LEVEL OF ADHERENCE TO WORK ETHICS IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, UNWANA.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the Level of Adherence to Work Ethics in Federal Polytechnics
in Nigeria: A study of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana. The major
objective of this study is to examine the level of adherence to work ethics in federal
polytechnics in Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design which enabled the
researcher to generate data for the study through primary and secondary sources. The
data collected through self-completed questionnaire was analyzed using frequency
distribution table. Chi-square (X2) statistical tool was employed for the test of stated
hypothesis in the study. Based on the analysis carried out, the study found out that;
work ethics are highly adhered to in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana as
most workers in the institution are always punctual to work, always maintain
integrity in discharging their duty. There have been issues of irregularities and cases
of corrupt practices among workers in various departments in the institution. The
study recommended that; there should be a routine check and supervision of workers
so as to sanction erring staff. Since workers in the institution highly adhere to work
ethics, the management should maintain the current level of implementing work
ethics in the institution.
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