The Effect of Placement Practices on Employee Performance in Small Service Firms in the Information Technology Sector in Kenya
Dr. Teresia Kavoo-Linge, James K. Kiruri

Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of placement practices on employee performance in the small service firms in the information technology sector. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study chosen a sample of owner managers of 36 firms using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics which included frequencies and percentages. A bivariate pearson correlation was performed to determine the relationship between placement practices and employee performance. Findings The study found that most employees in the firms were average performers. The results show strong associations between performance on the one hand and job information, training and guidance on the other. Limitations/Implications A more comprehensive study needs to be done to determine the effect of Human Resource Management practices on employee performance in these organizations. Originality/value: In Kenya few studies have focussed on Human Resource Management practices in small service firms in the Information Technology Sector and so this study makes a contribution in that area.

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