TY  - BOOK
AU  - Guyo, Hussein Boru
ED  - Meru University of Science and Technology
ED  - Masters thesis
TI  - Management by objectives on employees' performance in Isiolo county government: a research project submitted in partial fulfilment of requirements for conferment of the degree of master of business administration of Meru University of Science and Technology 
SN  - 0000
AV  - HD30.65.G8 2024 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Meru
PB  - Hussein Boru Guyo
KW  - Management by objectives; Thesis- Meru University of Science and Technology
KW  - Management by objectives; Thesis-  Employee performance- Isiolo county government
KW  - Employee performance; Isiolo county government- Thesis
KW  - Isiolo county government; Employee performance-Thesis
KW  - MBO; Isiolo county government; Employee performance-Thesis
KW  - Employee objectives; Employee performance; Isiolo county government- Thesis
N1  - Includes bibliographic  references and appendices
N2  - Management by Objectives (MBO) is a performance management approach where
 employees and managers collaborate to set individual goals aligned with broader
 organizational objectives. While MBO's potential benefits are recognized, its
 effectiveness, particularly in the context of varying organizational cultures and
 appraisal purposes, remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship
 between MBO and employee performance within Isiolo County Government.
 Previous research in Kenya has primarily focused on specific MBO components like
 monitoring and evaluation rather than its overall impact on performance. To address
 this gap, the study examined the influence of planning, monitoring, and evaluation on
 employee performance in Isiolo County. Grounded in socio-analytic, mirror, and
 agency theories, this descriptive research involved 260 employees across seven
 county ministries. Data was collected using a questionnaire subjected to pilot testing
 and reliability analysis (Cronbach's alpha = 0.78). Content validity was established
 through expert review. Statistical analysis revealed evidence of effective planning,
 monitoring, and evaluation practices in Isiolo County. Process review and monitoring
 significantly influenced evaluation outcomes. Additionally, planning and monitoring
 positively impacted overall employee performance. However, the study found no
 significant influence of evaluation on performance. Based on these findings, the study
 recommends continuous improvement in planning and monitoring processes to
 enhance employee performance. Moreover, there is a critical need for organizations to
 refine their evaluation systems. To gain a deeper understanding of the long-term
 impact of evaluation on employee performance in Kenyan county governments,
longitudinal research is warranted

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