http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2742 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:35:46 GMT 2026-04-23T11:35:46Z 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 sources Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2755 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2754 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z 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. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2753 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2752 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z