A CRITICAL REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVANT INDISCIPLINE AND ITS EFFECT ON PRODUCTIVITY

ABSTRACT: This research presents the investigation into the effects of civil servant indiscipline on work productivity, the National Revenue Authority in Ogun State was used as the location for the study and a total of 100 staff was sampled. Data was gathered using a self -constructed questionnaire and the result gotten was analyzed using the simple percentage method. The validity and reliability of instrument were ascertained. The result of the study reveals that some civil servant come to work late and some even take their daily task for granted. The analysis also shows that political, interference influences indiscipline and also indiscipline affects work performance and productivity of the entire civil service in Ogun state, therefore the study recommends that government should ensure that public servants are well remunerated in order to maintain high morale. Motivation of workers should always be on the front burner. Motivational may not necessarily mean financial rewards. Self discipline, Self actualization and job enrichment should also be exercised by the organization management. Disciplinary cases should always be hastily disposed and anybody who is culpable should be sanctioned appropriately to serve as a deterrent to others.