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    Factors That Affect Women’s Involvement in Leadership Position: Tthe Case of Enat Bank S.C
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-07) Mahlet Mebratie; Bahran Asrat (PhD)
    In the world, gender inequality is a serious issue, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. As a result very visible inequality can be found in positions of leadership and elements that affect women's participation in leadership was examined through methods that aim to reduce gender disparity, in this regard, this study were conducted to determine the variables that impact women's participation in leadership roles in the case of Enat Bank in Addis Ababa City and potential solutions was highlighted for issues found by this study. The study used explanatory and descriptive research designs to examine factors that affect women’s involvement in leadership positions and it was a cross-sectional, observational research type. To select number of participants from the total population 341 stratified random sampling, technique was applied and 184 sample respondent was chosen in accordance with the study's objectives to distribute all survey questions, but only 140 of the 184 sample respondents' responses were used for further analysis, the remaining 44 were eliminated due to non-response, rejected and incompleteness. Both primary and secondary data sources were employed, to access all primary data, structured questionnaires and interviews were used, to access all secondary data published and unpublished documents were taken as data collection instrument. Therefore data received through interviews was analysed qualitatively and data obtained through questionnaires analysed utilizing descriptive, explanatory research design, regression analysis, and correlations by using SPSS software. To determine the correlations between the variables influencing women's participation in leadership roles, multiple regression analysis was taken into consideration. The formulated hypothesis was tested by review of the literature with regard to the relationship between independent and dependent variables and the correlation result. The study's general conclusion was recommending of creating gender related policies and facilitating awareness-raising programs that influence men's and women's perceptions; this can be done by offering training sessions, workshops, and opportunities for experience sharing by the bank and government