Exploring factors influencing job performance among employees in a selected organization
Abstract
The job performance of the staff at Makerere University Hospital seems to be improving. Though data queries are registered and this is affecting the data produced by this research based organization. The aim of this study was to establish factors influencing job performance among employees in Makerere University Hospital. A descriptive cross sectional study with a mixed method approach was undertaken focusing on fulltime employees of the organization. I interviewed 10 people of whom 7 responded positively towards the factors of job performance among themselves. This study revealed that factors had a positive effect on job performance. Staff welfare was found to be the dominant factor that has an influence on job performance. Many factors have influenced job performance in an organization and it may negatively or positively influence job performance. In a bid to accomplish organizational goals and objectives, it is important for management to identify the factors that positively influence job performance and enhance them to improve on the overall performance of the organization.