Ethical behaviour, organisational support and employee outcomes in driving public sector organisational performance

Abdulrazaq Kayode Abdulkareem, Abdulrasaq Ajadi Ishola, Zulfah Jumoke Abdulkareem, Kazeem Adebayo Oladimeji, Abdulhakeem Adejumo and Ahmad Ajibola Ayinla

RAUSP Management Journal, 2025, vol. 60, issue 1, 175-191

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to investigate the relationships between ethical behaviour, perceived organisational support (POS) and organisational performance within Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE).Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a positivist philosophy using survey data collected from 127 FMLE employees. Structural equation modelling with partial least squares estimation was used to analyse the data and test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results support the hypotheses, indicating that ethical behaviour and POS positively affect organisational performance. Furthermore, job satisfaction and organisational commitment are confirmed to act as mediating mechanisms in these relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThis study extends the application of the Organisational Support Theory to the public sector context, specifically within the FMLE domain. It demonstrates the relevance of this theory in understanding the complex interplay between ethical conduct, POS and organisational performance in the public sector.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that by promoting ethical behaviour and fostering a supportive organisational environment, the FMLE can enhance employee job satisfaction and organisational commitment, ultimately contributing to improved organisational performance.Social implicationsImproving the performance of the FMLE through ethical practices and organisational support can lead to better regulation of the labour market, ensure fair labour practices and promote social justice and economic growth in Nigeria.Originality/valueThis study uniquely applies Organisational Support Theory to the Nigerian public sector, specifically the FMLE. It provides valuable insights into how ethical behaviour and POS influence organisational performance in a context that has received comparatively less scholarly attention than the private sector.

Keywords: Perceived organisation support; Ethical behaviour; Job satisfaction; Organisational commitment; Organisational Support Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/RAUSP-06-2024-0130

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