http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4480 2026-04-13T05:58:09Z 2026-04-13T05:58:09Z Waleligne, Yibeltal http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6595 2021-12-13T07:48:59Z 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Sourcing Performance & its Challenges in NGOs Arena (The case of Save the Children Ethiopia) Authors: Waleligne, Yibeltal Abstract: Title: Sourcing & its Challenges in NGOs Arena, the case of Save the Children Ethiopia Background: nowadays, developmental & humanitarian organizations are facing huge challenges concerning the latest innovation of supply chain management & sourcing. Organizations are operating in an environment characterized by countless economic and political disruptions to their sources of supplies and services. In order to survive in these turbulent situations, these organizations must recurrently monitor their sourcing whether it really enabling program achieve intended outcomes in a manner that ensure accountability to the beneficiaries, stakeholders and donors. Objective: The purpose of this study was critically assess the sourcing performance of Save the Children Ethiopia and the various predicaments/challenges facing the organization. Methodology: Descriptive research design used. Under this stage, the study fulfills the objectives of descriptive research by getting an in-depth knowledge about sourcing performances practices within Save the Children Ethiopia and investigating the various major challenges facing Save the Children sourcing activities. 50 staffs working at national office were selected as sample of the study. Demographic questionnaire, Likert scale and interview were employed for collection of data. Result and conclusion: The study found out that the sourcing performance of save the children was unsatisfactory and brought huge waste of time, effort and resources and contributed negatively for program operations. The study revealed outsourcing was affected by various factors, which includes improvement, contract management, supplier relationship management and rationalization of supply base. v Further research: Further research can be done on sourcing performance in a different approach using additional variables like procurement plan, effective spend analysis, cost saving, supply chain risk management.

2018-05-01T00:00:00Z HAILIGIORGIS, SABA http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6594 2021-12-13T07:45:50Z 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: CONTRIBUTIONS,PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATIONS IN ETHIOPIA: THE CASE OF Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) Authors: HAILIGIORGIS, SABA Abstract: Ethiopia has come a long way in improving the health status of its people, evidenced by achievements or remarkable progress made in the/towards the achievement of MDGs, other health and health related indicators.The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) is a health professional association that envisions the attainment of an optimal standard of health for the people of Ethiopia. It promotes better health services to the public and high professional standards through advocacy, professional competence, relevant policies and effective networking. EPHA is committed to improve the health and living status of the people of Ethiopia through dedicated and active involvement of the organization and its member and through collaboration with stakeholders. The main objective of the study is to assess prospects and the contributions of EPHA in the country health delivery system towards fulfilling the country MDG for health. Specifically the survey designed to answers questions such as: their contributions in the health delivery system, challenges particular to government policies and procedure, financial sustainability and to suggest recommendations for further improvement in the health delivery system. The majority of respondents strongly agree / agree with the statement of the working environment at EPHA is facilitative and conducive for their daily activities but the internal human resource at EPHA is not quite enough and the existing government policy is not supportive to accomplish day to day activities. The EPHA members did not contribute enough as technical and financial support to achieve the organizational goals and objective. Fund raising from local source, government policy and procedure and members engagement are the most frequently mentioned challenges by study participants. Capacity building for the employees and EPHA members, continuous dialogue with government and stakeholders are recommended for future better involvement of the associations in the country health delivery system.

2018-05-01T00:00:00Z LEGESSE, MERID http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6593 2021-12-13T07:42:02Z 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THE MARKET CHALLENGE OF DOMESTICALLY ASSEMBLED AUTOMOBILES IN ETHIOPIA: A CAS OF MESFIN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PLC Authors: LEGESSE, MERID Abstract: This thesis studies the market challenge of domestically assemble automobiles for case company; Mesfin Industrial Engineering PLC. The main objective of this study is to assess the marketing mix of the company and its external factors that have an effect on the market of locally assembled automobiles by the case company. The marketing mix like product; price, promotion and distribution and the external factors government policy, competition, vehicle financing, impact of second-hand motor vehicles in the local market have been discussed. This study was conducted using the case study method in the form of descriptive research. To carry out this study both primary and secondary data have been used. For the theoretical foundation and analysis, the existing literatures were investigated. To collect the primary data from the customers of the company and company employees, questionnaire has been employed. In addition to this, an interview was conducted face-to-face and questions were asked according to the interview schedule with different stakeholders .The author relied on various marketing concepts to validate and justify assertions and suggestions discussed. SWOT analysis is utilized to present the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the case company. Results indicate that poor marketing mix strategy, integrated promotional tools was not well used, poor delivery, poor after sales service and weak government regulation. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher has put valuable recommendations on what the company should do to improve its existing conditions and to play a great role in the automotive industry

2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Tesemma, Elhanan http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6590 2021-12-13T07:39:42Z 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Challenge of Graduates of Universities in using Accounting Software in the Institutions: In the case of Save the Children International, Ethiopian Country Office. Project Authors: Tesemma, Elhanan

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