EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE TO WORKPLACE REGISTRATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT VIHIGA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of compliance to workplace registration on employee performance at Vihiga County Referral Hospital

Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study targeted employees of Vihiga County Referral Hospital which comprise of administration (15), technical staff (157) and subordinate staff (136). The researcher targeted a population of 308 employees and determined a sample size of 174 respondents using the Yamane (1967) formula. Simple random sampling and stratified sampling techniques were both employed. Simple random sampling was used to select some of the employees, while stratified sampling ensured representation from different subgroups within the population. The study used a structured questionnaire to collect the primary data. Data was then be analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.

Results: The study findings established that compliance to workplace registration has a significant effect on employee performance.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends the hospital management to always comply with workplace registration standards in order ensure safe and healthy work environment.

Keywords: compliance to workplace registration, employee performance, compliance