| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of non-monetary incentives
on performance of employees in Machakos County Government. The specific
objectives of the study were to determine the influence of training on performance of
employees; to establish the influence of employee recognition on their performance; to
examine the influence of flexible work schedules on performance of employees and to
establish the influence of autonomy on performance of employees. This study was
guided by Expectancy theory developed by Victor H. Vroom concerned with an
individual's belief that they will achieve the desired results, Reinforcement theory
proposed by BF Skinner and his associates which states that behavior is influenced by
its consequences, Equity theory developed by John Stacey Adams and states that
employees weigh their input into a job against the output, Spill over theory developed
by Piotrkowski addresses the issue of work-life balance. A descriptive research design
was used because it allowed a systematic and well-ordered description which was
reliable, accurate as well as valid. The target population was 823 respondents which
constituted of top level, middle and lower level employees of Machakos County
government. To achieve the objectives a sample of 247 respondents was drawn from
the population. Questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection. The
questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability before collecting data. The data
obtained from the respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics that is
percentages, frequencies, standard deviations and means. Inferential statistics
comprising of correlation analysis, simple and multiple regression and stata version 17
were used to address the study’s objectives. The study found that higher percentage of
employees require independence to perform better in line with organizational
expectations. The study also discovered that employees view recognition as part of their
feelings of value and appreciation and that this boosts employee morale, which
increases organizational efficiency. The study found that when workers undergo
training, it enhances their understanding and skills required by the occupation and
builds their confidence in their abilities. Finally, the study concluded that adopting
flexible work schedules affects employee performance negatively and that Machakos
County Government should not promote it as a non-monetary incentive. Based on the
findings of the study, the following recommendations were made: employers to
capitalize on non monetary benefits by acknowledging workers, giving them room for
autonomy, flexible work schedules and offering training. It advised county
governments to educate their staff on the value of non monetary incentives. Potential
investors in the county to help develop strategies for improved employee performance
by taking into account the fact that workers may prefer to work for themselves and their
advancement opportunities, recognition, work autonomy, as well as more flexible
working hours, rather than for their organizations alone. In addition, on independence
and recognition of employees, the study recommends that Kenya's government institute
labor rules prioritizing workers' recognition and autonomy inside their firms over
monetary compensation. | en_US |
