Influence of Human Resource Management on Performance Contracting Results in Local Authorities in Kenya
Keywords:
Performance Contracting, Human Resource Management, Local GovernmentAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of human resource management on performance contracting results in local authorities in Kenya.
Methodology: The study used a Correlational research design. The target population comprised of 41867 employees. This study used stratified random sampling to select a sample of 328 from the175 Local Authorities in Kenya as per the Ministry of Local Government. Questionnaires were used to collect data from local authority employees. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to conduct analysis.
Results: The study found out that human resource management practices significantly affect the effectiveness of performance contracting.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that independence of the human resource department be supported. The recommendations maybe critical to the successful running of the county governments which takes over the services performed by local authorities.
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