The Effect of Ethical HR Practices on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in Nigeria: A Case Study
Keywords:
Ethical HR practices, Job satisfaction, Employee performance, Moderated mediation, Nigerian workforceAbstract
Nigeria's workplaces grapple with ethical HR erosion, opaque contracts, biased promotions, and undue pressure, fueling a 28% productivity-commitment gap (NBS, 2020). While unethical practices stifle performance, this study flips the script: Ethical HR pillars (fair contracts, equitable promotions, safe conditions, counseling, trust, training, equality, and no pressure) propel job satisfaction, mediating superior employee outcomes. We test this moderated mediation model (Organizational Culture, Leadership Ethics, Teamwork as moderators) via a robust mixed-methods design: 350 surveys and 50 AI-analyzed interviews across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, plus secondary data synthesis. Findings reveal that ethical HR boosts satisfaction by 42% and performance by 35%, with the strongest effects under ethical leadership. Comparative Nigeria-Ghana analysis uncovers cultural amplifiers. HR leaders: Ethical reforms promise 25% ROI—time to act.
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