Organizational Culture and Performance of Paith-Based Universities

Abstract

This study examines the impact of organizational culture on the performances of faith-based Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study is the entire employees of the selected faith-based Universities in Ogun State. Primary data were used for the study. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaire to the selected respondents. The two hypotheses proffered were tested and relevant recommendations were made. The conclusion drawn from this study is that organizational culture plays a vital role in an organization’s general performance. This study contributes to organizational culture’s literature by showing that organizations would commit themselves to organizational goals and work actively in achieving those goals when they buy into cultural norms of the organization and thus increase organizational performance.

Keywords: Faith-based university, organizational culture, commitment, performance