Determining the dominate organisational culture of the quantitiy surveying firm in Kaduna.

Abstract

Currently, the organisational culture (OC) is treated as the key driver in making decisions in organisations and as a critical determiner of their effectiveness. Due to the lack of studies in OC assessment in Nigeria and particularly in Quantity Surveying firms (QSFs), this study aimed to assess the dominant OC type based on the Computing Values Framework (CVF). A quantitative research approach was selected. The study's target population was 40, which represents all registered quantity surveying firms practising in Kaduna State. A survey approach and a purposive sampling method were used to collect the data: while the sample sia: was 28. Organisational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCA/) was adopted to diagnose the organisational culture of OS's in Kaduna state. The sandy results were plotted on a graph using the Radar Chart. The perceived current and preferred dominant OC types were assessed, and actions were proposed. The results established that the perceived current dominant OC of the OSFs was ADHOCRACY culture, while the preferred dominant OC was MARKET culture. This article concludes by providing un understanding of the perceived current and preferred dominant OC types for QSEs in Kaduna state. This contributes to the body of knowledge with the areas of OC type and dimensions to be addressed for Quantity surveyors, Academia, and other stakeholders to improve their firm's productivity and cost-effectiveness.