Ethical Leadership and Worker Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Yenagoa
Abstract
Ethical mindedness is the framework from which we base our decisions and justify our actions, which in turn add value to organizations as well as our society. Ethics are the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual, a social group, or society as a whole. A clear cut ethical standard is the first step towards implementing ethical leadership practices, enacting the acceptable behavior a leader wishes to exhibit, promote activities that are considered acceptable, and prohibit unacceptable behavior in the workplace environment. Hence, worker performance is still less satisfactory than the expected standards and consequences have in turn posed a threat on the quality of education offered by the schools and service delivery. In order to improve efficiency, the objectives of this study assess the relationship between Ethical Leadership and worker performance in selected secondary schools. Samples of three hundred and forty respondents were chosen from four selected secondary schools to take part in the study. A 12 – item structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The results of the study were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The analysis revealed that there is a significant effect of ethical leadership and workers performance. Specifically, there is a significant relationship between office code of conduct and efficient teaching ability, leader ethical standard on work productivity of academic members in secondary school. It was therefore recommended that there is need to recognize and acknowledge usefulness for policy makers and administrators to strengthen and revise the code of conduct for teachers and develop a clear promotion criteria that recognizes teaching, service and academic qualifications, experience, and to enforce business ethics training programs and policy to improve worker performance. Also, all workers shall be encouraged through training and promotion to develop their potential and enhance
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