Challenges of ethical value in the effective performance of secretaries in Nigeria tertiary institutions

Abstract

The professional Secretary as authorized business support and interpreter of rules and regulations faces an ethical dilemma of striking a balance between what ought to be and what it. However, new ethical issues are emerging in organizations such that the discussion of ethics in administrative procedures and operations should attract the interest of all progressive minds. The situation is further accentuated by the peculiar work culture in each institution, the management's disposition, organizational politics, antecedents, prejudices, the experience and level of professionalism of the practitioners. This paper addresses the concept of ethics in offices and Nigerian public service, peculiar ethics of confidential secretaries, impact of ethics in the effectiveness of secretaries, challenges distrupting strict observance of ethics and recommendations. The paper also assess the role of professional association in ensuring strict compliance with ethical rules.