The Influence of Corporate Culture on Employee Commitment to the Organization

Corporate culture is a critical factor in enhancing the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Thisstudy examined the impact of four corporate cultural variables namely, involvement, consistency, adaptability,and mission on employee commitment to the organization. Data was collected from 134 employees of 18selected SMEs in Makurdi metropolis. Data was collected through the use of standardized questionnairesmeasuring corporate culture and organizational commitment. Analysis of data was done using pearsoncorrelation coefficient, regression analysis, independent T-test and ANOVA. The study found that involvementand adaptability significantly correlated with commitment, while consistency and mission did not correlate withcommitment. The implications of the findings were discussed and recommendations made.