Organisational Culture and Employee Productivity in Selected Banks in Ijebu Ode Area of Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract
This study examined the effect of organisational culture on employee productivity in two selected banks in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State, Nigeria, with consideration to the relationship and impact of involvement, adaptability, consistency and mission organisation culture on employee productivity. Hence, the study adopted a descriptive research method, also known as survey methods, which deals with the use of a questionnaire to elicit information and data from the study respondents. A simple random sampling method was used to select 60 respondents who are staff of two selected banks (GTbank and Access Bank) in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. Data were obtained from the respondents using a structured questionnaire that was analysed using descriptive mean analysis and regression analysis. Findings from the study, however, revealed that there was a significant relationship between the dependent and independent variables; thus, organisational culture is an influencing factor of employee productivity among staff of the two selected banks in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The study has also found that organisations with strong cultures help employees build “social currency” based on track record, reputation, knowledge of involvement in the organisation, and network; they provide continuity and clarity with respect to their vision. Hence, organisational culture is instrumental to the productivity of employees. It was recommended that, to further its employee identification with the organisation, management should involvement employee in decision-making that affects them, giving them the authority and ability to manage their own work.
Author
- Ariyo Oladayo Olajide
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
E-mail: ariyo.oludayo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Phone: 08056184501