Effect of Motivation on Employee Performance In Public Middle Level Technical Training Institutions In Kenya

Abstract

Purpose: The study sought to establish the effect of motivation on employee performance in the Public Middle Level Technical Training Institutions in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. Sample size was 315 targeting administrators, heads of department, teaching staff and non teaching staff. A structured questionnaire with likert scale questions was used to collect data from the respondents. An interview was also conducted with the administrators and heads of department. The study used two content theories that explain the specific factors that motivate people and two process theories which are concerned about the psychological and behavioral processes that motivate an individual. Findings: Most employees in Public Middle Level Technical Training Institutions in Kenya nowadays hold diplomas and degrees in various disciplines of studies. The study found that employees are not satisfied with their pay and work environment. Limitations: the study was conducted in one county and therefore cannot be generalized in other public and private institutions. Practical implications: The practitioners and policy makers of technical institutions should use this study in developing policies and strategies to manage their human resources. Originality: this is the first study of this nature conducted in Kenya focusing on effect of motivation on employee performance in public middle level technical training institutions.
Keywords: Employee performance, Kenya, Motivation, Technical training institutions.