Organizational Culture and Employee Performance in Private Organizations: A Case Study of Letshego Uganda Limited Soroti Branch

Abstract

The study investigated the organizational culture on employee's performance: A perspective of Letshego Uganda Ltd, Soroti Branch. The distinct objective that guided the study was to assess the relationship between organizational culture and employee performance in Letshego Uganda Ltd. A descriptive correlative investigation research design was assumed by means of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 40 respondents which gave a sample size of 36 respondents. Simple random sampling and purposive techniques were used to select the participants. Data analysis involved frequencies, means, and inferential statistics such as correlations and the coefficient of determination. The study findings revealed a positive relationship between organizational culture and employee performance at Letshego Uganda Ltd, with 75% of respondents indicating that a strong organizational culture enhances their performance. Additionally, 70% agreed that teamwork positively impacts their productivity, and 80% noted that leadership plays a crucial role in maintaining organizational culture. It was therefore concluded that organizational culture positively influenced the employee performance of Letshego Uganda Ltd. The study, therefore, recommends that the top leadership of Letshego Uganda Ltd management should build and improve on teamwork and develop the current leadership to maintain the culture.