IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE RESEARCH (JPASWR )

E-ISSN 2504-3597
P-ISSN 2695-2440
VOL. 7 NO. 1 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/jpaswr.v7.no1.2022.pg86.98

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Curbing Corrupt Practices through Office Ethics in Selected Public Organizations in Nigeria

Silas-Dikibo, I. Deborah (MABEN, MWIWA & MNAFAK), UKATA, Philip Festus (FIPMD, MABSEN, MISMN, MABEN, MTRCN, MECRTD)

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Abstract

This study adopted a descriptive research design in describing “Curbing Corrupt Practices Through Office Ethics in Selected Public Organizations in Nigeria”. The justification for adopting descriptive research design was because the study adopted qualitative research approach to synthesize opinions of scholars on the said topic. The amalgamated opinions were used to address the major and specific objectives as well as the research questions of this study. The study finds out that office ethics are set of codes, values, and rules that help to determine the right choices and behaviour in the office setting which are based on how to live a good life, our rights and responsibilities, moral decisions of what is good and bad, and the language of right and wrong. It was also discovered that the consequences of corrupt practices include but not limited to eroding the moral fabric of society, violating the social and economic rights of the poor and vulnerable, undermining democracy, subverting the rule of law, retarding development, and denying the benefits of free and open competition. This study also finds out that office ethics can be used as a tool against corrupt practice in public organizations by displaying honesty, integrity, promise- keeping and trustworthiness, loyalty, fairness, concern for others, law abiding, commitment to excellence, leadership, and accountability. Punishing of offenders adequately and in accordance with the laws establishing the office

keywords:

Curbing Corrupt Practices, office ethics, corrupt practices, public organizations, corruption

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