This document summarizes a research study on the implications of adherence to codes of ethics and professionalism for bank failures in Nigeria. The study found that while many Nigerian banks did not strictly follow ethical practices, the majority of bank failures were actually due to other factors like insider abuse in lending, risky lending, economic instability, and regulatory deficiencies. The study recommended enforcing compliance with ethical codes through legal sanctions to help standardize and stabilize the Nigerian banking system.
Ethical practices of the professional accountant in nigeriaAlexander Decker
The document summarizes a research study on the ethical practices of professional accountants in Nigeria. It finds that while ethical codes are documented, some accountants do not fully practice ethics. The study examines the extent to which accountants reflect ethical values in their work. It collects data through questionnaires and journals. The findings show penalties for unethical members are inadequate and accountants should adhere closely to ethical codes for their profession to endure. The study recommends accountants pay attention to good ethical conduct and strictly follow codes of conduct.
Impact of Accounting Ethics on the Practice of Accounting Profession In Nigeria.IOSR Journals
This study is an empirical investigation of the impact of ethical values on the practice of accounting
profession in Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, research questions were raised, hypotheses were
formulated, and a review of related literature was made. The main objective of this study is to examine if
accounting ethics have much impact on the practice of accounting profession in Nigeria, the factors that make
the accountants breach accounting rules and if ethical codes of conduct address all the issues that border on
ethical practices. The study employed a synthesis of descriptive and survey research methods. The major
instrument used for generating the primary data was the questionnaire, which was designed in five-response
option of likert-scale. Two hundred and fifty (250) questionnaires were administered, two hundred and nineteen
(219) questionnaires were completed and returned. The data generated for this study were analysed through
mean scores while the stated hypotheses were statistically tested with z-test. Our findings revealed that there are
other major influence which accountants believe have impact on their professional conducts like policies and
rules of companies where accountants work, religion were found not to have major influence in the professional
conduct of accountants. The legal system and societal value systems also inter-played in the accountants’
professional conduct. It was recommended among others that the accountant in practice needs to pay attention
to good ethical conduct and there is the need to adhere strictly to the ethical code of conduct.
This document discusses the audit expectation gap problem in Nigeria. It aims to examine the perceptions of auditors, clients, and users of financial statements regarding the role of external auditors and factors contributing to expectation gaps. The factors studied are uncertainty about auditor responsibilities and independence, reliance on audit reports, and interpretations of audit report messages. The study uses a survey research design with 200 participants from auditing firms, banks, investment houses, and companies in Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja. The findings will help understand significant expectation gap factors in Nigeria and how to potentially address misunderstandings between auditors and report users.
11.association between default behaviors of sm es and the credit facets of sm...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between default behaviors of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the credit characteristics of their owners. The study analyzed data on 204 SMEs, including 38 that defaulted and 166 that did not. Logistic regression analysis found that variables reflecting owners' credit capacity, such as inquiry frequency from other institutions, had a closer relationship with SME default behavior than variables reflecting credit willingness. Specifically, owners' credit history and loan repayment rates were most closely tied to enterprise default risk. The results indicate personal credit data can provide useful insights for assessing SME credit risk.
Association between default behaviors of sm es and the credit facets of smes ...Alexander Decker
The document examines the relationship between default behaviors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the credit characteristics of their owners. It reviews literature on how owner characteristics like education, age, and management skills can impact enterprise performance and financing. The study analyzes data on 204 Chinese SMEs, dividing owner characteristics into basic, credit capacity, and credit will variables. Logistic regression is used to test the relationship between these variables and enterprise default rates. The results show credit capacity variables have a more significant relationship with default behavior, and credit history variables like overdue amounts have the closest relationship to default probability.
This document outlines research questions for predicting loan defaults. It asks: (1) Can a model predict charge-offs and what variables influence them? (2) What are average charge-offs per month/year? (3) What are average charge-off amounts? Additional questions examine differences between personal and business loans, characteristics of defaulters, and bank-level factors. Theoretical ideas to explore include income, indebtedness, wealth, interest rates, and fiscal policies. The goal is to understand loan defaults and build predictive models.
IRJET- A Study on the Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Financial Crim...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of macroeconomic variables like inflation and gross domestic product on financial crime in the Indian banking sector. The study uses data analysis tools to analyze secondary data over 10 years and finds a long-run relationship between the variables of fraud, GDP, and inflation. It determines that fraud has a significant effect on macroeconomic variables in the long term. The objectives are to examine the trends in these variables and their relationship, and provide recommendations.
Ethical practices of the professional accountant in nigeriaAlexander Decker
The document summarizes a research study on the ethical practices of professional accountants in Nigeria. It finds that while ethical codes are documented, some accountants do not fully practice ethics. The study examines the extent to which accountants reflect ethical values in their work. It collects data through questionnaires and journals. The findings show penalties for unethical members are inadequate and accountants should adhere closely to ethical codes for their profession to endure. The study recommends accountants pay attention to good ethical conduct and strictly follow codes of conduct.
Impact of Accounting Ethics on the Practice of Accounting Profession In Nigeria.IOSR Journals
This study is an empirical investigation of the impact of ethical values on the practice of accounting
profession in Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, research questions were raised, hypotheses were
formulated, and a review of related literature was made. The main objective of this study is to examine if
accounting ethics have much impact on the practice of accounting profession in Nigeria, the factors that make
the accountants breach accounting rules and if ethical codes of conduct address all the issues that border on
ethical practices. The study employed a synthesis of descriptive and survey research methods. The major
instrument used for generating the primary data was the questionnaire, which was designed in five-response
option of likert-scale. Two hundred and fifty (250) questionnaires were administered, two hundred and nineteen
(219) questionnaires were completed and returned. The data generated for this study were analysed through
mean scores while the stated hypotheses were statistically tested with z-test. Our findings revealed that there are
other major influence which accountants believe have impact on their professional conducts like policies and
rules of companies where accountants work, religion were found not to have major influence in the professional
conduct of accountants. The legal system and societal value systems also inter-played in the accountants’
professional conduct. It was recommended among others that the accountant in practice needs to pay attention
to good ethical conduct and there is the need to adhere strictly to the ethical code of conduct.
This document discusses the audit expectation gap problem in Nigeria. It aims to examine the perceptions of auditors, clients, and users of financial statements regarding the role of external auditors and factors contributing to expectation gaps. The factors studied are uncertainty about auditor responsibilities and independence, reliance on audit reports, and interpretations of audit report messages. The study uses a survey research design with 200 participants from auditing firms, banks, investment houses, and companies in Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja. The findings will help understand significant expectation gap factors in Nigeria and how to potentially address misunderstandings between auditors and report users.
11.association between default behaviors of sm es and the credit facets of sm...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between default behaviors of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the credit characteristics of their owners. The study analyzed data on 204 SMEs, including 38 that defaulted and 166 that did not. Logistic regression analysis found that variables reflecting owners' credit capacity, such as inquiry frequency from other institutions, had a closer relationship with SME default behavior than variables reflecting credit willingness. Specifically, owners' credit history and loan repayment rates were most closely tied to enterprise default risk. The results indicate personal credit data can provide useful insights for assessing SME credit risk.
Association between default behaviors of sm es and the credit facets of smes ...Alexander Decker
The document examines the relationship between default behaviors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the credit characteristics of their owners. It reviews literature on how owner characteristics like education, age, and management skills can impact enterprise performance and financing. The study analyzes data on 204 Chinese SMEs, dividing owner characteristics into basic, credit capacity, and credit will variables. Logistic regression is used to test the relationship between these variables and enterprise default rates. The results show credit capacity variables have a more significant relationship with default behavior, and credit history variables like overdue amounts have the closest relationship to default probability.
This document outlines research questions for predicting loan defaults. It asks: (1) Can a model predict charge-offs and what variables influence them? (2) What are average charge-offs per month/year? (3) What are average charge-off amounts? Additional questions examine differences between personal and business loans, characteristics of defaulters, and bank-level factors. Theoretical ideas to explore include income, indebtedness, wealth, interest rates, and fiscal policies. The goal is to understand loan defaults and build predictive models.
IRJET- A Study on the Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Financial Crim...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of macroeconomic variables like inflation and gross domestic product on financial crime in the Indian banking sector. The study uses data analysis tools to analyze secondary data over 10 years and finds a long-run relationship between the variables of fraud, GDP, and inflation. It determines that fraud has a significant effect on macroeconomic variables in the long term. The objectives are to examine the trends in these variables and their relationship, and provide recommendations.
