The Effect of Reward System on Employee Performance in Public Organization: A Case of Rombo District Council, Tanzania.

Hokororo,, Agnes E. (2020) The Effect of Reward System on Employee Performance in Public Organization: A Case of Rombo District Council, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of the reward system on employee's performance in Rombo District council. The study covered three specific objectives namely: to examine the effects of monetary rewards on employee’s performance; find out the effects of promotion schemes on employees performance; and Identify the effects of recognition on employee’s performance. The Vroom Expectancy Theory and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory informed the study. The study was guided by positivism philosophy and quantitative research approach. Probability sampling procedures were used to select a sample size of 170 respondents from the Administration and Human Resources department of Rombo DC in Kilimanjaro. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Structured questionnaire, which was tested, and a reliable coefficient was 0.81. Data were analyzed descriptively (means and standard deviations) and inferentially (the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient test and Multiple linear regression analysis). Findings revealed that there is a significant and positive relationship between monetary reward and employee performance, employee promotion and employee performance, and employee recognition and employee performance. Therefore the study recommended that the Rombo district council should put more emphasis, consideration and formulate clear policies and plans on monetary rewards, promotion and employee recognition from which it can result in greater employee performance and further employee productivity and commitment. Keywords: Monetary rewards, promotion schemes, Recognition and Employment Performance

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 600 Technology > 658 Gerneral management
Divisions: Faculty of Business Management > Department of Leadership and Governance
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 06 Apr 2022 09:57
Last Modified: 06 Apr 2022 09:57
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/3108

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