The Relationship Between Self-Awareness and Organizational Performance in Public Universities in Kenya: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Abstract

This study determined the relationship between self-awareness and organizational performance in public universities in Kenya and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology was taken as the case study for this project. The knowledge from this study would help public institutions on how to handle the different emotional intelligent levels of the different employees. All employees come from different backgrounds and it is important for the organization to understand this and relate to the employees in a way that they will understand, relate and work towards the realization of the organizational goals. This study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires. The target population was the employees of JKUAT. Stratified random sampling was applied. Data was collected and analysed using descriptive statistics and was presented in form of tables and figures. The research project used descriptive research design and correlation analysis. The presentation of the study was in alignment with the research objectives, the dependent and independent variables. The findings were presented in forms of tables and figures. The study revealed that employees were aware of their feelings and how they affect their performance. Although a large percentage of the respondents seemed to understand the concept of self-awareness, there is need to create more awareness and give more knowledge on what it is and how it can be enhanced in order to improve the performance of the organization. This will help improve interrelationships (relationships among the employer, employees and the customers of the organization) within the organization, improve the conditions at the workplace and improve the overall performance of the organization.