The Effect Of Gender On The Perception Of Ethical Behaviour In Nigeria.
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2009
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Ajibolade, S.O.
Ogunleye, O.J.
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Abstract
The Nigerian corporate world is clearly in need of a solution to the increasing trend of
unethical practices that have led to the distress or even closure of many Nigerian
companies. Prior studies have suggested that greater representation of women in
government, or in market, work, may lower the level of corruption. This study therefore
investigates the relationship between gender and perception of ethical behavior among
Nigerian Managers. Data are obtained from 101 Nigerian managers, using a
questionnaire constructed on a five-point scale and bases on ten hypothetical
questionable business acts. These are analysed using means and t-test. The results
indicate no significant differences at p < 0.05 in the perceptions of ethical behavior
among males and females in six of the ten hypothetical situations provides. The ethical
perceptions are found to be generally low among the two sexes with means greater than 4.0 in only two of the situations. The study concludes in support of the prediction in the structural explanation of gender effect; that as women becomes more entrenched in the work place, they will exhibit the same priorities on a wide range of occupational
attributes as men. Attention needs to be devoted to promoting a culture in which
unethical behaviour cannot thrive.
business managers, ethical perception.
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Keywords
Unethical Behaviour , Gender Differences
Citation
AjiboIade,S.O. and Ogunleye,O.J. (2009) The Effect of Gender On The Perception of Ethical Behaviour In Nigeria. The Nigerian Academic Forum . Vol. 17, (2).