The Effects of Managerial Knowledge and Information on the Implementation of Performance Contract in Tertiary Institutions in Meru Country.
Journal Title: Scholars Bulletin - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Performance contract is a management tool for measuring freely negotiated performance targets between institutions management and the Government. Performance Contracts have been used in many enterprises in the world. Performance contract was introduced by the Government of Kenya to ensure delivery of quality service to the public as well tertiary institutions also known as TIVET institutions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of managerial knowledge and information on the implementation performance contract in Tertiary institutions in Meru County. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine find out the effect of managerial knowledge on implementation of performance contract in tertiary institutions in Meru County, and to evaluate the effect of information on implementation of performance contract in tertiary institutions in Meru County. The study adopted a survey research design and stratified sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 63 from a population of 76 employees of tertiary institutions in Meru County. Data was collected using a questionnaire and the interviews. Data analysis was done using SPSS software; correlation coefficients were used to determine the nature of the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables. Chi-square analysis will be done to test significance of variables. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study of the findings were considered important for gathering information for managerial policy decision making that enabled the managers understand the positive approaches towards performance contracting as a management tool for improving performance in tertiary learning institutions which has continuous benefits to the long-term development. The findings of this study were; Managerial knowledge of PC coordinators affects the implementation to a very great extent and there is an association between managerial knowledge and the implementation of performance contracts {(χ2 (1,4) = 56.448, p< 0.05)}. There is a significant association between policies and procedures and the implementation of performance contracts. In the view of the findings the study recommended principals of tertiary institutions should organize continuous in-servicing of officers on performance contracting so as to improve their knowledge on the same and the managers should always induct the junior mangers on implementation of performance contracts. Keywords: Managerial knowledge, information, Implementation, performance contract and tertiary institutions.
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Nkonge Timothy, Kellen Kiambati, Alice Simiyu
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