http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/1790 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:48:25 GMT 2026-10-13T01:48:25Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17486 Factors That Affect Program Budget Utilization in Bahir Dar University Engida, Dessie The purpose of this study is to examine factors that affect program budget utilization in Bahir Dar University. The study aims to examine the statistical significance of factors that affect program budget utilization. In light of this objective the study adopted quantitative method of research approaches to test a series of research hypothesis. Specifically, the study used survey of or questionnaire to obtain data for analysis of program budget utilization taking Bahir Dar University. Stratified sampling design was employed based on nature of target population. Then university management body and experts were selected based on stratified random sampling method. Consequently, the study selected a sample of one hundred twenty eight (128) individuals from the total of 190 observations. Data was then analyzed on quantitative basis using Pearson’s correlation, linear regression analysis and descriptive statistics. The results showed that there is no statistically significance and positive relationship between structure and program budget utilization. Besides, the results showed that there is statistical significance and positive relationship among plan, commitment, communication, competency and program budget utilization. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17486 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17481 Determinants of Activity Based Costing Effectiveness in Amhara Region Large Scale Farms Tesema, Belaynesh The main purpose of this study is to investigate on the determinant factors of activity based costing effectiveness in the Amhara region large scale farms. That is to show the relationship if any between top management supports, adequate resource, organizational culture of firms, Organizational structure of firms with the activity based costing effectiveness in the Amhara region large scale farms. The study comprises 6 large scale agricultural farms in Amhara region. The management teams , the finance team and other workers which have relationship with the job of activity based cost allocation of those farms are the source for the required data. The study adopts quantitative research approach by employing survey research as a strategy of inquiry. Survey for the quantitative strategy was used through distributing self-administered questionnaires to main managers, pack-house managers, production managers, finance managers, accountants and data collectors of 6 different agricultural farms in Amhara region. The Multiple Regressions was used to analyze the data obtained via a structured questionnaire of a 5point Likert-scale. According to the regression output the result indicates that management support, the existence of adequate resource and structured organization have a significant contribution for the activity based costing effectiveness in the Amhara region large scale agricultural farms. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17481 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17470 Factors Affecting The Effective Implementation Of World Bank Funded Project: The Case Of Sustainable Land Management Project In Amhara National Regional State. Getie, Kumlachew Majority of world bank funded projects face various challenges in the course of implementation even though, huge amounts of money funded projects aimed at facilitating development and alleviation of poverty, there is lack of effectiveness in ensuring that the objectives of the funding are achieved. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigated the factors affecting effective implementation of world bank funded project in Amhara national region state, with reference to Sustainable land management project . The specific objectives of the study were: to assess how conditions imposed by donors influence implementation of world bank funded project, to investigate how procurement related factors influence implementation of world bank funded project, to determine influence of project management on implementation of world bank funded project and to examine the influence of training on implementation of world bank funded project. The target population of this study were the staffs who work at implementing agencies of the World Bank funded sustainable land management project in Amhara national region state. The targeted population comprised 78 employees working in Amhara national region state Bureau of Agriculture, Environmental protection and land use authority, and 24 woredas of sustainable land management project. The researcher decided to use a census since the population of 78 was small and the study aimed to reach all the employees working in Amhara national region state sustainable land management project were the unit of analysis. The study used descriptive research design for close ended questions as a method of collecting primary data while frequency tables and percentages were used for quantitative data analysis. Data pertaining to the profile of respondents was analyzed through descriptive statistics, more particular, the mean and standard deviation and inferential statics such as correlation and regression were used. The results obtained was presented and discussed as per the objectives and research questions of the study. The study concludes that effective project implementation was influenced by managerial factors, procurement related factors, donor conditions and training. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17470 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17469 Credit Risk Management and Its Impact on Profita Credit Risk Management and Its Impact on Profitability of Saving and Credit Cooperatives in Bahir Dar Town. and Credit Cooperatives in Bahir Dar Town. Nega, Baye This study is design to investigate the impact of credit risk management on profitability of saving and credit cooperatives in Bahir Dar town. The research approach applied in this study is mixed in nature. The researcher uses Return on Equity (ROE) as dependent variable and Lending Interest rate (LIR), Collateral requirement (CR), Tenure of credit (TOC), Repayment follow up procedures(RFP) and credit monitoring (CM) as independent variables. The research uses both primary and secondary data, primary data using open ended and close ended questionnaires and secondary data from audited financial statement of cooperatives. Both Descriptive and Explanatory analysis are done. Based on the analysis, collateral requirement, credit monitoring and tenure of credit has significant effect on profitability of saving and credit cooperatives. Competent man power, well established credit administration and monitoring systems and strict application of proclamations, rules and regulations of cooperatives are among the key recommendations forwarded by the researcher. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/17469 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z