Publication: Analysis of the role and efficacy of performance contracts in Secondary schools management in Makueni County, Kenya
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2013-11
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Mount Kenya University
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Performance contract is a freely negotiated performance agreement between government, acting
as the owner of a public agency and the management of the agency. The purpose of this study was
to analyze the role and efficacy of performance contracts in public secondary schools in Makueni
County, Kenya. The objectives which guided the study were; knowledge of board members on
management issues, how signing performance contract will affect service delivery in public
secondary schools and establishing the relationship between performance contracting and
management. The study employed the Taylor’s scientific classical management theory which
advocates for job specialization and training employees for a single task. The study employed a
descriptive survey design. It was found appropriate as it covers a large field extensively. The target
population in this study consisted of 250 principals and all the BOG members from the 250 Schools
in Makueni County. Both purposive and simple random sampling was used to get the sample. The
instruments used for the study were questionnaire and an interview schedule. The instrument
validity and reliability were established for the study. The response showed that many principals
lacked training in management and also signing performance contract could improve service
delivery is public secondary schools. Many conflicts in public schools were as a result of poor
financial management. The following were the recommendations; more funds to be allocated to
train school managers, integrate information technology to financial management, the government
to make a follow up to check if the recommendations made from inspections reports are
implemented and the ministry of education to give limit to the number of years one should lead an
institution.
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Management planning, Administration