Structural and relational influences on credit availability to small and mic...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Effect of Auditor Independence on Audit Quality: A Review of Literatureinventionjournals
Auditor independence and audit quality are two concepts that work inseparably. Many have argued that auditor independence begets audit quality and as such audit quality cannot be different from the system that produces it. This paper reviews literature related to auditor independence and audit quality in order to determine the effect of the former on the latter. The ex post facto research design is employed. Information for this study was obtained from secondary sources to include journals, text books and other internet materials. Based on the review, findings show that there is a strong relationship between auditor independence and audit quality. The review also revealed four threats to auditor independence, which are client importance, non-audit services (NAS), audit tenure, and client’s affiliation with CPA firms. However, some studies indicated a positive relationship while others showed contrary due to the type of study design employed, sample size, data collection instruments and analysis techniques used. Most of the studies on auditor independence and audit quality were centered on one or two of the threats and majorly done outside Nigeria. Even the ones done in Nigeria were focused on the banking sector. This review therefore, recommends that more investigations should be conducted in Nigeria taking into consideration the four major threats revealed and extend to other sectors like manufacturing, transport, media, education etc.
Drivers of audit failure in nigeria evidence from cadbury (nigeria) plc.Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study investigating factors that led to an audit failure at Cadbury Nigeria PLC. The regulatory authority found the auditor, Akintola Williams Delloitte, negligent, incompetent, and lacking professional skepticism. The study identifies several possible causes, including the auditor's long tenure of over 40 years which may have impaired independence. Providing non-audit services was also identified as compromising independence. The audit failure cost investors billions and damaged confidence in the capital markets. The study recommends mandatory auditor rotation and prohibiting non-audit services to improve audit quality and prevent such costly failures in Nigeria.
Effect of Debt Recovery Techniques on Performance of Selected Financial Insti...inventionjournals
The purpose of the was to examine the effect of debt recovery techniques on performance of financial institutions. The study objectives were to examine the effect of account transactions, guarantors, auction and the effect of collateral retention on performance of financial institutions in Eldoret town. The study was guided by customer-supplier relationship theory. The research design adopted a descriptive survey design. The study was conducted on Financial Institutions within Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. The target population consisted of 185 employees from the credit and management department of selected financial institutions. The study targeted five commercial banks and four micro-finance institutions. The study used purposive sampling technique to select 125 respondents. The researcher used questionnaire as data collection instruments. The data collected in the study was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. This includes the use of descriptive statistical methods to analyze data consisting of frequency, mean and standard deviation. The relationship between variables was done using multiple linear regression models. Graphs, tables and pie charts were used to present the results. Based on the findings of the study, the study recommended among others that financial institutions should review account histories as suggestion tools for accounts such as savings accounts, investment accounts and also retirement accounts for additional information on customer ability to repay their loans. The study suggests that same study be done in other financial institutions not considered in this study to allow generalizations and also provide rich advances for future studies. Further research is also required to study the factors determining debt recovery in financial institutions.
This document provides an overview of SWOT analysis, including its definition, purpose, key elements, and how it is used. A SWOT analysis is a tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or business venture. It involves specifying objectives and identifying internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving those objectives. The main elements of a SWOT analysis are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organization, while opportunities and threats relate to external factors. The analysis can help identify strategies to improve weaknesses and strengths, as well as take advantage of opportunities and defend against threats.
This document discusses internal control systems and quality audit work in the Nigerian banking sector. It notes that weaknesses in internal control systems and poor audit quality have contributed to fraud problems in Nigerian banks. The study aims to determine if effective internal control systems can reduce fraud and improve audit quality. It reviews concepts of internal control and fraud, and discusses how internal control objectives relate to audit objectives. The methodology section indicates the study collected data from 20 Access Bank branches through questionnaires.
This document discusses auditor independence and factors that can impair it. It aims to explain auditor independence, which is key to the auditing profession, and analyze how non-audit services and fees can affect independence. Specifically, it examines the effects of non-audit services and fees on impairing auditor objectivity and discusses recommendations to improve independence.
Determinants of Coffee Farmers Cooperatives’ Demand for Institutional Credit:...Premier Publishers
This study explored determinants of coffee farmer cooperatives’ demand for institutional credit under the Ethiopian context. The data was collected from 100 farmers primary cooperatives and analysed using descriptive statistics and Heckman two-step selection econometric model. The study reveals that the vast majority of the study cooperatives have potential demand for credit, while the revealed demand was found to be relatively low. Different sets of variables were found to influence cooperatives’ potential and actual demand for institutional credit in different ways. In order to address constraints preventing farmer cooperatives from effectively demanding and accessing institutional credit, recommendations are made in relation to the borrower cooperatives, lending banks and government policy.
Ethics in accounting and the reliability of financial informationAlexander Decker
This document summarizes the importance of ethics in the accounting profession. It discusses how accounting scandals in recent decades have questioned the integrity of financial reporting and the auditing process. Unethical practices, such as creative accounting and lack of independence, can undermine the reliability of financial information. For financial statements to be a reliable source of information for decision making, accountants must adhere to principles of integrity, objectivity, and care. Ethics codes guide members of the accounting profession to act with morality and support public trust in the financial system.
Este documento describe tres casos relacionados con problemas en el lugar de trabajo. El primer caso involucra a un gerente que no ha alcanzado las metas y se niega a cambiar su estrategia, lo que ha creado una situación insoportable. El segundo caso trata sobre un empleado nuevo cuya actitud hacia las mujeres es desagradable. El tercer caso describe problemas iniciales de comunicación y falta de unidad en un equipo de jóvenes ejecutivos asignados a un importante proyecto.
1) El documento analiza cómo las reformas económicas neoliberales de las últimas décadas han modificado el contexto en el que operan los sindicatos en América Latina, debilitando su poder de negociación.
2) También examina cómo la democratización política ha alterado el papel de las dirigencias sindicales aliadas al Estado y abierto un escenario más competitivo, aunque subsisten obstáculos legales para la reorganización sindical en México.
3) Finalmente, argumenta que la democracia interna es una condic
The document discusses the relationship between the film industry and audiences. It examines how the industry both creates meaning through film production and relies on audiences to interpret and process films in various ways. The industry aims to bring films to audiences to maximize success and profits, not just at the box office but through diverse distribution platforms. The relationship is dynamic, with the industry needing to listen to and respond to audiences while audiences also develop behaviors beyond the industry's control.
This document provides information for students and families of Northridge Middle School for the week of January 17-21. It includes the word of the month (courteous), students of the month, lunch menus, announcements about library times, quiz bowl matches and skate night. It also includes trivia questions, math and science facts, famous birthdays and more. The goal is to communicate important updates and events to the school community for the upcoming week.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la ciencia del derecho penal y la teoría del delito. En menos de 3 oraciones, resume lo siguiente:
El documento analiza la evolución histórica de la ciencia del derecho penal desde los iluministas franceses hasta las discusiones modernas sobre su carácter científico, destacando los diferentes enfoques filosóficos y metodológicos que han dado forma a la disciplina a lo largo de los siglos. Además, introduce los conceptos fundamentales de la teoría del delito y su desarrollo
This presentation is from an invited workshop given at the School on Sustainable Entrepreneurship held at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. It formed part of a two week course on Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling. Further details can be found at the following website: https://emtccm.qui.uam.es/?page_id=869
Este informe final presenta un proyecto de innovación y desarrollo tecnológico sobre un árbol artificial capaz de absorber CO2. El proyecto busca disminuir la contaminación ambiental mediante procesos como la condensación y la electrolisis para separar el CO2 en la atmósfera. El árbol artificial imitaría el proceso de fotosíntesis de los árboles naturales para absorber el CO2 y combatir el calentamiento global.
PR Congress 2011 - Welcome Address by Mr. Junie del Mundo prcongress2011
The document discusses the results of a survey on trust in institutions in the Philippines. It finds that the church is the most trusted institution, followed by media. Integrity, efficiency, results, and concern for the environment are seen as very important attributes when evaluating an institution's trustworthiness. IT and telecommunications are the most trusted industries, while mining is the least trusted. There is high trust in most media channels but low trust in blogs. The document calls for professionals to champion integrity and nurture trust in industries and the country.
Vector Look & Feel in Photoshop Using Clipping PathClippingimages
This document provides a tutorial for giving an image a vector look in Photoshop. It explains how to trace the outlines of objects in an image using the pen tool to create vector shapes. It then demonstrates how to fill areas, add textures and details to recreate the image as a vector. The tutorial covers techniques like using shape layers, subtracting and duplicating paths, and applying layer styles. It provides a step-by-step process to vectorize a sample image of a mini car, including outlining, coloring and adding highlights and textures to finish the vectorized image.
