AAU Institutional Repository (AAU-ETD)
Addis Ababa University Institutional repository is an open access repository that collects,preserves, and disseminates scholarly outputs of the university. AAU-ETD archives' collection of master's theses, doctoral dissertations and preprints showcase the wide range of academic research undertaken by AAU students over the course of the University's long history.
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Factors Affecting Customer’s Intention to Adopt CBE Birr Service: the Case of CBE Selected Branches in Kirkos District Addis Ababa, Ethiopia A.A.U
(A.A.U, 2024-06-04) Matewos Wondimkun; Mesfin Fikre (PhD)
The study aimed to examine the factors influencing the adoption of mobile money services,
specifically CBE Birr, in Kirkos District. Utilizing a non-probability convenience sampling
technique, branches within the district were selected for examination. Both primary and
secondary data sources were used for data collection. Primary data were gathered through a
structured questionnaire survey distributed to 385 estimated sample respondents, resulting in
365 responses. Additionally, a purposive sampling strategy ensured the suitable selection of
respondents. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V.26. Secondary sources included books,
customer suggestion notes, CBE procedures and guidelines, published and unpublished
research, journals, and various internet sources. The findings indicate that 62.8% of the
variance in CBE Birr adoption in Kirkos District is influenced by five key independent variables:
perceived usefulness, perceived cost, perceived ease of use, perceived trust, and reliable
network, with the remaining 37.2% variation attributed to other factors. Based on these findings,
the study recommends that CBE Birr service providers focus on these five critical variables to
enhance adoption rates. Strengthening perceived usefulness, reducing perceived costs,
improving ease of use, fostering trust, and ensuring a reliable network are crucial strategies for
increasing the adoption of CBE Birr services among consumers in Kirkos District and similar
contexts.
The Practices and Challenges of Foreign Currency Generation in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
(AAU, 2023-05-11) Tofik Rahmeto Issa; Abebe Yitayew (PhD)
The main objective of the study is to examine the challenges of foreign currency generation in
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, using primary and secondary data source from a survey of a
random sample of 386 respondents/employees. To deal with this, the researcher has used both
descriptive and binary logistic regression model as a tool. In the descriptive analysis part the
CBE’s share reached as low as 8% in 2020/21 from 32% 2014/15. The remittances that except
2015/16 and 2017/18 its growth rate gradually dropped. In econometrics analysis; internal
conflict, absence of foreign currency deposit, less work with development partners and weak
employees’ knowhow have a positive significant effect on the challenges of foreign currency
generation at 1% level of significance (P<0.01) and makes low generation of foreign currency.
Also, work with few industrial parks has a positive significant effect on the challenges of foreign
currency generation at 1% level of significance (P<0.05). Few dominated agricultural export
and National Bank of Ethiopia’s directives have a negative significant effect on the challenges of
foreign currency generation at 1% level of significance (P<0.01). Furthermore, participated in
Africa Opportunity and Growth Act, fair charges of money transfer organizations and less
intermediaries have a negative significant effect on the challenges of foreign currency
generation at 5% level of significance(P<0.05). The researcher has recommended that the
government should stop the internal conflict and maintain peace and security in the country and
formulate policies that help to participate in Africa Growth and Opportunity and Act. Also, the
government should control illegal intermediaries. In addition, the Bank should work with
industrial parks and development partner.
The Effect of Village Saving and Lending Association Operations on Low Income Family Economic Well-Being: the Case of Kolfe Keranyo Subcity, Addis Ababa
(AAU, 2025-03-10) Shewakirs Takele Yigzu; Dejene Tulu (PhD)
This research investigated the effect of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) operation
in enhancing the economic well-being of low-income families in the Kolfe sub-city of Addis Ababa.
The study aimed to explore several key relationships: the impact of savings on family economic
well-being, the effect of credit access on family economic well-being, the influence of capacity
building on family economic well-being, and the relationship between VSLA members' business
experience and family economic well-being within Kolfe Sub-city.
