Abstract
The study sought to investigate the effect of reward systems on the job satisfaction of employees in the County Government of Nyeri. This research problem was examined using a descriptive design. Systematic sampling was used to select the sample. The target population for this study was 162 employees of Nyeri County government. Self-administered, questionnaires were used to collect data from the target respondents. A response rate of 82.1% response rate was achieved. Reliability of the data collection instrument was assessed using Cronbach alpha Coefficient. Frequencies and percentages were generated from the data and presented using frequency distribution tables while multiple regression analysis was done to establish relationship of each parameter of the independent variables in the study. The reward system influenced approximately 11.3% of job satisfaction of among employees working in the County government of Nyeri. The research found that there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between reward system and employee satisfaction. The study recommended that the County Government should review staff rewards by comparing how their counterparts are rewarded in private sector in order to increase job satisfaction in County Government. In terms of policy the County government should have in place transparent and elaborate reward systems for effective management of employee satisfaction. Nonmonetary rewards should be adopted adequately in the reward systems of the county governments including recognition and placement for training and other personal development initiatives. These together with promotions should be done in a competitive way that entrench meritocracy and eliminate the favoritisms currently existing in such activities.
Highlights
Job satisfaction is one of the cornerstones of manpower development in organizations which is the most important resource in an organization and other resources such as materials, machines and money are useless if there is lack of manpower
As pointed out by Abdulla (2009) boosting of employees job satisfaction significantly affects productivity of a work force which is greatly needed in the public service
McCormick and Ilgen (2010) regard job satisfaction as a person’s attitude towards his or her job, which may vary along a continuum from positive to negative
Summary
Job satisfaction is one of the cornerstones of manpower development in organizations which is the most important resource in an organization and other resources such as materials, machines and money are useless if there is lack of manpower Ignoring this resource can lead to poor performance in an organization should be given the highest priority (Fisher et al, 2010). As pointed out by Abdulla (2009) boosting of employees job satisfaction significantly affects productivity of a work force which is greatly needed in the public service. This is imperative because Africa and Kenya continue to lag behind in the development of human capital. According to James and Hannah (2013) job satisfaction is an important element in a work situation and has been associated with improved performance as well as increased commitment to the organization
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