Browsing by Author "Kedir Hussen"

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    Assessing Employee On-Job Training Practices at Four Star Hotels in Addis Ababa City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-07-20) Kedir Hussen; Desalegn Amsalu (PhD)
    Employees are the mainstay of an organization. It is important for organizational leaders to recognize the significance of training for employee performance and productivity. Having well-trained and skilled human resources is also the foundation for the organization’s competitive advantage in today’s global market. On-job training is one of the mechanisms to enhance the capabilities, knowledge, and skills of the employees in a hotel. The main objective of this research was to assess the employee’s onjob training practice and challenges at four-star hotels in Addis Ababa. The researcher used a descriptive research design and both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Primary and secondary data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and personal desk review. The research has answered overarching questions “What are the existing on-job training practices and challenges in four-star hotels in Addis Ababa?” In Addis Ababa currently, there are 26 four-star rated hotels off which 24 four star hotels are active while two of them were temporarily closed at the time of data collection. The sample size was 306 which is determined using purposive and quota sampling techniques from all four-star rated hotels. The survey data were organized and presented using tools like graphs and tables and finally, the data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics method in line with the qualitative data collected through interviews and desk reviews. The researcher used the thematic analysis method for qualitative data. Based on the analysis, in the four star hotels in Addis Ababa no serious attention to allocate sufficient budget and resource for on job training. Moreover, insufficient time allocated for training especially for on job training. The researcher recommended that the management should develop employee training policy, strategy and objectives by which hotels can improve employee motivation and efficiency. The concerning department (HRM and Other stake holders) should give special attention for allotment of resource, budget and time for employee training and development.
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    Fathers' Involvement in Child Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors Among Fathers Having Children Aged 6-24 Months in Morabe Town Administration Silent Zone, 2025
    (2025-06-10) Kedir Hussen; Abdissa Boka; Wudma Alemu
    Background: Optimal child feeding is crucial for the health and development of infants and young children, significantly impacting growth and survival rates. However, there is a notable gap in understanding the responsibility of fathers in child feeding practices. Addressing this gap is essential for creating effective interventions that encourage paternal engagement, ultimately enhancing child well-being. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess fathers' involvement in child feeding practices and to identify contributing factors among fathers of children in Worabe Town administration who are between the ages of 6 and 24 months. Methods: community-based cross-sectional study, supplemented by qualitative methods, was conducted in Worabe Town Administration from February 20 to march 20, 2025.Participants in the study were chosen using a systematic random selection technique, and data was gathered through in-depth interviews until the information was saturated for the qualitative component and in-person interviews using a standardized questionnaire for the quantitative component After its completeness is checked. Data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 27 then descriptive s were calculated. Bi variate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with fathers' involvement in child feeding. In bivariate analysis variables with a p value of ≤ 0.25 were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis at a 95% confidence range. A significant association was declared when the p-value was less than 0.05. Qualitative data was manually analyzed by summarizing key themes and ideas expressed by participants. Results: The study revealed that 42.1% of the respondents were involved in child feeding. Factors significantly associated were urban residence(AOR = 2.0; 95% CI: 1.88–3.57), secondary or higher education levels among fathers (5.2;95% CI: 2.59-10.46) and (5.4; 95% CI: 2.40,12.14), higher women’s education(AOR = 2.94; 95% CI: 1.24–6.98), having a male child (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.18– 2.69), daily laborer occupation(AOR=0.3; 95% CI: 0.13–0.64), good fathers knowledge (AOR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.18–2.52) and positive attitude (AOR = 2.1;95% CI:1.4–3.1),supportive community encouragement (AOR=1.7;95%CI;1.16-2.44). Conclusion: According the findings of this study, it showed that that the level of fathers’ involvement in child feeding remains low. Highlighting these findings, it is important to implement targeted interventions that promote awareness and education among male partners.
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    Fathers’ Involvement in Child Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors Among Fathers Having Children Aged 6-24 Months in Worabe Town Administration, Silte Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-06-04) Kedir Hussen; Abdissa Boka; Wudma Alemu
    Background: Optimal child feeding is crucial for the health and development of infants and young children, significantly impacting growth and survival rates. However, there is a notable gap in understanding the responsibility of fathers in child feeding practices. Addressing this gap is essential for creating effective interventions that encourage paternal engagement, ultimately enhancing child well-being. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess fathers' involvement in child feeding practices and to identify contributing factors among fathers of children in Worabe Town administration who are between the ages of 6 and 24 months. Methods: community-based cross-sectional study, supplemented by qualitative methods, was conducted in Worabe Town Administration from February 20 to march 20, 2025.Participants in the study were chosen using a systematic random selection technique, and data was gathered through in depth interviews until the information was saturated for the qualitative component and in-person interviews using a standardized questionnaire for the quantitative component After its completeness is checked. Data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 27 then descriptive s were calculated. Bi variate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with fathers' involvement in child feeding. In bivariate analysis variables with a p value of ≤ 0.25 were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis at a 95% confidence range.A significant association was declared when the p-value was less than 0.05. Qualitative data was manually analyzed by summarizing key themes and ideas expressed by participants. Results: The study revealed that 42.1% of the respondents were involved in child feeding. Factors significantly associated were urban residence(AOR = 2.0; 95% CI: 1.88–3.57), secondary or higher education levels among fathers (5.2;95% CI: 2.59-10.46) and (5.4; 95% CI: 2.40,12.14), higher women’s education(AOR = 2.94; 95% CI: 1.24–6.98), having a male child (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.18 2.69), daily laborer occupation(AOR=0.3; 95% CI: 0.13–0.64), good fathers knowledge (AOR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.18–2.52) and positive attitude (AOR = 2.1;95% CI:1.4–3.1),supportive community encouragement (AOR=1.7;95%CI;1.16-2.44). Conclusion: According the findings of this study, it showed that that the level of fathers’ involvement in child feeding remains low.highlighting these findings, it is important to implement targeted interventions that promote awareness and education among male partners.