Absenteeism And Employee Performance: A Case Study Of Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority,Narok,Kenya

ABSTRACT

This research report is about absenteeism and employee performance in Ewaso Ngiro

south development authority. It was carried out Narok district in Kenya. The objectives

of this study were;

To find out the causes of employee absenteeism in Ewaso Ngiro south development

authority. To establish a mechanism to curb or reduce absenteeism at the workplace and

improve employee performance. To examine the relationship between absenteeism and

employee performance.

The purpose of the study was out examine the contribution of workplace absenteeism on

employee performance.

The ·study was descriptive; it employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of

research. The study used both structured and unstructured questionnaire which targeted

all citizens since they were relevant in providing the best information needed.

Different methods of data collection were employed which includes interviews,

questionnaires. The study population comprised of 100 employees out of which 80 were

selected and the sample included both the management and some members of staff.

The researcher found out that occupational stress to a greater extent contributed to

absenteeism among other causes. It was also found out that acknowledging regularity and

punctuality and rewarding accordingly was the best way to reduce absenteeism at Ewaso

Ngiro South Development Authority. The researcher also found out that there is a

relationship between absenteeism and employee performance.

Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority should revise their policies regarding

absenteeism and regularity at work this will work towards ensuring that employees

adhere to the policies and attend work on a daily process.