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2024-03-29T09:45:48ZSystems of Intercultural Communication among University Students in Southern Ethiopia: The Case of Dilla and Hawassa Universities
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2755
Title: Systems of Intercultural Communication among University Students in Southern Ethiopia: The Case of Dilla and Hawassa Universities
Authors: Adugna, Misrak; Zegeye, Addisu
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the system of intercultural communication among
university students. Specifically, it examined the extent of cultural differences that
determine the students’ intercultural communication, explored factors (internal and
external) affecting effective intercultural communication, and evaluated
intercultural communication sensitivity level of university students and the
contribution of education and intercultural experience to create conducive campus
environment. The Federal Government of Ethiopia has been investing large sum of
money for the expansion and establishment of public universities. In the last five
years, the number of higher public institutions has increased by twelve, which
enables the country to have a total of twenty-three public universities and this, in
turn, increased the capacity of students’ enrolment in universities as well. This
effort shows that the Ethiopian Government gives much attention to the higher
education centers. This mere expansion of education doesn’t guarantee its
contribution to national scenario unless we educate students to manage conflicting
situations among themselves. Universities are ideal centers that mirror the
existence of diversified people from different ethno-linguistics, socio-economic and
religious backgrounds. Nonetheless, nowadays, it is common to see universitybased
conflicts among students of different ethnic, religious, and socio-political
backgrounds. The research tried to answer the following questions: Do students
recognize cultural differences during their interaction with students from different
cultural backgrounds? If so, how do they act? What are the roles of in-campus and
out-campus experiences influencing the students’ intercultural communication?
How do university leadership and staff manage cultural diversity? In the study,
research methods and/or techniques such as observation, structured and
unstructured interviews as well as FGDs were used to collect relevant data using
checklist, structured questionnaire, and interview guide were employed as research
instruments to collect primary data from different sources2011-09-01T00:00:00ZOrganizational Culture and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction at St. Mary’s University College
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2754
Title: Organizational Culture and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction at St. Mary’s University College
Authors: Beyene, Henok
Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine and to gain a better
appreciation of the relationships between the pattern of organizational
culture and employees’ job satisfaction among academic staff in a private
higher educational institution context. A census of all academic staff, who
were working in the 2010-2011 Academic Year in St. Mary’s University
College, were taken for the study from the study Organization. Data
regarding organizational culture and job satisfaction was collected using the
OCAI (Cameron & Quinn, 1999), and Minnesota Job Satisfaction
Questionnaire (Weiss, Davis, England, & Lofquist, 1967) respectively. The
data was then analyzed by using the latest version of statistical package for
the social sciences (SPSS) software. Two types of statistics, namely,
descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. While the research was
expected to leverage on such descriptive statistical tools as frequency, mean,
percentile and standard deviation, it also applied inferential statistics
through analysis of variance (ANOVA), spearman rho correlations and
ordinal regression model analysis. The findings of the present study revealed
that SMUC tended to emphasize hierarchy culture. The results of this study
also suggest that the hierarchy culture has a negative significant influence
on overall teacher’s job satisfaction and satisfaction with intrinsic, extrinsic
and general satisfaction facets. Thus, since hierarchy culture negatively
affects morale of instructors, it is then recommended that the University
College should diagnose and change its organizational culture as it is
desired by its staff. The desired culture type in most universities is clan
culture which is characterized by people-orientation, encouragement,
equitability, trust, and by allowing of greater academic freedom.
Underpinned by a model adapted to the research purpose, the study
complemented not only to the existing knowledge in the area, but it also
contributed to the fact that there was no research made in non-western
countries like Ethiopia over this interesting and potentially rich area.2011-09-01T00:00:00ZTrade Policy and Economic Growth in Sub Saharan Africa: A panel data approach
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2753
Title: Trade Policy and Economic Growth in Sub Saharan Africa: A panel data approach
Authors: Arega, Henok
Abstract: Despite a number of multi-country case studies utilizing comparable
analytical frameworks, numerous econometric studies using large crosscountry
data sets, and important theoretical advances in growth theory;
there is still disagreement among economists concerning how a country's
international economic policies and its rate of economic growth interact.
The central objective of this paper was to empirically assess the link between
trade policy and economic growth in sub-Saharan African countries. Apart
from reviewing available different literature, this study also provided
empirical evidence on the relationship between economic growth and trade
policies. In doing so, the study used a panel data covering 47 sub-Saharan
African countries over the periods 2000 – 2008. The estimation support
claims that openness to international trade stimulates both economic growth
and investment. Besides, trade policies such as average weighted tariff rate
and real effective exchange rate have both direct and indirect impacts on
economic growth.2011-08-01T00:00:00ZIndigenous Knowledge among Shiro Meda Dorze Community: The case of weaving
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2752
Title: Indigenous Knowledge among Shiro Meda Dorze Community: The case of weaving
Authors: Girum, Eskedar
Abstract: Indigenous knowledge (IK) is generally understood as knowledge which is
unique to a given culture, society or community and which is deeply rooted
in cultural traditions, values and belief systems. Indigenous knowledge
includes the whole range of tangible and non-tangible entities of human
experiences. As it is an important part of a national knowledge system, it
should be protected and developed. It provides effective alternatives to
Western knowledge. Some scholars from social anthropology, sociology,
history and other related fields have studied the indigenous knowledge
systems. However, studies on the indigenous knowledge of the diverse ethnic
groups and its contribution for development are limited. A lot of people don’t
know why this knowledge is the base for our development. It is an
endangered species because no body cares. Therefore, a study of indigenous
knowledge of the diverse ethnic groups is an important area to be explored.
This study is about Indigenous Knowledge of Shiro Meda Dorze Community
and its Contribution for Development. The objective of the study was to
identify the basic characteristics of indigenous knowledge, to examine its
contribution for development, and its possibilities and constraints in the
context of diverse ethnic groups of Ethiopia. Hence, relevant data were
collected through a combination of primary and secondary sources of data.
The primary sources include observation, key informant interview, in-depth
personal interview, focus group discussions and case method. The collected
data were analyzed and interpreted; based on the analysis, summary and
conclusion were presented.2011-09-01T00:00:00Z