ABSTRACT
The major purpose of this study was to know “The Work Ethics and Productivity in Business Organizations in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and fifty (150) staff from the organization. The sample for the study was 100 staff out of 150 staff. Eight (8) research questions were formulated which guided the study. A structured questionnaire was developed, validated and tested for its reliability. Percentages and tables were used to answer the research questions. The major findings, of the study were agreed by the majority of the staff that work ethics affects productivity or performance in business organizations in Nigeria. Hence, work ethics has effect on employees performance in an organization. It was recommended that management should also embark on screening exercise, training and development of personnel, adequate creation of disciplinary measures etc, as tools to increase workers performance in an organization.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Contents ix
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the study 4
1.3 Objectives of the study 5
1.4 Research Questions 6
1.5 Research Hypothesis 6
1.6 Significance of the Study 8
1.7 Scope of the study 9
1.8 Limitations of the study 9
1.9 Definition of Terms 10
References
CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review
2.1 Work Ethics Defined 12
2.2 Impact of Human Resource in an organization 20
2.3 Work Ethics and Organizational Behaviour 22
2.4 Benefits of Ethical Codes 24
2.5 Work Ethics and Organizational Performance 26
2.6 Problem of Discipline in an Organization 30
References
CHAPTER THREE:
Research deign and methodology
3.1 Research Design 34
3.2 Area of the study 34
3.3 Population of the study 35
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure 51
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection 36
3.6 Validity of the Instrument 37
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument 37
3.8 Method of Data Collection 38
3.9 Method of Data Analysis 38
References
CHAPTER FOUR:
Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Data 40
4.2 Test of Hypothesis 49
4.3 Summary of Findings 61
CHAPTER FIVE:
Discussion, Recommendations and Conclusion
5.1 Discussion of Result 63
5.2 Implication of the Research Findings 65
5.3 Conclusion 65
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies 66
5.5 Recommendation 67
Bibliography
Appendix
