Absenteeism and employee performance: a case study of Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority Narok, Kenya

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2012-05
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Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science
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This research report is about absenteeism and employee performance in Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority. It was carried out Narok District in Kenya. The objectives of this study were; To find out the causes of employee absenteeism in Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority. To establish a mechanism to curb or reduce absenteeism at the workplace and improve employee performance. To examine the relationship between absenteeism and employee performance. The purpose of the study was out examine the contribution of workplace absenteeism on employee performance. The •study was descriptive; it employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. The study used both structured and unstructured questionnaire which targeted all citizens since they were relevant in providing the best information needed. Different methods of data collection were employed which includes interviews, questionnaires. The study population comprised of 100 employees out of which 80 were selected and the sample included both the management and some members of staff. The researcher found out that occupational stress to a greater extent contributed to absenteeism among other causes. It was also found out that acknowledging regularity and punctuality and rewarding accordingly was the best way to reduce absenteeism at Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority. The researcher also found out that there is a relationship between absenteeism and employee performance. Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority should revise their policies regarding absenteeism and regularity at work this will work towards ensuring that employees adhere to the policies and attend work on a daily process.
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A dissertation submitted to College of Economics and Management Sciences in partial fulfillment for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management of Kampala International University
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Absenteeism and employee performance, Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority Narok,, Kenya
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