Browsing by Author "Mekonnen, Habtamu"

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    Assessement Of Factors Affecting The Performance Of Integrated Logistics System Of Armauer Hansen Research Institute (Ahri)
    (Addis Ababa University, 2020-06) Mekonnen, Habtamu; Mitiku, Shiferaw (Ph.D)
    If supply chain management system to be successful, it must fulfill all the six rights of supply chain management which are right type of item, of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right place, at the right time and with the right cost. The lengthy procurement process, specification problem, inadequate number of procurement staff, poor information technology infrastructure, lack of transportation and inventory management problems are internal bottlenecks and besides, custom, bank and pre import permit processes and suppliers incomplete import documentation are also another challenges that hinder the timely delivery of items. The objectives of the study is to assess the Integrated Logistics System practice of Armauer Hannson Research Institute, to identify internal and external factors affecting Integrated Logistics System performance and to measure the performance of Integrated Logistics System of Armauer Hannson Research Institute. This research is used explanatory research design and mixed approach. The sources of data were employees of Armauer Hannson Research Institute. The data were passed through validity and reliability test. The data is analyzed by using descriptive and statistics and further correlational tests were conducted to know the association of dependent and independent variables. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 25. The practices of Inventory management, information technology integration and transportation management in Armauer Hannson Research Institute were not in a position to support the Integrated Logistics System performance. Inventory management, information technology integration, transportation management, procurement management process, Custom procedure and Food, Medicine &Health Care Administration and Control Authority’s pre-import permit approval were the factors which were significantly affecting the Integrated Logistics System performance of the organization. From the efficiency perspective, the performance of the integrated Logistics System of the organization is weak due to low practicability the integrated logistics system of the organization. Top management of the Armauer Hannson Research Institute should address the internal factors and take corrective measures to improve the ILS performance of the organization. Besides, the management also has to work on aligning its documentation with the country’s custom procedure documentation requirements so as to enhance responsiveness and quality of ILS performance the Food, Medicine &Health Care Administration and Control Authority’s preimport permit approval must be improved.
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    Assessment of the Impact of Early Parental Loss on The Psychological, Social and Behavioral Problems of Institutionalized Hiv Orphaned
    (Addis Ababa University, 2000-06) Mekonnen, Habtamu; Dubey, N.S. (PhD)
    This study examined the psychological, social and behavioral developmental problems of institutionalized HIV orphans. A total of 63 participants were selected using purposive sampling method from SOS Children's village in Bahirdar, Orphans in age of 14-18, had lost one or two of the parents to HIV disease. Three questionnaires were independently administered to orphans, and based on the responses to the questionnaires; data were analyzed by using independent sampled t - test, rating scales, ANOVA, and Studentized Range statistic: q (Tukey) methods. The findings showed sex, age of admission, and duration of stay were found to be directly related to the psychological, social and behavioral development of orphans. Findings also showed double orphans were more affected and paternal orphans were the least affected from the loss of parents'. In accordance with the findings and conclusions, recommendations were forwarded.
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    Child Abuse and Neglect Among Children Cared by Female Domestic Workers in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Mekonnen, Habtamu; Tefera, Belay (PhD)
    This study assesses the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, together with factors related to children's risk of abuse and neglect in domestic workers' child cares. Data were collected from 58 mothers of young children and 23 domestic worker child caregivers. Sample groups were selected from Gulelle. Kolfe Keranho, Arada and Addis Ketema sub cities of Addis Ababa by using purposive and random sampling techniques. Questionnaires were employed to gather the intended data. For analysis both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods were used. The numerical differences were tested with chi-square. Child abuse and neglect were prevalent in domestic workers' child cares. PhYSical abuse and neglect, among the prevailed child maltreatment, were the dominant form though others were evident too. The strongest correlates of child abuse and neglect to be caregivers' age, prior history of abuse or neglect, and child's age. Some inconsistence, however, were observed between the data obtained from the two sample groups. The inflicted maltreatment was resulted in both physical and psychological damages. The implications for policy makers and future research are discussed.