International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 40-59 Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance at Electoral Commissionin Uganda Download PDF TwesigyeNduhura, Dr. Jean BoscoBinenwa Abstract: The study examined the factors that influence job satisfaction on employee performance at the Electoral Commission. The objectives of the study were: To examine how leadership style influences employee performance; to find out how monetary and non-monetary reward system influence employee performance; and to find out how working environment affects employee performance .The study applied cross-sectional research design; the target sample was 100 respondents but data were collected from 89 respondents indicating response rate of 89% using questionnaires and few interview guides. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used. Findings revealed that there was a positive relationship (r=0.256, sig=0.016)between leadership style and employee performance; a negative correlation (r=-209, sig=0.05 ) on monetary and non-monetary reward systems and employee Performance; and a significant positive correlation (r=0.535,sig=0.02 ) between working environment and employee performance. Therefore the study concluded that, leadership style and working environment positively affected employee performance; while monetary and non-monetary reward systems negatively affected employee performance. The study recommended that, Commission should do an assessment to identify performance gaps, enhance democratic practices; have a clear promotion policy, rewarding performance to be transparent and fair; and provides working environment that achieves organization and employee's goals.