Performance Management in Counties: A Position Paper On Devolution in Kenya
Performance Management in Counties: A Position Paper On Devolution in Kenya

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature on performance management in counties, a new feature in Kenya that influences organizational performance and to construct a framework that could be valuable for leadership of the devolved units. Design – This paper used a systematic review of articles on the landscapes that influence performance management. The purpose of this study is to collect and summarize all empirical evidence from literature that forms a perfect fit for this review Findings – The findings of the study have been woven together in a proposed framework on performance management leadership competencies that in turn influence organizational performance Research limitations/implications – This paper is a literature review on the performance management of counties in Kenya as a new phenomenon following the promulgation of a new constitution in 2010; therefore, structures are yet to take route and be subjected to empirical testing. Practical implications – Leaders can leverage the results of this study to enhance their leadership competencies for improving the counties’ performance on human capital and organizational levels Value – There are few studies on the performance management on counties as this is a new phenomenon in Kenya on organizational performance. The County Governments should therefore adopt performance management systems in line with vision 2030 and proper strategies that will make them more efficient and effective to meet the citizens’ expectations on devolution and to enable them to achieve competitive advantage and superior economic development performance. This paper has identified key variables that play a significant role in helping counties perform effectively.

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