RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS STRATEGY AND EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN WAJIR COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Abstract

Many organizations face challenges in effectively managing their human resources (HR) due to the inconsistent implementation of performance appraisal methods. Although the primary aim of these systems is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of employee job performance, they often fail to achieve this objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between performance appraisals strategy and employee’s performance of Wajir County. Specifically, the study will achieve the following objectives: to examine the relationship between performance appraisal training and employee performance in Wajir County Government, to investigate the relationship between performance appraisal feedback on employee performance in Wajir County Government; to assess the relationship between objective-based appraisal and employee performance in Wajir County Government and to determine the relationship between performance-based rewards and employee performance in Wajir County Government. The study was supported by four theories, expectancy theory, goal setting theory and procedural justice theory. This study employed a quantitative research design with the aim of systematically and numerically examining the association between performance appraisal strategy and employee performance in Wajir County Government. Using a stratified random selection technique, 110 respondents were chosen from 153 managers at various levels in the Wajir County Government as part of a descriptive research design. A questionnaire was utilized to collect the data, and content analysis, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics were each employed for the qualitative and quantitative data analyses. The results showed that performance appraisal training, objective-based evaluations, performance-based awards, and performance assessment feedback were positively and significantly correlated with employee performance at the Wajir County Government. The study's findings indicated that enhancing the implementation of performance appraisal strategies can result in improved employee performance within the Wajir County Government. Based on the findings, the study therefore recommended that, for the county to invest in comprehensive training programs for both employees and supervisors involved in the performance appraisal process. It is recommended that Wajir County Government focus on improving the feedback mechanisms within their performance appraisal system. On enhance employee performance through objective-based appraisal, the county should consider establishing clear and measurable performance objectives for each employee Lastly, the study recommended that the county should consider revising its reward system to ensure that it is closely tied to employees' actual performance outcomes