Section 2: Performance management statements
4.5 SECTION 3: PERCEPTIONS OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CROSS TABULATION REPRESENTATION)
This section addresses the cross-tabulation based on age, gender and length of service to assess whether there are significant differences in terms of respondents' perceptions of PMS based on the statements in Table 4.1.
TABLE 4.4
The organisation has clearly defined business goals, purpose and strategy.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 2.74 2 2.74 2 38.36 28
Female 17.81 13 6.85 5 31.51 23
TOTAL 20.55 15 9.59 7 69.86 51
Length of service
< 6months - - 5.48 4 - -
6 months -< 1 year - - - - 5.48 4
1 year -< 2 years - - - - 10.96 8
2 years -< 5 years 6.85 5 2.74 2 30.14 22
5 years - 10 years 9.59 7 1.37 1 10.96 8
10+ years 4.11 3 - - 12.33 9
Total 20.55 15 9.59 7 69.86 51
Age
25-29 5.48 4 4.11 3 27.40 20
30-34 4.11 3 1.37 1 10.96 8
34-44 6.85 5 2.74 2 16.44 12
44-54 1.37 1 1.37 1 1.37 1
55+ 2.74 2 - - 13.70 10
TOTAL 20.55 15 9.59 7 69.86 51
The majority of the respondents (69.86%) believed that the institution had clearly defined goals, purpose and strategy. 27.40% of the respondents aged 25-29 agreed with this statement. Only 20.55% of the respondents (both male and female) disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.5
Employees believe in the organisation's goals, purpose and strategy
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 26.03 19 4.11 3 13.70 10
Female 28.77 21 10 8 16.44 12
TOTAL 54.79 40 96 11 30.14 22
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 - - 2.74 2
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 2.74 2 1.37 1
2 years -<5 years 26.03 19 2.74 2 10.96 8
5 years - 10 years 10.96 8 4.11 3 6.85 5
10+ years 5.48 4 4.11 3 6.85 5
Total 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
Age
25-29 23.29 17 5.48 4 8.22 6
30-34 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
34-44 17.81 13 2.74 2 5.48 . 4
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 1.37 1 4.11 3 10.96 8
TOTAL 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
The above table indicates that most of respondents (54.79%) do not believe in the goals, purpose and strategy of the organisation and this could be due to poor top- down communication of the strategy of the organisation.
This could be the reason for the low employee morale at Technikon SA.
23.29% of the respondents aged 25-29 disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.6
Each unit or team has a compelling vision of how they add value to the whole organisation and clear plans for doing so.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 23.29 17 2.74 2 17.81 13
Female 36.99 27 1.37 1 17.81 13
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 4.11 3 - - 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 - - 2.74 2
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 - - 4.11 3
2 years -<5 years 21.92 16 4.11 3 13.70 10
5 years - 10 years 13.70 10 - - 8.22 6
10+ years 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
Total 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Age
25-29 20.55 15 - - 16.44 12
30-34 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
34-44 16.44 12 1.37 1 8.22 6
44-54 1.37 1 1.37 1 1.37 1
55+ 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Table 4.6 indicates the majority perception (60.27%) that each unit does not have a vision of how they add value to TSA.
20.55% of the respondents aged 25-29 disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.7
Employees have full and up to date descriptions of their roles.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 28.77 21 2.74 2 12.33 9
Female 31.51 23 6.85 5 17.81 13
TOTAL 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
Length of service
< 6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -< 1 year 5.48 4 - - - -
1 year -< 2 years 6.85 5 2.74 2 1.37 1
2 years -< 5 years 26.03 19 - - 13.70 10
5 years - 10 years 13.70 10 1.37 1 6.85 5
10+ years 5.48 4 4.11 3 6.85 5
Total 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
Age
25-29 26.03 19 2.74 2 8.22 6
30-34 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
34-44 17.81 13 2.74 2 5.48 4
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 4.11 3 1.37 1 10.96 8
TOTAL 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
60.27% of the respondents both and female disagreed with this statement and believed that they did not have up to date descriptions of their roles. This is a negative indication that employees do not have their latest job descriptions.