Este documento presenta un proyecto de huerta escolar en la Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria de Playa Alta, sede Brisas del Cauca. El proyecto busca enseñar métodos de cultivo a la comunidad para que puedan cultivar sus propios alimentos y mejorar su calidad de vida. El proyecto implementará las TIC como herramientas de investigación para fusionar la agricultura con la tecnología. Se realizarán actividades como la selección del terreno, siembra, cosecha y charlas educ
Structural and relational influences on credit availability to small and mic...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Effect of Auditor Independence on Audit Quality: A Review of Literatureinventionjournals
Auditor independence and audit quality are two concepts that work inseparably. Many have argued that auditor independence begets audit quality and as such audit quality cannot be different from the system that produces it. This paper reviews literature related to auditor independence and audit quality in order to determine the effect of the former on the latter. The ex post facto research design is employed. Information for this study was obtained from secondary sources to include journals, text books and other internet materials. Based on the review, findings show that there is a strong relationship between auditor independence and audit quality. The review also revealed four threats to auditor independence, which are client importance, non-audit services (NAS), audit tenure, and client’s affiliation with CPA firms. However, some studies indicated a positive relationship while others showed contrary due to the type of study design employed, sample size, data collection instruments and analysis techniques used. Most of the studies on auditor independence and audit quality were centered on one or two of the threats and majorly done outside Nigeria. Even the ones done in Nigeria were focused on the banking sector. This review therefore, recommends that more investigations should be conducted in Nigeria taking into consideration the four major threats revealed and extend to other sectors like manufacturing, transport, media, education etc.
Drivers of audit failure in nigeria evidence from cadbury (nigeria) plc.Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study investigating factors that led to an audit failure at Cadbury Nigeria PLC. The regulatory authority found the auditor, Akintola Williams Delloitte, negligent, incompetent, and lacking professional skepticism. The study identifies several possible causes, including the auditor's long tenure of over 40 years which may have impaired independence. Providing non-audit services was also identified as compromising independence. The audit failure cost investors billions and damaged confidence in the capital markets. The study recommends mandatory auditor rotation and prohibiting non-audit services to improve audit quality and prevent such costly failures in Nigeria.
Effect of Debt Recovery Techniques on Performance of Selected Financial Insti...inventionjournals
The purpose of the was to examine the effect of debt recovery techniques on performance of financial institutions. The study objectives were to examine the effect of account transactions, guarantors, auction and the effect of collateral retention on performance of financial institutions in Eldoret town. The study was guided by customer-supplier relationship theory. The research design adopted a descriptive survey design. The study was conducted on Financial Institutions within Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. The target population consisted of 185 employees from the credit and management department of selected financial institutions. The study targeted five commercial banks and four micro-finance institutions. The study used purposive sampling technique to select 125 respondents. The researcher used questionnaire as data collection instruments. The data collected in the study was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. This includes the use of descriptive statistical methods to analyze data consisting of frequency, mean and standard deviation. The relationship between variables was done using multiple linear regression models. Graphs, tables and pie charts were used to present the results. Based on the findings of the study, the study recommended among others that financial institutions should review account histories as suggestion tools for accounts such as savings accounts, investment accounts and also retirement accounts for additional information on customer ability to repay their loans. The study suggests that same study be done in other financial institutions not considered in this study to allow generalizations and also provide rich advances for future studies. Further research is also required to study the factors determining debt recovery in financial institutions.
This document provides an overview of SWOT analysis, including its definition, purpose, key elements, and how it is used. A SWOT analysis is a tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or business venture. It involves specifying objectives and identifying internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving those objectives. The main elements of a SWOT analysis are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organization, while opportunities and threats relate to external factors. The analysis can help identify strategies to improve weaknesses and strengths, as well as take advantage of opportunities and defend against threats.
This document discusses internal control systems and quality audit work in the Nigerian banking sector. It notes that weaknesses in internal control systems and poor audit quality have contributed to fraud problems in Nigerian banks. The study aims to determine if effective internal control systems can reduce fraud and improve audit quality. It reviews concepts of internal control and fraud, and discusses how internal control objectives relate to audit objectives. The methodology section indicates the study collected data from 20 Access Bank branches through questionnaires.
This document discusses auditor independence and factors that can impair it. It aims to explain auditor independence, which is key to the auditing profession, and analyze how non-audit services and fees can affect independence. Specifically, it examines the effects of non-audit services and fees on impairing auditor objectivity and discusses recommendations to improve independence.
Determinants of Coffee Farmers Cooperatives’ Demand for Institutional Credit:...Premier Publishers
This study explored determinants of coffee farmer cooperatives’ demand for institutional credit under the Ethiopian context. The data was collected from 100 farmers primary cooperatives and analysed using descriptive statistics and Heckman two-step selection econometric model. The study reveals that the vast majority of the study cooperatives have potential demand for credit, while the revealed demand was found to be relatively low. Different sets of variables were found to influence cooperatives’ potential and actual demand for institutional credit in different ways. In order to address constraints preventing farmer cooperatives from effectively demanding and accessing institutional credit, recommendations are made in relation to the borrower cooperatives, lending banks and government policy.
Ethics in accounting and the reliability of financial informationAlexander Decker
This document summarizes the importance of ethics in the accounting profession. It discusses how accounting scandals in recent decades have questioned the integrity of financial reporting and the auditing process. Unethical practices, such as creative accounting and lack of independence, can undermine the reliability of financial information. For financial statements to be a reliable source of information for decision making, accountants must adhere to principles of integrity, objectivity, and care. Ethics codes guide members of the accounting profession to act with morality and support public trust in the financial system.
Este documento describe tres casos relacionados con problemas en el lugar de trabajo. El primer caso involucra a un gerente que no ha alcanzado las metas y se niega a cambiar su estrategia, lo que ha creado una situación insoportable. El segundo caso trata sobre un empleado nuevo cuya actitud hacia las mujeres es desagradable. El tercer caso describe problemas iniciales de comunicación y falta de unidad en un equipo de jóvenes ejecutivos asignados a un importante proyecto.
1) El documento analiza cómo las reformas económicas neoliberales de las últimas décadas han modificado el contexto en el que operan los sindicatos en América Latina, debilitando su poder de negociación.
2) También examina cómo la democratización política ha alterado el papel de las dirigencias sindicales aliadas al Estado y abierto un escenario más competitivo, aunque subsisten obstáculos legales para la reorganización sindical en México.
3) Finalmente, argumenta que la democracia interna es una condic
The document discusses the relationship between the film industry and audiences. It examines how the industry both creates meaning through film production and relies on audiences to interpret and process films in various ways. The industry aims to bring films to audiences to maximize success and profits, not just at the box office but through diverse distribution platforms. The relationship is dynamic, with the industry needing to listen to and respond to audiences while audiences also develop behaviors beyond the industry's control.
This document provides information for students and families of Northridge Middle School for the week of January 17-21. It includes the word of the month (courteous), students of the month, lunch menus, announcements about library times, quiz bowl matches and skate night. It also includes trivia questions, math and science facts, famous birthdays and more. The goal is to communicate important updates and events to the school community for the upcoming week.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la ciencia del derecho penal y la teoría del delito. En menos de 3 oraciones, resume lo siguiente:
El documento analiza la evolución histórica de la ciencia del derecho penal desde los iluministas franceses hasta las discusiones modernas sobre su carácter científico, destacando los diferentes enfoques filosóficos y metodológicos que han dado forma a la disciplina a lo largo de los siglos. Además, introduce los conceptos fundamentales de la teoría del delito y su desarrollo
This presentation is from an invited workshop given at the School on Sustainable Entrepreneurship held at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. It formed part of a two week course on Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling. Further details can be found at the following website: https://emtccm.qui.uam.es/?page_id=869
Este informe final presenta un proyecto de innovación y desarrollo tecnológico sobre un árbol artificial capaz de absorber CO2. El proyecto busca disminuir la contaminación ambiental mediante procesos como la condensación y la electrolisis para separar el CO2 en la atmósfera. El árbol artificial imitaría el proceso de fotosíntesis de los árboles naturales para absorber el CO2 y combatir el calentamiento global.
PR Congress 2011 - Welcome Address by Mr. Junie del Mundo prcongress2011
The document discusses the results of a survey on trust in institutions in the Philippines. It finds that the church is the most trusted institution, followed by media. Integrity, efficiency, results, and concern for the environment are seen as very important attributes when evaluating an institution's trustworthiness. IT and telecommunications are the most trusted industries, while mining is the least trusted. There is high trust in most media channels but low trust in blogs. The document calls for professionals to champion integrity and nurture trust in industries and the country.
