EFFECT OF COMPENSATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NYERI COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
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The main goal of the research was to find out how compensation affect worker productivity in the Nyeri County Government of Kenya. Theory from Krumboltz bolstered the study's variables. Project administrators used questionnaires to get quantitative data from ward and clerical officers, and interview schedules to gather qualitative data from sub-county administrators. Descriptive statistics such as mean, mode, and median, as well as inferential statistics like regression, correlation, etc., were used to examine the data. Figures, tables, and charts were used to display the results of the research. In addition to notifying appropriate parties and providing advice, the study's results may help us understand compensation methods and employee productivity better. The research in Nyeri County Government, Kenya, indicated that staff performance was positively and significantly affected by compensation. The study showed that the best and brightest minds in any field are attracted to companies that provide competitive salaries and benefits packages. The report suggested that the company to regularly assess its compensation practices to make sure they are equitable and in line with market norms
Key Words: Worker Productivity, Rewards, Employee Benefits
CITATION: Mwangi, B. M., & Muli, J. (2024). Effect of compensation on employee performance in Nyeri County Government, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 11 (2), 212 – 221. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v11i2.2904
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