TABLE 4.8
Employees engage actively in all stages of the PM process as it relates to them.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 21.92 16 10.96 8 10.96 8
Female 23.29 17 8.22 6 24.66 18
TOTAL 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months - < 1 year 1.37 1 - - 4.11 3
1 year - < 2 years 5.48 4 2.74 2 2.74 2
2 years - < 5 years 13.70 10 6.85 5 19.18 14
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 5.48 4 4.11 3
10+ years 9.59 7 2.74 2 4.11 3
Total 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
Age
25-29 17.81 13 2.74 2 16.44 12
30-34 8.22 6 5.48 4 2.74 2
34-44 10.96 8 5.48 4 9.59 7
44-54 2.74 2 - - 1.37 1
55+ 5.48 4 5.48 4 5.48 4
TOTAL 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
35.62 % of the respondents indicated that they believed that employees engage actively in all stages of the PM process, while 45.21 % believed the opposite. This could be because there is not a strong commitment towards the entire performance management process.
Academics could have felt that since the performance management process did not add value to them, why should they actively engage in the process.
TABLE 4.9
Managers engage actively with their staff/employees in planning, aligning, monitoring, sharing feedback on and appraising their performance.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 23.29 17 4.11 3 16.44 12
Female 36.99 27 5.48 4 13.70 10
TOTAL 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 1.37 1 2.74 2 1.37 1
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 1.37 1 2.74 2
2 years -<5 years 23.29 17 2.74 2 13.70 10
5 years - 10 years 13.70 10 1.37 1 6.85 5
10+ years 12.33 9 - - 4.11 3
Total 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
Age
25-29 21.92 16 1.37 1 13.70 10
30-34 6.85 5 4.11 3 5.48 4
34-44 15.07 11 2.74 2 8.22 6
44-54 4.11 3 - - - -
55+ 12.33 9 1.37 1 2.74 2
TOTAL 60.27 44 9.59 7 30.14 22
The majority of the respondents (60.27%) indicated that managers do not actively engage with employees in planning, monitoring, measuring, and sharing feedback on their performance. 23.29% of the respondents with 2-5 years length of service disagreed with this statement.
Commitment from management is essential to the success of the PM system.
TABLE 4.10
Managers ensure that expectations of their staff/employees are challenging and equitable; taking due account of roles, abilities and opportunities.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 27.40 20 6.85 5 9.59 7
Female 32.88 24 8.22 6 15.07 11
TOTAL 60.27 44 15.07 11 24.66 18
Length of service
<6months 4.11 3 - - 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 - - 2.74 2
1 year -<2 years 8.22 6 2.74 2 - -
2 years -<5 years 20.55 15 6.85 5 12.33 9
5 years - 10 years 15.07 11 2.74 2 4.11 3
10+ years 9.59 7 2.74 2 4.11 3
Total 60.27 44 15.07 11 24.66 18
Age
25-29 20.55 15 1.37 1 15.07 11
30-34 10.96 8 4.11 3 1.37 1
34-44 15.07 11 5.48 4 5.48 4
44-54 2.74 2 - - 1.37 1
55+ 10.96 8 4.11 3 1.37 1
TOTAL 60.27 44 15.07 11 24.66 18
It is clear from the above-mentioned table that employees believe that managers do not ensure that employees' expectations are challenging. 24.66% of the respondents believed that managers did ensure that employees' expectations are challenging. This could be as a result of infrequent feedback sessions.
TABLE 4.11
Managers ensure that their subordinates ensure equitable standards of expectation and assessment in and across their areas.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 20.55 15 2.74 2 20.55 15
Female 39.73 29 1.37 1 15.07 11
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 1.37 1 - - 4.11 3
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 - - 2.74 2
1 year -<2 years 5.48 4 1.37 1 4.11 3
2 years -<5 years 24.66 18 - - 15.07 11
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 1.37 1 8.22 6
10+ years 13.70 10 1.37 1 1.37 1
Total 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Age
25-29 19.18 14 2.74 2 15.07 11
30-34 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
34-44 15.07 11 - - 10.96 8
44-54 4.11 3 - - - -
55+ 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
60.27% of the respondents believed that managers do not ensure that their subordinates ensure equitable standards of expectation and assessment in and across their areas.
19.18% of the respondents aged 25-29 disagreed with this statement.
24.66% of the respondents whose length of service ranged between 2-5 years disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.12
Employees and their managers are prompted and reminded about task/output objective setting to ensure that it happens in a timely manner.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 10.96 8 13.70 10 19.18 14
Female 19.18 14 5.48 4 31.51 23
TOTAL 30.14 22 19.18 14 50.68 37
Length of service
<6months - - - - 5.48 4
6 months - < 1 year - - 2.74 2 2.74 2
1 year - < 2 years 8.22 6 2.74 2 - -
2 years - < 5 years 10.96 8 6.85 5 21.92 16
5 years - 10 years 6.85 5 4.11 3 10.96 8
10+ years 4.11 3 2.74 2 9.59 7
Total 30.14 22 19.18 14 50.68 37
Age
25-29 19.18 14 2.74 2 15.07 11
30-34 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
34-44 15.07 11 - - 10.96 8
44-54 4.11 3 - - - -
55+ 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
The majority of the respondents 60.27% were of the opinion that employees and their managers are not prompted nor reminded about task/output objective setting to ensure that it happens in a timely manner.
