ABSTRACT This study particularly examined the effect of working conditions on employee performance at Kinyara Sugar Works Limited (KSWL) in Masindi District. This was guided by specific objectives which include; i) to find out the working conditions of the employees; ii) to find out other factors affecting the employee work, and iii) to establish the significant relationship between working conditions and employee performance. The study used the correlational research design to determine the relationship between working conditions in particular and employee performance at KSWL. The study is both quantitive and qualitative. It involved the use of questionnaires and interviews for data collection from the sample size of 341 respondents which was selected from a population size of 2287. Particularly to substantiate the short comings of the work place condition of job performance in KSWL an observation by Wehrich et al (1990) can be a suitable example, working conditions have negative impact because they de-motivate or increase stress levels of employees towards work and hence performance is compromised. Research evidence shows that the working conditions, mainly instituitonalfactors at the comapny are commonly fairly favourable to the employees especially among the subordinate staff. Among the condtions ascertained include employee remuneration and benefits, The majority of the employees were fairly satisfied. The findings concluded that the hypothesis was rejected thus indicating that there is a significant relationship between working conditions and employee performance which is in line with the findings of Wehrich et al (1990). It was thus recommended that employee performance would significantly improve with improved working conditions. That is to say employee motivation and organisational plan are to take the first priority.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
Declaration A
Declaration B ii
Approval Sheet iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables x
List of Acronyms xi
One THEPROBLEMANDITSSCOPE 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 5
Objectives of the Study 5
Research Questions 5
Null Hypothesis 6
Scope of the Study 6
Significance of the Study 7
Operational Definitions of Terms 9
Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10
Theoretical Frame Work 10
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/ Experts 10
Other Factors Affecting Employees 28
Three RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 37
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Research Design 37
Research Population 37
Sampling Procedure 39
Sample Size 38
Research Instrument 39
Validity and Reliability of the instrument 40
Data Gathering Procedures 41
Data Analysis 41
Ethical Considerations 42
Limitations of the Study 42
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 43
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STUDY 50
Discussion of the findings 49
Conclusion 53
Recommendations 55
REFERENCES 58
APPEN DICES
Appendix A: Transmittal Letter 61
Appendix B: Informed Consent 62
Appendix C: Questionnaire For Surbordinate Staff 63
Appendix D Reliability Test 68
Appendix E: A map of Uganda showing Masindi district 69
Researcher’s Curricullum Vitae 71
LYDIA, K (2022). Working Conditions and Employee Performance of Kinyara Sugar Works Limited in Masindi District, Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/working-conditions-and-employee-performance-of-kinyara-sugar-works-limited-in-masindi-district-uganda
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LYDIA, KATUSABE . "Working Conditions and Employee Performance of Kinyara Sugar Works Limited in Masindi District, Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/working-conditions-and-employee-performance-of-kinyara-sugar-works-limited-in-masindi-district-uganda