Predicting Performance through the Elements of Organizational Culture
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Organizational culture is shaped by the leaders and by the purpose for
which an organization exists. There are many cultures and sub-cultures,
which may be of different strengths and which may have different levels
of influence. The main aim of this paper was to determine what
elements of organizational culture predict the performance of an
organization. The objectives of the study were to determine if the
different elements of organizational culture has significant contribution
on the performances of Universities and to reveal which of the different
elements of organizational culture has the most significant contribution
in predicting the performances of Universities. To determine what
elements of organizational culture predict the performance of an
organization, a sample of 100 staff (academic and non-academic)each
of Covenant University, Ota, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, all in Ogun State were drawn. Data
was collected with the use of a 5 point Likert type questionnaire and
were analyzed using multiple regressions with the aid of Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings showed that Quality
Consciousness, Role Clarity, Employee Concern, Customer Care and
Code of Conduct made the most significant contribution in predicting
performances of the Universities. Conclusively, there is no such thing as
a ‘right’ or ‘best’ culture for all organizations. The most appropriate
culture for an organization is the one that best helps it cope with the
exigencies of its business environment.
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