79.8%, 67.6% and 53.4% are the mean levels of technical, allocative and economic efficiency score, respectively. The estimated stochastic production frontier model indicates that land, oxen, amount of NPS and Urea fertilizers and amounts of seed are significant determinants of production level. The Tobit model results indicate as education level of household, participating on offarm and non-farm activities and livestock holding have a significant positive impact on allocative and economic efficiencies. However, frequency of extension contact, credit access and row planting has positive and significant effect on allocative efficiency. Education level and livestock ownership have positive and significant impact on allocative efficiency. However, fertility of plot (dummy) affects technical efficiency positively and significantly. Family size have negatively and significant impact on allocative efficiency. Therefore, policies and strategies of the government should be gathered towards the above-mentioned factors. https://zenodo.org/record/11479 10.20372/nadre:11479 oai:zenodo.org:11479 doi:10.20372/nadre:11478 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Efficiency, Ethiopian, Lemo district, Stochastic frontier, Wheat production ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFICIENCY OF SMALLHOLDER WHEAT PRODUCTION IN LEMO DISTRICT, HADIYA ZONE, SNNPR, ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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WONDIMU GIRMA AKALU 2023-06-14 ABSTRACT A banking organization can only differentiate itself from competitors by providing high quality services. The developments of technologies have enabled organizations to provide superior services for customers’ satisfaction. Although, ATM is providing efficient service to customers, currently customers are observed to be unsatisfied with the service they are receiving from ATM. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of ATM service quality dimensions on customer satisfaction in case of CBE, Hossana District. The study employed descriptive and explanatory research design along with quantitative approach. Convenient sampling technique was used to select ATM service customers and purposive sampling technique was used to select 10 banks out of 71 branches. 366 customers of ATM service users was the sample size of the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Secondary data, document about the customers were reviewed. ATM service quality dimensions: reliability, responsiveness, ease to use and security were served as explanatory variables for customer satisfaction. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression model and Pearson correlation coefficient by using a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The findings of the study revealed that except ease to use and security, the level of responsiveness and reliability ATM service quality dimensions and customer satisfaction were moderate. Strong and positive relationship were observed between responsiveness, reliability dimensions and customer satisfaction. The regression analyses results revealed that 77.6% of the variation in the customer satisfaction was explained by the four ATM service quality dimensions, where responsiveness has a maximum effect followed by reliability, while ease to use has least effect. Therefore, the study recommended that management of CBE, Hossana District has to work hard for improving the responsiveness and reliability service quality so as to enhance customer satisfaction of ATM users. https://zenodo.org/record/11487 10.20372/nadre:11487 oai:zenodo.org:11487 doi:10.20372/nadre:11486 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by ATM service quality dimensions, customer satisfaction ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: IN CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA HOSSANA DISTRICT info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Yasin Hussen 2024-06-06 Abstracts Delays have always been a major concern in road construction projects throughout the world, with significant financial and social impacts for stakeholders, and the occurrence of schedule delays has a serious impact on project investment, efficiency, cost, and quality . This study was initiated to investigate causes of delays in road construction and the negative effects of road delay on neighborhood communities via Structural Equation modelling SEM. Drawing upon an earlier study, combined with interviews of road experts. Confirmatory factor analysis CFA was applied to extract significant variables based on the questionnaire results to verify the relationships between the significant variables From both three and two CFA construct result 19 items or negative effect indicators and 21 causes of road construction schedule were identified in road construction. The compensation payments have to be made before the handing over of the project to the contractor. construction schedule delay negatively and significantly affect ed activities related with supply of agricultural inputs like fertilizer, improved maize, wheat, and other crops seed on time, movements of healthcare service ambulance and suppling agricultural output to market. Therefore, giving strong emphases fo r construction of replacement road may minimize the problems. https://zenodo.org/record/11489 10.20372/nadre:11489 oai:zenodo.org:11489 doi:10.20372/nadre:11488 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Bojobar road Delay, Causes of delays, Effects of delay on community. THE CAUSE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELAY AND ITS EFFECT ON SURROUNDING COMMUNITY: THE CASE OF BOJOBAR TO WERABE ROAD PROJECT, SILTIE ZONE, CENTERAL ETHIOPIA REGION. info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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TEMESGEN GICHAMO MENTIRE 2023-12-14 ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine employees’ perception towards compensation and benefit policy in the case of TVET Colleges found in Silte Zone. Descriptive and explanatory research design was employed along with quantitative approach. Census sampling technique, a technique that considers all population as study subjects, was used to select the whole population size 284. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from employees. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics; independent samples t – test, One – way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression model analyses by using a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents were disagreed to the current compensation and benefit policies. On the other hand, majority of the employees perceived the current compensation and benefit policies negatively with no significant gender differences and also among employees in the eight TVET colleges. Moreover, the regression analysis result also revealed, statistically the current compensation and benefit policies have significant and positive effect on the perception of most employees towards the policies. In general, 65.1% of the variations in the perception of employees towards compensation and benefit policies were explained by the two explanatory variables in combination. Therefore, it can be inferred that the current two policies are not up-to-date and it has implementation problems. Hence, TVET managements in collaboration with stakeholders and concerned government bodies better to revise and take measure to improve. https://zenodo.org/record/11475 10.20372/nadre:11475 oai:zenodo.org:11475 doi:10.20372/nadre:11474 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by benefit, compensation, perception, policy, TVET EMPLOYEES' PERCEPTION TOWARDS COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT POLICY: THE CASE OF TVET COLLEGES IN SILTE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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BAMIRIKA GADISA 2023-10-26 ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess factors affecting female students" academic achievement in the secondary school in Silte Zone. To do so, descriptive survey research designs were employed. A mixed approach was used to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. Six secondary schools from 6 woredas and town Administration". From each sampled school, teachers were selected by stratified sampling techniques and simple random sampling/lottery methods; female students were selected by proportional stratified sampling techniques; parents were selected by purposive sampling techniques; and principals were selected by availability sampling techniques. For this study, data collection instruments included questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews. 190 respondents participated in the study; from these, 190 copies, including close-ended and open-ended questionnaires, were distributed to teachers and female students' semi-structured and unstructured interview data were collected from principals and parents. The data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25 statistical tools such as mean and standard deviation. Moreover, the investigator used an independent sample T-test to test whether there was a significant statistical mean difference between the responses of the groups, i.e., teachers and female students. Additionally, the qualitative data obtained through the interview and document was analyzed by narration to substantiate the result of the quantitative analysis. Based on basic research questions, the findings indicated that females" academic achievement was low. School factors include a lack of availability of teaching materials, a lack of special support given by teachers for female students, a shortage of sanitary facilities, and school distance to home. Parental factors, such as household tasks, are evidence of the lower academic achievement of female students. Personal factors are that female students did not come on time from home to school rather than male students', and females" absenteeism and dropout from school were higher than those of males. Another finding indicates that the above-identified factors had the following consequences on female students" academic achievement: dropout and repetition; inside and outside of country migration; early marriage; psychological problems; stress; and social segregation. Based on the findings, I have recommended some suggestions to improve female students" academic achievement. To ease the school problems, it was suggested that the Silte Zone Education Department and the Central Ethiopia Regional State Bureau of Education should allocate an adequate budget. To solve parent-associated problems, parents" tray to treat female students, give attention and support. To solve personal problems, Female students are suggested to interest themselves in their education and develop self-confidence; Parents, Woreda/administration education office heads, and school principals are responsible and give attention to females" education, solving it with the success of females" education. To solve the consequences, it is recommended that Silte Zone Education Department and CERS Bureau of Education give attention and solving it. https://zenodo.org/record/11493 10.20372/nadre:11493 oai:zenodo.org:11493 doi:10.20372/nadre:11492 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Education, Female students', Secondary schools Silte zone. FACTORS AFFECTING FEMALE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF SILTE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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RUKIYA BAMUD 2023-10-18 ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine current practice and challenges of instructional supervision in secondary school of siltie zone. Descriptive survey design and mixed methods were employed in order to achieve the purpose of this study. There are about ten woredas and five town administrations in Siltie zone. The total woreda and town administration were classified in to clusters according to geographical location to ensure the representativeness of the sample secondary schools to get more representative samples of the population under study from geographically scattered research participants and respondents their distance, urban, rural, from the center Within each woreda and town administration, the sample secondary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique. There are forty-two secondary schools in this zone. In selected woredas and town administration nine secondary schools were selected by simple random sampling technique. Four schools’ supervisors, four education office experts and. four major principals, - were selected via convenience sampling technique, thirty-sex department heads were selected purposive sampling technique, forty-five secondary school teachers were selected by Stratified sampling technique Quantitative data were gathered through questionnaire. Qualitative data were gathered through interview. Quantitative data were filled into SPSS version 21. Quantitative data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency; percentage mean and standard deviation Qualitative data were analyzed by narration of the themes. The first findings of the study indicated that instructional supervisors did not meet the requirement as expected in support to teachers’ in staff, curriculum and instruction development activities. They didn’t support in order to keep the procedure of instructional supervision. They didn’t give training to teachers either in pedagogical issues or in importance of instructional supervision. The second findings of the study showed that instructional supervisors design various intervention strategies so as to support teachers’ professional improvement was insufficient, the teachers didn’t gained enough support from supervisors in order to improve their instructional skills, there was low perception of teachers towards the implementation of instructional supervision. The third findings of the study revealed that, the extent to which the major tasks (instructional development, curriculum development and staff development) of educational supervisors was not in a position of shouldering their responsibility sufficiently. The fourth findings of the study showed that instructional supervisors faced different challenges that influenced effective practice of supervision. These were: lack of supervision guides, lack of adequate budget, lack of sufficient logistic, facilities and materials, resistance of teachers to supervision due to lack of awareness for teachers in importance of supervision. Based on the findings, it was recommended that instructional supervision activities should be carried out based on the educational supervision domains such as staff, curriculum and instruction development. And instructional supervisors suggested keeping the rules procedures of instructional supervision. Woreda and Zone Education bureau advised to create awareness for all instructional leaders about the aims of instructional supervision to boost improvement to bring change and reforms on secondary school of slitieZone. https://zenodo.org/record/11491 10.20372/nadre:11491 oai:zenodo.org:11491 doi:10.20372/nadre:11490 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by CURRENT PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF SILTE ZONE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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GIZAW KASAYE 2025-07-22 ABSTRACT MSEs is one of the institutions given recognition in Ethiopia’s industry development plan and is the fact that it serves as vehicles for employment opportunities at urban center and as it underpins the economic development. The purpose of the study is to identify factors affecting the growth of micro and small enterprises in Chalia woreda, west showa zone, Oromia region.The research employed a quantitative Research Design and Adopted Both descriptive and explanatory research design. A census questionnaire survey was conducted to gather data from 231 SMEs operating in Chalia word during the data collection. The study secured a response rate of 97 Percent. SPSS version 21 was u to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics after reliability of measurement instrument was ascertained using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. The findings of the study, based on Pearson correlation analysis, revealed significant associations between predictor and outcome variables, with the exception of technological, environmental, and market & location factors. Multiple regression analysis indicated that, apart from business economic, political, environmental, and market & location factors, predictor variables (personal factor, economic factor, social factor, legal factor, financial factor, business-specific factor, and technological factor) had a statistically significant effect on the business growth of MSEs in Chalia woreda. These factors accounted for 81.7% of the variance in the dependent variable, MSEs business growth. In conclusion, this study highlights the need for the country's growth strategy to address the constraints on MSEs growth in order to achieve its objectives of reducing unemployment and alleviating poverty. https://zenodo.org/record/11499 10.20372/nadre:11499 oai:zenodo.org:11499 doi:10.20372/nadre:11498 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by growth of MSE, personal