However, 21.92% of the respondents whose length of service ranged between 2-5 years agreed with this statement.
TABLE4.13
Managers work with staff/employees to define and/or sign-off their task/output objectives; aiming for agreement and 'buy-in' whenever possible.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 17.81 13 4.11 3 21.92 16
Female 36.99 27 5.48 4 13.70 10
TOTAL 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months - - 1.37 1 4.11 3
6 months -<1 year 1.37 1 1.37 1 2.74 2
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 1.37 1 2.74 2
2 years -<5 years 24.66 18 2.74 2 12.33 9
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 1.37 1 8.22 6
10+ years 6.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
Total 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
Age
25-29 20.55 15 2.74 2 13.70 10
30-34 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
34-44 13.70 10 2.74 2 9.59 7
44-54 1.37 1 1.37 1 1.37 1
55+ 8.22 6 1.37 1 6.85 5
TOTAL 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
35.62% of the respondents believe that managers work with staff/employees to define and/or sign-off their task/output objectives; aiming for agreement and 'buy- in' whenever possible.
The above table also reveals that 21 % of the respondents aged between 25-29 disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.14
Employees' objectives have clear, measurable and precise criteria for determining whether or not they have been achieved.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 21.92 16 6.85 5 15.07 11
Female 32.88 24 8.22 6 15.07 11
TOTAL 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
1 year -<2 years 8.22 6 2.74 2 - -
2 years -<5 years 20.55 15 2.74 2 16.44 12
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 4.11 3 5.48 4
10+ years 8.22 6 1.37 1 6.85 5
Total 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
Age
25-29 23.29 17 2.74 2 10.96 8
30-34 8.22 6 4.11 3 4.11 3
34-44 13.70 10 5.48 4 6.85 5
44-54 2.74 2 - - 1.37 1
55+ 6.85 5 2.74 2 6.85 5
TOTAL 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
The majority of the sample (54.79%) believes that employees' objectives do not have clear, measurable and precise criteria for determining whether or not they have been achieved.
20.55% of the respondents whose length of service ranged from 2-5 years disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.15
Employees' objectives in their team add up to at least the expectations of the team as a whole.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 17.81 13 5.48 4 20.55 15
Female 36.99 27 4.11 3 15.07 11
TOTAL 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months - < 1 year 1.37 1 1.37 1 2.74 2
1 year - < 2 years 9.59 7 1.37 1 - -
2 years - < 5 years 19.18 14 4.11 3 16.44 12
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 - - 9.59 7
10+ years 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
Total 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
Age
25-29 19.18 14 4.11 3 13.70 10
30-34 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
34-44 15.07 11 2.74 2 8.22 6
44-54 1.37 1 - - 2.74 2
55+ 8.22 6 1.37 1 6.85 5
TOTAL 54.79 40 9.59 7 35.62 26
It is evident from Table 4.15 that the employees did not believe that employees' objectives in their team add up to at least the expectations of the team as a whole.
TABLE 4.16
Employees' objectives adequately reflect the expectations of those with whom they work.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 21.92 16 12.33 9 9.59 7
Female 28.77 21 6.85 5 20.55 15
TOTAL 50.68 37 19.18 14 30.14 22
Length of service
< 6months - - 1.37 1 4.11 3
6 months - < 1 year 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
1 year - < 2 years 5.48 4 5.48 4 - -
2 years - < 5 years 21.92 16 4.11 3 13.70 10
5 years - 10 years 10.96 8 4.11 3 6.85 5
10+ years 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
Total 50.68 37 19.18 14 30.14 22
Age
25-29 17.81 13 6.85 5 12.33 9
30-34 9.59 7 4.11 3 2.74 2
34-44 10.96 8 6.85 5 8.22 6
44-54 2.74 2 - - 1.37 1
55+ 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
TOTAL 50.68 37 19.18 14 30.14 22
The above table reveals some degree of uncertainty as to whether employees' objectives adequately reflect the expectations of those with whom they work.
However 30.14% of the respondents indicated that the objectives reflect the expectations of their colleagues.