Vector Look & Feel in Photoshop Using Clipping PathClippingimages
This document provides a tutorial for giving an image a vector look in Photoshop. It explains how to trace the outlines of objects in an image using the pen tool to create vector shapes. It then demonstrates how to fill areas, add textures and details to recreate the image as a vector. The tutorial covers techniques like using shape layers, subtracting and duplicating paths, and applying layer styles. It provides a step-by-step process to vectorize a sample image of a mini car, including outlining, coloring and adding highlights and textures to finish the vectorized image.
Este documento presenta un proyecto de huerta escolar en la Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria de Playa Alta, sede Brisas del Cauca. El proyecto busca enseñar métodos de cultivo a la comunidad para que puedan cultivar sus propios alimentos y mejorar su calidad de vida. El proyecto implementará las TIC como herramientas de investigación para fusionar la agricultura con la tecnología. Se realizarán actividades como la selección del terreno, siembra, cosecha y charlas educ
The document describes several different biomes: tropical rainforests, temperate rainforests, temperate deciduous forests, taiga, savannas, grasslands and prairies, deserts, and tundra. For each biome, it provides data on average annual rainfall, average temperature, climate, landforms, dominant plant and animal species.
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
Desarrollo de las habilidades en el Uso de las Tecnologias de la Informacion y la Comunicacion - DHTIC
Periodo: Otoño 2009
NRC: 10815
Lab. : Facultad de Biologia
Este documento presenta una guía de educación ambiental para docentes de nivel inicial. Incluye presentaciones de las autoridades de los ministerios de Ambiente y Educación de Argentina, quienes destacan la importancia de la educación ambiental y proveen este material para docentes. También incluye el equipo que trabajó en la guía y marca el rumbo para que los docentes enseñen sobre el ambiente a los estudiantes.
Este documento presenta el proyecto de desarrollo de un producto cosmético llamado GELEGANCE realizado por un grupo de estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec. Incluye la introducción del producto, un análisis FODA, la clasificación del mercado meta, y los resultados de encuestas y lluvia de ideas para el diseño del producto. El objetivo final es lanzar al mercado un gel para el cabello hecho de ingredientes naturales como la linaza.
The document provides initial ideas and concepts for the design of five different energy drink products.
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Code of ethics and professionalism implication for bank
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Code of Ethics and Professionalism: Implication for Bank
Failure in Nigeria
Adeyanju, Olanrewaju David
Department of Financial Studies Redeemer’s University, km 46, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Mowe, Ogun State
E-mail: davfol@yahoo.com, adeyanjud@run.edu.ng
Abstract
The objective of this study is to undertake empirical investigation into the various causes of Bank failure with
particular emphasis on the need to enforce compliance by Banks with the Banking Code of Ethics and
Professionalism (BCEP), in order to achieve standardized and efficient banking environment. This stems from
the fact that banking failure in Nigeria had become increasingly worrisome to all stakeholders. This study
employed a well-structured questionnaire administered to staffers of selected banks located in Ogun and Lagos
states environs, to obtain first hand data. One hundred [100] questionnaires were administered, out of which 79
were retrieved and analyzed. The analysis of data and the test of hypotheses was based on the use of the
Pearson’s Moment Correlation Co-efficient, which showed a significant evidence that majority of banks in
Nigeria, however, did not fail due to lack of adherence to ethical practices but mostly due to other factors, such
as insider’s abuse on lending; lending to high risk borrowers; micro-economic instability; deficiency in bank
regulation and supervision. The paper recommended legal enforcement and strict sanctions to ensure mandatory
adherence to ethical and professional practices in the banks.
Keywords: Code of Ethics; Professionalism; Banking Distress; Mismanagement
1.0 Introduction
Financial institutions especially banks are more regulated than any other institution worldwide because of their
role as financial intermediaries. As financial intermediaries, banks mobilize funds from the surplus spending
units at a cost for on-lending to the deficit spending units at a price. Banks also provide an efficient payment
mechanism in the economy; to settle the business, personal transactions, and international obligation of their
customers. However, banks must operate within certain guidelines, either as defined by law, public policy,
practice, or convention.
In today's banking industry, the code of ethics and professionalism serves as the foundation upon which
banks must make decisions based on honesty, integrity, confidence and trust (Sanusi, 2010). A formalized code
of ethics provides banks with an understanding and knowledge of what is expected from them in terms of
responsibilities and behavior. A code of ethics reflects the standards and establishes a realistic mode of behaviour
that applies to everyone in the bank, from the board of directors to the lowest level of workers in the bank. The
reputation of a bank and its actions reflect the ethical conduct and professionalism that affects its potential for
profit and growth. All levels of bank employees need to be aware of company policies regarding ethics in order
to make the right decisions in challenging business situations, to know how and when to seek help when faced
with ethical dilemmas, and to know where to report possible unethical conduct. Sufficient legislation has been
enacted to regulate banking operations and to ensure a fair competitive environment. But regulations and
penalties alone are not sufficient to ensure discipline in operations. Therefore, high ethical standards are
expected to guide operations in the banking industry (Ali Yidawi, 2005).
While being mindful of the principles of profitability and productivity, banks are obliged to obey certain
ethical principles of banking profession and organizational ethics, which include honesty, integrity, social
responsibility, accountability and fairness. Most banks fail to practice this discipline; more so that banking
business has become more complex and the borderline between what is legitimate and illegitimate become more
blurred thus encouraging unethical behaviours (Carse, 1999). This increases the need for banks to follow a
strong set of values to steer them through the mine-field of ethical choices with which they are faced as they
make business decisions.
Incidentally, ethical values, argued by Hortacsu and Ozkan-Gunay (2004), are still not firmly
entrenched and followed in the banking system. According to Hortacsu and Ozkan-Gunay (2004), and statement
made by supervisory authorities [Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN] in different fora, many banks are associated
with accepting bribes in return for loans, lending to connected parties, cheating customers and committing fraud.
Frauds and mismanagement compound the ethical problems in Nigerian banks and are contributory to the
insidious systemic distress in the banking industry. More so, an ordinary bank customer does not have the
opportunity and adequate information to understand banking transactions, as dictated by the ethics of disclosure
in banking business (Frenkel and Lurie, 2003).
The aim of this study is therefore, to show to what extent the code of ethics and professionalism has
helped to sanitize the banking industry and ensured stability of the banking system; to achieve and establish the
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level of awareness and appreciation of the code of ethics and professionalism in the banking industry; and also to
identify the pertinent unethical conduct of banks in order to determine whether such unethical practices may be
responsible for the distress in the banking industry. Thus, it is right to say that the objective of this study will
dwell on the unanswered question of “legalized” corruption in the polity.
1.1 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
In spite of various legislations and regulations occasioned by CBN, many problems became manifest right from
the early days of banking regulations. According to Nwankwo (1980), some of these problems include poor
services delivery, lack of efficient infrastructure for money transfer, staff irregularities [complicated frauds,
understaffing, inexperienced staff, and poor bank management] and blatant contradiction of rules and regulations
of banking practice. These problems created the very hostile environment of banking and consequently
aggravated bank failures in the 1950’s.
The first era of consolidation ever recorded in Nigeria banking industry was between the years 1959 to
1969, which was to solve the problem of inadequate capital and illiquidity. By January 2001, banking sector was
fully deregulated, with the number of banks increased to fifty-four (54) between 1979 and 1987; and to one
hundred and twelve (112) between 1988 and 1996 with substantial varying increase in the minimum capital.
However, the number of banks dropped to twenty-five (25) in 2006 with a big increase in minimum paid-up
capital from N2 billion in January 2004, to N25billion in July 2004. It was further reduced to 22 following the
mergers of Access with Intercontinental Bank; Oceanic with ECOBANK Plc and a take-over of Equitorial Trust
Bank by Spring Bank Plc.
According to Subair and Omankhanlen (2011), only fifteen (15) out of the twenty four (24) Deposit
Money banks operating in Nigeria are adjudged to be safe and sound, while other share a status of marginally
sound, unsound and unsafe [NDIC Annual Report, 2010]. Currently, we have twenty two (22) banks [including
the three so called “Bridge” or “Nationalized” banks] and they are adjudged sound, eleven of them are reported
to be among the top fifty banks in Africa.
Thus, the role of ethical codes of conduct is to provide bankers with the avenue to make clear their
thoughts on what constitutes immoral or unprincipled conduct, to help experts or specialists think about moral
issues before they are challenged with the truth of the circumstances, to outline the restrictions of what
constitutes acceptable or unacceptable conduct or activities and to offer a tool for interacting professional ethics;
which are the hallmark of banking distress in Nigeria.
