DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS IN KENYA
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Demand and supply of manpower is changing in unprecedented proportions. This has resulted in a shortage of knowledge employees and therefore less commitment. Individuals want to stretch their job interests, personality, abilities and fulfillment. Further, these employees are chasing opportunities that will enable them exploit their full potential in the ever changing labour market. Employees who are dissatisfied with their career progress or current situation may consider withdrawing from their organization in favour of better pursuits. The general objective of this research was to identify determinants of employee commitment in constitutional commissions in Kenya. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The target population was 4,771 employees. Simple random sampling was first conducted and then followed by random stratified sampling. A sample of 380 was used. The study relied on primary data collected using structured questionnaires which were pretested to ensure both validity and reliability. Data Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that compensation and reward had a significant effect on employee commitment. It was also established that work environment had a significant effect on employee commitment.
Key words: Compensation, Rewards, Work Environment, Constitutional Commission (Ccs), Employee Commitment
CITATION: Gitau, A. N., Monari, D. G. (2019). Determinants of employee commitment in constitutional commissions in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (2), 2065 – 2078.
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