TABLE 4.17
Employees' objectives adequately reflect matrix-reporting relationships.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 15.07 11 8.22 6 20.55 15
Female 30.14 22 10.96 8 15.07 11
TOTAL 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year - - - - 5.48 4
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 1.37 1 2.74 2
2 years -<5 years 16.44 12 8.22 6 15.07 11
5 years - 10 years 10.96 8 2.74 2 8.22 6
10+ years 8.22 6 5.48 4 2.74 2
Total 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
Age
25-29 15.07 11 8.22 6 13.70 10
30-34 6.85 5 5.48 4 4.11 3
34-44 13.70 10 2.74 2 9.59 7
44-54 - - 1.37 1 2.74 2
55+ 9.59 7 1.37 1 5.48 4
TOTAL 45.21 33 19.18 14 35.62 26
45.21 % of the respondents indicated that employees' objectives do not adequately reflect matrix-reporting relationships.
15.07% of the respondents aged 25-29 disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.18
Itis possible to trace all employees' contributions to higher-level organisational goals.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 28.77 21 9.59 7 5.48 4
Female 35.62 26 5.48 4 15.07 11
TOTAL 64.38 47 15.07 11 20.55 15
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
1 year -<2 years 6.85 5 1.37 1 2.74 2
2 years -<5 years 26.03 19 5.48 4 8.22 6
5 years - 10 years 15.07 11 4.11 3 2.74 2
10+ years 10.96 8 1.37 1 4.11 3
Total 64.38 47 15.07 11 20.55 15
Age
25-29 24.66 18 6.85 5 5.48 4
30-34 12.33 9 4.11 3 - -
34-44 12.33 9 4.11 3 9.59 7
44-54 2.74 2 - - 1.37 1
55+ 12.33 9 - - 4.11 3
TOTAL 64.38 47 15.07 11 20.55 15
The majority of the respondents aged 25-29 (24.66%) were of the opinion that it is impossible to trace all employees' contributions to higher-level organisational goals. This could be attributed to poor communication from top management through to the academics.
In this instance respondents aged 44-54 (1.37%) felt differently.
TABLE 4.19
Employees have ready access to the latest objectives of colleagues, superiors and the teams to which they contribute.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 35.62 26 5.48 4 2.74 2
Female 34.25 25 15.07 11 6.85 5
TOTAL 69.86 51 20.55 15 9.59 7
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
6 months - < 1 year 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
1 year - < 2 years 8.22 6 1.37 1 1.37 1
2 years - < 5 years 27.40 2 4.11 3 8.22 6
5 years - 10 years 17.81 13 4.11 3 - -
10+ years 10.96 8 5.48 4 - -
Total 69.86 51 20.55 15 9.59 7
Age
25-29 26.03 19 8.22 6 2.74 2
30-34 9.59 7 5.48 4 1.37 1
34-44 20.55 15 2.74 2 2.74 2
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 10.96 8 2.74 2 2.74 2
TOTAL 69.86 51 20.55 15 9.59 7
9.59% of the respondents agree that employees have ready access to the latest objectives of colleagues, superiors and the teams to which they contribute.
Ideally, this means that if employees had ready access to the latest objectives of colleagues, superiors and the teams to which they contribute, this could lead to an effective PMS.
TABLE 4.20
Employees know which competencies they need to capitalise on and which they need to acquire or develop further.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 13.70 10 2.74 2 27.40 20
Female 16.44 12 2.74 2 36.99 27
TOTAL 30.14 22 5.48 4 64.38 47
Length of service
<6months 1.37 1 - - 4.11 3
6 months -<1 year 1.37 1 - - 4.11 3
1 year -<2 years 2.74 2 1.37 1 6.85 5
2 years -<5 years 13.70 10 4.11 3 21.92 16
5 years - 10 years 6.85 5 - - 15.07 11
10+ years 4.11 3 - - 12.33 9
Total 30.14 22 5.48 4 64.38 47
Age
25-29 13.70 10 1.37 1 21.92 16
30-34 6.85 5 1.37 1 8.22 6
34-44 5.48 4 1.37 1 19.18 14
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 1.37 1 - - 15.07 11
TOTAL 30.14 22 5.48 4 64.38 47
The majority of the respondents (64.38%) agree that employees know which competencies they need to capitalise on and which they need to acquire or develop further.
This is a positive indication that academics can identify their shortcomings in terms of training and development.
