Browsing by Author "Yordanos Tizazu"

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    The Effect of Organizational Culture on Employee Commitment in Case of Bank of Abyssinia S
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-10) Yordanos Tizazu; Fesseha Afework (PhD)
    The primary goal of the research was to determine how employee commitment at Bank of Abyssinia S.C. is affected by four organizational culture traits involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission. The study was explanatory in character and used a quantitative research approach. A stratified and purposive sampling technique was employed. The study encompassed 6039 employees at Bank of Abyssinia. Of these, 375 samples were chosen for analysis, and a questionnaire was sent to the participants. Ultimately, 300 responses met the study's criteria for analysis. Structured questionnaires were used to gather the primary data required for this purpose, while yearly reports and journal articles are used to gather secondary data. With the aid of the SPSS Version 27 software package, both descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression analysis were performed in this study. The results showed that, compared to involvement and adaptability, which were ranked according to how much of an affect they had on the predicted variable, mission had a strongest positive and statistically significant effect on employees' commitment. On the other hand, adaptability had less of a significant effect on workers' dedication. Consistency insignificantly and positive effect on Employee commitment. Based on this finding the researcher recommended that, the bank has to clearly define its vision, mission, Goals & objectives, strategic direction & intent and has to clearly communicate to all employees, the bank should also work on Empowerment of employees in the process of decision making of the bank, create a good sense of team sprit with a sense of cooperativeness and work tirelessly on Capability Development and the management has keeps on adapting quickly to change of business environment and should encourage organizational learning practice to make the employees more innovative and creative. Key Words: Organizational culture, Employee commitment
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    The Effectiveness of Internal Control System in Detecting and Preventing Fraud in the Case of Bank of Abyssinia
    (AAU, 2024-06-25) Yordanos Tizazu; Takele Fufa
    This study investigates the effectiveness of internal control systems in detecting and preventing fraud within Bank of Abyssinia, a leading private bank in Ethiopia. Drawing on an explanatory research design, the study employs quantitative methods to explore cause-and-effect relationships among key variables: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring. The research focuses on a target population of 273 permanent employees directly involved in internal control functions. Using convenience sampling, 162 respondents were selected, reflecting a sample size determined by Slovin's formula. Data was primarily collected through structured questionnaires utilizing Likert scales validated through content validity and tested for reliability using Cronbach's alpha coefficients. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 facilitated data analysis employing descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and t-tests to examine relationships and validate the research model. The regression model reveals an R-squared value of 0.764, indicating that approximately 76.4% of the variability in fraud prevention and detection is explained by the independent variables. The adjusted R-squared value and standard error of the estimate of suggest good fit and relatively accurate predictions by the model. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) yields an F-statistic with a significance level of 0.000, confirming the overall significance of the regression model. Additionally, the Durbin-Watson statistic supports the independence of residuals. The findings highlight the significant impact of a robust control environment, effective communication, and comprehensive risk assessment on fraud detection and prevention. Control activities and monitoring were also identified as critical in mitigating fraud risks. The study underscores the importance of continuous improvement and adaptation in internal control practices to address evolving fraud threats effectively. Based on the results, the study recommends advocates implementing robust internal control systems at Bank of Abyssinia to effectively mitigate fraud risks. Recommendations include integrating stakeholder feedback, training for auditors and accountants, and proactive monitoring by boards of directors. Ongoing, independent evaluation of internal controls by the governing body and audit committee is crucial for transparency and accountability