Employee Wellbeing Program and Organizational Performance at West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Wabende, Jane | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-06T07:10:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-06T07:10:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted to the School of Business, Economics and Tourism in Partial Fulfilment for the Award of Degree in Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management Option) of Kenyatta University, June 2025. Supervisor Felistus Makhamara | |
| dc.description.abstract | The West Kenya Sugar Company, a significant player in the sugar sector in Kenya has been encountering a variety of difficulties that have contributed to its subpar performance. The company is burdened with significant debt, which limits its ability to invest in necessary upgrades and expansions. Ineffective management strategies and lack of clear operational guidelines have resulted in misallocation of resources and reduced productivity. In this regard, this research aimed to examine the impact of employee wellness initiatives on organizational performance at West Kenya Sugar Company located in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study's specific aims were to evaluate how physical health, mental health, social wellbeing, and work-life balance impact organizational performance at West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya. The research was directed by resource-based theory and social support theory. A descriptive research approach was utilized in the study. The study focused on a target population of 53 employees. A method of census was employed. A semi-structured survey was employed in the research to gather primary data. Five people from Mumias Sugar Company participated in this particular pilot project. To ensure the questionnaire's validity, the research employed construct validity, criterion validity, and content validity. A Cronbach's alpha correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the reliability of the questionnaire. The study aimed to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. Descriptive statistics focusing on central tendency measures like mean and standard deviation were utilized to analyze quantitative data, while thematic analysis was employed to explore qualitative data. Inferential statistics included correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. Tables and figures were utilized to display the findings. The research demonstrated that physical health, mental health, social wellbeing, and work-life balance positively and significantly impacted the organizational performance of West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study concludes that physical health is a significant determinant of employee productivity because healthy employees are generally more energetic, focused, and capable of performing their tasks efficiently. Employees with good mental health are better able to concentrate and stay focused on their tasks, leading to higher quality work and increased output. Social well being encourages open communication among team members, leading to better collaboration and the sharing of ideas. A balanced lifestyle allows employees to approach their tasks with a fresh perspective, leading to higher quality work and innovative solutions. The study recommends that the organization ought to establish thorough health and wellness initiatives that encompass fitness classes, health assessments, nutrition seminars, and mental health support. The organization ought to promote a climate where employees are comfortable sharing their ideas and worries. The organization should establish mentorship systems where employees can support each other, share experiences, and build relationships. The organization should allow employees to work from home or other locations so as to make them manage personal responsibilities more effectively. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31136 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Employee Wellbeing Program and Organizational Performance at West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |