INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MICRO AND SMALL BAKERY ENTERPRISES IN MINNA METROPOLIS NIGER STATE

Abstract

This study examines the influence of organizational culture on the sustainability of Micro and Small Bakery Enterprises (MSBEs) in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. MSBEs are critical to the Nigerian economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP, yet they face high closure rates often attributed to weak organizational foundations. Focusing on clan and hierarchy culture types, the research employs a descriptive survey design, collecting data from all 192 registered bakery owners and managers in the metropolis using a validated and reliable questionnaire. Data analysis using mean scores and standard deviations revealed that both clan culture (weighted mean = 3.18) and hierarchy culture (weighted mean = 3.25) positively influence MSBE sustainability to a high extent. Clan culture enhances sustainability by fostering teamwork, employee inclusion, and a family-like atmosphere, thereby building loyalty and collective problem-solving capacity. Hierarchy culture contributes through structured processes, role clarity, and adherence to policies, which ensure operational consistency and efficiency. Furthermore, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) results indicated no significant difference in the perception of these influences based on the owners' years of experience (p > 0.05), suggesting the universal applicability of these cultural benefits across different levels of entrepreneurial tenure. It recommends that bakery owners consciously integrate these cultural elements and that policymakers design support interventions to strengthen these organizational foundations.

Keywords: Organizational culture,  sustainability, Micro and Small bakery and Enterprises

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