The Influence of Organizational Culture on The Organizational Performance of Oil and Gas Companies in Uganda. A Case Study of Hass Petroleum Uganda Limited.

Abstract

The study was carried out at HASS Petroleum Uganda LIMITED, Banda Branch to examine the influence of Organizational Culture on Organizational Performance of oil and gas companies in Uganda, a case study of HASS Petroleum Uganda Limited. The study was guided by three specific objectives which include; to find out how speed and quality of decision-making affect performance, to establish how organizational learning affect performance and to identify how communication systems affect performance. Literature review regarding these objectives from secondary data sources was reviewed. The study adopted a cross sectional research design which involved use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A sample of 40 respondents from top, middle and lower management was used. These were selected using purposive and simple random sampling. They were contacted by use of questionnaires and interview guides. The study found out that organizational culture influences organizational performance of oil and gas companies. organizational structure used in the organization affected the speed and accuracy of decision making, which in turn affects organizational performance by for instance helping in the creation of lean teams, influence employees to complete tasks and make decisions related to their tasks faster, increased delivery of solutions to customers, and helped leadership teams to implement strategic objectives within the organization. Organization structure adopted by oil and gas companies promoted a learning culture within the organization. In addition, organizational learning helped managers align employee’s assignments based on their abilities and interests, the organization easily builds a shared vision, increase employee innovation and motivation and as well adaptability of strategies to keep winning in the market place. Efficient information exchange systems within the organization had positive impacts of increasing the speed and accuracy of execution of tasks and strategies, increased organizational competitive advantage in the market place, and easy access of information, effective two-way communications systems within the organization thereby resulting into a more resilient organization. It was recommended that Oil and gas companies should have fewer hierarchy levels since this will ensure free flow of information between employees and top management teams. Senior business leaders should ensure that the organizational structure adopted empowers local business leaders to make decision faster to remain competitive. The Oil and Gas companies should ensure that the organizational structure adopted promotes constant learning opportunities for all employees; the structure must motivate the employees to work collaboratively as team as opposed to few cases of departmental silos noted during the study. This can be achieved through creating policies that encourage individual employees to embrace cross functional and horizontal learning. Organizations should establish efficient communication channels that facilitate easy flow of information, aid easy access to the information, motivate leaders to communicate the importance and all critical milestones on tasks and strategic projects, since these aspects of information exchange within the organization have significant positive impact on employee performance.