The influence of company culture on employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational effectiveness in a selected manufacturing company in South Africa

Abstract

The impact of company culture on employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational effectiveness has been a consistent topic across many organisations worldwide. This study explores the relationships between company culture, employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational effectiveness in a selected manufacturing company in South Africa. Furthermore, this study aims to make significant contributions to emphasising how a clearly defined company culture in modern organisations can help them journey towards reaching their goals by means of an engaged, committed and effective workforce. To assess the relationships between relevant variables, this study adopted a positivist research paradigm, utilising a quantitative research approach to achieve the company’s goals. The study population comprised approximately 217 employees, with a sample of (n =111) participants. This sample was obtained through non-probability, convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicated statistically significant positive relationships between company culture, employee engagement, employee commitment, and organisational effectiveness. Additionally, the results emphasised the importance of nurturing a healthy company culture to encourage employee engagement and employee commitment, which could ultimately produce improved organisational effectiveness. The study contributes to the expanded body of knowledge from a manufacturing sector perspective in South Africa.