Browsing by Author "Bekele, Teshome (PhD)"
Item Assessing the Effect of Corporate Governance on Independence of Internal Audit Function, A Case Study Based on Private Commercial Banks of Ethiopia(Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Wondim, Meseret; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)The concept of internal audit independence has not been reviewed in the past more so among commercial banks. Therefore, this study has sought to establish how the independence of internal audit is affected by various corporate governance factors among commercial banks in Ethiopia. Data was collected using structured questionnaires distributed to all internal audit department managers, heads of audit and inspection division and risk and compliance officers/managers of the 16 private commercial banks in Ethiopia. Data collected was analyzed by descriptive statistics aided by SPSS version 20 data analysis tool. A regression model was then used to analyze the relationship between internal audit independence and level of corporate governance factors within a test of significance of 95% confidence level. The study revealed that there is positive linear relationship between independence of Internal audit function and the corporate governance factors; corporate governance setting (CGS, senior management support (SMS), Effectiveness of audit committee (EAC)) and Perception of Internal audit independence (POI) among private commercial banks in Ethiopia. From the findings, the study recommends that private bank executives and board of directors to carefully consider the direction and effect of corporate governance factors on independence of internal audit function. Management of private commercial banks should also update themselves with the corporate governance factors that affect independence of internal audit function to get best /value adding service out of their banks’ internal audit function. KEY WORDS: corporate governance, senior management, independence, internal audit, perception, audit committee effectiveness.Item Assessment of Employees’ Perceptions on the Practices of Employee Performance Evaluation and its Challenges : The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Assefa, Alemayehu; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)The study mainly focussed on the assessment of employees’ perceptions on the practice of employees’ performance evaluation and its challenges the case of commercial bank of Ethiopia (CBE) .For the population, employees of the bank who are working in Addis Ababa region are considered. A descriptive survey design has been used to reach on the desired outcome and sample of 423 employees were used to distribute the respective questionnaires and 92.43% of it are responded. The data is analysed using simple descriptive statistical tools such as mean, mode of frequency distribution and percentage with the help of a software known as SPSS software. Accordingly, the majority of the respondents have responded that the performance evaluation system of the Bank is more of controlling than coaching and developmental. That is focusing on controlling aspect only which is short term in nature instead of being future oriented and focused on long term developmental benefits. Finally, on the basis of the findings, possible conclusions and recommendations are given which can solve problems which were discovered in this study.Item Assessment of Service Quality and Its Influence on Customer Satisfaction: The Case of Oromia International Bank SC.(Addis Ababa University, 2015-10) Bersisa, Girma; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This research aims to measure service quality at Oromia International Bank SC. It also examined the influence of quality service towards customer satisfaction The SERVQUAL model was used to determine customers’ perception of service quality at OIB. The researcher collected sample data from 40 branches of Oromia International bank selected on simple random sampling. Systematic random sampling also used to select 399 respondents from each sample branches and questionnaires were distributed to all. Out of the total distributed questionnaire 225 were returned and 14 of the returned were rejected due to missing data while the remaining 211 responses were used for data analysis. all the service quality dimensions showed a negative disconfirmation result indicating that the service quality at OIB is below the customers’ expectation. Moreover the study identified positive and strong relation between the independent variables, the five service quality dimensions indicating that customers of OIB are less satisfied by the its service. The negative disconfirmation for tangibles is the highest score that calls for the OIB managements’ immediate action since the improvement in this dimension significantly changes the service quality and customers satisfaction as well. The researcher recommended that the bank should invest on the human resources part to enhance the skill and quality of the service providing staff. By doing so the bank could have sustained competitive advantages as the human aspect of an organization is not easily imitated by the competitors. Secondly, it should also invest in the physical evidence of the service, the tangible dimension. Key words: Service quality, SERVQUAL, Customer satisfaction, Oromia International BankItem Assessment of Social Media on Marketing Strategy: Ethiopia Facebook Users Perspective(Addis Ababa University, 2016-11) Gizat, Ashenafi; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This study aims to examine the assessments of social media users on marketing strategy. It discusses the challenge and opportunity of social media in building customer relationship, target market and marketing mixes such as product, price, promotion and place and the research apply descriptive study in quantitative research approach based on primary data. Questionnaires are prepared both for online users and as postal (hard copy). The online questionnaire are distributed and collected from Ethiopian Facebook users by Google