Staff Conduct in Relation to their Colleagues and Management Role Performance in Federal Universities in North-East Zone, Nigeria: Implication on Guidance and Counseling

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between staff conduct in relation to their colleagues and management role performance in federal universities in the North-East Zone of Nigeria. Specifically, it aims to assess the level of staff conduct towards colleagues and the effectiveness of management in fulfilling their roles. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study comprises of academic and non-academic staff of the federal universities in the Northeast Zone Nigeria. Data were collected through questionnaire and analysed using mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) and the study found a high level of staff conduct in relation to their colleagues, as well as high level of management role performance. A significant relationship was established between staff conduct and management role performance, indicating that positive staff relationships can contribute to effective management. The findings of this study have implications for guidance and counseling services in federal universities. By fostering a positive and supportive work environment, guidance counselors can contribute to improved staff morale, reduced conflicts, and enhanced institutional effectiveness. Recommendations include implementing strategies to sustain positive staff relationships, providing training for management to update their leadership skills, and offering guidance and counseling services to address workplace challenges for sustainable staff interpersonal relationship and management effectiveness.