ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED BANKS IN LOKOJA, KOGI STATE

This study is based on the effect of organizational culture on employee’s performance in selected banks in Kogi State. The study adopts the following object; to determine the relationship between training and development on employee’s competency, to examine the relationship between reward and productivity within the organization, to ascertain how recruitment can enhance the market share of the organization. The descriptive survey research design was adopted and a sample size of 120 (one hundred and twenty) was gotten using Taro Yamani formula out of the population of a total of (200) staff. 120 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and 120 was returned, which was used for the data. Three research questions was used for the study. The data for the study was gathered with a five point likert scale questionnaire. Analyses were made so that effective conclusion can be drawn. From the study, it was indicated that training and development increases the employee competence. The findings show that reward has a significant increase on the performance of the organization. Finally it was processed from the study that recruitment can positively enhance the market share of the organization. The study recommends that Organization should provide a flexible culture; these will provide such working environment to employees in which they will work easily and independently without feeling any burden. Company should provide employee with a clear career path and career development opportunities by giving them training, seminars and workshops and this will increase their performance in the organization.