Effect of Organizational Culture On Performance of Manufacturing Industries in Nairobi County, Kenya

Abstract

This study examined organizational culture on performance of manufacturing industries in Nairobi County. A descriptive research design was employed, targeting a sample drawn from manufacturing companies registered under the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to managers who are directly linked to change management from selected firms in Nairobi County. The quantitative data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic characteristics and key study variables, while inferential statistical techniques, including the Pearson correlation and the multiple linear regression, were used to establish the strength and significance of the relationship between organization culture and performance. The findings revealed that organizational culture had a statistically significant influence on the organizational performance. The study concluded that effective organizational culture significantly contributes to improved organizational performance in the manufacturing sector. It recommended that manufacturing firms should continuously invest in inclusive culture to facilitate successful change initiatives.