Influence of Employees’ Socioeconomic Characteristics and Innovation Culture on Sustainable Organizational Change Management in Agricultural Organizations of South-West Nigeria

Abstract

Agricultural organizations in South-West Nigeria face unique challenges in achieving sustainability amidst rapid organizational and technological changes. This study examines how employees’ socioeconomic characteristics and innovation culture influence sustainable organizational change management. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 339 employees across agricultural organizations through structured questionnaires and interviews. The findings reveal that innovation culture (β=0.72; p<0.05) significantly drives organizational change management, fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving. Socioeconomic characteristics such as work experience (β=0.01; p<0.05) also positively influence change processes, while factors like age and income show minimal impact. The study highlights the need for agricultural organizations to foster innovation, enhance leadership communication and support employee training to boost resilience and competitiveness in the sector.