Personal Life Management on Employee Performance in Kenya Electricity Generating Company in Kenya: Moderating Effect of Flexible Working Arrangement
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Flexible Working Arrangement, KenGen, employee performance, personal life management
Abstract
In the modern workplace, the balance between work and personal life has become increasingly crucial for both employees' well-being and organizational productivity. The objective of this study therefore was to establish the moderating effect of flexible working arrangement and personal life management on employee performance in Kenya Electricity Generating Company in Kenya. This study was guided by Person-Environment Fit Theory. Positivist philosophy and explanatory research design was adopted. The target population for the study was 2487 KenGen employees from various departments. The sample size of 331 respondents was determined using Krejcie & Morgan's 1970 sampling method. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Means, percentages, and standard deviations were used to evaluate descriptive data, while Pearson's productmoment correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to assess inferential data. Findings showed that personal life management does not have a significant positive effect on employee performance (β = 0.108, ρ >0.05). Furthermore, correlation results of the effect of personal life management on employee performance indicate a significant positive relationship (r = 0.630, p < 0.01) . Also, flexible working arrangement significantly moderates the effect of personal life management (β=0.155, ρ=<0.05) on employee performance. This signifies that the presence of flexible working arrangement amplifies the positive impact of effective personal life management on employee performance. This can lead to a more satisfied and productive workforce while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for employees across the organization. Based on these results, it is recommended that KenGen consider the implementation and promotion of flexible working arrangements to enhance the positive influence of personal life management on employee performance. Additionally, organizations should recognize the importance of fostering a work environment that supports employees in effectively managing their personal lives, as this can contribute to improved overall performance and job satisfaction.
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Ruth Jeruiyot Kendagor , Department of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900 - 30100, Kesses, Eldoret, Kenya
Department of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Ambrose Kemboi , Department of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900 - 30100, Kesses, Eldoret, Kenya
Department of Management Science and Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Peter I. Omboto, Department of Economics, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900 - 30100, Kesses, Eldoret, Kenya
Department of Economics, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya