Determining the Dominant Organisational Culture of Quantity 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 Competing Values Framework (CYF). A quantitative research approach nus selected. The sludy's target population was 40, which represents all registered quantity surveying /rms praclising in Kaduna State. A survey approach and a purposive sampling method were used to collect the data: while the sample siar was 28. Organiectional Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAl) was adopted io diagnose the orgunisational culture of QSEs in Kaduna Sate. The stady results were plotted on a graph using the Radar Chart. The perceived current and preferred dominant OC lypes 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 an 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 one and and dimensions to be addressed for Quantity surveyors, Academia, and other stakeholders to improve their firm's productively and cost-effectiveness.