Perceived factors affecting employee participation in policy formulation at the Baraka Health Centre Mathare slums Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

The study of the factors affecting employee participation in policy formulation is an important component in every corporate entity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect workers participation in policy making in Baraka Health Centre. Data collection method used was questionnaires. Respondents were Baraka Health Centre Employees. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics comprised of means, standard deviations, frequency distributions and percentages. Also factor analysis was used and results were presented in tables and charts. The study established that employee participation in policy formulation leads to a better and acceptable decisions. It also established that participatory policies enhance performance and increases profitability levels for the company. The study will therefore show how workers participation in policy formulation has numerous positive effects on performance, quality and acceptability levels. This research is aimed to act as a reference point for other studies in academic institutions. It has shown that better management, availability of resources and motivated staff, participatory policies would continue to enhance performance thus increasing profitability levels for the organization