Timely Implementation of Strategies and Employee Performance in the County Government of Turkana, Kenya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/31079423/IJEBMR-V2I2P116Keywords:
Timely, Implementation, Strategies, Performance, GovernmentAbstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of timely implementation of strategies on employee performance in the County Government of Turkana, Kenya, while assessing the moderating role of leadership commitment within Results-Based Management (RBM) practices. The study was guided by a positivist research philosophy and adopted a descriptive research design. The target population comprised 2,800 employees from various ministries and departments within the County Government of Turkana. Using stratified random sampling, a sample size of 350 respondents was obtained through Yamane’s formula. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Reliability of the research instrument was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, where all variables attained coefficients above the acceptable threshold of 0.7. Regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the timely implementation of strategies and employee performance. The findings revealed that the timely implementation of strategies positively and significantly influenced employee performance in the County Government of Turkana. Employees agreed that strategies implemented within appropriate timelines produce satisfying organizational results and improve achievement of targets. However, respondents indicated that most strategies within the county government were not implemented within the expected timelines, demonstrating weaknesses in implementation schedules and administrative processes. Employee performance was generally rated moderate to high, particularly in terms of effectiveness of work completed, quality of service, and efficiency of employee output. The study further established that leadership commitment strengthened implementation processes by enhancing coordination, accountability, and employee motivation. The study concluded that the timely implementation of strategies is a critical determinant of employee performance in county governments. Delays in implementation negatively affect employee productivity, coordination of activities, and achievement of organizational objectives. The study recommends that the County Government of Turkana should strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, improve resource allocation processes, enhance leadership commitment, and establish effective implementation schedules to ensure the timely execution of organizational strategies and improved employee performance.
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