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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Perceived Level and Determinants of Real Estate Market Instability: Evidence from Lemi Kura Sub-City, Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-08-01) Bezawit Mulugeta; Teshome Tefera
Real estate market instability, characterized by price volatility, supply-demand imbalance and investment uncertainty, poses a significant challenge in rapidly urbanizing cities of developing countries. Despite the growing importance of the real estate sector in Ethiopia, empirical evidence on the magnitude and determinants of market instability remains limited. This study therefore assessed the perceived level and determinants of real estate market instability in Lemi Kura sub-city, Addis Ababa. A mixed-method study design was employed; an analytical cross-sectional survey of 224 buyers/tenants and semi-structured interviews of 10 real estate developers. Purposive sampling and Two-stage cluster sampling techniques were used to select participants for the qualitative and quantitative study, respectively. Quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically and triangulated with the quantitative findings. The inferential statistics using multiple linear regressions showed that high property prices, income and employment insecurity, poor housing quality, and political instability were significant drivers of market instability. Conversely, improved urban planning, regulation of land speculation, and application of innovative technologies were significantly associated with lower market instability. Qualitative insights further highlighted those macroeconomic and market pressures such as inflation, currency depreciation, speculative investment behavior, and ineffective market regulations as critical contributors to the real estate market instability. In conclusion, these findings indicate that market instability in Lemi Kura is not a market failure alone but a governance failure, driven primarily by speculative behavior, weak regulatory enforcement, and planning deficits.
The Practice and Problems of Clinical Supervision and Teacher Development in Secondary Schools of Jimma Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Amanuel Hailu; Kenenissa Dabi
The purpose of the study was to assess the practice and problems of clinical supervision and
teacher development in some selected Government first cycle Secondary Schools of Jimma Zone.
To accomplish this purpose, a descriptive survey method was employed. The study was carried
out in four randomly selected woredas of Jimma zone and the whole eight available secondary
schools of the selected woredas. Accordingly, 72 teachers and 52 (department heads and senior
teachers) were selected by using simple random sampling whereas 25(principals, vice principals
and CRC supervisors) were included in the study by using availability sampling techniques. All
the 8 principals and 4 cluster supervisors were also involved in the study for interview.
Questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. In addition, interview and document
analysis were utilized to substantiate the data gained through the questionnaire. Mean, weighted
mean, standard deviation and independent sample t-test were utilized to analyze the data from
the questionnaire with the help of computer by using SPSS version 16. The data obtained
through open-ended questions, interview and document analysis were analyzed through
narration for the purpose of triangulation. The finding of the study revealed that clinical
supervisors were not properly peJjorming their role as a clinical supervisors; hence, the clinical
supervision being practiced was ineffective in carrying out the procedures of clinical
supervision; the contributions made by the clinical supervisors for the teachers ' development
was practiced poorly since the problems observed during classroom observations were not
alleviated by using different mechanisms. Role diversity of clinical supervisor, lack of relevant
skills on supervision, the selection and appointment problem of clinical supervisors were among
the major problems that hinders clinical supervisors' effectiveness on their role. From the
finding of the study, it was concluded that the appointment of supervisors was made without
having the prior basic knowledge needed for clinical supervision. Consequently, the procedures
of clinical supervision were not emphasized by clinical supervisors and also the clinical
supervision was not directly connected with the purpose of teachers ' development and for the
purpose of instructional improvement. Finally the researcher recommended that Zone Education
Offices, Regional Education Bureau and Woreda Education Offices should build supervision
capacities of the clinical supervisors by providing them with the necessary supervision training
especially before the appointment as a supervisors ;Clinical supervisors are advised to give due
attention to the jive steps of clinical supervision and should focus to relate with the teachers'
development in continuously assisting and provide constructive feedbacks that fill the skill gaps
of the teachers for the better improvement of instruction
Group Dynamics and their Influence on Decision Making: An Assessment of Selected Community-Based Youth Association in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06) Gabriela Daniel; Tamirie Andualem
Groupthink theory suggests that high group cohesiveness pressures individuals to conform, sacrificing critical thinking to maintain harmony. However, existing literature heavily relies on Western contexts, creating a geographic and structural gap regarding urban African civic environments. This study evaluated the impact of group dynamics specifically communication, group cohesion, leadership, and conformity pressure on collective decision-making among community-based youth associations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted using a sample of 141 youth participants. The model explained a significant proportion of variance in decision-making effectiveness, R2= .663, p < .001. Communication clarity emerged as the strongest predictor (ß = .398, p < .001), indicating that clear understanding and open idea-sharing enhance decision effectiveness. Group cohesion also significantly predicted effective outcomes (ß = .339, p < .001), suggesting that strong unity benefits group choices. Additionally, participative leadership positively contributed to the process (ß = .191, p = .013), fostering shared responsibility. Conversely, conformity pressure lacked a significant relationship with decision-making quality (r = .019, p = .823). These findings challenge classic groupthink paradigms by demonstrating that social identification can foster collective unity in civic youth organizations without sacrificing individual psychological safety.
Keywords: group dynamics, decision Making, groupthink, social identity theory
Moral, Psycho-Social and Political Perspectives on Corruption
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-06-01) Abel Andarge; Tenna Dewo
This thesis examines the moral, psycho-social, and political dimensions of corruption, focusing on how dishonesty undermines trust, justice, and governance. By integrating insights from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and political theory, it investigates the root causes of corruption and its pervasive effects on social cohesion, public institutions, and human well-being. The study situates corruption not only as a legal or economic problem but also as a deeply ethical one, requiring reconciliation between individual self-interest and collective integrity. It argues for a shared responsibility among all stakeholders, proposing pragmatic strategies informed by various theoretical frameworks such as agnosticism, empiricism, and social contract theory. Besides, it attempts to reconcile the pursuit of self-interest with moral excellence, offering insights into promoting integrity within diverse socio-political contexts and highlighting the role of governance structures, transparency, and accountability mechanisms. Generally, the thesis contributes to the ongoing discourse on nurturing trust and integrity, offering an eloquent insight based on multi-dimensional views and actionable recommendations for addressing pervasive challenges to peace and social welfare. Keywords: Conatus, Corruption, Dishonesty, Integrity, Self-interest, Social contract, Societal Harmony and Trust.
Analyzing Meaning in Language: a Comparative Study of Derrida’s Deconstruction in Relation to Postmodern Thought, Western Philosophy of Language, and Traditional Language Theories
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-10-01) Abraham Tsehaye; Getahun Dana
This thesis is an exposition to Derrida’s deconstruction. Thus, it is concerned with the discussion of deconstruction which reveals the complexity of the relationship between language, meaning, and interpretation in different thoughts. The review of the concepts within the research discloses the comprehension that language is an unpredictable or transparent medium of communication. Language is a dynamic, context-dependent system. In which its meaning is constantly being constructed, deconstructed, and reconstructed. In terms of postmodernism in the philosophy of Derrida, it invites us to think meaning of language as plural, relational, and contingent. Derrida's deconstruction challenges also the traditional assumption of language as a transparent means of truth. Derrida challenges the binary oppositions frequently relied upon in western-oriented philosophies of language. The gist of this thesis is organized in a way to refute the deconstruction theory in relation to the thoughts of traditional theory, western and postmodernism taught to analyze the meaning of language.