Organizational Culture Dimensions and Employee Commitment: A Correlational Study of Educational Institutions in Pakistan

Abstract

The work environment affects all aspects of an organization and enables people to perform optimally. The current study investigates the relationship between organizational culture dimensions and employee commitment in educational institutions in Pakistan. It was quantitative research with a survey method research design. A convenient sampling technique was used to select 120 teachers and 30 head teachers at secondary schools. For the data collection, a self-developed 25-item questionnaire was used to measure various dimensions of organizational culture and employee commitment. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 20 was used for data analysis with descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. The findings revealed a strong positive relationship between organizational culture and employee commitment (r=.932), with communication practices showing the strongest dimensional correlation (r=0.72). Moreover, it is indicated that organizational culture is critical in influencing employee commitment. Specifically, effective communication practices, leadership styles, and recognition systems significantly impact employees' emotional and professional attachment to the organization. Organizations should foster transparent communication, recognize employee achievements, and promote collaborative teamwork to enhance commitment. These findings contribute to understanding how organizational culture can be leveraged to improve employee retention and institutional performance in educational settings.