EFFECT OF PERFORMANCE PLANNING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN MUNICIPAL COUNCILS IN UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IGANGA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

Abstract

Background

This study aims to assess the effect of performance planning on employee performance in Municipal Councils in Uganda, case study Iganga Municipal Council.

Methodology

The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design together with a blend of qualitative and quantitative approaches which were used to get in-depth results from Heads of Department, Heads of section, and opinion leaders of Iganga Municipal Council. In total, a sample of 214 respondents participated in the study. In data collection, the researcher used both primary and secondary sources. Data collection methods were questionnaires and interview guides. Data was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between variables.

Results

Pearson’s’ correlation coefficient for performance planning and employee performance at Iganga Municipal Council was r=0.488(**) with a probability value of 0.003 which is less than 0.05 level of significance, showing a strong relationship between performance planning and employee performance. Underperformance planning, employees prepare performance agreements and plans Study findings indicated that the majority of the employees at Iganga Municipal Council create performance goals together with their supervisors each year. This enables them to improve on performance as far as the Iganga Municipal Council's goals and objectives are concerned.

Conclusion

The conclusion was based on the fact that components of performance planning which include setting performance goals, developing individual development plans, and performance measurement are responsible for target achievement, a key indicator of employee performance at the Iganga Municipal Council. Therefore, if performance planning is properly done, the resultant situation is a great improvement in employee performance.

Recommendations

The study recommends that the Iganga Municipal Council strengthen the framework or tool for measuring individual performance. Components such as education and working experience should be considered while measuring employee performance. This is because they are key in determining one’s performance.