Effect of Organizational Culture Dimensions on Organizational Innovation in the Agricultural Commercial Ventures (Case study: Zanjan Province)

The main purpose of this descriptive- correlative research was to study the effect of organizational culture dimensions on organizational innovation in the Agricultural Commercial Ventures. The statistical population of the research consisted of 280 experts of the ventures in Zanjan province. According to the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) Table, a sample size of 200 was selected using a proportionate stratified sampling method. The standard questionnaires were used to collect the data. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of experts. The construct validity and the composite reliability of the research instrument were tested by estimating the measurement model and they were satisfied after making necessary corrections. The data were collected and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) multivariate technique. The results showed that the research hypotheses were confirmed and the four dimensions of organizational culture including engagement, compatibility, mission and versatility had a positive and significant effect on the dependent variable of organizational innovation in the ventures. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that improving organizational culture and its dimensions directly result in reinforcement and development of organizational innovation in the Agricultural Commercial Ventures.