Effect of Work Ethics on Attitude to Work in Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
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Effective work ethics in any organization requires the knowledge of the nature of ethical dilemmas that are peculiar to the organization. Within the university system, several ethical dilemmas exist which hinge on unethical behaviuor that could affect attitude to work among staff. This study examined the effect of work ethics and attitude to work in Nasarawa state university, Keffi. Survey design was employed and a population of 291 respondents were sampled and stratified into teaching and non-teaching staff. Data were collected using questionnaires and Key Informant Interview. Secondary data from Journals, books, conference reports and documents from the university were also reviewed. The data were analyzed using simple statistics with the aid of SPSS version 20 showing frequencies and percentages, while Correlation statistic was used to test relationships among variables. The KII responses transcribed and described. The study found that the ethical codes utilized in Nasarawa state university does not affect workers’ attitude to work. Also found that the university ethical codes have very positive impact on the workers’ attitude to work. The study recommends ethical reorientation; whistle-blowing, quality assurance and Servicom and university-wide anti-corruption campaigns for effective institutionalization of work ethics. List consequences for unethical behaviours and should be placed alongside rules at strategic places in the University. Also recommends that swift disciplinary action should be taken for unprofessional conducts and should not be accommodated and irrespective of who breaks the rules and regulations of the University.
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