Organizational Culture in Government and Private Primary Schools in Woreda one of Akaki Kality Sub City
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2018-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of the study is to examine the existing organizational culture of government and
private primary schools of woreda one of Akaki Kality sub city, the performance gap which are
observed in the schools, the reason behind the entire organizational culture difference among the
schools and the best practice that can be taken from both government and private primary
schools of the woreda. Comparative research design that involved both quantitative and
qualitative approaches was employed. All sample schools principals and the existing two woreda
education office supervisors involved as interviewees. Other sample respondents (71 teachers
and 4 principals) were selected through simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data
were gathered using questionnaire while interview was used to secure qualitative data. That is,
the quantitative data gathered from sample schools teacher by administering the standardize
questionnaire of Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) that developed by Quinn
and Cameron(2006). Interview also conducted with sample schools principals and two woreda
education office supervisors. The gathered data also analyzed by using Statistical Procedure for
Social Science (SPSS) and the frequency, percentage, mean of the respondents of each groups
presented. The t-test also conducted to identify whether there is statistically significant difference
among the school. Based on this, according to the respondent teachers both government primary
schools of the woreda are have clan culture in which employees’ interpersonal relationship is
the forefront issue of the schools. On the other hand the woreda education office supervisors
argue that, the private schools have market culture in which the schools viewpoint for everything
is from its economic return for their organization. So it is possible to conclude that the
government schools are focused on their employees’ personal interest while the private
counterparts gave equal emphasis for both of their employees’ personal interest and the result
that has to be achieved. Hence, the researcher would like to recommend the government schools
that they should; build strong competitive culture among their employees, use their resources
efficiently, have detailed job description and strong controlling system. Other government bodies
also should make teachers salary increment based on their efficiency.
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Organizational Culture in Government