Assessment of the Causes of Staff Turnover in the Ethiopian Press Agency and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
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2024-06-04
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This study, titled "Assessment of the Causes of Staff Turnover in the Ethiopian Press Agency and
Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation," investigates the phenomenon of employee turnover within
two prominent Ethiopian media organizations: the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) and the
Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). The research aims to understand the factors
contributing to staff turnover, its impact on organizational performance, and potential strategies
for mitigating turnover rates. The primary objectives are to identify and assess the causes of staff
turnover on organizations performance and suggest strategies for reducing turnover and
improving employee retention. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates quantitative
data from surveys of 190 EPA employees and 296 EBC employees, alongside qualitative insights
from in-depth interviews with key informants. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS to
identify patterns, while the qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis to extract key
themes and insights. The core findings indicate that both organizations face significant challenges
related to staff turnover, which adversely affects their operational efficiency and productivity. Key
factors identified include job dissatisfaction, inadequate compensation, limited career
development opportunities, and an unfavorable organizational culture. The study reveals that EBC
experiences higher dissatisfaction levels regarding turnover management compared to EPA.
Furthermore, high turnover rates are recognized across both organizations, with substantial
negative impacts on projects and overall service quality.