The influence between work goal setting and employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

Abstract

This study sought to examine the influence of work goal setting on employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. An Explanatory research design approach was adopted. The study population consisted of 2,298 employees of 31 private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. The study utilised a sample of 317 employees. The data was gathered with the aid of a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics with the aid of SPSS software. The hypothesis was tested using the hierarchical regression analysis technique. The study's findings demonstrated a positive and significant effect between Work Goal Setting and Employee Performance (? = .548, ? = 0.000, ? < .05). Generally, these findings suggest embracing work goal setting in hospitals, specifically private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, which enhances employee performance. The findings of this study recommends that private hospitals consider work goal setting to enhance employee performance and overall organisation performance. Therefore, the absence of goal ambiguity and the presence of goal clarity will lead to multiple positive outcomes for an organisation that will improve employee performance and, thus, overall organisational performance. Hospitals should practice work goal setting and prioritisation as part of time management to enhance employee performance, specifically private Hospitals in Kenya.