Examining the Influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Ethical Behaviour: A Case Study of a Security Agency in Ghana

Abstract

The aim of this study is to look into the impact of organisational culture on employee ethical behavior, focusing on three police departments in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. The goals were to figure out what kind of organisational culture prevailed in these police departments and how that culture affected employee ethical behavior. It also sought to find out if culture and ethical behaviour have any effect on the quality of job performance. The study utilized a qualitative research approach with a simple case study descriptive research design. Semi-structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. The study found out that this public security agency values individual contributions and has a culture that sees change as a challenge and an opportunity for personal development. The study also indicated that partnership with the community was a primary focus to ensure security. It was revealed that this public security agency whose core responsibilities were to attend to the security and protection of citizens guided their ethical behaviour in good and bad political times. The findings of this research concluded that a positive and significant relationship exists between organisational culture and employee’s behaviour.