TABLE 4.21
Employees are aware of the range of development options and resources available to them.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 17.81 13 5.48 4 20.55 15
Female 21.92 16 15.07 11 19.18 14
TOTAL 39.73 29 20.55 15 38.73 29
Length of service
<6months 1.37 1 2.74 2 1.37 1
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
1 year -<2 years 5.48 4 1.37 1 4.11 3
2 years -<5 years 13.70 10 4.11 3 21.92 16
5 years - 10 years 10.96 8 4.11 3 6.85 5
10+ years 5.48 4 5.48 4 5.48 4
Total 39.73 29 20.55 15 39.73 29
Age
25-29 15.07 11 5.48 4 16.44 12
30-34 6.85 5 1.37 1 8.22 6
34-44 12.33 9 4.11 3 9.59 7
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 2.74 2 8.22 6 5.48 4
TOTAL 39.73 29 20.55 15 39.73 29
Table 4.21 indicates that there was some level of uncertainty as to whether employees are aware of the range of development options and resources available to them.
39.73% of the respondents agreed with this statement while 39.73% felt otherwise.
This could be attributed to some managers openly and regularly communicating with their staff while other managers were not.
15.07% of the respondents aged 25-29 agreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.22
Employees are positively committed to clear, focused, appropriate and practical individual development plans.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 26.03 19 1.37 1 16.44 12
Female 34.25 25 2.74 2 19.18 14
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Length of service
<6months 4.11 3 1.37 1 - -
6 months -<1 year 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
1 year -<2 years 5.48 4 - - 5.48 4
2 years -<5 years 24.66 18 - - 15.07 11
5 years - 10 years 12.33 9 1.37 1 8.22 6
10+ years 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
Total 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
Age
25-29 20.55 15 2.74 2 13.70 10
30-34 10.96 8 - - 5.48 4
34-44 12.33 9 1.37 1 12.33 9
44-54 4.11 3 - - - -
55+ 12.33 9 - - 4.11 3
TOTAL 60.27 44 4.11 3 35.62 26
The majority of the respondents (60.27%) felt that employees are not positively committed to clear, focused, appropriate and practical individual development plans.
24.66% of the respondents whose length of service ranged from 2-5 years disagreed with this statement.
TABLE 4.23
Managers and their staff/employees regularly discuss and share responsibility for personal development planning.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N. % N
Male 30.14 22 9.59 7 4.11 3
Female 39.73 29 15.07 11 1.37 1
TOTAL 69.86 51 24.66 18 5.48 4
Length of service
<6months 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
6 months - < 1 year 2.74 2 2.74 2 - -
1 year - < 2 years 6.85 5 1.37 1 2.74 2
2 years - < 5 years 30.14 22 8.22 6 1.37 1
5 years - 10 years 16.44 12 4.11 3 1.37 1
10+ years 10.96 8 5.48 4 - -
Total 69.86 51 24.66 18 5.48 4
Age
25-29 28.77 21 6.85 5 1.37 1
30-34 10.96 8 4.11 3 1.37 1
34-44 20.55 15 5.48 4 - -
44-54 1.37 1 1.37 1 1.37 1
55+ 8.22 6 6.85 5 1.37 1
TOTAL 69.86 51 24.66 18 5.48 4
The majority of the respondents (69.86%) indicated the perception that managers and their staff do not regularly discuss and share responsibility for personal development planning.
This could result in academics failing to execute the duties as expected, which may lead to a drop in work standards and hence the reluctance to participate in the performance management process.
TABLE 4.24
Employees use their objectives to guide work priorities on a day-to-day basis.
DISAGREE UNSURE AGREE
Gender % N % N % N
Male 20.55 15 6.85 5 16.44 12
Female 34.25 25 8.22 6 13.70 10
TOTAL 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
Length of service
< 6months 2.74 2 1.37 1 1.37 1
6 months -< 1 year 4.11 3 - - 1.37 1
1 year -< 2 years 5.48 4 - - 5.48 4
2 years -< 5 years 21.92 16 8.22 6 9.59 7
5 years - 10 years 10.96 8 5.48 4 5.48 4
10+ years 9.59 7 - - 6.85 5
Total 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
Age
25-29 17.81 13 6.85 5 12.33 9
30-34 10.96 8 4.11 3 1.37 1
34-44 10.96 8 1.37 1 13.70 10
44-54 2.74 2 1.37 1 - -
55+ 12.33 9 1.37 1 2.74 2
TOTAL 54.79 40 15.07 11 30.14 22
30.14% of the respondents felt that employees use their objectives to guide work priorities on a day-to-day basis while 54.79% of the respondents disagreed with this statement.