Influence of Organisational Culture on Employee Behaviour and Productivity: A Narrative Review

Background: Organisational culture is company’s beliefs, values, attitudes, and how these influence the behaviour of its employees. The problem lies in the fact that, whereas lots of clarity has been established on the influence of organization culture on employees’ behaviour and productivity, little or nothing has been done to unveil the degree of this influence. Objectives: The study investigated the degree of the influence that organizational culture has on employee behaviour and productivity. Methods: This research adopted narrative review approach where information obtained from literature formed the basis for data analysis. Results: The study revealed that employees give in their best in the presence of positive organizational cultures. The degree to which organizational culture influences employees’ behaviour and productivity is very high. Conclusion: The study concludes that positive cultureshave been consistently linked with high employee productivity because when employees feel valued, empowered, and supported they actively participate in problem-solving, leading to high efficiency/productivity. Unique Contributions: The study has exposed the types of organisational culture and the rate at which each of them imparts on employees’ attitude and productivity for the advancement of industries and society. Recommendations: The study recommends that managers should cultivate positive and inclusive organizational culture and align organizational goals with employee values.