Organizational Dynamics and Public Service Ethics in Nigeria

Joseph Nkang Ogar; Nweake Christopher Ude

doi:10.26858/pdr.v1i1.13628

Organizational Dynamics and Public Service Ethics in Nigeria

Joseph Nkang Ogar^(1*), Nweake Christopher Ude⁽²⁾,

(1) Department of Philosophy, University of Calabar, Cross River State.
(2) Federal college of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26858/pdr.v1i1.13628

Abstract

The selection of 'right man' for 'right job' and his/her orientation in administrative philosophy and social values need to be reinforced by effective systems for ethical administration as they create 'conducive' or 'non conducive' environment Numerous studies have indicated that organization climate and atmosphere will play a dominant role in influencing individuals with appropriate attitudes and skills. Keeping this in view, this work focuses on the important aspects of organization and their impact on ethical behavior of administrators. Some of the important issues raised are to what extent hierarchy influences ethical behavior. How rules and procedures influence administration. Whether ethics institutions and codes of conduct help achieve public service ethics? This method used in this research is context textual analysis.

Keywords

Public administration; Organizational Dynamics; Public Service Ethics; Ethics.

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