Effect of Motivation on Employee Performance in the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government in Kakamega, Kenya

Abstract

The National Government of Kenya's Ministry of Interior and Coordination employees have significantly influenced the advancement of the country. Nevertheless, depending on how satisfied each person was, the results of their efforts had different effects on them, either positively or adversely. The research aimed to examine the effect of employee motivation on their performance within the Ministry of Interior and National Government Management in Kakamega County. The specific objectives entailed establishing the effect of Employee training, Employee compensation, Career development and Performance appraisal on worker performance. A descriptive study approach was used in this investigation. The target group was all of Kakamega County's interior ministry workers. The researcher sampled 200 respondents and collected data using a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed quantitatively using Statistical Package for Social Science. Each finding demonstrate a strong and significant relationship connecting workers’ productivity and motivation. The relation between motivation techniques and employee production is stronger, with a Pearson value of r=.704, P=.000. This suggests that employee performance is altered by motivation (career development, training and development, compensation, and performance appraisal). Management should encourage staff members to participate in cross-functional initiatives, work rotations, or shadowing to expose them to other teams and responsibilities within the organization. Employees can receive individualized training in a manner that best suits them and learn what they need at their own place. While findings indicate that employees are compensated as per their contracts, to remain competitive, the organization should provide a range of benefits and compensation packages. Performance appraisal should not only track performance but provide feedback on the way forward.