A cross-sectional survey was employed, utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combined
quantitative and qualitative data collection. Quantitative data were gathered through systematic
random sampling, resulting in a sample of 270 respondents derived from a population of 1,027
members across 52 VSLAs, calculated using Yamane’s formula. Qualitative insights were obtained
through focus group discussions and personal observations. The questionnaire was structured
using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics 26; its reliability and validity
were confirmed through pilot testing and a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient analysis.
Quantitative data were evaluated using both descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative
data underwent content analysis. The main findings revealed strong positive and significant effects
of savings, credit access, capacity building, and members' business experience on family economic
well-being. The study recommends implementing regular training sessions on the benefits of
saving, encouraging policymakers and program designers to invest in financial literacy campaigns
for current and potential VSLA participants, expanding credit access, offering tailored business
training programs for VSLA members, and promoting sustained engagement with VSLAs over the
long term
The Effect of Supply Chain Integration on Supply Chain Performance: the Case of the Ethiopian Brewery Sector
(AAU, 2023-02-14) Yonatan Abebe; Yohannes Workaferahu (Assoc. Prof)
The influence of supply chain integration (supply, internal, and customer integration) in the
Ethiopian brewery sector is examined in this thesis study. The major goal of this article is to
evaluate the impact of supply chain integration in the Ethiopian brewery industry. The research
examines many ideas such as internal supply chain integration, customer and supplier
integration, and operational performance. The study used an explanatory study design. A total of
171 respondents were chosen to participate in this study, Questionnaires and personal
interviews were used to obtain the primary type of data. Inferential statistics of correlation and
regression are used to analyze the acquired data. And the results of the investigation are as
follows. Internal integration and customer integration have a greater impact on operational
success than supplier integration. Internal integration, customer integration, and supplier
integration, on the other hand, all have a major positive impact on operational performance.
Finally, based on the findings, the following recommendations were made. Because these
variables contribute to improve operational performance, it is preferable to increase the extents
of integration of the three variables (internal integration, customer integration, and supplier
integration) in the Ethiopian brewery industry.
The Effect of Drivers of Work-Life Balance on Employee Engagement: the Mediating Role of Work life Balance and the Moderating Role of Technological Advancement in NGO in Addis Ababa
(A.A.U, 2025-03-07) Bezawit Bisrat Abera; Lakew Alemu (PhD)
This study aims to examine the effect of flexible working hours, workload, and supportive
organizational culture on employee engagement in GIZ, with a focus on the mediating role of
work-life balance and the moderating role of technological advancements. The research
addresses a critical gap in understanding how workplace dynamics and technological progress
influence employee engagement, a vital factor for organizational success. Using a quantitative
research design and a descriptive approach, the study analyzed primary data collected through
structured questionnaires from a sample of 275 GIZ employees selected via stratified random
sampling. Data were analyzed using correlation, regression, and mediation-moderation
analyses. The findings revealed that flexible working hours (B = 0.373, p < 0.001) and
supportive organizational culture (B = 0.564, p < 0.001) positively and significantly affect
employee engagement, while workload (B = -0.122, p < 0.05) negatively impacts engagement.
Work-life balance was found to partially mediate the relationship between workplace factors and
employee engagement, enhancing its positive effects and mitigating negative ones. Technological
advancements significantly moderated the relationship, strengthening the influence of work-life
balance on engagement. These results underscore the importance of fostering flexible work
arrangements, reducing excessive workload, and creating a supportive organizational culture to
enhance engagement. The study concludes that organizations like GIZ should prioritize work-life
balance initiatives, leverage technological advancements to support employee well-being, and
address workload challenges to improve engagement levels. Recommendations include
implementing targeted interventions such as flexible scheduling, employee support programs,
and workload management strategies, as well as exploring innovative technologies to create a
conducive work environment. Future research should expand the scope by incorporating
longitudinal studies, mixed-methods approaches, and additional variables to provide a
comprehensive understanding of employee engagement dynamics.