Publication: Influence of performance contracting on employee performance in public secondary schools in Nandi county, a case of Mosop sub county
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2024
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Mount Kenya University
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Performance contracting is considered important because it has been hypothesized to influence
employee performance. Ideally, the performance contracts are meant to enhance employee
performance but in institutions such as secondary schools and especially in Mosop Sub County,
parents and stakeholders continue to complain of poor performance of the students in their
examinations. This study aimed to examine the impact of performance contracting on employee
performance in public secondary schools in Nandi County, specifically focusing on Mosop Sub
County. The study was conducted with the aim of examining the impact of contracting conditions
on employee performance, exploring the influence of contracting nature on employee
performance, investigating the influence of contract type on employee performance, and
determining the effect of expected contractual outputs on employee performance. The research
was grounded in the theoretical frameworks of Contingency Theory, Equity Theory, Goal-setting
Theory, and Expectancy Theory. The research design employed in this study was descriptive in
nature. The research focused on a sample of 20 public secondary schools located in Mosop Sub
County. The sample consisted of participants who held positions as Board of Management (BOM)
Chairpersons, Principals, and Teachers. The research employed a structured questionnaire to be
distributed among a sample of 150 individuals, including boards of management (BOM) chairs,
principals, and teachers, from a sample of 20 public secondary schools located in Mosop Sub
County. The questionnaires that had been filled out were organized and combined using the SPSS
(Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Version 25 software for data analysis. The utilization of
descriptive statistics was employed to analyze the attributes of the population. The study found
that the condition of contracting had a positive linear impact on employee performance (β 1 =0.155,
p=0.003). The impact of contracting on employee performance is found to be both positive and
statistically significant (β 2 =0.206, p=0.001). There is a statistically significant positive
relationship between the type of contract and employee performance (β 3 =0.503, p=0.000). The
study revealed that there was a statistically significant and positive relationship between expected
contractual output and employee performance (β 4 =0.196, p=0.000). The study concluded that in
the realm of condition of contracting, employees display a remarkable level of confidence in
their ability to meet performance goals, emphasizing their self-assurance and competence. The
nature of contracting dimension underscores the importance of role clarity, trust in leadership,
and active involvement in decision-making. In terms of type of contracted job, the consensus
on higher salaries, flexibility, skill development, and work-life balance highlights a strong
recognition of the advantages inherent in such arrangements. Their acknowledgment of timely
and within-budget delivery reflects the contractor's professionalism and reliability. The study
recommends that schools should continue to prioritize open communication and provide
adequate support to employees, enabling them to excel in their roles. Schools should invest in
clarifying job expectations, providing comprehensive job descriptions, and facilitating
continuous training to ensure employees feel confident and empowered in their roles.
Companies should invest in training programs, mentorship initiatives, and skill-building
workshops that align with employees' aspirations. The consensus on the importance of
flexibility and work-life balance suggests organizations should consider adopting flexible work
arrangements and policies.
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Employee performance, Contingency Theory, Work-life balance, Mentorship