factor, business specific factor, business environmental factor, ChaliaWereda, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region A STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTREPRISE IN CHALIA WEREDA OF WEST SHOWA ZONE, OROMIA REGION info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ABDULKADIR MOHAMMED 2023-12-21 Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of change management on employees’ performance in higher educational institutions of Ethiopia in case of Werabe University. The study reviewed relevant literature with the aim of establishing a gap which the research fulfilled. The researcher used descriptive research and exploratory design with quantitative research approach in order to meet the objective of the study. The target population for this study was employees of Werabe University. To select sample respondents, stratified random sampling technique was employed and 288 respondents were selected using stratified random sampling Technique. Methods of collecting data were structured and semi structured questionnaires. 234 questionnaires were used for this study .The data were entered in SPSS version21 and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson Correlation analysis shows that there was statistically significant positive relationship between the four independent variables at the .000 level (2-tailed) had positive and statistical significant correlation relationship with dependent variables in case institution. The multiple linear regression of the study indicated that all change management dimensions had statistically significant on employees’ performance in werabe University and Employees performance was explained by 89.6% with all the independent variables. Independent variables are significant impact on dependent variable. https://zenodo.org/record/11495 10.20372/nadre:11495 oai:zenodo.org:11495 doi:10.20372/nadre:11494 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Change, Change management, change management dimensions. Employee performance THE EFFECT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CASE OF WERABE UNIVERSITY info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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FEDILA KEDIR 2024-07-10 ABSTRACT Wild and semi-wild edible plant species (WSWEPs) are important resources in combating food insecurity. The purpose of this study was to assess wild and semi-wild edible plant species in Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia. The data were collected through reconnaissance surveys, semi-structured interviews, group discussions, and guided field observations with individuals and key informants. Data were analyzed using Excel and SPSS or statistics and results were presented as percentages, figure, frequencies, and tabulation. Data were also analyzed using ethnobotanical methods such as direct matrix ranking, simple preference ranking, informant consensus, pair wise comparison, and fidelity level. A total of 185 general informants and 12 key informants were selected by means of simple random sampling and purposive method. A total of 38 wild and semi wild edible plant species belonging to 35 genera and 24 families were identified and documented by the local communities in the study area. Family Solonaceae was contained the highest number of species with 5 species (13.2%), wereas Brassicaceae and Lamiaceae contained 3 species (7.8%) each, Moraceae, Musaceae, Rutaceae, Flacourtiacea, Apocynaceae, as well as Rosaceae were contained 2 species (5.2%) with in each family, and the remaining 14 families were 1 species (2.5%) each. Of the total collected and identified WSWEPs, 18 (47.4%) species were obtained from home-garden,14(36.8%) species in farm land, 3 (7.9%) species in forest, 2 (5.3%) species in fallowing area and the rest 1(2.6%) species in the road side. The most widely used parts of WSWEPs species by the local community were fruits 23 (60.6%) species, leaves & shoots were 8 (21.1%) species, fruit and gum were 2 (5.3%) species as well as, seed and fruit, bulb, tuber, stem, stem & tuber and nectar were represented by 1 (2.6%) species. During group discussion, key informants identified five major threats to WSWEPs by pair-wise comparison, such as agricultural land expansion, fuel-wood collection, overgrazing, charcoal production and drought. This implies, there is a problem of forest management system in the study area. Further investigation is recommended on conservation, nutritional, medicinal quality and side effects of the WSWEPs species in the future. In addition to that, Communities awareness aim to increase domestication, consumption and community based protection of these edible plants need to be encouraged at all levels. https://zenodo.org/record/11503 10.20372/nadre:11503 oai:zenodo.org:11503 doi:10.20372/nadre:11502 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants, Documentation, Wild Edible Plants, Community ASSESSMENT OF WILD AND SEMI-WILD EDIBLE PLANT SPECIES IN SILTIE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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MOHAMMED AMAN 2024-06-06 Abstract The study was conducted in Balache mountain Natural forest to assess the diversity of woody plant species alonge altitudinal gradients in central Ethiopia. Biodiversity is organized along altitudinal gradient in different layers as altitude determines climate distribution. Plant diversity is one of the major groups of biological diversity. However, at the time of study there is no constrained document written about woody plant species as well as low response rate of respondents. Systematic sampling method was used to collect vegetation data in the study area to take accurate and reliable data from the field as well as to maintain the homogeneity of the area. Accordingly, the