Job Autonomy and Employee Performance in Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda

Abstract

The empirical study investigated the association between job autonomy and employee performance in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in Uganda. The scientific research study utilized a survey descriptive research design with mixed approaches in nature (qualitative and quantitative paradigms). A sample of 235 participants out of 3051 study population was chosen employing a table advanced by Morgan & Krejcie (1970). Data was gathered utilizing self-administered questionnaires and interview guides; and examined applying Descriptive dimensions and Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) for quantitative indicators and content examination was used for analyzing qualitative information .The inquiry study outcomes yielded a significant correlation between job autonomy and employee performance in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in Uganda. It was thus concluded that giving administrators greater autonomy at work place is itself motivation to the employees and the Heads of Departments of an organization in KCCA in Uganda and in the whole world at large. The systematic study recommended that the political leadership or management of KCCA should embrace the process of management by objectives whereby the major focus must be oriented towards putting in place activities that shoot into achievement of the objectives of the organization of KCCA. Such a scenario can engender an environment of development in KCCA in Uganda.