Effect of Monitoring Techniques On Employee Performance at Vihiga County Referral Hospital

Authors

  • Mercy Kaleha Anusu Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Rael Mandago Koitaleel Samoei University College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t7006

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of monitoring techniques on employee performance at Vihiga County Referral HospitalThe study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study targeted employees of Vihiga County Referral Hospital which comprise of administration (15), technical staff (157) and subordinate staff (136). Therefore, the target population was 308 employees. The researcher obtained the sample size using Yamane formulae (1967) to arrive at 174 respondents. The study employed stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample of the other employees. Stratified sampling was used to achieve desired representation from various subgroups in the population. The study used a structured questionnaire to collect the primary data. Data was then be analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.  Presentation of the findings were done by frequency distribution tables and diagrams, pie charts, and bar graphs. The study findings revealed that monitoring techniques was found to have a positive and significant effect on employee performance The study recommends that the hospital management to have continuous monitoring of the compliance to workplace registration in the hospital. This will ensure that employees are working comfortable in the hospital hence improving employees’ performance. Monitoring of health and safety in hospital should be done in time in order to motivate employees to perform well.

Author Biographies

Mercy Kaleha Anusu, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Student, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Dr. Rael Mandago, Koitaleel Samoei University College

Lecturer, Koitaleel Samoei University College

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Published

2024-03-12

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Anusu, M. K., & Mandago, R. (2024). Effect of Monitoring Techniques On Employee Performance at Vihiga County Referral Hospital. Journal of Public Policy & Governance, 8(1), 16–26. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t7006

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