Abstract:

The present study builds on extant ethical literature by examining the relationship between HR ethics and performance of selected technology-driven banks, Ogun state, Nigeria. The study was quantitative and the items in the questionnaire were adapted from previous studies. A total of 206 respondents participated in the survey and statistical regression models were used to examine the relationship between the independent variables (HR ethics) and dependent variables (employee performance). The findings showed that The results of the ‘goodness of fit’ suggest that all the conditions of SEM were met and the findings from the analyses indicates that HR Ethics (Equal employee benefits, Respect for employees’ rights and dignity, Equal pay for equal work, Opportunity for stewardship and Fair treatment) have significant influence on performance of the selected banks. Furthermore it was discovered that demographic characteristics except gender significantly moderate the relationship between HR Ethics and Banks’ Performance. For the sampled banks to enhance performance, it becomes important for management to ensure compliance with the core ethical values and obligations enshrined in the Staff Regulations.