Influence Of Pay Disparity Among Employees On Organizational Commitment In The County Government Of Nakuru, Kenya

Abstract

No organization in today‟s‟ competitive world can perform optimally unless each employee is committed to the organizations‟ objectives and works as an effective team member. This study sought to establish the influence of pay disparities on organizational commitment of employees in the county government of Nakuru, Kenya. The study specifically sought to establish the influence of pay expectations on the organizational commitment of employees. The study was based on prospect theory. A descriptive research study design was employed. The target population comprised of the county employees who are 1430 in number. 143 employees were sampled. A close ended questionnaire constructed on a 5-point Likert scale was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Data was analyzed in form of descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings were presented in tables and discussions thereof. The study established that employees pay expectations had positive significant relationship with organizational commitment. Regression analysis showed that employees pay expectations significantly influenced organizational commitment. The study concluded that pay expectations significantly influence the commitment of employees. The study recommended that the administration ought to ensure uniform policy measures regarding the pay structure are put in place to guide employee remunerations.