ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, ETHIOPIA COUNTRY OFFICE

Abstract

This study was undertaken to assess the overall performance management system Save the Children International. The current Performance Management system has been introduced by Save the Children International in October 2012 after the time of its formation. The literature review part of this study shows the purpose of PM, its components, empirical studies and SCI‟s standard. The design practiced in this research is a descriptive survey research design using both qualitative and quantitative methods that is a mixed research approach. For the data collection, questionnaires were distributed to employees selected as a sample and interview was undertaken with senior management of SCI. This research draws upon the data collected using the designed tools and secondary sources available in the organization under study. For the data analysis SPSS software was used. The findings include the challenges associated with the practice at each level of the performance process such as planning, executing, and evaluation. The findings show that the actual practice is deviated from the standard set aside, the standards were not followed and executed for the intended purpose and the whole practice was to fulfill the requirements of submitting the completed performance format to the HR department. All the main findings of this study are summarized, conclusions drawn and recommendations given to improve the practice of the performance management system which has the potential to significantly contribute to the development of the organization.