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The Effect of Recognition-Based Rewards on Employee Performance in County Government of Bungoma, Kenya
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Business Administration
Abstract
Recognition-based rewards have emerged as critical motivational tools in enhancing employee performance across various organizational contexts. This study investigated the effect of recognition-based rewards on employee performance in the County Government of Bungoma, Kenya. The study was guided by the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and employed a descriptive survey design. A sample of 351 employees was drawn from 6,334 employees across ten departments using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics revealed that employees generally perceived recognition-based rewards positively (mean scores ranging from 3.73 to 4.13). Regression analysis indicated a strong positive relationship (R=0.793, R?=0.628) between recognition-based rewards and employee performance. The findings revealed that recognition-based rewards significantly predict employee performance (?=0.798, t=24.297, p<0.001). The study concludes that recognition-based rewards are vital for enhancing employee performance in public sector organizations. The study recommends implementing structured recognition programs and establishing clear criteria for recognition to improve organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
Keywords
Recognition-Based Rewards, Employee Performance, Public Sector, County Government
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709802,
author = {Wafula Masambu Job, Kadian Wanyama Wanyonyi, Yasin Kuso Ghabon},
title = {The Effect of Recognition-Based Rewards on Employee Performance in County Government of Bungoma, Kenya},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {1283-1287},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709802.pdf},
abstract = {Recognition-based rewards have emerged as critical motivational tools in enhancing employee performance across various organizational contexts. This study investigated the effect of recognition-based rewards on employee performance in the County Government of Bungoma, Kenya. The study was guided by the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and employed a descriptive survey design. A sample of 351 employees was drawn from 6,334 employees across ten departments using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics revealed that employees generally perceived recognition-based rewards positively (mean scores ranging from 3.73 to 4.13). Regression analysis indicated a strong positive relationship (R=0.793, R?=0.628) between recognition-based rewards and employee performance. The findings revealed that recognition-based rewards significantly predict employee performance (?=0.798, t=24.297, p<0.001). The study concludes that recognition-based rewards are vital for enhancing employee performance in public sector organizations. The study recommends implementing structured recognition programs and establishing clear criteria for recognition to improve organizational performance and employee satisfaction.},
keywords = {Recognition-Based Rewards, Employee Performance, Public Sector, County Government},
month = {July},
}