Factors influencing implementation of performance contracting in public service in Kisii county

Abstract

This study sought to establish factors that influence implementation of performance contracting in the Public Service in Kisii County Government. The specific objectives were to establish how leadership style, personnel, processes and financial resources influence implementation of performance contracting in the Public Service. Chapter one is about the background to the study, statement of the problem, general objective, specific objectives, research questions, significance of the study, assumptions of the study, limitations of the study, delimitations of the study and organization of the study. Chapter two deals with literature review of the study, factors influencing implementation of performance contracts, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, gaps and challenges in the literature review and summary of the literature review. Chapter three is about the research methodology and it gives details on research design, target population, sample size, research instruments, validity of instruments, reliability of instruments, data collection procedures, data analysis and ethical considerations. Chapter four tackles data analysis, presentation and interpretation of findings. Finally, chapter five gives the summary of the findings, conclusions and recommendations. The study concluded that indeed, leadership style, personnel, processes and financial resources do influence implementation of performance contracting in the Public Service in Kisii County Government. The chapter ends with appropriate recommendations and suggestions for further research.