drive form software. Statistical tests are used for analysis and it is automatically analyzed by this software.The study finds that most Ethiopian social media users agree: social media have an impact (positive or negative) in building a relationship with customers; Social media (Facebook) can be used for market segmentation; Social media are suitable for promotion, brand building and to get feedbacks, So thatBusiness companies can use social media for building a relationship, for market research, selling activities, promotion activities etc. However, a careful planning and execution is necessary. Any mistake can be spread for millions of customers in a minimum of time and with almost zero cost. Key words: -Social media, platform, marketing, social media marketing, like, Facebook, promotion, brand, target market, advertisement.Item Assessment of the implementation of Employees’ Performance management system practices (City branches of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Under West Addis Ababa District)(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Berhanu, Selenat; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This research is conducted to assess the implementation of employees’ performance management system in CBE. The research has gone through the assessment of the practice of performance planning and agreement, provision of ongoing feedback, performance evaluation and performance review process of CBE. Primary data were collected through questionnaire (close ended and open ended). Respondents randomly selected form the total population of 1640 employees, 312 questionnaires were properly filled and returned. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, standard deviation, percentile and one sample independent t-test. Even if the objective/targets are SMART, some of them are the unattainable; especially deposit and FCY mobilizations, data tracking system and documentation of PMS data are the main shortage of the system. The feedback provision practice is not adequate and the office layout of some branches is not convenient. The other problem is that there is no guideline to manage PMS when there is a change of assignment within the same rating period. Based on the finding, the researcher recommended that the bank should allocate an achievable target by considering the environment and potentials of branches, in order to get the accurate performance data of employees, the data tracking system should be automated, develop a clear guideline how to manage the transferred employees from one assignment to another in a single rating period. Key words: Data tracking, Feedback, Performance evaluation, Performance management system, performance review, target/objectives.Item An Assessment of the Leadership Styles of Ethio Telecom Managers(Addis Ababa University, 2016-05) Arefaine, Ephrem; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This research was conducted mainly to assess which of the three leadership styles is the most dominant style among ethio telecom managers. On top of this, the research also aimed to assess the differences in gender demographic between those represented in each of the three leadership styles as well as the differences between the constructs of extra effort, effectiveness and satisfaction among ethio telecom managers represented in each of the three leadership styles. A descriptive and quantitative research approach was used in this research. Data was gathered through the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaires, MLQ (5X-Short Form). From the total distributed 150 questionnaires, 133 questionnaires were properly filled and returned, with a very high response rate of 88.7%. The findings of this research indicate that the dominant leadership style of ethio telecom managers is Transactional Leadership. The second-most popular style is transformational Leadership followed by passive avoidant Leadership. This research also shows that female leaders are more transformational than males and females are also better in contributing to the outcome than males. The findings on the differences in the responses to the constructs of extra effort, effectiveness and satisfaction of the three leadership styles indicates that transformational leadership has significantly strong positive relationship to extra effort, effectiveness & satisfaction. Based on the result of this research, it is recommended that transformational leadership style should be practiced in ethio telecom so that the leaders can transforms their follower by helping them understand the importance of the organization outcomes, encouraging them to rise above their self-interest to achieve the company goals and objectives. The findings of this research also provided recommendations for future research for those who are interested in leadership studies. Key words: Leadership, Leadership style, Leadership outcomes.Item Assessments of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices In Ethiopian Private Banking Sector(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Kebede, Emebet; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This study seeks to assess the strategic human resources management practices of Ethiopian private commercial banks. The study adopts a probabilistic research method approach. Specifically, the study adopted the survey method using a population of seven banks and 7,308 employees. The head office of each bank was purposively sampled. A sample of 314 employees was selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis involved statistical computations for averages, percentages, and standard deviation analysis. Statistical computer software (SPSS and MS Excel) were used in data analysis. From the study, it was found that the overall strategic human resource practices in private commercial banks were perceived positively. However, training and development as well as integration of HRM practices with corporate strategy were perceived negatively. From the study, it is concluded that there is a positive perception of overall strategic human resource