Organizational Culture Assessment Of Sarhad University Of Science & IT, Peshawar Using Competing Values Framework

Abstract

Today, organizational culture is viewed as the primary driver of decision making in an organization and a crucial determinant of its efficacy. Due to limited research in the domain of organizational culture assessment in South Asian countries, particularly in Pakistan, this research aimed to assess the current and preferred organizational culture of Sarhad University. The quantitative method approach adopted for collecting of data using OCAI (Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument), which is based on the CVF (Competing Values Framework). The target population was Faculty members of Sarhad University Peshawar. A sample was drawn from the population (155 participants) composed of academic staff. Results shows that the dominant culture adopted in the currently and in the preferred situation is the hierarchy culture is suggested at Sarhad University. Based on the opinions of academic staff, this study can give leaders, academic staff and administrative authorities understanding the organizational culture of Sarhad University and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a university's organizational culture and enhance the quality by focusing on innovation.

Keywords: Organizational Culture, Clan Culture, Adhocracy Culture, Hierarchy Culture, Market Culture.