Abstract:
The main aim of this study is to assess factors affecting employee’s work ethics in organizations
the case of Seka Chekorsa Woreda Public Service. To achieve the objective descriptive andvi
explanatory survey design were used; the target population of the study was all permanent
employees who currently working in 31 sectors of Seka Chekorsa Woreda public service, their
total number is 1004. The sample size of the respondent’s was 286. Sampling techniques which is
employed is probability sampling specifically simple random sampling were used. The method
of data collection was through the survey method and the tools are questioners and interviews.
The data obtained through the questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively using descriptive,
inferential statistical, regression analysis and correlations were used to analyze using SPSS
version 23, while data obtained through interviews were analyzed qualitatively. The major
findings of the study show that leadership, organizations internal control, recruitment selection,
and training were factors affecting employee work ethics. Also, the study found there was a
statistically significant and positive relationship between the leadership, organizations internal
control, recruitment selection, and training, and employee work ethics. Finally, the study
recommends organization administrator be supposed to involve employees in key decision
making and create a relationship where employees can be open and free, management should
support the employees and work together with employees in ensuring the procedures, code of
conduct and processes are well understood and followed.
