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Factors Affecting Staff Motivation: A Case Of The Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission In Kenya

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  • Mohamed Doo Said
  • Dr. Patrick J Akhaukwa

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Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to determine the factors affecting staff motivation at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Methods: The Study used descriptive research design. The target population was 274 and the sampled population was 82. Questionnaires were the main data collection tool. The research questionnaire was pilot tested to determine its reliability and validity before it was used to collect data for the main study. The study generated both qualitative and quantitative data. Analysis of the Quantitative data collected was done using SPSS (Version 22). Data collected was analysed using tables, graphs and descriptive statistics. Results: The study found that career development, communication, working conditions, division of work and salary greatly influence staff motivation. The findings established communication, career development and salary affected staff motivation at the commission and issues in these areas had low satisfaction levels rating of below fifty percent as rated by the staff of the commission. Further, the findings revealed that working conditions and division of work as factors affecting staff motivation at the Commission had a high satisfaction levels rating with a common rating score of sixty percent and above. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended creation of career paths with supporting staff development and training plans to enhance staff engagement. A review of staff policies and procedures manual and a change of terms of service to include permanent and pensionable terms is recommended for consideration by management of the Commission.

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  • Mohamed Doo Said & Dr. Patrick J Akhaukwa, 2018. "Factors Affecting Staff Motivation: A Case Of The Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission In Kenya," Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, IPRJB, vol. 3(2), pages 23-45.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdu:ojjhrl:v:3:y:2018:i:2:p:23-45:id:671
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