Organisational Learning and Performance at Volta River Authority, Takoradi: Mediating Role of Organisational Design

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to analyse the mediating effect of organisational design on the relationship between organisational learning and organisational performance. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, three specific objectives were stated. The study adopted quantitative research approach. Also, the explanatory design was adopted for the study. A total sample size of 291 respondents were considered. The data collection instrument for the study was questionnaire. The structural equation model partial least square (SEM-PLS) version 4 was employed in analysing the objectives of the study. The study found that there is a positive and significant relationship between continuous learning opportunities and organizational performance. However, there was no significance relationship between inquiry and dialogue on organisational performance. There was a positive and significant relationship between employee empowerment, shared learning, collaboration and team learning, and organisational performance. There was no relationship between strategic leadership and organisational performance. Organisational design had a positive and significant effect on organisational performance. Continuous learning opportunities, inquiry and dialogue, employee empowerment, shared learning and collaboration had a positive and significant effect on organisational design. Organisational design mediated the relationship between inquiry and dialogue, employee empowerment, shared learning, collaboration and team learning and organisational performance The study recommended that management must align Organizational Design with Learning Objectives.