Gender, education level and performance among Makerere University academic staff.
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to find out whether gender and education level significantly influence performance among Makerere University Academic Staff. The study adopted a comparative and correlation research designs with a sample size of forty eight respondents. Data was analysed using a Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer programme. Results indicated that gender does not have a significant influence on performance. They also indicated that education level had no significant influence on performance. In conclusion, gender and education level had no significant implication on performance. Therefore, organizations should harness moderate gender diversity while recruiting new staff. Organizations should also pay close attention to other factors attributed to performance such as good pay, health work environment and good working conditions other than focusing on only education level.