Abstract: The study sought to determine the influence of teleworking on employee performance of Public Universities in Mount Kenya region. The target populations of the study were 3,012 employees of public Universities in Mount Kenya region consisting of teaching and non-teaching staff. The sample size was 353 respondents determined by use of Yumane formulae. The study employed descriptive research design. The open-ended questionnaire was used as the main data collection instrument. Data analysis and interpretation was based on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. In addition, a multiple regression model was used to explore the relationship between the variables under study. A pilot test was carried out in a public University outside Mount Kenya region to ensure validity and reliability of the data collection instruments prior to actual collection of data. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 28. Descriptive statistics were presented in frequency tables, percentages, mean, standard deviations and graphs. Inferential statistics were used in testing null hypotheses. Results showed that teleworking and employee performance of public universities were positively and significantly related (β=0.380, p=0.000). The study found that there was a statistically significant relationship between, teleworking and employee performance of public universities in Mount Kenya region. The study recommends that Managers should improve the use of flextime work arrangement because it enhances employee performance, reduces absenteeism and increases employee satisfaction. Universities should also build flexible work arrangements since they help employees in managing their work load, their personal life and help them to assess their responsibilities.
Keywords: Teleworking, Employee Performance, Public Universities, Mt Kenya Region.
Title: INFLUENCE OF TELEWORKING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN MOUNT KENYA REGION
Author: Agnes Kinanu Mungania, Mercy Kanyua Mwiti
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 2, October 2022 - March 2023
Page No: 189-193
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 15-November-2022
