ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC, IKOT EKPENE)

ABSTRACT This research work examined organizational ethics and employee performance, a case study of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, IkotEkpene. In order to achieve the objective of this study, the survey research method was adopted. The population of the study was made up of all the staff of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, IkotEkpene. The sample size of the study was determined using the Taro Yamane’s formula, this formula was used to select fifty (50) respondents as sample size for the study. Instrument for data collection was a self-developed questionnaire and the forms were personally administered. Research questions were formulated to guide the study and data were analyzed using hypothesis technique and chi-square analysis tool. The study revealed that there is significant effect of honesty on employees’ performance, there is significant effect of fairness on employees’ performance, there is significant effect of respect on employees’ performance and there is significant effect of confidentiality on employees’ performance. The study recommended that honesty should be maintained in organizations as it enhances employees’ commitment.