ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: A STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between organisational culture and
employee job satisfaction in Imo State organisations, using the Federal Polytechnic Nekede,
Owerri, as the study site. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, utilising a structured four-
point Likert scale questionnaire administered to a stratified random sample of 311 academic and
non-academic staff. Key components of organisational culture examined were leadership style,
communication patterns, and employee involvement in decision-making. Data were analysed
using descriptive statistics and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) with SPSS
version 23. The analysis revealed that leadership style has a significant impact on employee job
satisfaction, as supportive and participatory styles contribute positively to employee morale.
Organisational communication patterns were also found to significantly influence job satisfaction,
with clear, timely, and transparent communication improving employees’ workplace experience.
Furthermore, employee involvement in decision-making was found to have a significant impact
on job satisfaction, suggesting that staff who feel heard and included in institutional matters tend
to experience higher levels of commitment and satisfaction. The demographic analysis revealed a
balanced distribution of respondents across gender, age, and job category, with no significant bias
affecting the results. Based on the findings, the study recommended adopting transformational
leadership, strengthening communication systems, and institutionalising staff involvement in
decision-making processes.