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    Work stress and staff effectiveness in selected secondary schools in Kiamokama division Masaba south District Kisii County Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2012-08) Boruma, Nyabera Jared
    This study correlated work stress and staff effectiveness in selected secondary schools in Klamokama division .The study sought to answer questions on (1) what is the profile of the respondents,(2) what Is the level of work stress,(3) what is the level of staff effectiveness, (4) Is there a significant relationship between work stress and staff effectiveness. Using descriptive correlation survey design, and with a sample size & 245 teachers of secondary schools In Kiamokama division, Kenya, the study found out that their work stress was at high levels. The study also found out that staff effectiveness Is low. The study further discovered a significant negative relationship between work stress and teacher performance. The study recommended that school administration, the employer and teachers themselves should work in a way to minimize stress where necessary since stress Impacts negatively on staff effectiveness. A further research should be carried out to find out the extent of the various factors of stress’ contribution to staff Ineffectiveness and how they can be lessened. In addition, a research should be carried out to find the levels of stress and its Impact on staff effectiveness based on gender, age, experience and nature of school.