Abstract
The selection of 'right man' for 'right job' and his/her orientation in administrative philosophy and social values need to be reinforced by effective systems for ethical administration as they create 'conducive' or 'non conducive' environment Numerous studies have indicated that organization climate and atmosphere will play a dominant role in influencing individuals with appropriate attitudes and skills. Keeping this in view, this work focuses on the important aspects of organization and their impact on ethical behavior of administrators. Some of the important issues raised are to what extent hierarchy influences ethical behavior. How rules and procedures influence administration. Whether ethics institutions and codes of conduct help achieve public service ethics? This method used in this research is context textual analysis.
Highlights
Organizations are made up of various sub units which are related to each other
“It is difficult to establish that the structure of organizations has an independent impact on ethical behavior and outcome
Rules and procedures, drawn to secure loyalty of members, are the most important components of "organizational structure which is relevant to ethical administration (Eze 2015)
Summary
Organizations are made up of various sub units which are related to each other. Major variables of organizational structure are complexity, formalization, centralization and administrative intensity. “It is difficult to establish that the structure of organizations has an independent impact on ethical behavior and outcome. Organizational structure along with organizational climate, individual ethical commitments and numerous other influences work simultaneously and shapes behaviour” (Gabriel 1999). It is the value structure and general practices of organizations, representing organizational culture, which either promote or hinder ethical behavior. The hierarchical system has certain culture associated with it i.e. authoritarianism, career focus, targetosis and adaptative nature and rule orientation of the administrators; Leadership and its role in ethicizing the administration i.e. setting moral codes and ethical 'tone' for the organization and role modeling for ethicizing the administration. Ethics institutions and their efficacy in upholding high ethics in administration
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