The Relationship between workplace flexibility and employee performance in context of covid-19: a case of Howard mission hospital
- Author
- Mickson, Hazel M.
- Title
- The Relationship between workplace flexibility and employee performance in context of covid-19: a case of Howard mission hospital
- Abstract
- The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between workplace flexibility and employee performance in context of Covid-19 using Howard Mission Hospital as a case study. The primary objectives of this research were to identify the characteristics of workplace flexibility at Howard Mission Hospital, to identify the benefits of using workplace flexibility at Howard Mission Hospital, to identify the challenges associated with workplace flexibility at Howard Mission Hospital, and to assess the extent of correlation between workplace flexibility and employee performance at Howard Mission Hospital. The study used a descriptive survey methodology. The study used a mixed research approach. A sample of 92 participants, 23 from management and 69 from non-management staff members. Data was gathered through the use of questionnaires and interviews and was then analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Data was presented using tables, pie charts, and bar graphs. The main findings of the investigation are flexible working arrangements results in improved employee performance, as well as benefiting organisational outcomes. The study also highlighted the preferences and expectations of workers from various age groups and sex regarding adaptable working conditions, providing valuable insights together with recommendations for organisations. The main conclusion or contribution of the study is that implementing flexible working practices is a beneficial strategy for organisations to increase worker performance, this then result in positive organisational outcome.
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Workplace Flexibility
- Employee Performance
- Supervisor
- Doc. T. Tichagwa
- Item sets
- Faculty of Commerce
- Media
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MICKSON HAZEL M