forest was stratified in to three forest strata based on site altitudinal gradient as upper altitude, middle altitude and lower altitude. Six (two in each altitude land use type) transects were laid at 400 m intervals. The size of the main plot was 20 x 20 m (400m 2) to collect data on tree species. Besides, shrubs were counted from five sub-quadrats (5m x 5m) which are established at the four corners and one in the center within the main quadrat. Sixty plots were established on six transects at 100 m intervals following a systematic sampling approach. In each of these plots, all woody species were collected. Vegetation data analysese were computed using Shannon-Wiener diversity index, density and frequency. Simple random sampling was used to identify target population and in-depth interviews were conducted with farmers through focus group discussion and interviews that living in close vicinity to the forest to identify challenges and threats on the forest. A total of 48 woody species distributed to 40 genera and 27 families were identified and documented. Fabaceae is the dominant family in terms of species richness. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index computed for the three different altitudinal gradients showed that lower altitude is the most diverse and has more or less even distribution of species. In general, the diversity and evenness of woody species in the forest was 2.33 and 0.8 respectively. The result of analysis of the responses to human-induced factors responsible for deforestation in the study revealed that most of the respondents attributed fuel wood collection (58%) as the major factor responsible for deforestation in the study area. https://zenodo.org/record/11603 10.20372/nadre:11603 oai:zenodo.org:11603 doi:10.20372/nadre:11602 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Balache mountain forest, Deforestation, Altitudinal gradients, Woody species ASSESSMENT OF WOODY SPECIES DIVERSITY PATTERN ALONG ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT OF THE BALACHE MOUNTAIN NATURAL FOREST DALOCHA WOREDA, SILTE ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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AFRANE SHEREFA 2024-06-10 Abstract Savings and credit cooperatives enhance members' financial benefits through savings, credit facilities, and services. Efficient utilization of savings, interest rate management, and inflation control are crucial for success. The purpose of this study was to look into the factors that influence the financial performance of urban SACCOs in the Sankura Woreda administration. The study's populations were SACCOs in Sankura Woreda, with the sample frame consisting of SACCOs in Sankura Werade. The study's sample size was 14 primary SACCOs, as determined by purposive sampling techniques. The research design was sequential, explanatory, and descriptive. The study relied on secondary data, primarily gathered from audit reports between 2006 and 2015 through document review, as a tool for data collection. STATA Version 13.0 was used for secondary data analysis, and multiple regression analysis was used to establish the nature of the existing relationship between the research variable and content. According to the findings, management efficiency, liquidity management, and size of SACCOs positively affect SACCO's financial performance, whereas asset gearing ratios affect SACCO’s financial performance. While age of SACCOs had a negative, insignificant relationship with ROA. The study recommends SACCO management to enhance financial performance through asset management, structured loan management, and reorganization, while also fostering a strong union and continuous regulatory supervision. https://zenodo.org/record/11615 10.20372/nadre:11615 oai:zenodo.org:11615 doi:10.20372/nadre:11614 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by SACCO's, liquidity management, financial performance, Sankura Werade DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVING AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN SANKURA WOREDA of the SILTE ZONE IN CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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Degefe Tadewos 2025-07-22 Abstract The objective of this researcher was to understand factors affecting outreach performance of MFIS in Ethiopia the study. the study, the researcher used panel data that has been collected from twelve purposively selected MFIs(from Categories of A, B and C) that are operating in different regions of Ethiopia and have audited financial statement for eight consecutive years (from 2013 to 2021). Hausman test was conducted to check whether fixed effect or random effect model is the best appropriate model to analyze panel data of the study and fixed effect model was identified to be the best model to regress the given data of the study. Both depth of outreach (measured by average loan size) and breadth of outreach (measured by number of active borrowers) were applied as dependent variables and Salaries and Benefits, Debt Equity Ratio, Size of MFIs and Gross Loan Portfolio were used as independent variables and all the variables except debt equity ratio were subjected to natural logarithm to increase quality of goodness of fit of the model and to avoid simultaneity of bias. Analysis result of fixed effect model showed that 82.32% and 99.47% of the deviation of dependent variable from its mean is explained by the model (the set of all of the predictors) for ALS and NAB respectively. The value (F = 23.91009) with (P = 0.000) for ALS and (F = 969.8554) with (P = 0.000) for NAB in the model summary assured that overall significance of the model was achieved. Coefficient of size of microfinance institute (SOMFI) for ALS showed that it has statistically significant