THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN STAR CLASS HOTELS OF SRI LANKA

Autores

  • Nalin B. De V. Gunasekara Fund Manager, Arkansas-Ceylon Fund, Sri Lanka, PhD candidate, Graduate School of Management, Management & Science University, Malaysia
  • Sakinah Sukri Dr. Graduate School of Management, Management & Science University, Malaysia
  • Ali Khatibi Prof. Dr., Graduate School of Management, Management & Science University, Malaysia
  • Ferdous Azam Dr., Graduate School of Management, Management & Science University, Malaysia

Palavras-chave:

organizational culture, business performance, hospitality industry, team work, employee empowerment

Resumo

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the organizational culture and business performance in star class hotels of Sri Lanka. The study has utilized data collected from 215 senior managers employed in star class hotel sector using self-administered questionnaire. CFA SEM analysis has performed using AMOS 21 to identify the relationship between the variables examined. The quantitative data analysis revealed there is a significant relationship between all four elements of organizational culture and business performance. The organizational culture was reflected through four dimensions organizational climate, flexibility or the support to change, team work and employee empowerment. This study develops a better understanding of elements of organizational culture and their influence on business performance.

 

JEL: D23; L80; L83

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2020-02-13

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