Ethical Education and Sensitivity of Students in Kenule Beeson Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Nigeria: The Role of Value and Relevance

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between value, relevance and ethical sensitivity of students in a sample of 350 Business, Science and Engineering students from Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori. It examined the association between personal benefit and ethical sensitivity of Ken Saro Wiwa students in Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: This is an exploratory study that adopted the quantitative research approach in investigating the assumed relationship between personal benefit, value, relevance and ethical sensitivity of students in Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori. Findings: Personal benefits, value, and relevance are positively associated with the ethical sensitivity of students in Nigeria. This study indicates that the ethical sensitivity of students will increase with the level of personal benefit identified in a particular circumstance. Originality/Value: To the best of our knowledge, we do not know of any study that has investigated the relationship between personal benefit, value, relevance and ethical sensitivity of students in Nigeria. Thus, this study fills the gap in existing literature and provides a guide for formulating ethical policy for students in Nigeria.