Effects of Rewards on Employee Performance: A Case Study of Kyambogo University
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2016-05
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in Human resource management
Abstract
The study was an investigation on the relationship between reward and
employee performance in the Kyambogo University
The study was guided by a number of objectives. Namely, to find out the
forms of rewards used in Kyambogo University; to establish the effects of
rewards on employee job performance in Kyambogo University and to
establish ways of how to improve rewarding system in the Kyambogo
University and the methodology employed include the use of both
quantitative a11.d qualitative research designs and the methods of data
collection were both the questionnaires and interviews m the
commission.
The findings of the study revealed that there was use of both financial
and non financial rewards although the former is mostly used; Reward
had significant effects on employee performance and therefore, this
hindered the attainment of the goals of Kyambogo University. The study
reveals that there should be sound rewards system to improve on the
performance through both financial and non financial rewards.
According to the study findings the rewards have both positive and
negative effects on employee performance in the Kyambogo University.
In conclusion, there is use of both financial and non-financial rewards in
Kyambogo University .. Hence many ways of how to improve rewarding
system in Kyambogo University are through having equitable pay system,
through conducting job evaluation, through effective communication,
employee recognition among others.
The researcher recommends that introduction of an equitable system or
payment, the need to look at other factors that affect employee
performance other than rewards such as employee welfare services like
child care, restaurant facilities and others; among others. The researcher
recommends that areas of further research are. The effect of rewards on
employee commitment and the effect of rewards on employee retention in
the organization.
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A Research Report Submitted To The College Of Economics And Management Sciences For The Award Of Bachelors Degree In Human Resource Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Employee Performance, Kyambogo University