Thesis:

Assessment of motivational strategies on employee performance in public hospitals Wajir county, Kenya

The purpose of the study was establishing the assessment of motivational strategies on employee performance in public hospital in Wajir county, Kenya. It is apparent that various motivational strategies play key roles in shaping the performance of employees in any organization despite the most organization have not been able to pin point the crucial motivational strategies and the extent to which they affect the individual employee performance. The study was guided by four research objectives :to determine the assessment of training on employee performance in public Hospital in Wajir county, Kenya ;to examine the assessment of reward on employee performance in public Hospital ’ in Wajir County, Kenya ;to investigate the assessment of working environment on employee performance in public Hospital in Wajir County, Kenya: and to identify the assessment of leadership style on employee performance in public Hospital in Wajir county, Kenya. The study is motivated by the need to fill up the academic gap on the assessment of motivational strategies on employee’s performance in public Hospital. In order to achieve the study objectives, a cross sectional survey design will be adopted when collecting data from the four public hospital namely; Wajir County Referral Hospital, Habaswein Dispensary, Eldas Dispensary and Bute Dispensary. The study targets a population of 412 employees from lower cared to top management working in public Hospital in Wajir county in 2018, out of which a sample of 106 respondents representing 26% of the target population will be selected. Stratified random sampling was utilized in selecting the respondents for the study. This is considered representative and reliable for generalization. Primary data was collected from the study respondents using questionnaire. A pilot study will be conducted on data collection instrument to pre-test its validity before the main survey while data reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data was analyzed using multiple regressions analysis method and presented through tables, charts and graphs. Statistical package for social sciences(SPSS)version 23.0 was used to aid coding, entry and analysis of qualitative data. Finally, there was conclusion and recommendation based on the findings. The conclusions presented herein are based on the findings from the analysis and are structured according to the study's objectives. Each conclusion addresses the key areas investigated in the study, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing employee performance in public hospitals in Wajir County. The study concluded that staff training is a fundamental component in enhancing employee performance. Employees who receive regular, relevant, and well-structured training are better equipped to handle their responsibilities effectively, leading to improved service delivery and overall organizational performance, enabling them to contribute more effectively to the organization's success. The study found that reward systems play a significant role in motivating employees and influencing their performance. Recognition-based rewards, such as certificates and awards, are commonly used in public hospitals to acknowledge employee contributions. However, the perceived lack of fairness and transparency in the reward system limits its effectiveness. The working environment was identified as a critical factor influencing employee performance.