The impact of organisational culture on organisational performance in Nigerian banks

Obijiaku, Obiageli Loretta (2019) The impact of organisational culture on organisational performance in Nigerian banks. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the impact of organizational culture on organizational performance in Nigerian Banks.

Findings
Based on the hypothesis formulated for the research, three findings were made. First, that Leadership has a significant impact on Culture formation. Second, that the presence of Organizational Culture serves as a significant means in generating sustained Competitive Advantage. Thirdly, that Organizational Culture significantly impacts Organizational Performance.

Research Limitations
The methodological design and approach are some of the limitations of this study such as the sample size, methods for data analysis, research instrument. Also, the time constraints imposed on the project was another limitation as the researcher was compelled to work within the time limits given. This may have affected the richness of the results as more responses could have been collected and analyzed, to make the findings more robust and accurate.

Practical Implications
Managers need to be more deliberate in the type of leadership behaviors they exhibit, in order to encourage the development of cultures that create an enabling environment for organizational effectiveness and profitability. Also, there will be an increased need for organizations to develop strong cultures in the pursuance of significant business performance and in the long run, the development of competitive advantage.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance > Banking H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Organisational Behaviour H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Organisational Behaviour > Organisational Culture
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Management
Depositing User:	Caoimhe Ní Mhaicín
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2019 10:46
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2019 10:46
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/4024

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