Browsing by Author "Saron Mesfin"

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    Prevalence and associated factors of adjustment problems among Addis Ababa University first-year 6kilo campus students
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-05) Saron Mesfin; Tigist W. (PhD)
    Adjustment problem is recognized as a stress-response syndrome, characterized by a maladaptive reaction to an identifiable stressor. Adjustment problems are the most common problems among first-year students who are going through an active adjustment phase when they join the University. The objective is to assess the prevalence of adjustment problems and identify associated factors among first-year undergraduate students in Addis Ababa University 6kilo campus, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024 GC. An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted, and a sytematic random sampling technique was employed. Data was collected by using a data collection tool and the SACQ assessment model. Data processing and analysis were done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26, then the data were presented in frequency tables and charts. One hundred ninety-nine (64.8%) participants had overall adjustment problems. Among the study participants, a considerable variety of respondents, 142 (46.3%) and 143 (46.6%) respondents had personal-emotional problems and institutional adjustment problems, respectively. Similarly, 134 (43.6%) and 141 (45.9%) had academic adjustment and social adjustment problems, respectively. Variables with an important association with overall adjustment problems were sex, parental marital status, and monthly pocket money. The general prevalence of adjustment problems among first-year regular students was 64.8%. This study indicates that the adjustment problem is becoming a priority among first-year regular university students. So, it's better to emphasize and intervene. Key words: Adjustment problem, first year undergraduate students, academic adjustment, social adjustment, personal emotional adjustment, institutional adjustment. vi
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    The Effect of Strategic Leadership on Organizational Competitiveness
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06) Saron Mesfin; Mahir jibril (PhD)
    This research aimed to understand the relationship between strategic leadership and organizational competitiveness of selected commercial banks in Addis Ababa. The research approach used in this study is the mixed research approach. Descriptive and explanatory research design was applied in this study. Explanatory research design was used to examine the relationship between strategic leadership and organizational competitiveness. A total of 1987 employees of Amhara bank, Tsehay bank, Gadda bank, Ahadu bank, Sinqee bank and Tseday bank in Addis Ababa were considered as a study population, of which 333 sample respondents were selected. The proportionate stratified sampling technique was adopted to choose the sample respondents form the sampling frame. Primary data were collected from study participants through self administered questionnaire and interview. In this case, both inferential and descriptive statistics were adopted to analyze the data using SPSS application software. The results of findings indicated that strategic leadership dimensions namely human capital development, strategic intent and vision articulation, strategic and ownership tendency had a positive and significant effect on organizational competitiveness while innovation has a significant negative effect on organizational competitiveness. Specifically, among them, human capital development the highest effect followed by strategic ownership tendency and strategic intent and vision articulation .Finally, based on the finds of the study, the banks are recommended to high emphasis on human capital development by attracting, recruiting and maintaining human resources taking factors such as the availability of skilled and experienced man power. futher more, the banks should insure that the input all employees are considered while formulating strategy and managers should be attentive regarding employees concerns and needs. in addition clear as well as realistic mission and vision statement should be in place and also should be communicated to all employees