The Influence of Ethical Practices on Organizational Performance in Higher Education Institutions in Tanzania with Special Reference to Ruaha Catholic University.

Nakawunde, Florence (2024) The Influence of Ethical Practices on Organizational Performance in Higher Education Institutions in Tanzania with Special Reference to Ruaha Catholic University. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of ethical practices on organizational performance. Specifically, the study aimed to understand how ethical practices categorized by pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional moral development stages, affect organizational performance. The study employed a quantitative approach with close ended questionnaires distributed to a sample of 145 employees. The research design was both descriptive and explanatory. Stratified sampling method was used to select participants. Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that ethical practices based on strong moral principles (adherence to codes, teamwork, integrity, accountability) were positively associated with performance. Fear-based compliance, however, had a weak negative association. The study indicated that: Ethical practices based on strong moral principles of integrity, accountability, adherence to codes of ethics and teamwork are positively associated with organizational performance while fear based compliance is detrimental to performance. The study recommended that RUCU should uphold the culture of integrity and accountability, invest in ethical training and development to ensure employee ethical awareness and promote ethical decision skills. Keywords: Ethical practices, Conventional, Postconventional, organizational performance

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