LASU Journal of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
(LJERHRM)
ISSN: 2705-3482
Volume 5, No. 1, 2025
Pages 148-160
DOI: 10.36108/ljerhrm/5202.50.0190
Employee Discipline and Organisational Performance: A Study of Non-Teaching Staff of University of Benin
Joy ERIMIFE
Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin.
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Imade IDUOZEE
Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin.
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Abstract
This study explores the vital link between employee discipline and organisational performance, focusing on the non-teaching staff at the University of Benin. Guided by three key research questions, a comprehensive review of relevant literature was conducted to provide a solid foundation for the investigation. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study gathered insights through a structured questionnaire distributed to 367 non-academic staff members using the simple random sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics—frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviation—while a correlation analysis was employed to test the relationship between the variables. The findings underscore the critical role of discipline in fostering a high-performance work environment. When employees adhere to clear behavioral expectations, accountability, professionalism, commitment thrives, ultimately driving institutional success. Based on these findings, the study recommends the establishment of well-defined policies on employee conduct, performance benchmarks, and disciplinary measures. Furthermore, a structured disciplinary framework, complemented by ongoing training and professional development initiatives, can help address disciplinary challenges and enhance overall organisational efficiency.
Keywords: Employee discipline; Higher education management; Non-academic staff; Organisational performance .