The Influence of Corporate Culture on Employees

Employees' involvement in decision making as well as the organization's ability to adapt to changing circumstances impact positively on employee commitment to the organization. This is however not the case for organizations that are consistent, as well as employees' identification with the mission of the organization. We therefore conclude that while corporate culture is important in improving the level of employee commitment to the organization, not all corporate cultural measures impact on employee commitment.

We therefore recommend that managers of SMEs in Nigeria should as much as the context permit allow employees to be actively involved in decision making in their organizations. This would spur employees' commitment towards the attainment of corporate objectives. Secondly, managers of SMEs in Nigeria should define the mission of their organization clearly and communicate same to employees at all times. As employees understand the goals of the organization and work towards their attainment, their level of commitment increases. Also, managers of SMEs should encourage innovation and teamwork among employees. This will enable employees adapt in an environment of change, thereby improving their level of commitment. Furthermore, managers of SMEs in Nigeria should as much as possible encourage flexibility in the performance of tasks in the organization. This will make the job more challenging for employees as this will enhance their commitment to the organization. Finally, employees of SMEs in Nigeria should view their organization as their own and be more committed to the success of their organization to enable the organization contribute to their personal success.