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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Implications of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance in the Private Banking Sector in Ethiopia – A Moderated-Mediation Analysis
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-05-02) Yordanos Kidane; Zelalem Gebretsadik
This study examined the implication of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on financial performance in the private banking sector in Ethiopia, with emphasis on the mediating roles of capital adequacy and management quality and the moderating role of industry concentration. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining survey data from 36 bank managers and CSR officers with secondary panel data from 10 private commercial banks for the period 2022 to 2025. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and panel regression techniques. The results show that CSR has a significant positive effect on financial performance. Bank characteristics partially mediate this relationship, and the indirect effect is statistically significant. Industry concentration negatively moderates the relationship between CSR and bank characteristics, suggesting that the effect of CSR is weaker in more concentrated markets. Among the CSR dimensions, product and customer responsibility and human resource responsibility have the strongest positive influence on financial performance, while community involvement is not statistically significant. The study concludes that CSR practices focused on customers and employees contribute meaningfully to the financial performance of private banks in Ethiopia. These findings provide practical implications for bank managers, policymakers, and regulators, while also contributing to the limited literature on CSR and financial performance in emerging African banking markets
The Effects of Ieadership StyIe on EmpIoyee Motivation in SeIected OiI SuppIier in Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-02) Bersisa Ensesu; Amare Abawa
This study investigated the effects of leadership styles on employee motivation in a selected oil supplier in Ethiopia. The objective was to determine how transformational and transactional leadership behaviors relate to and predict employee motivation, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for leadership and human resource practice. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was administered to a sample of 239 employees; 230 valid questionnaires were returned (96% response rate). Respondents were profiled by gender, age, education, marital status and work experience. Leadership styles and employee motivation were measured with standard Likert-scale items. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression (enter method) were used to analyze relationships and predictive contributions. Assumptions for regression (linearity, multicollinearity, normality, homoscedasticity) were checked and met. Descriptive analyses showed generally high mean scores for transformational (aggregate mean = 3.705), transactional (aggregate mean = 3.883) leadership items, and for employee motivation (aggregate mean = 3.801). Correlation analysis revealed strong, positive and significant relationships between each leadership style and employee motivation (Transformational r = .781, Transactional r = .643; p < .01). Multiple regression indicated that the two leadership styles collectively explained 68.2% of variance in employee motivation (R = .826, R2 = .682, F(2,226)=161.48, p < .001). Transformational leadership was the strongest unique predictor (B = .428, Beta = .504, p < .001), followed by Transactional (B = .240, Beta = .212, p < .001) .The findings demonstrate that leadership style is a major determinant of employee motivation in the studied organization. Transformational leadership has the largest effect. Organizations should therefore prioritize transformational leadership development while retaining clear transactional systems. One key actionable recommendation: leadership development programs emphasizing transformational competencies should be implemented immediately
Determinants of CapitaI Market DeveIopment in Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-02) Hermela Gebreselassie; Abebaw
Capital market development plays a vital role in mobilizing long-term savings, promoting
investment, and supporting economic growth. This study examines the relationship between
inflation, interest rates, and capital market development in Ethiopia using annual time-series
data from 1990/91 to 2024/25. Due to the recent establishment of the Ethiopian Securities
Exchange (ESX) and limited historical capital market data, the study uses financial development
indicators as proxies for capital market development. Secondary data were obtained from the
National Bank of Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Statistical Service, and other relevant sources. The
analysis employed descriptive statistics, Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) unit root tests,
Johansen cointegration analysis, and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine
both short-run and long-run relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that inflation
has a significant negative effect on capital market development, indicating that macroeconomic
instability can hinder financial market growth and long-term investment. Interest rates show
mixed effects, reflecting their complex influence on savings, investment, and financial sector
development. The results also confirm the existence of a long-run relationship among the
variables, emphasizing the importance of a stable macroeconomic environment for capital
market growth. The study concludes that maintaining price stability and an efficient interest rate
environment can support the development of Ethiopia’s emerging capital market. Future studies
should reassess these relationships as more comprehensive capital market data become
available through the expansion of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange
Legal Professionals’ Perspective on Insanity Defense Cases in Addis Ababa.
(Addis Ababa Uinverstiy, 2026) Dr Meron Engeda; Dr. Asnake Limenih; Dr Beakal Amare
Background: Eating problems are a growing global concern. Adolescents and young
people, particularly those with emotional and behavioral difficulties, represent one of the
most affected groups. However, in the Ethiopian context, there is a dearth of evidence
regarding the subjective experiences of eating behaviors among adolescents.
Understanding these experiences, especially within clinical populations, is crucial for
identifying themes that are closely related to their mental health.
Objectives:
This study aimed to understand the eating behaviors of adolescents with common
mental health disorders at follow up in two outpatient clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods:
An institution-based semi structured interview was conducted for a descriptive
phenomenological qualitative design study using in depth semi structured interviews
among 12 adolescents aged 10-19. Data were collected over the period of December 1,
2025 - March 1, 2026 and analyzed using a thematic approach to identify recurrent,
core themes related to eating behaviors of adolescents with common mental health
disorders.
Results: Six primary themes were identified in this study. Knowledge and perception of
healthy eating, eating patterns, influences of eating patterns, body image and
identification, impact of eating habits and actions to improve eating habits. Although
participants exhibited adequate awareness of health eating, their dietary practices were
described as irregular and under/overeating. These practices appeared to be related to
their peer relationships, social expectations and emotions. Eating behaviors were also
linked to body image and maintaining social ideals.
Conclusions: Adolescent eating behaviors in this setting are more intertwined with
emotion regulation and social acceptance than solely by nutritional knowledge.
Recommendations: Clinical interventions should move beyond general education
toward individualized case conceptualizations that address emotional eating and the
somatic impacts of mental distress.
Assessing the Social and Business Impacts of Community Engagement: a Case Study of the College of Business and Economics at Addis Ababa University
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-06-03) Mekdes Dagnachew; Asres Abitie
Universities worldwide are shifting from isolated institutions to engaged ones through community engagement. In Africa, this transformation supports local development. Ethiopia has adopted policies including the Higher Education Proclamation No. 1152/2019. Addis Ababa University's College of Business and Economics provides consultancy and training to address local business challenges. This research assesses the business and social impacts of community engagement at the College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University, with primary emphasis on business impact. The study employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods design combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population consisted of final-year undergraduate students and academic staff from five departments: Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Marketing Management, and Business Administration and Information Systems. Using the Yamane formula, a sample of 327 students and staff was selected through simple random sampling. Additionally, 80 local business owners were surveyed quantitatively. Also, 25 key informants including department heads, community engagement coordinators, and community residents participated in semi-structured interviews. The research revealed that partnership quality was the strongest predictor of both business impact and social impact, indicating that trust-based collaborations produce the most substantial results. Community involvement and awareness and outreach were significant predictors of positive outcomes. Businesses receiving support experienced substantial growth in revenue, profit, employment, financial management, and credit access. The community reported strengthened social networks and improved wellbeing. Qualitative themes confirmed that trust, open dialogue, tailored support, and follow-up are essential for successful engagement