Browsing by Author "Eleni Kifle"

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    Assessing Project Management Strategies in Cross-Cultural Projects: A Case Study of USAID/Integrated Youth Activity Project (KEFETA) Implemented by Amref Health Africa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-08) Eleni Kifle; Abraraw Chane(PhD)
    This study examines the effectiveness of the project management framework and cross-cultural communication strategies within the KEFETA project, implemented by Amref Health Africa. The research employs a quantitative descriptive design, utilizing a structured survey to gather data from 50 project participants. The respondents included project managers, team members, and stakeholders directly involved in the KEFETA project.The survey utilized Likert scales for project management framework items and cross-cultural communication effectiveness items. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics to evaluate the key components of the project management framework and cross-cultural communication strategies. The latent variables for overall project management framework effectiveness and cross-cultural communication effectiveness were also calculated.Key findings reveal that the project management framework demonstrates moderate effectiveness in addressing cultural dynamics and considering cultural diversity in role assignment. The integration of cross-cultural communication strategies indicated adequate incorporation of these strategies. However, the need for specific training and support on cross-cultural techniques was highlighted. Overall, the project management framework suggests moderate overall effectiveness.Terms of cross-cultural communication, the study found moderate effectiveness, indicating that while collaboration and communication are generally effective, there are instances of misunderstandings and challenges with cultural norms. Regular team meetings and clear communication protocols were identified as significant contributors to successful cross-cultural communication.The findings emphasize the need for continuous refinement of the project management framework and enhanced training programs to better address cultural nuances and improve cross-cultural communication within the project team. Keywords: Project Management, Cross-Cultural Projects, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Relationship-Building, Global Settings, Success Factors, Organizational Objectives, Training and Support, Strategic Decision-Making.
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    Assessing Project Management Strategies in Cross-Cultural Projects: A Case Study of USAID/Integrated Youth Activity Project (KEFETA) Implemented by Amref Health Africa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-08) Eleni Kifle; Abraraw Chane(PhD)
    This study examines the effectiveness of the project management framework and cross-cultural communication strategies within the KEFETA project, implemented by Amref Health Africa. The research employs a quantitative descriptive design, utilizing a structured survey to gather data from 50 project participants. The respondents included project managers, team members, and stakeholders directly involved in the KEFETA project.The survey utilized Likert scales for project management framework items and cross-cultural communication effectiveness items. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics to evaluate the key components of the project management framework and cross-cultural communication strategies. The latent variables for overall project management framework effectiveness and cross-cultural communication effectiveness were also calculated.Key findings reveal that the project management framework demonstrates moderate effectiveness in addressing cultural dynamics and considering cultural diversity in role assignment. The integration of cross-cultural communication strategies indicated adequate incorporation of these strategies. However, the need for specific training and support on cross-cultural techniques was highlighted. Overall, the project management framework suggests moderate overall effectiveness.Terms of cross-cultural communication, the study found moderate effectiveness, indicating that while collaboration and communication are generally effective, there are instances of misunderstandings and challenges with cultural norms. Regular team meetings and clear communication protocols were identified as significant contributors to successful cross-cultural communication.The findings emphasize the need for continuous refinement of the project management framework and enhanced training programs to better address cultural nuances and improve cross-cultural communication within the project team. Keywords: Project Management, Cross-Cultural Projects, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Relationship-Building, Global Settings, Success Factors, Organizational Objectives, Training and Support, Strategic Decision-Making.
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    Media Coverage of Human Rights Abuse in Oromia Region, Arsi Zone:
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-05) Eleni Kifle; Teshager Shiferaw ( PhD)
    This study aimed to assess the media coverage of human rights abuses in Oromia Region, Arsi zone by considering two major state and non-state-owned television channels, ETV & Esat TV, between June 30 - July 15, 2020. It tries to answer the question of how the media covers human right abuses, the challenges journalists face, how their values and priorities influences reports and what the causes of the Arsi zone human right abuses were in the first place. It employed a mixed methods approach using data from primary and secondary data sources. To collect quantitative and qualitative data, a questionnaire was distributed to randomly selected Adamitulu, zeway,& shashemene residents who watch ETV or Esat. For the secondary data, program data from two TV stations were analyzed in terms of the abuses that occurred during the specified period. Findings of the study showed that Esat Eletawi focused on the human rights violations that occurred, while ETV Wektawi focused on Hachallu's death and the government's response. Quantitative scoring of viewers on a 4.0 scale showed that viewers believe the production of each media is unbiased, and ETV scored 1.89 while Esat scored 3.06.The productions examined revealed that Esat's reports included various perspectives in the form of interviews. ESAT dispatched journalists to the areas where the abuses occurred and their productions were primarily focused on the victims by questioning respective bodies about why they had done so little to mitigate the situation. In general, it is agreed that the non-state media Esat, in its Eletawi program has reported human rights abuses far better than the state-owned ETV, during the research timeline.