Publication: Influence of performance contracting on employee performance in public secondary schools in Nandi county, a case of Mosop sub county
| dc.contributor.author | Sang, Eliud Kiplimo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-06T11:59:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-06T11:59:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | 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. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://erepository.mku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6632 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Mount Kenya University | |
| dc.subject | Employee performance | |
| dc.subject | Contingency Theory | |
| dc.subject | Work-life balance | |
| dc.subject | Mentorship | |
| dc.title | Influence of performance contracting on employee performance in public secondary schools in Nandi county, a case of Mosop sub county | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |