The Impact of Organizational Culture on Project Success: A Case Study of SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia Child Abandonment and Girls Empowerment Projects
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2024-09
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study investigates the impact of organizational culture on project success within the context of SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia, focusing on the Child Abandonment and Girls Empowerment Projects. The research aims to understand how various elements of organizational culture, such as leadership commitment, employee engagement, and empathy, influence the success of these projects.
To achieve this, a descriptive and correlational research design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with project staff and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression techniques to identify significant relationships between cultural elements and project outcomes.
The findings reveal that leadership commitment, employee engagement, and a culture of empathy are positively correlated with project success. These elements significantly predict project outcomes, indicating that improvements in these areas could enhance the effectiveness of project management within the organization.
Based on these results, the study provides actionable recommendations for SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia and similar organizations. Enhancing leadership development, fostering employee engagement, and promoting empathy within the organizational culture are crucial for achieving project success. This research contributes to the academic literature on project management in the social sector and offers practical insights for improving project outcomes in child welfare initiatives
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Project Success, Social Sector, Project Management Practices, Child Abandonment, Girls Empowerment, Employee Engagement, Organizational Climate, Leadership Commitment, SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia.