| dc.description.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 | en_US |
