Perceived Factors Affecting Employee Performance Management in the City Council of Nairobi

Abstract

Organizations are investing ever-increasing amounts of resources into performance management, but it is still not clear what the} can expect in return. or how they might influence the likelihood of positive system outcomes. An effective performance management system clearly defines expectations. helping to align employee behavior with the culture and business needs of the organization. Performance management is not about discussing poor performance. it is about talking about accomplishments. successes and improvements. A focus on these three things reduces confrontation because managers and employees are on the same side. The objective of the study was to establish the perceived factors that affect employee performance management in the City Council of Nairobi. A five point Linkert scale questionnaire was prepared and distributed to all the employees of City Council of Nairobi. A structured questionnaire was prepared and distributed to all selected respondents. A five point scale was used to collect data and analysis was based on averages, percentage and correlation analysis. The study found out that the perceived factors which influenced performance management was stakeholder involvement continuous monitoring, feedback, dissemination and learning from results. organizational culture and leadership commitment. The study recommended that the council should involve all the stakeholders in coming up with policy decisions that will affect them and this involvement will help in reducing resistance to the decision. In addition, to help in adapting the council's culture in delivery of quality services, it is recommended that the council allocates adequate resources for the training and development of its staff to change their culture to support service delivery. clear statement of power and authority.