Remuneration Level on Teachers Turnover in Secondary Schools in Uganda

Abstract

There is always a challenge in remuneration on employee’s turnover, thus good remuneration strategies results into improved organizational performance. This paper examines the level of remuneration on teacher turnover in Secondary Schools in Rubaga Division, Kampala Uganda. It examined the effects of both monetary and none monetary rewards. This study mainly relied on the Expectancy theory. The research helps practicing manager to create an effective, balanced and efficient operating reward structure for the organization. The study included school proprietors, teachers, head teachers and government officials (ministry of Education). For the purpose of this research, we used quantitative design and collected data from 120 personnel, selecting 100 teachers and 20 head teachers. The study finds that absence of proper allowances, would directly force teachers out of the teaching profession. The results indicated that there is a significant relationship between remuneration level and teacher turnover in secondary schools in Rubaga Division, Kampala City.

Keywords: Remuneration, Monetary rewards, Turnover.