Influence of Performance Management Practices on Performance Contracting Outcomes in Kenya: A Case of Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
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Date
2017
Authors
Obure, Clement Odeka
Minja, David
Kiruthu, Felix
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IPRJB
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of performance management
practices on performance contracting outcomes in the Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive case study research design. The target
population consisted of all the 600 employees in all cadres of members of staff in the Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology that were based in the headquarters. In this study, a sample
of 15% of the total population was used. Primary data was collected using structured
questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS)
computer software.
Results: The study findings revealed that staff development, work planning, strategic planning
and financial resource allocation had positive and significant effects on performance contracting
outcomes in the ministry.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the ministry had
to undertake quality and continuous training on performance contracting for those individuals
actively involved in the process. Adequate funds for the training needed to be provided in the
budget always and that capacity building needed to be embraced as a common practice in the
ministry. It was also recommended that work plans needed to be circulated to all departments
and also made available to the various teams implementing the performance contracts. The study
further recommended that the ministry’s strategic plans needed to be comprehensive and have
clearly spelt out intentions to guide the implementation of the set goals. Avenues needed to be
made available to ensure that all employees are involved in the process of strategic planning.
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Keywords
performance management practices, performance contracting outcomes, strategic planning, work plans, staff development, financial resource allocation
Citation
Odeka, O. C., Minja, P. D., & Kiruthu, D. F. (2017). INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING OUTCOMES IN KENYA: A CASE OF MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2(2), 43–69. Retrieved from https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JPPA/article/view/408