Challenges Affecting Implementation Of Performance Management Systems In Public Schools, Kamukunji Sub County Of Nairobi County

Abstract

Performance management systems encompass the various tools and approaches that organizations utilize to evaluate and improve the performance of their managers and employees. In particular, operation managers hold responsibility for overseeing the performance of their subordinates as they serve as their direct supervisors. However, it is important to note that each organization has its unique approach in determining how their performance management system will operate and function. TSCs have set guidelines for evaluating teachers’ performance in Kenya. Despite the TSC's best efforts, it is still being determined whether the set guidelines for evaluating teachers' performance at Kenya's public primary and secondary schools in Kamukunji Sub County are practical. The present study was keen to establish the challenges facing successful implementation of performance management system in Kenya public school, Kamukunji Sub County. The specific objectives of the study included determination of the influence of leadership commitment on implementation of performance management system, to determine the influence of performance management system design and to establish the influence of employees’ attitudes on performance management system implementation in Kenya public school, Kamukunji Sub County. This study was guided by the Goal Setting Theory, Contingency Theory of Project Management and Self Efficacy Theory. The research implemented descriptive study design. The study targeted population was made of the 320 teachers and non-teaching staffs. This study made use of stratified sampling method. Determination of the sample size was achieved through application of Taro Yamane’s formula that has an assumption of error value of 0.05. The study therefore had a sample size made up of 178 respondents obtained using a factor of 0.556 of the target population. In achieving primary data, the researcher will make use of a structured questionnaire. The survey study questions were presented on a Likert scale where the respondents found it easy to indicate their level of agreement and disagreement with the respective questions. The study will obtain both qualitative and quantitative data. Analysis of the quantitative data was done through descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics played a crucial role in summarizing the study variables, providing an overview of their characteristics. The quantitative data collected through the survey were presented using measures such as mean averages, frequencies, and percentages. In addition, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25, was utilized for data analysis. The qualitative data, on the other hand, was analyzed using content analysis techniques. The study findings were presented in the form of percentages and tables, allowing for a clear and concise representation of the results. The study determined that the nature of the management system design has a substantial impact on this implementation process. Specifically, a well-structured and thoughtfully designed system is more likely to facilitate the effective adoption of performance management practices. Additionally, the study highlighted several challenges related to employee attitudes that can hinder the effective implementation of performance management systems. These challenges include the level of employees' commitment to their schools, their job satisfaction, and their degree of involvement in organizational activities. The study concluded that leadership commitment is a crucial factor that significantly influences the successful implementation of performance management systems in public schools. It was also concluded by the research that educational leaders in Kamukunji Sub County must prioritize and enhance their commitment to the implementation of performance management systems. A well-structured and carefully thought out system design sets a solid foundation for the successful incorporation of performance management practices within educational institutions.