management practices in private commercial banks. Training programs, participative work settings, impartial recruitment and incentive arrangements provide proper motivation and combine to enhance organizational goals’ achievement in terms of market share and profitability. It is recommended that private commercial banks should develop and document human resource management strategies that are linked with the overall banks strategy. Key Words: Strategic Human Resource Management, Private Commercial BanksItem The Causes of Employees Turnover The Case of Ethiopian Police University College(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Mengstie, Melku; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)The purpose of this study was to examine the causes of employee turnover in Ethiopian Police University Collage (EPUC). The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling and convenience sampling method to select the sample size from the population. Questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were employed for data analysis. Data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Regarding inferential statistics, Qualitative data that was gathered using the interview and documents were described verbally. The main finding indicated that dissatisfaction with level of salary and benefit packages, mismanagement, and employees’ job dissatisfaction, unfair monetary reward and promotion systems were some of the causes for employee turnover. Similarly it was concluded that lack of career advancement, job dissatisfaction, leader’s unwillingness to allow staff participation in decision making, job scope and unfair training system were main causes for turnover. It was recommended that managers should revise salary and benefit packages with external market, Proper treatment of employees, provide fair and equal training, assigning and promoting employees to different position according to their professional specialties and allow employee to participate in the decision making process to reduce employees turnover.Item Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Financial Performance in Ethiopian Insurance Industry(Addis Ababa University, 2016-12) Mekonnen, Bedilu; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)Good corporate governance is an important pillar of the market economy and it enhances investor confidence. A strong and balanced board of directors is necessary as a supervising body for the executive management of a company with dispersed ownership and it has received new urgency due to various corporate scandals and failure. This study seeks to see impacts of corporate governance mechanism on financial performance of Insurers in Ethiopia. To address the research hypotheses needs and achieve the broad research objective, a quantitative research approach and explanatory research design were adopted in carrying out this research. The variables were chosen based on findings from both empirical and theoretical literature. Secondary data of seven insurers from 2006 to 2015 with a total of 70 observations were collected using purposive sampling technique. The study employed panel data estimation techniques and the researcher has adopted fixed effects regression technique instead of random effect models, in the case of cross section-fixed effects, the p-value is insignificant and only period fixed effects is allowed to analyse. The study analyses a range of internal corporate governance variables board size, chief executive’s compensation, board member educational qualification, female directors in the board, frequency of board meeting, board member other business managements experience, board member’s industry specific experience and the study also controls the effect of premium growth of Insurers. The regression results show that, board size, chief executive’s compensation, board member educational qualification, female directors in the board, frequency of board meeting, and board member other business managements experience, had a significant effect on the financial performance in Ethiopian insurance sector. Other variables including board member’s industry specific experience and premium growth have statistically insignificant impact on financial performance (ROA) of insurance companies in Ethiopia. So, stakeholders should give consideration to board size, chief executive’s compensation, board member educational qualification, female directors in the board, frequency of board meeting, and board member other business managements experience when they set governance policy for industry as general and for the company specifically. Keyword: Corporate Governance mechanism; agency theory, Insurers, financial performance and Ethiopia.Item Cost Estimation Practices of Emerging Contractors of Ethiopia: The Case of Addis Ababa Based Local Contractors(Addis Ababa University, 2017-02) Mengistu, Samuel; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)The construction sector in Ethiopia is one of the critical economic institutions in the economic development of the country. However, some firms, in this sector seem to fail quickly. And many have faced difficulty in winning tenders in bidding stage. Consequently this research has the objectives of analyzing tender cost estimation practice, identifying deficiencies requiring remedial actions and recommending solutions that can enhance the performance of local emerging construction firms. The population used was restricted to Addis Ababa based emerging construction firms. The population of 412 firms registered as Grade 5 and above, from the different category of contractors is studied. To address the research objective 135 samples are selected based on snowball sampling method and questionnaire is distributed from which 98 sample respondents replied appropriately to the questionnaire. The literature was reviewed on cost estimation and related aspects. The research tool used was a questionnaire. Data gathered are analyzed using statistical tools. As a result the study revealed that: cost estimation is one of the major causes that aggravate