ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DISTILLERS NIGERIA LIMITED

Abstract

 Organizational culture plays a crucial role in shaping employee behaviour, motivation, and performance, especially in performance-driven industries like manufacturing. This study investigates the impact of organizational culture on employee performance at International Distillers Nigeria Limited (IDNL). Guided by Social Identity Theory, the research explored how cultural elements such as teamwork, innovation, inclusivity, and employee recognition influence staff engagement and productivity. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting a population of 1,048 employees, from which 105 participants were purposively selected. Data were collected using structured questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale. The instrument’s reliability was confirmed through Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.83, indicating strong internal consistency. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 80 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and simple linear regression. The findings revealed a strong and significant relationship between organizational culture and employee performance (R = 0.712, R² = 0.507, p < 0.05), indicating that over half of the variation in employee performance can be attributed to organizational culture. Key cultural drivers identified include inclusive leadership, effective communication, and structured recognition systems. The study concluded that when employees align with an organization’s cultural values, their motivation and output improve significantly. It recommended that International Distillers Nigeria Limited (IDNL) deepen its commitment to inclusive leadership, employee recognition, and ongoing culture-building initiatives to enhance performance and long-term success.