Title: The Effects of Empowerment On Performance Of Local Government Personnel
Authors: Ruth Komunda Tumwijukye, Prof.Kabir Bello, Dr. Roseline Onego
Volume: 8
Issue: 10
Pages: 16-23
Publication Date: 2024/10/28
Abstract:
: This study examined the impact of employee empowerment on the performance of local government personnel in Kanungu District. Employing a survey method, the research investigated various dimensions of empowerment, such as decision-making autonomy, freedom in work methods, and clarity in guidelines, project ownership, and the ability to voice opinions. Respondents rated their agreement with empowerment-related statements on a five-point Likert scale, providing insights into current empowerment practices and perceptions. Findings indicate that a significant proportion of personnel feel empowered in decision-making (68.7% agreement) and project ownership (81.3% agreement). However, variability exists in perceptions of autonomy, particularly regarding the freedom to choose work methods (17.0% strongly agreeing). The district's organizational culture appears supportive of autonomy, with high mean scores for organizational encouragement (4.17) and the appreciation of individual skills (4.45). Regression analysis reveals a modest correlation (R = 0.185) between empowerment and personnel performance, with a statistically significant model (F (1, 228) = 8.116, p = 0.005). Each unit increase in empowerment corresponds to a 0.349-unit increase in performance. These findings emphasize the necessity of effective empowerment strategies to enhance public service outcomes, recommending consistent practices and recognition programs to foster innovation and engagement.