emerging contractors deprived success in tendering. Likewise with regard to leading practices related to quality cost estimates, the study found out that the performance of emerging contractors towards cost estimation requirements is low. Emerging firms are advised to make internal policy or guidelines for developing high quality cost estimates, to practice/ adopt a method that utilizes risk identification and uncertainty analysis techniques and to implement a system of integrated cost estimating practice via utilization of the twelve cost estimating tasks in order to ensure a high quality estimate. Keywords: Cost estimation, Quality estimates, estimation methods, tenderingItem The Effect of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in Selected Insurance Companies in Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa University, 2015-01) Awlachew, Akalu; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)The liberalization of the economic system in Ethiopia enabled the emergence of private insurance companies and have created competitive environment in the insurance industry. This study focused to examine the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction in selected insurance companies in Addis Ababa by applying SERVEQUAL model comprising five dimensions: Tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. The data collected from 141 questionnaires were analyzed using gap score, statistical tools such as mean, correlation and multiple regression analysis. The gap score between perception and expectation of customers of the insurance companies showed that there is a negative gap score in all service quality dimensions meaning those customers‟ expectations exceeds their perception. The study also indicated that the five service quality dimensions have positive and significant relationship with customer satisfaction. The study showed that the selected insurance companies in Addis Ababa were not providing the level of service quality demanded by customers. The findings suggested that the insurance companies need to improve all the dimensions of service quality. Keywords: SERVQUAL, Tangibility, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy and customer satisfaction.Item The effects of Job Satisfaction on Employees’ Turnover Intention in Addis Ababa Branches, Wegagen Bank S.co(Addis Ababa University, 2014-04) Negash, Mekonnen; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)As banking industry is one of the fast growing industries in Ethiopia, all banks are focusing on branch expansion and introduction of new products/services. This condition has forced banks to attract and retain high performing employees. High staff turnover in Wegagen Bank is a concern as large as 7.16%. Majority of these were from the operational areas whose release impact on the bank’s profitability. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of job satisfaction on employees’ turnover intention in Addis Ababa branch. The study was done based on primary and secondary data sources. A self-administered structured questionnaire was designed to collect the relevant information from the respondents. Partly descriptive and partly causal or explanatory research design was followed and applied mixed research method. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regressions. The result revealed that only satisfaction from promotion opportunity has negatively and significantly related to intention of employees’ turnover. The study recommends that the management should examine and improve the existing HR policy and procedure on promotion opportunity which can guarantee transparency and fairness to the employees of the bank to keep them satisfied on their job and retained in the bank Key words: Job satisfaction, Intention of employees’ turnover, Pay, Nature of work, Supervision and Promotion opportunity.Item Employee Training and Development Practice in Selected Ethiopian Leather Footwear Factories (Evidence from Selected Shoe Factories)(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06) Woretaw, Alebel; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)To survive and grow organizations must be constantly kept up to date through effective training and development programs. Employee training and development is especially important in industries with rapidly changing technology such as shoe industries. Having this in mind, the study has been conducted in Ethiopia shoe factories (ASSC and TASSC) to assess employee training and development practices. The methodologies used to undertake the study were both primary and secondary data collection. Besides to this, the number of participants for this study was 336 employees. The finding of the study revealed that the shoe factories weakness in training and development practice such as with respect to periodic and clear need assessment, selection criteria, training and development methods, training period’s adequacy and training evaluation. However, training and development was as such good in relation to trainer’s capabilities, stating in training and development objectives. Thus, the factories should keep up with their strengths and should alleviate their weaknesses by applying clear and scientific principles regarding human resource training and development. Key words: Training and developmentItem Employees’ Perception towards Compensation and Benefit Policy: The Case of Some Selected Government Higher Education Institutions in Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Kelil, Ahmed; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This study examined the perception of employees regarding the compensation and benefit policy in government higher education institutions found in Addis Ababa. 150 employees from three institutes namely Addis Ababa University, Ethiopian Civil Service College, and Kotobe College of teachers’ education participated in this study and 96 questionnaires were returned that gave a response rate of 64%. Data was collected using a set of questionnaires which consists three parts including demographic information of respondents, 30 likert’s scale perception items, and additional and open-ended questions. