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Item A Framework Development for Application of Data Warehouse in the Ethiopian Banking Industry the Case of Dashen Bank(Addis Ababa University, 2022-01-29) Tesfaye, Zelalem; Mulugeta, Wondwossen (PhD)Data warehouse is the fastest growing technology integrated with Business intelligence to make a better decision using analytics on the current as well as historical data of the organization. The purpose of this research is to develop a framework for the application of Data warehousing technology in the Ethiopian banking industry, the case of Dashen bank. The research followed the Kimball dimensional data modeling technique to show the conceptual and logical data model. For this particular Applied research, a qualitative research methods are believed to be more suitable in describing the process of developing the data warehouse and Data collection is mainly based on Focus Group discussion between the staff members of the IT department, Observation and document assessment to evaluate the current status of data integration and readiness of the bank for the application data warehouse. With this the readiness of the bank is evaluated, the data concentration area in the bank’s current system is also identified, source databases and the type of data with these systems is also identified and these findings analyzed and represented using the UML class diagram on the conceptual level. Based on the conceptual level, conformed dimensional tables and Fact tables with their attributes and measures are identified. The logical design section of the study shows the relationship of facts and dimensions using star schema of Kimball dimensional modeling. The finding of this research tried to shows the benefits of the application of data warehousing technology in the Ethiopian banking industry using the conceptual and logical design of the data warehouse in the case study organization.Item Media Communication Campaign in Promoting Free Public Discussion, Dialogue and Debate on HIV/Aids and Sexuality Related Issues: The Case of Amhara Radio(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Tesfaye, Zelalem; Teferra, Negussie (PhD)This study was conducted to examine the role of the 'Se'ate HIV' live radio phone-in program of the Amhara Mass Media Agency in promoting free and open public discussion, dialogue and debate regarding human sexuality, especially of risky human sexual behaviors , and other sexuality related issues which have long been conceived as culturally taboo by the society at large . To achieve the goal of this study, qualitative research design was found to be the best research methodological framework to gather data which are thought to be relevant to the study. To this end, the study employed focus group discussions and individual in-depth interviews as tools to generate data from sexually active age brackets ranging from 15 to 49years old who are inhabitants of Bahirdar town . The study also employed individual in-depth interview with key informants who are, one way or the other, believed to be highly concerned with the issue. The paper also attempted to review theories, models and approaches that go in line with the media and HIV/AIDS communication interventions . Finally , the findings of the study showed that the program is found to play no significant role in empowering its target audiences to make open and free public discussion , dialogue and debate about risky human sexual behaviors and other sexuality related issues, which are potentially believed to exacerbate the prevalence of the epidemic in the area. The program fails to consider the socio-cultural context, interests', needs' and levels' of understandings of its target audiences. It is also found out that the existence of one line telephone system in the studio, absence of delay machine, cost of phone calls, inconvenient of broadcasting time and shortage of airtime slot are potential hurdles that affect the program to promote open and free public discussion, dialogue and debate about risky human sexuality and other sexuality related issues on the part of its target audiences.Item The Practice and Challenges of Situational Leadership in Private High Schools of Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa University, 2021-12) Tesfaye, Zelalem; Dabi, Kenenisa (PhD)The main objective of this study was to investigate the actual practice and challenges of situational leadership in private high schools of Addis Ababa. Specifically, the study examined the leadership exercise in the private high school leadership practices; attempted to identify the challenges faced by private high school leaders and provided possible alternative solutions that might help to control challenges and get better leadership practice. To this end, descriptive research design was used. The research also mixed approach. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select sample schools, school principal’s students and PTSA. In addition, random sampling technique was used for student and teacher respondents. The data analysis and interpretation were carried out by using STATA, percentage, standard deviation and grand mean values as deemed appropriate. Accordingly, it was found out that the practice of situational leadership in private high school was moderate and similar. The findings also indicated that the major challenges in the practice of situational leadership in private high school are lack of trained, experienced and competent human resource, employees’ resistance to change, frequent turnover of employees, lack of incentives for employees, slow decision-making habit, increasing rate of rental buildings and shortage of vehicles. On the basis of these findings the researcher provided such recommendations as high schools leaders should engage in various income generating endeavors involving different stakeholders such as parents, donors and non-government organizations. Key term: - Leadership practice, challenges situational leadership