The Influence of Institutional Culture on Organisational Effectiveness in Selected Public Universities in Uganda
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Organisational effectiveness is a vital component of universities and other organisations because it leads to various positive outcomes, including customer satisfaction, employee relationships, improved business processes, learning and growth, and profitability. However, despite its importance, Ugandan universities are currently struggling with low levels of organizational effectiveness. Therefore, this study assessed the influence of institutional culture on organisational effectiveness of selected public universities in Uganda. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of artefacts, espoused belief and values and basic underlying assumptions culture dimensions on organisational effectiveness. The study employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a correlational research design. With a small population of 265, the researchers aimed to survey the entire population although those who provided responses were 231 participants. The data were collected using a close ended self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPls to test casual linkages between the variables. The results indicated that espoused beliefs and values, and basic underlying assumptions had a positive and significant impact on organisational effectiveness in public universities. The study concluded that espoused beliefs and values, and basic underlying assumptions are essential for organisational effectiveness of public universities, and basic underlying assumptions are vital for organisational effectiveness in public universities. The study recommended that university managers should promote espoused beliefs and values through enabling openness and learning, team work and adherence to rules, and basic underlying assumptions of mutual responsibility and shared objectives, and participation in decision making in the management of universities
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