Perceived factors affecting employee participation in policy formulation at the Baraka Health Centre Mathare slums Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract
The study of the factors affecting employee participation in policy formulation is an
important component in every corporate entity. The purpose of this study was to
investigate the factors that affect workers participation in policy making in Baraka
Health Centre. Data collection method used was questionnaires. Respondents were
Baraka Health Centre Employees. Data was analysed using both descriptive and
inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics comprised of means, standard
deviations, frequency distributions and percentages. Also factor analysis was
used and results were presented in tables and charts. The study established that
employee participation in policy formulation leads to a better and acceptable
decisions. It also established that participatory policies enhance performance and
increases profitability levels for the company. The study will therefore show how
workers participation in policy formulation has numerous positive effects on
performance, quality and acceptability levels. This research is aimed to act as a
reference point for other studies in academic institutions. It has shown that better
management, availability of resources and motivated staff, participatory policies
would continue to enhance performance thus increasing profitability levels for the
organization