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics using SPSS 15.0; number, percentage, and mean rating were used to present the perception of the respondents. Findings showed that employees perceived the current compensation and benefits inadequate, employees did not participate in compensation and benefits decision, it is not periodically updated and communicated to employees. Moreover, it was perceived that the effectiveness of compensation and benefits was not evaluated and the policy was no revised. It was recommended that the compensation and benefit policy should be periodically revised taking into account the market conditions and nature of the job. The analysis indicated that there was no significant difference in perception between gender and job category there was a slight difference between age groups, educational qualification, work experience, and salary level of employees. Key Words: Compensation and benefits; Employee’s perception; higher educationItem Employees’ Reaction to Organizational Change: The Case of Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority(Addis Ababa University, 2015) Eyassu, Genet; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)Examining employees’ reaction to organizational change using employees’ perception about organizational change variables was the aim of this study. The independent variables are perceived organizational support, perceived procedural justice, perceived fear of consequences of a change, perceived self-confidence for learning and development, perceived trust in management and perceived Need for change and the dependent variable is reaction to change. The study used quantitative data by using survey method and structured survey questionnaires were distributed to 373 (three hundred seventy three) Employees of Ethiopian Revenue and Custom Authority in seven branches were selected by using stratified sampling technique. Beside this simple random sampling technique used to select the employees as respondent. SPSS version 20 also employed to analysis the data. Pearson's correlation matrix was used to show the relationship' between the dependent and the independent variables. The researcher also used multiple regression tools to examine the effects of independent variables on dependent variable. The multiple regression result indicates that, perceived organizational support, perceived procedural justice, perceived self-confidence to learning and development, perceived trust in management and perceived need for change have negative and significant effect on resistance to change while it is positive and significant effect on support to change. Unlike this perceived fear of consequence of change is positive and significant effect on resistance to change whereas it is insignificant to support to change. Key words: organizational change, attitude, perception, resistance to change, support to change, reaction to changeItem Factors Influencing the Adoption of Agent Banking in Selected Private Banks(Addis Ababa University, 2016-12) Molla, Tesfaye; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)This study aim to see the factors that influence the adoption of agent banking in commercial banks of Ethiopia. The study tries to answer research questions such as Why do commercial banks venture into agent banking? What are the factors influences the adoption of agency banking? To answer the questions descriptive study used to analyze the data gathered from the selected private banks Dashen Bank, United Bank and Lion International Bank. The study uses different theories which have relation to the adoption of agent banking like innovation theory, agency theory and porter’s competitive theory. Based on this a research frame work developed by identifying the factors as independent variable and adoption of agent banking as dependent variable. The factors identified are technology, demography, competition, regulation, consumer behavior and untapped market. The study identifies that the factors have great influence on commercial banks to adopt agent banking since agent banking has benefit for the banks and the customers in reducing costs. Moreover, agent banking helps the banks to be competitive, widen their customer base, and enable them accessible to reach the unbanked population. The study recommends banks have to conduct technology based competition to widen their customer base by reaching the unbanked society which is the huge untapped opportunity. The regulatory body also has to see the regulation from time to time to control the risk associated with the product and revise points which might have restriction on the process. Keywords: Adoption of Agent Banking, unbanked population, regulatory bodyItem The Factors of Resistance to Organizational Change Management Process: A Case Study at Ethiopian Revenue & Customs Authority (ERCA)(Addis Ababa University, 2015-10) Tesfaye, Ayalew; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)In this paper, the factors of resistance to organizational change management are studied in view of the Lewin’s three phase model of change process. The coefficients of fifteen sources of resistance were the critical cancers and were weighed against which sources of resistance presents higher disparity of impact in the phases of the change process. One hundred fifty questionnaires were distributed randomly in ERCA, Addis Ababa. A unidirectional logit regression of odds ratio and marginal function analysis was used to get a finding that age and gender are not predictors to resistance, while education and experience are negatively and positively predictors respectively. It is also found that a variable factor can have varied significance level in the unfreezing, moving and refreezing phases of change a process. In this regard vulnerability driven factor was the highest significant factor in the first two phases while managerial incapability driven factor in the last phase of change management process.Item Human Resource Development Practices: