Examining The Influence of Organizational Culture on Women’s Participation in The Management of Vocational Education and Training Authority in Songea District

This study examined the influence of organizational culture on women’s participation in the management of the Vocational Education and Training Authority in Songea District. The study adopted the case study design to examine the influence of organizational culture on women’s participation in management. The study collected data from the target population of 70 employees of VETA comprising the management team, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff. The primary data were collected using questionnaires and interviews; while the secondary data were collected to supplement the primary information. The study used both quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze data. The study conducted correlation analysis to determine the relationship between variables. The study found that the overall mean of organizational culture is rated at the mean score of 3 indicating that somehow organizational culture influences women’s participation in management. The study concluded that organizational culture improves women's participation in management. Therefore, the study recommends that the government should continue to promote and incorporate positive organizational culture in administrative policies and other useful guidelines in public sectors promoting women's participation in the management of public institutions.