Strategic Information Culture and Administrative Decision-Making Efficiency in Government Ministries

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between strategic information culture and administrative decision-making efficiency in government ministries in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study was motivated by persistent bureaucratic delays and inconsistencies in administrative actions often linked to weak information handling practices in public institutions. Anchored on the Information Culture Theory and Decision-Making Theory, the study explored how strategic information culture influences administrative decision-making efficiency, measured by decision timeliness and decision accuracy. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to administrative officers across selected ministries. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used for data analysis. Findings indicated a significant positive relationship between strategic information culture and administrative decision-making efficiency, implying that ministries that promote proactive information sharing, documentation integrity, and data-driven attitudes achieve faster and more accurate administrative outcomes. The study recommends strengthening information governance policies, institutionalizing data ethics, and enhancing digital literacy among ministry staff to improve decision quality and administrative responsiveness in Rivers State.