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    Implementation of the performance management policy of the Malawi civil service
    (2014-03-18) Chidwala, Jevas Jafali
    Implementation of the performance management policy for the Malawi has been held back by a number of factors. There have been indications that suggest that there were some problems resulting in differential implementation of the policy by government’s ministries and departments. In this study the purpose was to find out the factors contributing to this non-implementation of the policy. The research question was; what factors are contributing to the implementation or non-implementation of the performance management policy for the Malawi Civil Service? The study used a qualitative research methodology and questionnaire administered interviews to collect data. The main findings from the study was that implementation of the policy was being hampered because of the complex nature of the public service, absence of follow ups and management support, lack of consultations and motivation factors. The conclusion drawn from the study is that the factors identified are manageable. Therefore, the Department of Public Service and Management and other concerned stakeholders can reflect on the issues revealed by this study, consult widely and put in place necessary mechanism that could ensure successful implementation not only of the performance management but other future polices as well.
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    Perceptions of employees and the level of awareness about employee health and wellness
    (2012-06-07) Makala, Isaac
    Government’s major challenge is to become more effective with limited resources. Perceptions of state employees and the level of awareness about Employee Health and Wellness Programmes is a policy issue that this study attempts to understand inasmuch as it relates to performance of institutions. The objectives of the study were to gauge the level of awareness about Employee Health and Wellness programmes together with the perceptions of employees about the programme, in line with the hypothesis that suggested a contributory link between level of awareness, perceptions about a programme and organisational performance. A mixed method approach was used, which included both qualitative and quantitative methods, to determine both perception and level of awareness as it related to the performance of institutions. The study found that wellness programmes, if well managed and employees were made aware of them, could lead to increased output by employees, thus improving performance. It further established that there is an average level of awareness about employee health and wellness programmes within Public Works. The study concludes that the perceptions of employees about a policy matter and their level of awareness of programme objectives would contribute to overall performance of that institution.