Influence of Organizational Culture on Administrative Effectiveness of Secretaries in Public Polytechnics in Oyo State, Nigeria

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• July 21, 2025
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Fasipe, Oluyemisi Omowumi¹ & Tolulope E. Adenekan PhD^2
1Department of Office Technology and Management, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria
²Department of Information Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract Administrative effectiveness are crucial aspects of public polytechnics in Oyo State, Nigeria, that are interrelated and can impact the performance of secretaries. However, this area has been perceived as major challenge, leading to several administrative ineffectiveness. The study, therefore, examined the influence of organizational culture on administrative effectiveness of secretaries in public polytechnics in Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted, with a sample size of 149 secretaries drawn from public polytechnics in the state. Data were collected using a questionnaire, with reliability tests yielding 0.65 for administrative effectiveness and 0.69 for organizational culture. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Utilizing a sample of 149 respondents, findings indicate a high level of administrative effectiveness among secretaries, as reflected by a weighted mean score of 3.31, with low variability in responses. The prevalent organizational culture in these polytechnics emphasizes Basic Underlying Assumptions as reflected by average mean of 3.27, surpassing Artefacts (mean = 3.18) and Espoused Values (mean = 3.10). This highlights a strong focus on core beliefs guiding organizational behavior. Regression analysis demonstrates a significant influence of organizational culture (F = 30.071, p < 0.000) on administrative effectiveness, with specific elements of culture, such as Artefacts and Espoused Values, playing key roles. The study concluded that organizational culture significantly influences secretaries’ administrative effectiveness in Oyo State polytechnics. Continuous training and promoting a strong organizational culture were recommended to enhance improve administrative outcomes. Keywords: Administrative Effectiveness; Organizational Culture; Public Polytechnics; Oyo State; Secretaries

Citations: Fasipe, O. O. & Adenakan, T. E. (2025). Influence of Organizational Culture on Administrative Effectiveness of Secretaries in Public Polytechnics in Oyo State, Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management 7(1), 18-28. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16268475