THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BASIC SALARY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EMPLOYEES AT KIRUDDU REFERRAL HOSPITAL A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background

Basic salary is the minimum wage or pay given to an employee and effectiveness refers to how workers behave in the workplace and how well they perform the job duties obligated to them. The study investigated the relationship between basic salary and effectiveness of employees at Kiruddu referral hospital

Methodology

This study employed a descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional survey design with a mixed methods approach. 144 medical staff of Kiruddu referral hospital were selected as respondents of the study using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect primary data and a documentary review checklist for secondary data.

Results

Results revealed a weak positive relationship between basic salary and effectiveness of employees (r=0.348, P= 0.55) that was not significant.

Conclusion

 Payment of basic salary to employees at Kiruddu Hospital does not mean employees will meet set targets.

Recommendation

Management should ensure fair and even payment of employees’ basic salaries as this will help to boost employee performance to meet set targets and perform efficiently assigned tasks.