AN ASSESMENT OF DISCIPLINE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES IN A PUBLIC ORGANIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE KADUNA STATE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES. 2000 – 2006
AN ASSESMENT OF DISCIPLINE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES IN A PUBLIC ORGANIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE KADUNA STATE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES. 2000 – 2006
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2007-01
Authors
BERNARD, A. MATAIMAKI
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Abstract
Nigeria is a third world country and this therefore implies a developing
economy. In a developing economy like Nigeria, the need for public servants,
who are the nucleus for policy formulation and implementation, to perform
their duties with diligence effectiveness and with a high sense of discipline,
cannot be overemphasized. This being the case therefore, discipline and
disciplinary procedures for ages has been a subject of discussion as it affects
those charged with the onus of discipline and ensuring proper work ethics and
practices in accordance with the laid down procedures. The main thrust of this
study was the examination of discipline and disciplinary procedures and its
effect on staff morale and job performance in the Nigerian Public Service in
general and the Kaduna State Ministry of Water Resources in particular 2000-
2006.
Two hypothesis were formulated and tested. The first was on the grounds of
the inability of heads of department/section/unit to enforce disciplinary
measures on erring employees, was responsible for indiscipline and low morale
among employees of the Kaduna State Ministry of Water Resources. The
second hypothesis was on the assumption of ignorance on the parts of the
employees of the ministry on rules and regulations governing the conducts and
behaviours of employees within the service.
Having presented, analysed and tested the two hypothesis, the study observed
that heads of department/section/unit were enforcing disciplinary measures on
erring staff and discovered that employees were not too ignorant of disciplinary
procedures either. It was discovered too that most staff do not realize the need
for a self disciplined lifestyle. The study revealed that the problem of staff is
the natural tendency of man being lazy, indolent, dislikes work and lacks
initiatives and needs to be controlled before embarking on productive activities
as enunciated by Douglas McGregor in his theory X of Management Principles.
The study therefore recommended that management should embark on
enlightenment programmes in order to sensitize workers on the importance of
acceptance of discipline as corrective measures rather than punitive.
The study also recommended regular workshop, training, seminar for staff to
enhance their knowledge and productivity. Management should introduce more
comprehensive incentive packages for reward of excellence in form of
promotion and gifts to boost staff morale. This is what obtains in the private
sector with the motive of maximum utilisation of human Resources for
maximization of profit. The public sector too, should take a cue.
The study recommended that management should avoid taking primordial
factors into consideration during staff recruitment exercise in the Ministry.
Description
Being a thesis submitted to the Post Graduate
School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the
Degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA).
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria
January 2007
Keywords
ASSESMENT,, DISCIPLINE,, DISCIPLINARY,, PROCEDURES,, PUBLIC ORGANIZATION,, CASE A CASE,, KADUNA STATE,, MINISTRY OF WATER,, RESOURCES