Resources and Performance Appraisal Implementation: A Case of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kiambu County, Kenya

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Published Mar 28, 2025
https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.1.1.2025.346
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Special Issue - African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research (AMJR)

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Mary Wanjiru Githaiga
St. Paul's University
Hellen Mugambi
St. Paul's University
Marion Kariuki
St. Paul's University

Abstract

Performance appraisal implementation involves designing and executing methods and procedures for collecting, analyzing, and reviewing individual or team performance against predefined criteria or standards. This study sought to investigate the effect of resources on determinants of performance appraisal implementation, among Deposit- Taking Sacco’s in Kiambu County.  The aim is to provide valuable feedback, make informed decisions about rewards, promotions, and development opportunities, and enhance overall organizational performance. This study sought to investigate the effect of resources on determinants of performance appraisal implementation, among Deposit -Taking Sacco’s in Kiambu County. The study was anchored on resource-based view theory, goal setting, and Schein’s model of organization.  The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was the senior management staff of the 12 Deposit Taking SACCOS in Kiambu County including Chief Executive Officers managers and heads of departments at the head offices. This study employed a mixed methods approach by using both closed and open-ended questions to collect primary data.   The study further employed a census method to gather data.  A multiple linear regression model was used to assess the extent to which the independent variables affect the dependent variable.  The researcher carried out a pilot test to check for the validity and reliability of the research instrument. The administered questionnaires tested reliable returning a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.7.  The study targeted 84 respondents with 72 responding thus giving a response rate of 86 percent. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and results were presented in tables and figures. From the findings, the study concludes that resources- significantly and positively affected the performance appraisal implementation of the deposit-taking Sacco in Kiambu. The study recommends that management of the deposit-taking Saccos in Kenya to ensure the availability of resources to implement appraisal. Further research was recommended to replicate a similar study across other financial institutions like commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

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Githaiga, M. W., Mugambi, H., & Kariuki, M. (2025). Resources and Performance Appraisal Implementation: A Case of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research, 1(1), 285–296. https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.1.1.2025.346

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