Workforce Diversity Management Practices and Performance of Public Sector Organizations: A Case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Headquarters
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Date
2023-11
Authors
Mohamed, Hassan Kaltuma
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Diversity in the workplace is an essential aspect of promoting organizational success in today's globalized society. Workforce diversity management has been found to have a direct effect on organizational performance. However, many organizations in Kenya have not adopted this concept. This survey aims to determine the effect of workforce diversity management practices on the performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company. The study objectives are; to assess the influence of training on diversity, work team diversity and policies diversity on performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company. The research will be guided by the Equity Theory and Pluralism Theory. In this research, a descriptive survey research design will be embraced. The 1650 workers at Kenya Power and Lighting Company are the focus of the study. The sample size will be ascertained using Slovin's formula. 322 respondents will be chosen by stratified random sampling. The aim of the questionnaires is to gather data. To improve the validity and reliability of research instruments, a pilot study will be carried out. The gathered data will be processed, revised, and coded before being entered into a social science statistical program for examination. Both descriptive and inferential analyses will be performed on quantitative data. Pie charts, bar graphs, frequency tables, and percentages will all be utilized to display the analyzed data. Based on the field results, a conclusion and recommendation will be made.
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A Research Proposal Submitted In The School Of Law, Arts And Social Sciences for Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University, November 2023.
Keywords
Workforce Diversity, Management Practices, Performance of Public Sector Organizations, Kenya Power and Lighting Company Headquarters