THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN THE CASE OF SELECTED NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

Organizational culture directly affects employee performance as employees of an organization with a good culture tend to perform better. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impact of organizational culture on employee performance on selected non-governmental organizations. It used explanatory research design with quantitative approach to explain the impact of culture on employee performance. A total of eight organizations were purposively selected all head office staff are taken as a sample from which 184 employees provided the required data using structured questionnaire. Descriptive and regression analysis were used to examine the relationship and effects of independent variables on dependent variable. Accordingly, the study results indicate that organization culture, in terms of team work, work ethics, mission and values, and leadership has positive and strong relationship with employees’ performances. A strong relationship between work ethics and employees’ performance. Finally, the study recommended maintaining the existing good organizational culture and develop those aspects which needs improvement.