EFFECT OF CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR GENDER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, KENYA

Authors

  • Purity Jepchumba Chebet Corresponding author, Kenyatta University
  • Edna Jemutai Moi Lecturer, Department of Public Policy and Administration, School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences, Kenyatta University

Keywords:

Career Progression, Organizational Performance, Human Capital Theory, Promotion Criteria, State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, Kenya

Abstract

purpose of study: this study examined the effect of career progression opportunities on organizational performance in the state department for gender and affirmative action, kenya, addressing gaps in empirical evidence on how promotion criteria, training support, and performance appraisals influence public sector institutional effectiveness.

methodology: A descriptive census of all 140 employees was conducted using structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis, achieving a 93.9% response rate. Human Capital Theory provided the theoretical framework guiding the investigation.

findings: a strong positive correlation existed between career progression opportunities and organizational performance (r = 0.612, p < 0.01). regression analysis revealed career progression opportunities explained 54.9% of performance variance (r² = 0.549, β = 0.391, t = 3.939, p < 0.001). employees perceived promotion criteria as fair (mean=4.23), training as supportive of career growth (mean=4.23), performance appraisals as influencing promotion (mean=4.22), and career progression as improving motivation (mean=4.24). organizational performance indicators including service delivery efficiency (mean=4.22) and strategic goal achievement (mean=4.23) were rated highly. the null hypothesis was rejected.

conclusion: Career progression opportunities significantly enhance organizational performance. Structured career development frameworks, transparent promotion processes, and merit-based performance appraisals improve employee motivation, commitment, and institutional outcomes. The department should strengthen progression frameworks, invest in continuous professional development, and institutionalize performance-driven promotion criteria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20624519

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2026-06-10

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Chebet, P. J., & Moi, E. J. (2026). EFFECT OF CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR GENDER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, KENYA. International Journal of Policy Design and Administrative Studies, 3(1), 1–16. Retrieved from https://academicpubs.org/ojs33/index.php/JGOSPC/article/view/108

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