Browsing by Author "Mulugeta, Hana"

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    An Assessment of the Performance of Outsourced Logistics Functions: The Case of Sur Construction plc
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Mulugeta, Hana; Bogale, Mengistu (PhD)
    The objective of this research was to assess the performance of the outsourced Logistics functions of Sur construction plc with the intention of identifying, reason for outsourcing, benefits of outsourced logistics functions and its implementation challenges.It was conducted in a bid to get relevant information about the study. To this end, the researcher has gathered data from primary sources using questionnaire, interview and personal observation. Descriptive type of research is applied using SPSS software to present and analyze the data gathered from 40 respondents. The finding shows that outsourcing logistics function was an ideal solution that helps the company to focus on its core activities, reduce its operation cost, to efficiently utilize company’s asset and saving in capital investment. This research finding has shown that the implementation of outsourcing logistics function face some logistical challenges that would affect its performance. To overcome outsourcing logistics challenges, the company have to plan or schedule for required items or services and make clear the roles and duties of both parties and implement good monitoring and evaluation system a good communication system should also be established between outsourcing team of the company and 3Pl providers
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    The Relationship between Leadership Behavior and Effectiveness in Selected Private Ecce of Yeka Sub City, Addia Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2018-06) Mulugeta, Hana; Zeleke, Befekadu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between leadership behavior of principals and school effectiveness in private kindergarten schools of yeka sub city Addis Ababa. The research design that was used in this study is concurrent mixed design. A total 0f 114 respondents were in the study that included 80 teachers, 20 principals, 4 werda level ECCE experts, 1 sub city supervisor and 9 PTA members from the 20 schools. The samples were selected by cluster random sampling and purposive sampling. Data gathering instruments include questionnaires, Interview, document analysis and observation checklist. The data obtained was analyzed by using percentage, independent sample t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The results showed that the leadership behavior of principals in the kindergarten schools were dominated by directive leadership behavior and achievement oriented leadership behavior. The finding unveiled that most of the private kindergarten schools had average school effectiveness .Interview results also showed that the schools had shortage of indoor and outdoor materials, low parental and community participation and training for teachers and principals .The finding confirmed the importance of using age appropriate curriculum that is supported by objects to learn and the strong explicit focus that should be given for play and enjoyment. The results also showed that there was positive and significant relationship between directive, supportive and participative leadership behaviors with school effectiveness while achievement oriented leadership behavior had positive but non-significant relationship. The regression analysis further showed that directive and participative leadership behaviors were good predictors of school effectiveness than supportive leadership. As a result, it was concluded that leaders who frequently employ directive and participative leadership could improve school effectiveness So, it is recommended to bring possible improvements on teachers and principals training programs and consistency in how inspections are conducted to ensure all Regulations and standards are being adhered. It is also recommended that Awareness creation program to the communities and parents given by schools and the use of directive and participative leadership by the school principals of kindergarten schools would help to improve and achieve a significant level of school effectiveness.