ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE BAKERY INDUSTRY IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.

Abstract

 This study investigates the impact of organizational climate on innovative behavior among registered bakeries in Osun State, Nigeria. Adopting a cross-sectional survey design, the research sampled 208 bakery managers/owners from a population of 896 registered bakery establishments in Osun state. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were utilized to test the study’s hypotheses using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings reveal that organizational climate dimensions, including management support, communication and organizational structure, have a significant positive impact on innovative behavior of bakery owners/managers in Osun state. The study concluded that it is necessary to promote a conducive organizational environment by means of effective communication, flexible organization, and proactive management behaviors to increase innovation and competitiveness in the bakery industry