ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES: THE ROLE OF WORK ETHICS COMPLIANCE AMONG NON-TEACHING STAFF IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
Abstract This study explored the role of work ethics compliance in predicting administrative effectiveness among non-teaching staff in selected universities in South East Nigeria. Using a correlational research design, the study sampled 460 non-teaching staff from a population of 3,008. Data was collected through two validated questionnaires: Work Ethics Compliance Questionnaire (WECQ) and Administrative Effectiveness Questionnaire (AEQ). Simple regression analysis revealed that work ethics compliance based on age, gender, education level, and experience significantly predicted administrative effectiveness. The study recommended employing experienced and mature professionals to administrative positions and prioritizing staff with a genuine interest in their roles. These findings highlight the importance of work ethics compliance in enhancing administrative effectiveness in selected universities.
Keywords: administrative, compliance, east, effectiveness, ethics, nigeria, non-teaching, role, selected, south, staff, universities, work