EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE At KCCA IN KAMPALA-UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Introduction:

The main aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between employee participation in decision-making and the performance of organizations. The objectives of the study were; to examine the influence of consultative participation in decision-making on performance.

Methodology:

The study adopted both descriptive and correlational survey research designs based on a quantitative method of data. The study population was 132 out of which a sample of 118 respondents was selected as the study sample and it was randomly selected. Questionnaires and interviews were used as data collection methods.

Results:

The results of the study revealed a strong positive and significant correlation between consultative decision-making and performance (r= 0.651, p=0.000).

Conclusion:

The  findings of the study indicated that consultations within organizations are the most required strategy of decision-making within public institutions like KCCA in Uganda.  

Recommendation:

The study recommends that KCCA should focus on improving the working schedules to make them more flexible as this increases the commitment of employees.