Work ethics Components and Employee Performance of Public Sector in Ogun State (Published)
This study examines the influence of work ethics on employee performance in selected public sector, with a focus on the five sector in Ogun State. Work ethics specifically professionalism and confidentiality are recognized as essential drivers of organizational success. The study employed a descriptive survey research design with a population of 1,100 employees, from which a sample size of 400 respondents was selected using Taro Yamane’s formula. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 380 were validly completed and returned, yielding a 95% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) with the aid of SPSS. Findings revealed a strong positive relationship between professionalism and employee efficiency (r = 0.732, p < 0.05), indicating that professional conduct enhances time management and workplace discipline. Confidentiality was also found to significantly influence goal achievement (r = 0.689, p < 0.05), as safeguarding sensitive information fosters trust and organizational focus. Similarly, accountability demonstrated a strong positive effect on employee productivity (r = 0.715, p < 0.05), showing that responsibility and answerability increase output and adherence to deadlines. Overall, work ethics significantly influenced employee performance (r = 0.728, p < 0.05). The study concludes that professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability are critical to enhancing efficiency, productivity, and goal attainment in public institutions. It recommends regular ethics training, stricter confidentiality policies, and clear accountability frameworks to strengthen employee performance and institutional credibility.
Keywords: Accountability, Confidentiality, Efficiency, Employee Performance, Productivity, Work ethics, goal achievement, professionalism