Effects of Professional Ethics on Organizational Performance: A Study of Anambra State Ministry of Education, Awka

Abstract

The study examined the effects of professional ethics on
organizational performance in Anambra State Ministry of
Education, Awka. The objectives of the study was to
understand how ethical practices such as ethical
leadership, accountability, integrity and transparency
affect organizational performance in the civil service,
particularly the Ministry of Education in Anambra State.
The study was anchored on the Ethical Leadership Theory
introduced by scholars such as Brown, Treviño, and
Harrison in 2005, and utilized descriptive survey research
design. Data were collected only from primary sources
through the use of questionnaire, in-depth interviews and
focus group discussions. The data were analyzed using
descriptive and inferential statistics. All analyses were
conducted using SPSS version 24. The findings revealed
that all the four coefficients; ethical leadership,
accountability, integrity, and transparency, have
significant positive effect on organizational performance
in Anambra State Ministry of Education. The study
concluded that professional ethics is a critical driver of
organizational success and should be prioritized to ensure
sustained productivity and improved service delivery.
Among other recommendations, the study suggests that the
ministry should institutionalize ethical leadership through
capacity-building programs such as workshops and
training. These initiatives will equip leaders with the
knowledge and skills to model ethical behaviors, foster
trust, and inspire employees toward higher performance