EFFECT OF HIERARCHICAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT AMONG NON-ACADEMIC STAFF OF UNIVERSITIES IN EKITI STATE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56892/gjam.v6i3.1042Keywords:
Hierarchical Culture, Employee Commitment, Organizational Culture, Participatory Decision-Making, Leadership CoordinationAbstract
The study explored the effect of hierarchical culture on employee commitment among non-academic staff in four universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The research aimed to identify how participatory decision-making, organizational culture, and hierarchical culture influence employee commitment. The gap pointed out that majority of work done is majorly on culture while few or none were on hierarchical culture. A sample of 367 respondents was selected from a population of 4,488 non-academic staff across four (4) Universities using proportionate sampling techniques. The study employed a structured questionnaire as the primary research instrument, which was validated for content and reliability. The research employed descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis to analyze the data. The findings revealed a positive relationship between hierarchical culture and employee commitment. Specifically, a well-structured and controlled work environment where formal procedures govern operations significantly enhanced job security, predictability, and employee loyalty. The study also indicated that a 1% increase in hierarchical culture could result in a 0.45% improvement in employee commitment. The study recommended that Universities re-evaluate their hierarchical culture to foster better relationships between management and staff. Enhancing mentoring, leadership coordination, and employee involvement in decision-making will improve employee commitment and reduce staff turnover.