Organizational culture, leader-member exchange, organizational commitment and quality education: The case of public universities in Uganda

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between organisational culture, leader-member exchange, organisational commitment and quality education The study was prompted by reports of perceived poor quality education in the institutions of higher learning such as Universities. The objectives were examine the relationship between organizational culture and quality education, relationship between organizational culture, and organizational commitment, relationship between leader-member exchange and organizational commitment, relationship between organizational commitment and quality education and the relationship between leader-member exchange and quality education. A cross-sectional research design was applied in the study of five Public Universities in Uganda. The findings revealed that there was a positive relationship between organisational culture, Leader-member exchange, organisational commitment and quality education Universities interested in implementing quality education would be well advised to; define quality education to ensure it is aligned in the university strategy; ensure a supportive culture and a collegial system of administration. The quality of the relationship between leaders and their subordinates at all levels in the University should be encouraged.