FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF ADDIS ABABA EDUCATION SECTOR OF NIFAS SILK LAFTO SUB-CITY PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the factors that affect employees’ performance at Addis Ababa Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City Private Secondary Schools. The data was collected using the data collection instruments like questionnaire interview and documented data sources. In order to meet the objectives of the study, data collected through questionnaires were analyzed using statistical analysis such as descriptive and inferential analyses. The study found that lack of motivation affects greatly the performance of teachers. The sample operators were selected using stratified sampling and simple random sampling techniques; Information from an interview was analyzed using descriptive narrations through concurrent triangulation strategy. The findings further indicated that among the independent variables Working Environment, Motivation, Salary and Training were the major factors that significantly affected performance. From these findings, it was recommended that government as well as the ministry of education to adhere to the mission and vision, which will direct what, is needed to be done for private schools. In most schools’ recognition to employees who outstandingly perform their duties, fringe benefits to employee, promotion and job advancements and educational trips are available to enhance the performance of the employees.