The Impact of Employee Discipline on Organisational Performance (a Case Study of Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Ado-Ekiti)

Student: Samuel Ayomide Oluwadola (Project, 2025)
Department of Business Administration
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State


Abstract

This study examines the impact of employee discipline on organisational performance in Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Employee discipline is essential for maintaining order and ensuring organizational performance. Poor discipline, such as absenteeism, misconduct, and non-compliance with rules, leads to reduced productivity, low morale, increased turnover, and higher operational costs. The root causes often include unclear policies, ineffective leadership, and lack of engagement. To address this, organizations should implement clear rules, communicate expectations, train managers to enforce discipline fairly, and engage employees to address underlying issues. A consistent and transparent approach to discipline fosters a positive work environment, improves morale, and enhances overall performance.
The study adopts a descriptive survey design and collects data from 100 respondents (100 staffs), using a structured questionnaire to measure the impact of employee discipline. The research identifies several challenges, including Inadequate training program, lack of communication, insufficient performance monitoring, fear of retaliation and low morale. It also highlights disparities employee discipline and organization performance.

Keywords
Employee discipline organisation performance