1.1.1 The Concept of Bank Ethics and Professionalism
Ethics can be referred to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do,
usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues. Ethics, for example, refers
to those standards that impose the reasonable obligations to refrain from rape, stealing, murder, assault, slander,
and fraud. Ethical standards also include those that enjoin virtues of honesty, compassion, and loyalty, as well as,
standards relating to rights, such as the right to life, the right to freedom from injury, and the right to privacy
(Aron, 2005).
Ethics can also refer to the study and development of one's ethical standards. As mentioned above,
feelings, laws, and social norms can deviate from what is ethical. So it is necessary to constantly examine one's
standards to ensure that they are reasonable and well-founded. Ethics also means the continuous effort of
studying our own moral beliefs and our moral conduct, and striving to ensure that we, and the institutions we
help to shape, live up to standards that are reasonable and solidly-based (Aron, 2005).
According to Aron (2006), ethical code is adopted by an organization or company like a bank to set out
general principles about the organization’s belief on matters such as quality, privacy, mission or the environment.
The ethical issue involved here is concerned with principles and values that are imbedded, either implicitly or
explicitly to guide behaviour of bankers.
The issue of code of ethics and professionalism is of great importance to bankers and the general public.
Considering the requirements of banks for protection of the rights and interests of innumerable depositors,
establishment of stability and confidence in financial markets and economic development, it is very paramount
for banks to also ethically pursue their operations in compliance with the principles of integrity, impartiality,
reliability, transparency, social responsibility and controlling of money laundering (Carse, 1999).
These concepts have been variously defined to fit the situations of various professions under
consideration. However, efforts are made in this study to narrow down the various definitions to banking sector.
“Ethics is often referred to standards of conduct, standards that indicate how one should behave on moral duties
and virtues, which themselves are derived from principles of right and wrong. According to Baker (1999), Codes
of Ethics in the banking industry worldwide cover important and fundamental aspects of principles and
professionalism for their member. A formal code of ethics is the hallmark of professionalism everywhere. Also
Professionalism from professional ethics is the moral standards, principles and regulations that guide the course
of professional behaviour.
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Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing,
defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The term comes from the Greek word ethos,
which means "character". Ethics is a complement to Aesthetics in the philosophy field of Axiology. In
philosophy, ethics studies the moral behavior in humans, and how one should act.
According to Yidawi (2005), the management of a company is concerned with making decisions within,
the ethics of the individual or group making these decisions have significant implications for the company’s
stakeholders: employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers, the government, and the public at large. Thus, Guy
(1990) said “ethics refers to standards by which individuals evaluate their own conduct and the conduct of
others”. Schminke (1998) opined that ethics can be defined “as the systematic, descriptive and normative study
of moral awareness, judgment, character, and conduct at all levels of individual and collective activity”. Guy
(1990:5) on the other hand explained that, “Values are beliefs about what is fundamentally desirable. They
underlie the choices made in work decisions just as the choices made in one’s private life. They give rise to
ideals called ethics or morals. Ethics and morals are synonymous. Ethics is derived from Greek while morals are
derived from Latin. They are identical terms referring to ideals of character and conduct. These ideals, in the
form of codes of conduct, furnish criteria for distinguishing between right and wrong”. Ethics is therefore the
same thing as morality and they shape our conduct and behaviour right from childhood through adolescence and
adulthood.
Thus, Heermance (1924) stated that ‘practices are ethical if, on the long run, they make for the well-
being of the human species and for normal human relations. If there is friction, and social loss, it is a sign of
unethical conditions. Each profession or trade has its own problem of ethics. The conduct of members must be
judged by its consequences, to the group itself and to the community. In the course of time there is likely to
develop a certain standard of practice’.
Based on the definitions above, it is clear that banks must operate ethically; this is because duty
demands that high ethical standards are required for banks to earn the confidence of depositors and the general
public due to the fiduciary function, which banks perform.
On the other hand, Professionalism is the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that are expected
from a person who is trained to do a job well [Advanced Learners Dictionary].
1.1.2 Professionalism in Ethics
According to Yidawi (2005), Professional ethics are the moral standards, principles and regulations that guide
the course of professional behaviour. Some examples of professions with established professional ethics include
law, medicine, banking, teaching, and advertisers. Professional ethics are both individual and institutional in
nature. Professional ethics can be learned during the course of study of the profession. Professional ethics also
rely upon one’s own personal sense of moral behaviour, applying their skills and making judgment. It is essential
that professionals continue to evaluate and learn about ethical issues in their respective fields consistently, as
professional ethics change in light of new technologies.
Professional ethics is the norms required by the moral point of view for the kind of work that
professionals do, that is, an ideal rational ethic. It means the second common norms actually followed by most
professionals. An ethic exists to the extent that professions regard such practices as morally obligatory. It is also
a common element of codes of professional associations. Many such codes exist, but they do not always conform
either to rational norms or actual practices.
McDowell (1991) pointed out that one can aspire to professional status, but achieving it depends on
acceptance and admittance by others. He further indicated that to qualify as a professional, there must be an
internal dimension of acquiring the character of a professional, as a matter of individual choice and commitment.
In other words, professional ethics isn’t just about the acquisition of certificates but also about practicing the
moral aspect of professionalism.
In Nigeria, entry into the banking profession is not strictly restricted but banks are expected to obtain
good reference from schoolmasters or previous employers and other reputable individuals in the society before
new entrants are offered jobs. However, the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 1991 Section 43 (4)
provides that “any person whose appointment with a bank has been terminated or who has been dismissed for
reason of fraud, dishonesty or conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or fraud shall not be employed by
any bank in Nigeria.”
Denying persons who lack morality and ethics, entry into the noble banking profession aims at
sanitizing the industry from the outset. This is facilitated by circulating the names of all dismissed/terminated
bank staff amongst all the banks in Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria. It is important that professionals
remain carefully moral in order to adhere to the standards of professionalism. Employers and clients sometimes
demand questionable actions of professionals precisely in their capacity as professionals therefore it is the duty
of a professional banker to stand his ground in the face of difficulties or changes presented in diverse form no
matter how difficult the situation is.
Francis (2000) indicated that commitment and adherence to a code of ethics may be seen as a contract.
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Therefore professional bankers that want to remain experts in their field should abide with the rules of code of
ethics and remain moral. Codes are used as a standard that is legally persuasive and binding. According to
Kultgen (1998), perhaps those conception of ethics would suffice if the obligations of professional were clear
and obvious and could be met without difficulty or sacrifice, if professionals never faced ethical dilemmas and
could always be counted on to do what is right as a matter of routine.
Generally, this law, ethics, and the code of ethics should be applicable to the profession as well as other
professions. In Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Nigeria (CIBN) is responsible for the professional
training of bankers. The goals and objectives of the Institute include the following: (i) promoting banking
education in Nigeria by conducting banking examinations; organizing lectures, seminars and conferences on
banking, finance and other allied subjects; conducting research into banking theory and practice with special
reference to local conditions; and production of professional and banking publications (ii) upholding and
ensuring the observance of professional ethics and tradition in the banking industry (iii) promoting general
advancement of banking practice in its branches and facilitating good rapport between bankers on matters of
common interest and keeping abreast of the latest developments in the banking industry and (iv) disseminating
banking information to the general public and liaising with government towards promoting and regulating the
banking industry in Nigeria.
The aim and objective should be effectively monitored as part of the monthly or weekly duty of the
CIBN, and ensure that bankers are consistent with the practice of banking in order to prevent misbehaviour and
corruption in the line of duty as a professional banker.
1.1.3 Professional Codes of Ethics
Baker (1999) reported that Thomas Percival (1740-1804) of Manchester, England first proposed code of ethics
for Physicians and Surgeons in 1794. This was enlarged in 1803 using such expressions as professional ethics
and medical ethics. This proposal coincided with a code of medical ethics in America such as the Boston
Medical Society code of 1808. Since then, codes have gradually displaced the ethics of honour. Today, a formal
code of ethics is the hallmark of professionalism for professionals everywhere.
According to Yiwadi (2005), Codes of ethics are sometimes seen as controversial documents. Most
Codes of Ethics in the banking industry worldwide try to cover important and fundamental aspects of principles
and professionalism for their members. The Irish Bankers’ Federation (IBF) has general principles as integrity,
confidentiality, professionalism and compliance. The Code of Ethics of the Australian Institute of Banking &
Finance (AIBF) touches on abiding by the law, integrity of records, free competition, misappropriations, conflict
of interest, customer privacy and employer information, insider information, improper payments, gifts,
entertainment and social responsibility.
