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Performance-based rewards and academic performance of students in secondary schools: a case study of Kasese district, Uganda.

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dc.contributor.author Eryeza, Baneyo Wilson
dc.date.accessioned 2024-04-30T09:10:17Z
dc.date.available 2024-04-30T09:10:17Z
dc.date.issued 2023-10-17
dc.identifier.citation Eryeza, B. W. (2023) Performance-based rewards and academic performance of students in secondary schools: a case study of Kasese district, Uganda, Nkumba University. en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1115
dc.description Dissertation Submitted to the School of Education in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of a Degree of Master in Education Management and Planning of Nkumba University en_US
dc.description.abstract The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of performance-based incentives on the performance of learners in a secondary school located in Kasese District's Kitswamba sub county. The theoretical foundations of this study were based on the Equity Theory of Motivation by Adam Stacy and Victor Vroom.The study analyzed the effects of various performance-based incentives on the performance of learners in a secondary school located in Kasese District's Kitswamba sub-county. Its specific objectives were to identify the kinds of rewards that were used in the school and to determine their effects on the performance of the students.The research was conducted through a qualitative method that utilized data collected from primary sources, such as questionnaires, interviews, and documentary reviews. It also utilized statistics to analyze the collected information. The study identified various types of rewards that were commonly given to students in the secondary schools, such as bonuses, public recognition, duty allowances, and packages. The findings of the study revealed that performance-based incentives can motivate students and increase their efficiency. Due to the varying systems used in the schools, this study suggested that rewards should be based on the quality of work performed. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Nkumba University en_US
dc.subject Performance-based rewards en_US
dc.subject Academic performance en_US
dc.subject Students en_US
dc.subject Secondary schools en_US
dc.subject Kasese district en_US
dc.subject Uganda en_US
dc.title Performance-based rewards and academic performance of students in secondary schools: a case study of Kasese district, Uganda. en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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