Abstract:
The study's overall purpose was to investigate at the factors that influence Result-
Based Management (RBM) and how RBM affects the performance of the Cape
Coast Metropolitan Assembly. For the study, a quantitative research approach was
used, as well as descriptive and explanatory research designs. The study was crosssectional,
with data collected over a set period of time being analyzed. Using a table
of random numbers, 140 samples were selected from a total of 215 population. The
data was collected via a questionnaire, which was subsequently coded using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Using descriptive statistics and structural
equation modeling, the research objectives were examined. The study discovered
that goal-setting processes and a performance-based personnel performance system
were generally favourable. According to the findings, however, resource allocation
and accountability were found lacking. Accountability was negatively connected
with result-based management. The study revealed that the assembly is capable of
advancing social growth, conducting initiatives, and assuring the municipality's
safety and public security. All but goal setting was found to have a detrimental
impact on organizational performance in the study. The study discovered that when
these factors are combined, they result is significant and moderately beneficial to
organizational performance. The study concluded that allocating resources,
monitoring and evaluation, goal setting, and result-based personnel performance
management are the most important determinants of RBM that management of the
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly should continue to practice. The accountability
practiced at the assembly is insufficient, so it was recommended that appropriate
actions must be taken.
