The effect of Information System management on performance contracting results of Government Ministries in Kenya

Authors

  • Marystellah Nanjala Keter KCA University
  • Dr. Gedion Mouni KCA University

Keywords:

Information system management, performance contracting, government Ministries

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of information system management on performance contracting results of Government Ministries in Kenya.

Methodology: The study used a descriptive research design. The target population of the study is Divisional heads, middle level managers and supervisors in 3 selected government ministries. These were Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment, Water& Natural Resources. Sample of 55 respondents was used.

Results: Result findings showed that financial governance influences performance contracting results of Government Ministries in Kenya positively.

Policy recommendation: Based on the finding the study recommends that the government should adopt reliable and secure information management systems.

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Author Biographies

Marystellah Nanjala Keter, KCA University

post graduate student

Dr. Gedion Mouni, KCA University

lecturer

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Published

2017-01-17

How to Cite

Keter, M. N., & Mouni, D. G. (2017). The effect of Information System management on performance contracting results of Government Ministries in Kenya. Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2(1), 10–18. Retrieved from https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JPPA/article/view/227

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