Performance Management Systems and Employee performance in Selected Ministries in Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract

The broad objective of this study is to investigate
performance management systems and employee
performance in selected ministries in Enugu state,
Nigeria. Two hypotheses were formulated in line with
the objectives of the study. The study adopted a
descriptive research design and survey method for data
collection. The population of the study was 637. The
study sampled the entire population due to the size of
the studied population. The instrument for data
collection was a structured questionnaire. Data
presentation was on tabulated frequency and statistical
Mean Score. Hypotheses were tested using a t-test. The
results of the findings revealed that Performance
planning has significant positive effects on employee
performance levels in selected ministries in Enugu state
(this is where the t-value = -796.442, and p-value =
0.00); that performance target setting systems do
significantly drive positively employee performance
level (where t-value = -295.988, and p-value = 0.00);
and that Performance monitoring does significantly
propel positively employee performance rate (where tvalue = -128.604, and p-value = 0.00). The study,
therefore, recommends that the Enugu state
government should prioritize PMS through proper
planning of work and work-related activities by
adopting a friendly work environment and by setting
clear, measurable goals, setting achievable goals for
individuals and organizations; continuously
monitoring the level of goal achievement and providing
feedback.