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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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Determinants of Digital Banking Adoption and the Moderating Role of Cultural Value in the Case of Addis Ababa Abay Bank Branches
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-02) Tsirha Tsegaye; Zelalem Gebretsadik
This study aimed to examine the factors influencing digital banking adoption and how cultural value moderates digital banking adoption among Abay Bank retail banking customers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study was based on an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with the three constructs of trust, social influence, and cultural value. The design of the research used was the explanatory quantitative research, in which the sampling technique used was stratified random sampling, with a sample size of 384 active participants in digital banking. The data obtained were primary data which were analyzed by using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4. Findings showed that Perceived Usefulness (β = 0.329) and Cultural Value (β = 0.327) are the most significant direct factors influencing digital banking adoption. Trust (β = 0.170), Social Influence (β = 0.133), and Perceived Ease of Use (β = 0.117) were also found to have significant positive direct effects. The study also showed that the relationship between Perceived Ease of Use and digital banking adoption is significantly and positively moderated by Cultural Value, meaning that the ease of use of the interface is crucial for the users who tend to have high collectivist and uncertainty avoidance orientations. But neither perceived usefulness, social influence, nor trust had a significant interaction with cultural value. In the light of this study, the following recommendations are proposed for the digital adoption of the SMEs segment by Abay Bank: Digital micro-credit by backend automation using API, optimize backend API resilience, and implement vernacular interface localization. The study builds on the existing literature by providing cultural value as a key direct driver and a selective moderator in the development of financial markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Students in Health Related Fitness flexibility and Strength In Shashemene One Secondary School
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-07-30) Shiferaw Teshome; Bezabhe wolde
In the present study, an attempt has been made to compare physical fitness components namely strength and flexibility between male urban and rural female urban and rural students. The study is carried out purposively on 100 students, 50 rural and 50 urban in shashemene. The data was collected by the use of application of testing strength and flexibility test and questioner. The data were analyzed using spss version 20 and compared with the help of statistical procedures in which arithmetic mean, standard deviation (S.D), standard error of mean (SEM), t-test were employed. Results indicated that urban students spend more time on Gymnastic and rural students in the case of life style spend more time regular energetic activity relative to weight Lifting and also, urban students have more possibility to spend long time behind television screen. This is one of the indicators for negative impact on individual quality of life, most of rural students far from the school. Urban students near to the school, rural students relatively benefited engage in body strength. urban students have chance to participated in different exercise at regular time per week, whereas, most of rural students were not participated different exercise at regular time per week, students were not participated in different exercise at regular time per week. Most of sample students did not assess and identify current level of fitness. And also, playing ground in school compound is found. However, there is no access time to use playing ground. Students were not having opportunity to train in training centre. They agree on parents' educational status help for improvement of student's quality of life. Physical education practical exercise class contributes student flexibility progress. Both rural male and female students were relatively better in strength. Urban male and female student 's superior in tasks like flexibility. Period allotted per week for physical education was not given attention, concerned bodies should be reconsidered in order to get chance to minimise strength and flexibility difference among students, they should facilitate good environment for the transition of skill with in students. Educational bureau, school administration and physical education teachers should create good environment and developed the awareness of parents and school society regarding on strength and flexibility of students quality of health.
Association Between Participation in Sport and Academic Achievement of Preparatory Students in Adama Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-04-30) Shewangzaw Tsige; Bezabih Wolde
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between sport participation and academic performance of preparatory school students. Sports and academic performance of students has been a topic of study for years. On the one hand, supporters of sports program in educational institutions say that participation in sports improves students ' grades, academic achievement, raises their educational aspirations, and keep them in schools. On the other hand, others say that participation in sports distract time away from the classroom and divert students ' attention from study. It is not possible for students to achieve excellence in sports as well as in education. The study was conducted in two Government and two private preparatory schools of Adama Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. An interview question and a structured questionnaire on five point Likert scale were developed and utilized for collection of data.10 education officials, coaches, sport teachers and 204 students were selected through purposive
and random sampling techniques respectively. The data derived from these likert scales were evaluated using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) 19.0 software through descriptive statistics (Mean), independent samples t-test (p<0.05) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (p
The Effect of Leadership Styles on Employee Turnover Intention: The Case of Nib International Bank, South Addis Ababa Districts
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-02) Lidya Tessema; Abera Legesse
This study examined the effect of leadership styles on employee turnover intention in the Southern Addis Ababa branches of NIB International Bank S.C. The study was motivated by increasing employee turnover and the need to understand how leadership behaviour, perceived organizational support, and organizational culture influence employees’ intention to leave. The main objective was to examine the effect of leadership styles on employee turnover intention, identify the strongest influencing leadership style, assess the effect of leadership styles on perceived organizational support, and test the mediating role of perceived organizational support and the moderating role of organizational culture. A quantitative explanatory research design was used. Data were collected from 221 valid respondents using structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and Hayes PROCESS Macro version 4.2. The findings revealed a strong relationship between variables in employee turnover intention is explained by leadership styles, perceived organizational support, and organizational culture. The model was statistically significant showed that transformational leadership had the strongest negative effect on turnover intention, while autocratic leadership increased turnover intention. Perceived organizational support and organizational culture generally reduced turnover intention. In conclusion, leadership styles influence employee turnover intention directly and indirectly through perceived organizational support, while organizational culture strengthens this relationship, highlighting the importance of supportive leadership and organizational environment for employee retention. Recommendations include leadership development programs focusing on individualized consideration and the institutionalization of employee recognition systems.
The Effect of Organizational Capabilities on International Competitiveness: The Mediating Role of Technological Integration in Ethiopian Airlines
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-02) AfomIya Bruk; Habtamu Endris
The investigation of the relationship between organizational capabilities and international competitiveness among Ethiopian Airlines Cargo & Logistics Services revealed that technology integration is an important mediator between organizational capabilities and international competitiveness. To conduct this quantitative explanatory research, primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 185 managerial and operational employees of Ethiopian Airlines (Cargo & Logistics Services). The study findings indicated both operational and strategic capabilities had positive and statistically significant impacts on international competitiveness. Additionally, technological integration was shown to serve as an important mediating mechanism for reinforcing the relationship between organizational capabilities and international competitiveness. As a result of the study findings, it is recommended that Ethiopian Airlines focus on accelerating their adoption of advanced digital technologies, such as predictive analytics and integrated information systems, to increase operational efficiency and facilitate the execution of their international expansion strategies.