Improving and Promoting Ethical Behavior in Business Relations: Evidence from Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this research work is to look at improving and Promoting Ethical Behavior in

Business Relations in Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to pursue the following objectives: to identify the benefits’ of ethical issues in business organisations, to determine the causes of unethical behaviour in an organisation, to identify mean of advancing ethical behaviour in an organisation. The study had a population size of 996, out of which a sample size of 260 was realized using Taro Yamene Formula at 5% error to tolerance and 95% level of confidence. Instrument used for data collection was primarily questionnaire and interview. The total numbers of 285 copies of the questionnaire were distributed while 260 copies were returned. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Three hypotheses were tested using Pearson chi square statistical tools. The finding indicate that Good image Projection and public confident are benefits of ethical issue in business organisations. Intimidating behavior and conflict of interest are the causes of unethical behaviour in an organisations. Policies on ethics and ethics training programme are the means of advancing ethical behaviour in an organisation. The concluded the effective ethic programmes enhance organisational performance. The study recommends that firms should uphold ethical standard so that they may have strong competitive advantage over their fellow competitors.

Keywords: Ethical Behaviour, Business Relation, Ethical Training