Decision Styles and Organization Behaviour: Implication for Academia in Research Institutes

Abstract

The study assessed decision styles and organization behavior: implication for academia in research institutes.
Data were collected from 60 randomly selected respondents using a structured questionnaire. Major decision
styles that affect organization behavior were: rational and logical decision when needs arise (x = 3.3),
employees information when making decision (x = 3.5), available alternatives considered in making decision
(x = 3.3) and openness to suggestion in organization (x = 3.2). Major organizational behavior that affect
academics were: administrative styles (x = 3.4), attitude of administrators (x = 3.3), administrators praise and
recognition for effective performance and appreciation of special effort (x = 3.2), management standards for
behavior towards employees and adhere to standard (x = 3.1) and level of relationship between administrators
and subordinate (x = 3.0). Major challenges to academic behavior identified were: denial of research grant
(x = 2.2), poor working environment (x = 2.2), favouritisms from administrators to subordinates (x = 2.1) and
inadequate funding and training of academics (x = 2.0). Asignificant relationship was found between decision
styles (r = 0.689, p <0.00) and organization behavior. Management decision that would positively influence
academics' behavior are essential in academic environment.