The purpose of this research study was to determine the effect of organisational ethics on employee performance, using Access bank plc Abuja as a case study. The underlining objective of this study was to evaluate employee commitment to the organization’s ethics and to determine the extent to which organizational ethics influence employee toward increased performance.
A multiple linear regression model was used to test the null hypotheses proposed for this study. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data needed for the research based on a 5-Point Likert Scale. The overall finding from the analysis carried out revealed that there is a statistical significant relationship between organizational ethics and employees’ commitment. Also, that organizational ethics influences employees toward organizational productivity. It was concluded that employees who are more committed to their organisations and adhere to ethical standards perform better. The findings of this study was in line with existing research used for this study and generated new knowledge applicable to the public sector as area of further study.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - - 1
1.2 Statement of the problem - - - - - - 2
1.3 Research Questions - - - - - - - 3
1.4 Objective of the study - - - - - - - 3
1.5 Hypothesis of the study - - - - - - 3
1.6 Significance of the Study - - - - - - 4
1.7 Scope of the study - - - - - - - 4
1.8 Definition of terms - - - - - - - - 4
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Framework of the Study - - - - - 6
2.1.1 The Concept of Ethics - - - - - - - 6
2.1.2 Organizational Ethics versus Employee Performance - 6
2.1.3 Organizational Ethics and Productivity - - - - - 8
2.1.4 Teamwork and Organizational Performance - - - - 9
2.1.5 Relationship between Integrity and Productivity - - - 10
2.1.6 Link between Employee Commitment and Performance - - 10
2.1.7 Employee Attitude to work and Productivity - - - - 11
2.1.8 Relationship between Self-Discipline and Productivity - - 12
2.2 Theoretical Review - - - - - - - 13
2.3 Theoretical Framework of the Study - - - - - 13
2.4 Empirical Review of Previous Studies - - - - 15
2.5 Existing Gap for the Study - - - - - - 16
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design - - - - - - - 17
3.2 Source of Data - - - - - - - - 17
3.3 Method of data collection - - - - - - 17
3.4 Population of the study - - - - - - 17
3.5 Sample size and Sampling Technique - - - 17
3.6 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - 18
3.7 Study Variables and Measurement/Model Specification - - 18
3.8 Validity and reliability of research instrument - - - 19
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - 20
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis - - - - 20
4.3 Test of Hypothesis - - - - - - 23
4.4 Discussion of Findings - - - - - - 25
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary - - - - - - - 28
5.2 Conclusions - - - - - - - - 28
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - - - 29
5.4 Limitations of the Study - - - - - - 29
Areas of further study - - - - - - - - 30
Bibliography - - - - - - - - - 31
Appendix - - - - - - - - - 34-36
List of Tables
Table 4.1: Questionnaire Response Rate - - - - - 20
Table 4.2: Age - - - - - - - - 21
Table 4.3: Educational Background - - - - - - 21
Table 4.4: Work Experience - - - - - - - 22
Table 4.6: Respondents Departments - - - - - - 22
Table 4.5: Question 1 - - - - - - - 23
Table 4.6: Question 2: - - - - - - - 23
Table 4.7: Question 3 - - - - - - - 24
Test of Hypothesis One Table 4.10 - - - - - - 25
Test of Hypothesis Two Table 4.11 - - - - - - 26
