Gemechu, Waktola (PhD)Habtamu, Derbie2018-10-092023-11-192018-10-092023-11-192017-05http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/12510A Research Paper Submitted to MBA Program in Partial fulfilment of Requirements for Degree of Masters of Business Administration (MBA)The research aims at assessment of Learning and Development practices in Dashen Bank with due emphasis on L&D alignment with business strategy, management support of L&D practice ,L&D evaluation mechanisms, nature of L&D system and L&D integration with reward and Performance management system. Accordingly, all the necessary data has been gathered from primary sources using questionnaires and interviews and secondary data such as source manuals of Dashen Bank. Simple random sampling technique was used and the number of participants was 344 Head office and city branch employees. The researcher used descriptive analysis with the help of tables and percentages to analyse the data. The study revealed that the major weaknesses of the company in learning and development practices being absence of integration with reward system of the organization, failure of line managers’ support and the functional position of L&D in the organization structure. The identified strengths include being provision of technical trainings, suitable training facility, and top level management commitment on Valuing of L&D function . Hence, the Company needs to keep up with its strengths and alleviate its weaknesses by adopting a strategic approach of L&D practices.en-USDashen Bank and assessment of L&D Practice.Learning and DevelopmentThesis