Meanwhile, the Code of Ethics and Professionalism in the Banking and Finance Industry in Nigeria on
the other hand cover areas like conflict of interests, abuse of trust/office, full disclosure, misuse of information,
insider abuse, offer and acceptance of gratification, non-conformity with standards and guidelines, association
with doubtful persons, and aiding and abetting improper employment. All these areas oppose the poor banking
practices in Nigeria and attempt to solve these problems which can only be achieved when they are put into
practice.
The Ethics Resource Centre (2003) has pointed out that codes of ethics should not only be developed
but its development must just be the beginning of a general procedure of meeting the needs for the effectual
communication of organizational ethics benchmark. The objectives include: ensuring that every employee
receives a copy of, or has ready access to, the code; that every employee understands a personal responsibility to
abide by the provisions and standards laid out in the code; that the organization’s commitment to the code is
unambiguous and clear to every employee; and that employees are exposed to abundant examples of the code’s
utility, and how common questions about its intent and application have been resolved.
Furthermore, the development of this code has the additional merit of being preceded by serious
discussions, which, in turn, improve understanding and commitment to the principles that have been agreed. The
codification of ethical practices was necessary to bring about ethical awareness amongst Nigerian bankers as
well as provide guidance in cases of complex situations. This will also assist in redeeming the image of Nigerian
bankers, which has been badly battered in the public opinion.
Mount (1990) and Kultgen (1988) have said that the apparent function of codes is moral, and that the
codes should be simple and reasonable to a wide audience. This is because codes are instruments for persuasion
both of members of the profession and the public. It should enhance the sense of communion among members,
of belonging to a group with common values and common mission. Francis (2000) also advised that codes of
ethics might be distributed through company booklets, annual reports and induction, and training programs.
According to McDowell (1991) ethical codes enable definition of the limits of what constitutes
acceptable or unacceptable behaviour, and provide a mechanism for communicating professional ethics policy.
Nowell-Smith (1954) pointed out that “it is enough to have known the general, unchanging rules; we must also
have known how to apply them and it is this reason that moral rules, like the law, cannot be codified at all
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times……..”.
1.1.4 Corporate Code of Ethics
Each bank is expected to have Corporate Codes of Ethics to guide their staff of what is expected of them. The
code should be made available to each staff right from the point of entry and should form part of the induction
process. Sims (1994) insisted that, “One of the more perverse methods for achieving more ethical behaviour is
the establishment of a company code of ethics”; while Wolfsan (2002) however believed that “the existence of a
corporate code of ethics would not, in and of itself, ensure ethical behaviour on the part of its employees, since
codes work to the extent that they reflect and support the corporate culture. Employees learn what is considered
acceptable and appropriate conduct by observing the behaviour of top management.
Moreover, Sims (1994) believed that an organization when constructing or revising a code of ethics
should consider issues such as, the effective date, general statement of policy, and scope of coverage; being
reasonably consistent with reality; and not being arbitrarily imposed on employees. Furthermore, the code should
not be carved in stone, and must be periodically updated to reflect changing environmental conditions.
Francis (2000) while supporting the above procedure suggested that there must be protection in the
form of career preservation, an “ethical informers” support group; the use of an independent mediator, with
relevant expertise, and an appeal procedure should be devised.
1.1.5 Code of Corporate Governance for Banks
The Bankers’ Committee has issued a Code of Corporate Governance for banks and other Financial Institutions
in Nigeria by August 2003. This is in furtherance of the inevitability of the need for corporate managers to
adhere to processes to ensure good ethical behaviour in matters bordering on decision making and management
of the organization. Unegbu (2003) defined Corporate Governance as “the process and structures by which the
business and affairs of an institution are directed and managed in order to improve long term shareholder value
by enhancing corporate performance and accountability, while taking into account the interest of other
stakeholders”. Poor corporate governance has been recognized as one of the major factors in almost all known
instances of financial sector distress and opined that strong corporate governance should be observed in all
financial institutions.
Like Hunk (2002) pointed out, “in truly great public corporations, passion is tempered by good
corporate governance. A constructive dynamic tension exists between the company management and the board of
governance process. An effective board would provide checks and balances on management without compromise.
Corporate governance process should be energetic, noisy, constant and effective, especially in these times when
management is under increased pressure to prove their mettle.
The candid opinion of this researcher is that, code of corporate governance is required and in addition,
the rights and equitable treatment of shareholders’ interest, and that of other stakeholders, the role and
responsibilities of the board, the integrity and ethical behavior of all concerned, the disclosure and transparency
of operators should be put in mind when creating the code of corporate governance.
1.1.6 The Nature and Forms of Professional Misconduct in Nigerian Banks
The opinion of Akintola (1992) has confirmed the upward trend in the nature of professional misconduct in
Nigerian banks and went on to examine misconduct on the part of senior, middle and junior management staff.
These he attributed to a number of factors such as, lapses on the part of directors, and suggested that the
leadership has a sanitizing role to play in effecting positive changes deducing from the review of existing
procedures for preventing identified misconduct. It was remarked that crime and fraud will continue to flourish,
unless those who perpetuate it are decisively dealt with. It was noted that religious and moral persuasion is not
enough. Adequate legal sanctions should be imposed against them and their beneficiaries.
Although the role of auditors is not to detect fraud per se, it is worrisome that some of the banks to
which they give a ‘clean bill of health’ could collapse in no time. Sanctions should be imposed against such
firms. There is need to evaluate the role played by CBN and NDIC in contributing to the environment for fraud;
they presently serve as controllers and regulator; e.g. frauds can be countenanced by bank managers because
they know their banks would be bailed out by NDIC. CBN’s emphasis on detecting excess liquidity encourages
banks to cut corners. Adequate sanctions should be promptly applied as a way of curtailing bad and doubtful
debts and thus ensuring sound financial structure. The pressures caused by the absence of social security, the
social demands of the extended family system and poverty equally provide added reasons and motivations for
fraud. Even then it was noted that poverty should not be seen as providing a justification for fraud as most
fraudsters are not poor.
It is necessary that the government should take the banks into confidence in policy formulation.
Expensive lifestyle of bank staff, even clerks, may be indicative of fraud. CBN should ensure that it does not
approve appointment of directors of questionable character. The new policy of CBN on retiring Chief Executive
of Banks after ten years of service is a step in the right direction. The law makes adequate provision for the
effective prosecution of fraud. However, the prosecution of fraud in the court is slow and ineffectual.
The growing incidence of bad debt and continuous failure of banks is very bothersome but it is to an
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extent attributable to a degree of unethical conduct among some staff in critical banking positions. Given the fact
that fraudsters were becoming increasingly sophisticated it was suggested that increased training and adequate
counter-measure would be necessary as a way out of the unwholesome situation, especially with the prevalence
of the use of computers in all aspect of life due to globalization. This will go a long way in achieving excellence,
survival and growth.
1.1.7 Unethical Practices/Unprofessional Conduct in Banks
According to the Regulatory Laws on Code of Ethics in Banking and Finance Industry dated 26th
November,
2012 [Url:http://www.theconvention.org/pdf/regulations_CodeOfEthicsInBanking And Finance], and the Code
of Banking Practice published in May, 2004 by Australian Banker’s Association [ABA], there are a lot of
immoral and unethical practices in the banking industry, which is not peculiar to Nigerian banking industry alone,
and as such conducts are classified unprofessional and unethical including, but not limited to the following issues.
The issue of conflicts of Interests, involving engaging in extraneous activities which compete with or
constrain a bank’s primary responsibility; abuse of trust/office, involving abuse of position and taking advantage
of the institution to enrich oneself, and the like. Also, lack of full disclosure such as, non-disclosure to relevant
authorities in dealing with other players and customers in the market place; underestimating the volume of
deposits in order to evade insurance premium, and the sidelining of vital prudential guidelines. There is also the
issue of misuse of Information, (manipulation or non-disclosure of material information on reports supplied to
Regulatory Authorities, in order to derive some benefit or avoid liability, etc). There is insider abuse syndrome
(meeting re-capitalization requirement other than by actual injection of fresh/genuine funds, improper granting
of loans to directors, insiders and political interests, insiders’ conversion of bank’s resources to purposes other
than business interest, granting of unsecured credit facilities to directors in contravention of the provisions of
Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA, 1991), granting of interest waivers on non-performing
insider credit without CBN’s prior approval as required by BOFIA, 1991, diversion of Bank earnings Through
the use of subsidiaries or “secret accounts” to deny the bank of legitimate earnings].
