International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 100-117 Reward Systems and Employee Performance in Mountains of the Moon University, Kabarole District, Uganda Download PDF Katusabe Ellen Kinuge, Sendagi Mohammed, Rutaro Abas Abstract: This study examined the relationship between reward systems and employee performance in Mountains of the Moon University, Kabarole District. Specifically the study established the relationship between reward systems and employee commitment to work in MMU in Kabarole district and also determine the relationship between reward systems and employee effectiveness in MMU in Kabarole District. The research design was cross- sectional and adopted a quantitative approach. Collection of data was done using Questionnaires. The study population was 160 employees of which a sample of 113 elements was selected using simple random sampling selected out of which 98 respondents attended to the research which accounted for 86.7% response rate. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation technique was used to assess relationship between the two variables and the regression analysis technique was employed to assess the magnitude of the relationship. The findings of the study revealed that reward systems have got a significant effect on employee performance. The study recommended that policy makers need to increase on the salaries offered to staff and to broaden on the rewards offered to staff especially the other benefits offered for example housing allowance, transport and that staff are given option to choose their medical insurance service provider instead of offering them one option. Management should also ensure that Bonus payment is equitably distributed among staff and that this reward system is communicated to all staff within the organization.