Assessment on Truck Transport Management practices in Ethiopian Ministry of National Defense Logistics Main Department
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2016-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The objective of this study is to critically assess truck transportation management practice
and finding the major shortcomings of the transport services in MoND logistics main
department. The study used descriptive research design in both quantitative and qualitative
approach. Primary data were collected through questionnaire, interview as well as field
observation. Purposive sampling technique for7interviewees and simple random sampling
technique used for 186 respondents asked in the open and cloth ended questionnaire. In
addition, secondary data, such as annuals evaluation reports, quarterly and monthly reports,
plans, and other relevant documents of MoND-Logistics assessed and other documents like;
journals, articles, research papers, was used. Methodologically, this study is in accordance to
the nature of the data required and designed to be descriptive. Statistical package for Social
Science Software (SPSS) was applied to present data and to get the required analysis results
for study. The researcher also presents the results by using descriptive statistics such as mean,
standard deviation, charts, tables and other related statistical data presentation techniques.
The major finding of the study indicates that, there are empty trips or underutilization of
vehicles and limited utilizing modern technologies such as global positioning system, radio
frequency identification
The required professional competency of managers and drivers to carry out their duties and
responsibilities is at good level but not at the higher professional competence level. Since the
department lacks comprehensive approaches on undertaking appropriate on the job training
for both managers and subordinates and problem of establishing a liaison with governmental
marketing organizations and other stakeholders in order to find market for those empty trips.
Keywords: Descriptive Research, Transport Management practices
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Descriptive research; transport management practices