Another is offer and acceptance of gratification to/by the regulator as an inducement to waive the
imposition of penalties arising from failure to comply with laws or regulations, applying uneven
standards/imposing unfair penalties by the regulator with the intention to induce gratification,
offering/acceptance of gratification to/from customers and potential customers to do business, and aiding a
customer to evade Tariffs and Taxes and to make unwarranted earnings. Also, there is non-conformity with
Standards and Guidelines [Nigerian Accounting Standards and Central Bank of Nigeria prudential guidelines in
the preparation of financial Statements, resulting in complete or false information, preparation of multiple
financial statements in order to mislead the monetary and tax authorities, CIBN knowingly associating with or
doing business with people of doubtful character, etc]; as well as aiding and abetting [e.g. the failure of a new
staff to meet the financial obligations to a previous employer and employing new staff without obtaining suitable
reference].
The regulatory laws on ethics mentioned above are concerned with the governing principles in the bank,
which are ethical for bankers in ordinary course of business, such as concern the relationship of bankers with
their customers in the opening of an account; the terms and conditions to be adhered to or followed by the
bankers; the appropriate charges and interest payable by customers on the banking services provided; interest
payable on customer’s account; handling of customer’s complaint on transactions and other banking services
provided; confidentiality or secrecy of customers affairs unless as expedient bank’s and public’s interest, or
compulsion of law and authority of customers; status enquiry(banker’s reference); marketing of services by the
bank; foreign exchange services and cross-border payments; guarantees and other types of third party security,
etc. symbolize.
1.2 Overview of Distress of Banks in Nigeria
Ordinarily, the word "distress" symbolizes "unhealthy situation" or a state of inability or weakness, which prevents
the achievement of set goals and aspirations (Ologun, 1994). According to Alashi (1993), distress is "a cessation of
independent operation or continuance without the assistance of relevant authorities such as a deposit insurance
institution". Thus, the traditional quantifiable measures of failure (loss figures presented in standard financial
statement) are not very helpful in assessing the degree or severity of distress of such a financial institution (Alashi,
1993). A financial institution is described as unhealthy, if it is unable to meet its obligation to customers, owners and
the economy occasioned by severe financial, operational and managerial weaknesses (Ologun, 1994).
According to Elebuta (1999), distress in banking is a situation when a fairly reasonable proportion of
banks in the banking sector are unable to meet their obligation to customers, owners and the economy, as a result
of weakness in the financial, operational and managerial capabilities which renders them either illiquid or
insolvent. This may be due to mismatch of resources or excessive mismanagement (Ebhodaghe, 1996). In fact,
the classical failure model assumes three main elements for failure namely: low profitability, high gearing and
low liquidity. All these create distress for banks. According to the Munn’s Encyclopedia of Banking and Finance,
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Cited by Owualah (1996), “a failed bank is one closed temporarily or permanently on account of financial
difficulties”.
One major cause of distress is the banks’ exposures to the real estate sector of the economy and indeed
all other sectors; professional and prudent appraisals of such exposures would reveal the necessary limits and the
level of safety needed for a “safe and sound” banking practice. Loans that are not appraised ethically would
certainly fail. Such failures have serious implications for the capital adequacy of banks, which are constantly
being eroded signaling eminent collapse of the banks. In order to check the level of exposures to customers, the
Central bank of Nigeria maintains a Credit Risk Management Bureau [CRMB] where records of all borrowings
by bank customers are recorded and made available to all banks. This shows the exposures of such customers
from all the banks and the status of such facilities. The credit rating of each customer is therefore available for
analysis at the point of loan requests irrespective of where other facilities would have been taken by the same
customer. The CRMB uses the Credit Risk Management System (CRMS) for credit appraisal procedures and to
monitor overexposures in banks. The challenge here is that banks often do not wish to disclose relevant
information.
Owualah (1996) also observed that, under-capitalization, poor management and excessive competition
are among many reasons cited for bank failures. Excessive competition for instance, forces banks to raise sharply
their interest rates on deposits. As their cost of funds rise and profit margins shrink, higher yielding but risky
assets are sought in order to sustain earnings. In the process, they become more susceptible to failures as the
economy weakens. This popular view of one of the major causes of bank failures also accords with recent
experiences in Nigeria in the wake of the surge in the number of financial institutions and the keen competition
generated by their activities, including the distress borrowing by the weak ones in order to remain afloat.
According to Section 33(1) of the BOFIA No. 25, 1991, a bank is deemed to fall into the category of a failing
bank if any of these situations arise. The bank is likely to become unable to meet its obligations under BOFIA; it
is about to suspend payment to any extent (the inability to fulfill its role as a bank); is in a situation of insolvency
(accordingly, the test of liquidity rests on the volatility of deposits, the reliance on interest sensitive funds and
level of borrowings. It is about the availability of assets, readily convertible to cash and the access to money
markets and other ready source of cash, banks’ liquidity is ultimately evaluated on the basis of its capacity to
promptly meet the demands for payment obligations and ability to meet sound credit needs of customers); and if
it is considered to be in a grave situation (a situation of inability to meet its responsibilities and satisfy the needs
of the customers, capital inadequacy or consistent negative earnings).
Some 36 banks have been liquidated between 1994 and 2003. The primary reason in each case is failure
to adhere to guidelines as well as mismanagement due to unethical practices. In all cases, depositors have lost
their income while the banking system has been blamed for failing in its intermediation responsibilities. These
failures have further eroded public confidence in the banking system in Nigeria. Concerted efforts have been
made to restore public confidence in banks in Nigeria with the introduction of the Code of Ethics. The message
is that unethical practices should stand the test of time and banks which survive on public confidence must be
ethical in all ramifications in order to provide safe and sound banking environment. One obvious step to correct
this situation is by being ethical and professional about the way banking transactions are handled.
According to Ogunleye (2010), it has been reported that two-third of member countries of the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) both developed and developing country members, had significant banking
problems. There has always been a debate about the major causes of bank failures. While bankers usually
blamed this on external factors such as inappropriate government policies; supervisors attribute it to poor
management and depositors invariably blame inadequate supervision and weak management. However, the
principal source of bank failures can be said to be from unethical practice.
For the purpose of this study, other causes of bank failures have been grouped into Institutional factors;
Economic and Political factors; and Regulatory and Supervisory measures most of which are sourced from
unprincipled exercises (Ogunleye, 2009). This assertion is corroborated by the findings of an empirical study on
the causes and depth of distress in the financial services industry conducted by the CBN and the NDIC in 1995.
The problem of appointing incompetent management is aptly described by Olufon (1992) as follows: “Since the
owner-managers regarded banking as an extension of their business empires, they invariably try to dominate
their operations by appointing their relatives or friends to key positions instead of relying solely on professional
managers; which led to series of shareholders quarrels and boardroom squabbles. This may be as a result of the
fact that, some shareholders were mere strange bed-fellows who came together to meet the requirement of
geographical spread for ownership of banks and the ceiling on individual shareholding.
There was also the problem associated with the raising of initial capital of some of the banks which as a
result of the crisis, it was discovered that the share capital was contributed by a few “well to do” individuals. As
soon as the banks commenced operations, the minority or nominee shareholders felt marginalized. In some cases,
it was discovered that the major promoters raised commercial papers for statutory paid-up capital and used
depositors’ funds to liquidate such facilities. The consequences of the crises included irregular board meetings;
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lack of management cohesion as members and officers represented different and opposing interest group;
confusion and chaos in the bank; high labour turnover; and loss of public confidence, all of which adversely
affected the banks. Another major factor is insider abuse. This point had been over-flogged in this study.
There have been efforts made by the regulatory authorities in the promotion of Ethics and
Professionalism in Banking for its relevance and benefit in the banking industry and also as a solution to banking
distress. The regulatory authorities in the interest of the banks have always made concerted efforts not only to
contain the incidence of distress, but also to ensure that the established ethical standard are complied with and
that greater discipline is maintained by the banking institutions in their dealings, with the banking public. In this
connection, the regulatory efforts included the following. First, the issuance of prudential guidelines, which in
the wake of proliferation of banks, the CBN issued the “Prudential Guidelines for Licensed Banks of 1990” to
facilitate uniformity in asset classification, provisioning and income recognition. Furthermore, the regulatory
authorities collaborated with the Nigeria Accounting Standard Board (NASB) to issue the Statement of
Accounting Standard (SAS) No. 10 in order to reinforce the requirements of the prudential guidelines. Before
then, banks had different approaches to reporting their performance.
