ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, ABAKALIKI

Abstract

This study is on organizational culture and employee performance evidence from Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA) with emphasis on organizational value, organizational climate and organizational leadership style. Specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of organizational values on employee performance of Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki ( AEFUTHA),To determine the effect of organizational climate on employee performance of Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki( AEFUTHA).To ascertain the effect of leadership style on employee performance of Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki( AEFUTHA). It was survey research that used a sample size of 197 from a population of 398 resident Doctors of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki. Using simple regression model to analyze data, it was found that organizational value had significant positive (.317) effect on Resident Doctors performance; organizational climate does not have significant effect (.068) on resident doctor’s performance; and organizational leadership style has significant positive (.485) effect on resident Doctors performance. The implication of the finding is that organizational value and organizational leadership style significantly affect Resident Doctors performance. The study recommends among others; motivation of staff, maintenance of good leadership style and encouragement of team work among resident doctors as these will improve their performance.