positive relationship with dependent variable (ALS) even though its relationship with NAB in table 4.11 was investigated to be statistically insignificant and negative. Additionally, sign of coefficient of gross loan portfolio (GLP) in table 4.10 showed that GLP has statistically significant positive relationship with dependent variable (ALS) though its effect on NAB was investigated to be positive but statistically insignificant. Furthermore, coefficient of salaries and benefits (SAB) in table 4.10 showed that it has positive relationship with ALS though its effect was identified to be statistically insignificant at 5% significant level. However, analysis result about SAB in table 4.11 showed that there is positive and statistically significant relationship between NAB and the independent variable (SAB). Thus, the researcher recommends that prior attention should be given by MFIs to GLP, SOMFI and SAB of employees to increase outreach performance of MFIs. https://zenodo.org/record/11645 10.20372/nadre:11645 oai:zenodo.org:11645 doi:10.20372/nadre:11644 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by factors affecting micro finance outreach; Average loan size; Number of active borrowers; Factors Affecting Microfinance Outreach: Evidence Ethiopian Microfinance Institutions info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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ASEDU MOHAMMED 2024-06-11 Abstract The objective of this study to assess determinants of the growth of SMEs in werabe town. The researcher select the sample by using multi stage sample technique and collect data by survey questioner from werabe town micro and small enterprise. The researchers adopted descriptive and explanatory research design. The relationship between independent variables and growth of the MSE was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis. Study also adopted both qualitative and quantitative (mixed approach). The target population of this study was 560 employees, owners and managers of MSE of Werabe town silte zone. The study used Yamane Taro (1967) a formula to come up with a sample size of 150 of this study. The researcher used primary and secondary data for this study. According to the finding of this study; The access to market variable has the greatest effect on the growth of the MSE, followed by Raw material Distance, Access to credit and Access to technology while Age of Enterprise and Education level had the moderate effect on the growth of MSE. Government in general and MSEs development agency in particular need to solve the credit, supply and market access problems in collaboration with MFI, banks, suppliers and other organizations .The government is also should help financially and technically to advance their technology. https://zenodo.org/record/11639 10.20372/nadre:11639 oai:zenodo.org:11639 doi:10.20372/nadre:11638 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Determinants, Growthy, SMEs. DETERMINENTS OF THE GROWTH OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE IN WERABE TOWN, SILTE ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis

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FETIYA NURI EMANO 2024-06-04 Abstract Taxation is crucial source of government revenue, impacting economy, social stability, and well-being. Ethiopia, like many developing countries, struggles with low tax to GDP ratios which partly attributed tax noncompliance, despite reform efforts. Low tax compliance levels significantly affect revenue collection. Therefore, this study tried to understand the determinants of business profit tax compliance behavior the tax payers in the Worabe town. The researcher used quantitative research approach, and explanatory research design. The target population of the study was 362 category A and B taxpayers of which 190 taxpayer’s records were randomly selected from the official files maintained at Worabe Town Revenue office.. The study employed descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis to analyze the data collected from each individual tax payer’s records. The results of data analysis, completed with the help of SPSS Version 21, showed that the business tax compliance level in town is 54(28.4%) non-compliant taxpayers and the rest 136(71.6%) compliant taxpayer’s. The result of binary logistic regression model shows that, tax incentive, penalty and work experience of taxpayers had statistically significant relationship with the tax compliance level and demographic and business characteristics variables showed no significant relationship with voluntary tax compliance. Finally based on the findings, the study recommended The government provides tax rewards and incentives to honest taxpayers, educating them to create the necessary awareness of tax laws and detecting noncompliance so as to increase their tax compliance behavior.. The study also suggested future the study to consider large sample size from different geographical region to build up on the current study which is among few studies in Ethiopia that used data from tax payers’ record. https://zenodo.org/record/11663 10.20372/nadre:11663 oai:zenodo.org:11663 doi:10.20372/nadre:11662 url:https://nadre.ethernet.edu.et/communities/wru info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by Binary logistic regression model, tax compliance, taxpayers, Worabe town DETERMINANTS OF BUSINESS PROFIT TAX COMPLIANCE IN WERABE TOWN info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis publication-thesis .eJwtjsFugyAAQP-Fs1sEaxBvMwsmpCWbG1i9NEyocWK7gaQmTf99HPau7x3eHXhjNCjTZ4xwnhYZhqggBcYwAX5wV2tPU9SA1jZ0aIN9Lc8dIkHXcqcpgbq18-uRwv7I8vc2n5tFph0aK_pdZQdIPg3tf8XC8v5i91JwoVruu2x4-afyW7cb0BpEbaWwjPGFfDSS8a-lEXvJG5CAHzUaUKIEzDflRg_Ke3xe41Pwxj3dXIjNYlal1arenDlPW3RXNZ30AB6PPxCJRtY.ahzH3g.vJOTy-f4gz7HIMvcyuOplW5rNfA