Second, enhanced legal framework that is the promulgation of the Failed Banks (Financial Malpractices)
Decree No. 18 of 1994 and the subsequent establishment of the defunct Failed Banks Tribunals (FTBs) made
possible the trial and prosecution of the directors and officers who either directly or indirectly contributed to the
failure of their respective banks. The objective was to promote professionalism, ethical behaviour, probity and
accountability. The amendment of BOFID up till 1997 with a view to enjoining directors to declare their interest
in loans and contracts in which they have direct or indirect interest, prohibiting insider abuse of information,
position of authority to take decisions, prohibition of activities that may be socially and economically
undesirable, enjoining banks to make reports as required and to keep proper records of accounts. Furthermore,
there are provisions to discourage excessive risk-taking by banks.
Thirdly, the Nigerian Depository Insurance Corporation [NDIC] Decree required banks to obtain
Fidelity Insurance Cover as a safeguard against fraud and defalcation by bank workers. The promulgation of the
Money Laundering Decree made it obligatory for banks to make routine reports that may expose money
laundering activities, as well as to report suspicious transactions of any amount; fourthly, the CBN required bank
directors to complete Code of Conduct Forms which spells out in detail their duties and responsibilities as well
as unethical practices they should not indulge in; and finally the establishment of Financial Services Regulation
Coordinating Committee (FSRCC) under the Chairmanship of the CBN Governor recognized the need to
harmonize supervisory standards and minimize arbitrage opportunities which could be exploited by market
participants.
2.0 Methodology
2.1 Sources and Methods of Data Collection
This study was conducted using primary and secondary data [ex-post research design]. Primary data was based
on administration of a well-structured questionnaire using 5-point Likert scale rating, with 5-1 coding for
strongly agreed, mildly agree, undecided, mildly disagree and strongly disagree respectively. 100 copies of
questionnaires were distributed evenly to the population of study who were carefully selected from members of
the banking industry [staff and management teams of banks sampled, i.e. ECO Bank, Zenith Bank, UBA Bank
and Access Bank] in Lagos area, to ascertain whether indeed the code of ethics and professionalism of the banks
are followed, despite the systemic distress. The responses were analyzed and to test the hypotheses from which
valid decisions and conclusions were drawn, based on the opinions of professionals in the banking industry.
The Pearson’s product moment correlation co-efficient was used in analyzing and interpreting responses
obtained which are related with the core variables of the hypothesis and to test the relationship between the
variables; and confirm the extent to which non-adoption of banking Code of Ethics and Professionalism does
contribute to failure in the Nigerian Banking sector.
2.1.1 Analysis and Interpretation
For the purpose of the study, by statistical definition, the Pearson’s correlation co-efficient (r) is given by the
formulae:
n ∑xy - ∑x ∑y
r = √ [n∑x2
– (∑x²)] [n∑y2
– (∑y²)]
Where: r = correlation co-efficient; x= independent variable; y = dependent variable; n = number of observed
data and ∑ = summation.
The interpretation of the result of r is that when r = 0, there is no relationship between the variable tested. Where
0 < r < 0.499, there is a weak correlation between the variables and when 0 > r > 0.499, then there is a strong
correlation between the variables. Also, where r is negative, the variables are inversely related and if positive, the
variables are directly related.
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The Decision Rule
The decision rule for this research work is already described above. When r is greater than ± 0.499, we accept
the H1 (Alternate Hypothesis) because a direct relationship exists, otherwise, where r is less than 0.499, H0 (Null
hypothesis) is accepted and the alternate hypothesis is rejected.
Hypothesis One
H0 (Null): Adoption or non-adoption of Banking Code of Ethics and Professionalism does not necessarily create
distress in the Nigerian Banking sector
SCALE X Y XY X2
Y2
Strongly agreed 5 20 100 25 400
Mildly agree 4 6 24 16 36
Undecided 3 3 9 9 9
Mildly disagreed 2 18 36 4 324
Strongly disagree 1 32 32 1 1024
Total 15 79 201 55 1793
By statistical definition, the Pearson’s correlation co-efficient is given by the formulae:
2.1.2 Interpretation and Decision
From the result above, there is a significant variation between the variables correlated [a negative outcome i.e. an
inverse relationship]. Since the result of the test is lower than 0.499, H0 is accepted and H1 is rejected. This
clearly suggests that the Code of Ethics and Professionalism for banks does have a negative impact on bank
failure in Nigeria. That is to say, the impact of code of ethics and professionalism on the operation and
management of banks is negative and cannot lead to the distress of banks. Therefore the cause of banking
distress isn’t ethical codes and professionalism but as a result of other factors identified in the study, such as
insider’s lending, lending to high risk borrowers, micro-economic stability, deficiency in bank regulation and
supervision, inadequate capitalization, mismanagement of resources, high incidence of fraud and forgeries, board
room squabbles, weak internal control system, poor credit appraisal system, low liquidity, instability in the
economic environment, high cost of business operations, inadequate trainings, high loan default rate, inadequate
number of qualified staff amongst others.
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Hypothesis Two
H0 (Null): Many banks in Nigeria are not distressed due to unethical practices and mismanagement.
SCALE X Y XY X2
Y2
Strongly agreed 5 47 235 25 2209
Mildly Agree 4 22 88 16 484
Undecided 3 1 3 9 1
Mildly Disagreed 2 7 14 4 49
Strongly Disagree 1 2 2 1 4
Total 15 79 342 55 2747
Interpretation and Decision
This result suggests a weak relationship between the variables correlated, since r is less than 0.499. H0 is
therefore accepted and H1 rejected. It can thus be concluded that many banks in Nigeria are not necessarily
distressed due to unethical practices; but other related factors of gross mismanagement. This is to say that,
despite strong evidence of unethical practices in almost all operations of a bank and at most level of management,
there is no empirical evidence that, banks in Nigeria have failed because of that reason alone.
2.2 Conclusion
From the research analysis, it can be confirmed that many banks in Nigeria are not necessarily distressed due to
unethical practices, but may be due to other means of mismanagement and abuse. Nigerian banks and bankers
are very much aware of the Code but may not have been adopted by all as appropriate. There is therefore the
need to encourage and promote its adoption through staff training, for instance, the professional examination of
the CIBN includes a course on Ethics. This must be supplemented by more management efforts.
A good proportion of Bank Chief Executives in Nigeria are professional bankers but not all top
management staffs of banks are professional bankers. Although banking is a profession, entry into the banking
profession in Nigeria is generally unrestricted and so it is difficult to enforce ethics as the industry as there are
both professional and non-professional workers in the sector.
It can therefore be concluded that, code of Ethics and Professionalism is very important and should be
seen as a guiding principle in operation for every banker. The job of a banker requires moral, professional ethical
behaviour and competence. It is not sufficient to have a code of ethics. The Code should be readily available to
all bankers to promote ethical awareness; address all ethical issues and problems for proper professional
guidance; should be evaluated frequently to ensure that it is current and not stale; enforceable to ensure
conformity by all professional bankers; and adopted by all banks.
2.3 Recommendation
There is still need to promote greater awareness and publicity of Ethical issues in the Nigerian Banking Industry.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Nigeria should step up and sustain enlightenment campaigns through
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seminars, workshops, certification trainings, newsletters, journals, magazines and other publications. Nigerian
Banks should ensure strict adoption and compliance with the Code of Ethics on a continuous basis in order to
prevent banking failures and should also ensure that all banking transactions and operations are done bearing in
mind all the ethical issues.
Top management staff should also be monitored by the regulatory authorities in order to ensure that all
operations conducted comply with ethical standard of the banks. All Nigerian Banks must collectively adopt the
Code of Corporate Governance and ensure that there is transparency in the industry, especially at the top echelon,
to restore public confidence in the industry. Bank staffers, especially those in sensitive assignments, should be
well remunerated to ensure that they remain ethical and professional in all their assignments to avoid falling prey
to fraudulent temptations. Each Bank should also have a good and reliable Board of Directors capable of
providing and sustaining purposeful ethical leadership and sound management devoid of conflict of interests,
mismanagement and insider abuses.
The legal and professional limitations on external auditors on detection of fraud should be modified or
extended to enable external auditors actually report and identify fraud. This is necessary because it is the
depositors that stand to lose more when banks collapse. More importantly, it is important that bankers and
everyone in critical leadership position should seek to be respected and not unnecessarily loved; this was denoted
as standing for a principle. There should also be a system that prosecutes fraud expeditiously. The bankruptcy
laws in banking should now be enforced. Unrealistic government directives such as imposition of non-market
interest rate, administered exchange rate, the level and capability of auditors; which encourage corrupt practices
in the market place should be addressed.
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