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Ethical Issues Inherent in Human Resource Management in Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Human Resource Management (HRM) plays pivotal role in shaping organization’s culture and practices. In Nigeria, HRM is challenged by multiple ethical concerns that impact employee relations, organization performance, and national development. This paper examines the major ethical issues inherent in HRM in Nigerian context including discrimination, exploitation, workplace harassment, and poor or none adherence to labour laws. The paper examines and analyses using contemporary literature, the causes of these issues namely: cultural norms and social expectations, economic factor, poor institutional frame work and inadequate and unstable HRM. Recommendations for best practices were suggested.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17048260

Author: Rev. Elizabeth Aderonke Bolaji, Ph. D

Language: English

Topic: Ethics in Business and Education

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7079559840

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