Opportunities for growth and employee performance at Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO). A cross-sectional study.

Authors

  • Esther Nabirye School of Graduate Studies and Research of Team University Author
  • Evelyn Hope Kyokunda School of Graduate Studies and Research of Team University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64792/xmtb0407

Keywords:

Remuneration, Employee Performance, Salary Administration, Fringe Benefits, Opportunities for Growth, NGOs, VEDCO

Abstract

Background

The study aimed to establish the relationship between opportunities for growth and employee performance at Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO)

Methodology

The study adopted a mixed-methods case study and cross-sectional design to assess the relationship between remuneration and employee performance at VEDCO. A sample of 108 employees was selected from 150 staff using purposive and simple random sampling. Data collection methods included interviews, structured questionnaires, and documentary review. Research instruments were tested for validity (CVI=0.8) and reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha=0.75). Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS, while qualitative findings were analyzed thematically.

Results

Out of 108 questionnaires and interview schedules issued, 100 were completed and returned, giving a high response rate of 92.6%. The majority of respondents were male (58%), aged 30–39 years (42%), and held bachelor’s degrees (45%). Quantitative findings revealed that opportunities for employee growth were positively rated, particularly encouragement to attend workshops and seminars (Mean=4.17), supervisor support for skill development (Mean=4.13), and provision of training opportunities (Mean=4.09). Employee performance was generally moderate, with relatively higher scores in teamwork and communication (Mean=3.32) and commitment to organizational goals (Mean=3.30), but lower scores in initiative (Mean=2.80) and timely task completion (Mean=2.88). Qualitative themes included training and capacity building, career advancement, mentorship, teamwork, workload challenges, communication gaps, weak performance-reward linkage, and resource constraints affecting performance. Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between opportunities for growth and employee performance (r=0.635, p<0.01).

Conclusion

Opportunities for employee growth have a positive and significant influence on employee performance at VEDCO.

Recommendation

VEDCO should strengthen and expand opportunities for employee growth through regular training programs, structured mentorship systems, and clear career progression pathways.

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Published

2026-04-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): April 2026 Issue

Section

Policy, Governance, and Sustainable Development

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Opportunities for growth and employee performance at Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO). A cross-sectional study. (2026). East African Journal of Research and Innovation, 2(2), 14. https://doi.org/10.64792/xmtb0407