Enhancing Employees’ Satisfaction a Case Study of Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Amlaku, Desalegn; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)Human Resource Development (HRD) is a planned and systematic approach to development of employees for both organizations’ and employees’ benefit. Emphasis on HRD results into several positive individual and organizational outcomes. HRD needs investment in training, development and education programs. Developing an effective HRD system is a difficult task since it needs to align both company and employees need. Employees’ satisfaction with HRD practices are among the most important criteria to consider when assessing the human resource development practices. Thus, this research is designed to assess employees’ satisfaction with HRD practices in Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo). The main objective of the study is to identify the level of employees’ satisfaction with: the Corporations commitment to HRD, appropriateness of HRD practices, opportunities for growth and development, management’s guidance and encouragements and other dimensions of HRD practices. The research is designed as a case study. Both secondary and primary data were used in the research. A survey questionnaire with five point Likert scale is a main tool for gathering primary data about employees’ satisfaction with human resource development practices of the corporation. 62 participants in the Head office and one Region of Addis Ababa district were participated in filling the questionnaires. An interview was also made with officials of training and development team of the Corporation. The findings of the study indicated that respondents perceived the HRD practices of the corporation as unfairly focused on some work units only. Respondents also indicated their dissatisfaction with the promotional opportunities and the knowledge to gain from the work they do for the Corporation. More over, majority of respondents indicated that they don’t think that the Corporation is the best place to develop themselves.Item The Impact of Advertising Expense on Sales Volume: The Case of Moha Soft Drink Industries S.C.(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Adare, Adugna; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)Advertising is a prominent feature of modern business operations. One could encounter advertising messages, while watching TV, reading magazines, listening to the radio, using the internet or even simply walking down the street, as advertising has a stimulating influence on purchasing behavior of the consumers. Advertising provides a platform for companies to create awareness about their products or services and how consumers could make the best choice out of such products. This study evaluated the impact of advertising expenses on the sales volume of MOHA Soft Drinks Industries S.C. This study was based on secondary data collected for advertising expenditures and sales volume of the company over the period of 2000 to 2015 from its annual financial and sales reports. Among the objectives of the study is to determine the extent to which advertising costs impact on the sales volume of the company under study. It also seeks to study the nature of advertising as well as the relationship between advertising and sales. Explorative research design was adopted for the study to get deep insight of the impact that advertising cost has on sales volume of the company. Statistical regression analysis using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and correlation analysis have been performed to test the hypothesis of the study. The test result showed that advertising expenses has a positive significant impact on sales volume of the companies; and also a test showed a positive significant relationship between advertising and sales volume of the company. Other variables which are not included in the model are explained by the error term in the model. The study concluded that that there is a significant improvement in the sales of the company as a result of advertising. It was recommended that organizations should educate the general public through advertising on the uses, functions and benefits of their products. The company should exhaustively advertise any change in the company which can increase sales volume. For instance, if there is a price discount or new product development or a prize coupon, it should be advertised. Key words: Sales Volume, Advertising expense,Item Impact of Human Resource Development Practice on Employees' Performance and Motivation in the Case of EFDRE Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource(Addis Ababa University, 2016-06) Nuredin, Zemzem; Bekele, Teshome (PhD)Effectiveness of an organization depends on the quality of its human resources and human resources development strategy being an integral part of organizations’ strategic plan and its practicability. Hence, this study was aimed to determine the impact of human resource development practice on employees’ performance and motivation in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource. The research is a case study in the form of cross sectional design in which data was collected across a population through purposive sampling and simple random sampling. Data was collected on survey questionnaire and an interview. 130 questionnaires were distributed for the collection of data and an interview was made with HRD Director of the ministry. Descriptive statistic tool SPSS version 22 was applied to analyze the data. Results show that respondents perceived the HRD practices of the ministry as good impact on performance and motivation of employees in the ministry. The correlation analysis result shows that the relationship between dependent and independent variables are positively and significantly correlated. On the contrary, HRD practice of the ministry does not reduce the employee turnover of the employees in the ministry. Key words: Human Resource Development, Employee Performance, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource,