Effects of Professional Ethics on Organizational Performance: A Study of Anambra State Ministry of Education, Awka

The study examined the effects of professional ethics on organizational performance in Anambra State Ministry of Education, Awka. The objectives of the study was to understand how ethical practices such as ethical leadership, accountability, integrity and transparency affect organizational performance in the civil service, particularly the Ministry of Education in Anambra State. The study was anchored on the Ethical Leadership Theory introduced by scholars such as Brown, Treviño, and Harrison in 2005, and utilized descriptive survey research design. Data were collected only from primary sources through the use of questionnaire, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. All analyses were conducted using SPSS version 24. The findings revealed that all the four coefficients; ethical leadership, accountability, integrity, and transparency, have significant positive effect on organizational performance in Anambra State Ministry of Education. The study concluded that professional ethics is a critical driver of organizational success and should be prioritized to ensure sustained productivity and improved service delivery. Among other recommendations, the study suggests that the ministry should institutionalize ethical leadership through capacity-building programs such as workshops and training. These initiatives will equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to model ethical behaviors, foster trust, and inspire employees toward higher performance