CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

According to the advanced learner dictionary, a professional is a person associated with a career that requires particular training and expertise or a high degree of education. While misconduct refers to improper professional behaviors or poor management. Professional misconduct currently refers to one who exceeds the authorized scope of his profession (Adebayor 2014).

In addition, business studies refers to the study of subjects associated with money and company management. What are the potential consequences of professional misconduct in the teaching and learning of business studies in junior high schools? Without such norms or ethical views, professional skill may be misapplied or misdirected, and the school will not fulfill its aims and objectives. Professional ethics contribute favorably to the enhancement of the teaching and learning process; hence, it is essential that instructors adhere to the guiding principles of the teaching profession. The tendency has become so extreme and rapid that it impacts both student and teacher performance (Adebayor 2014).

Evidently, teachers are the imagemakers and their students are the leaders of tomorrow; consequently, the high and rapid rate of professional misconduct will likely spread to the larger society. In the context of the teaching profession, professional misconduct is a pattern of unethical or indecent behavior shown by any member of the teaching profession. These are established standards and sound patterns of conduct aimed to promote the operational integrity of any formal organization, such as schools. Members are obligated to adhere to this set pattern when performing their official duties.

Peremode (2002) states, "A professional code of ethics refers to the specific set of ideas, values, and standards of individual professional conduct in relation to professional obligations and responsibilities, as authorized and enforced by the membership of a professional association." Peremode goes on to say that in the majority of circumstances, a professional code of ethics regulates the right connection between practitioners (Teachers) and clients (Students) so as to safeguard the clients. In addition, the code specifies the acceptable interaction between practitioners for mutual protection.

Hoyle's (2004) Similarly, a professional educator's code of ethics is concerned with the teacher's interaction with students, parents, the general public, other teachers, administrators, supervisors, and the educational profession.

Barrup (2003) concurred with the assertion that an ideal teacher must have a positive rapport with pupils without violating the ethics of the profession.

Now that the instructors were aware of their role and how to carry it out, they could ensure the absence of professional misconduct. How can teachers use this advice to teach students about the consequences of professional misbehavior in business studies?

According to research, methodologist asserts that for decades teachers have failed to emphasize the repercussions of professional misconduct, and as a result, the majority of the fruits of their labor, i.e. their former students, have not been successful in their business facilities: some have ruined their businesses due to bribes, and companies have collapsed due to the infidelity of the management board members. One may argue that this is a self-inflicted problem, but consider the case of a toddler who does not comprehend what fire is but can learn if someone explains it to him; such a child would not have been burned if someone had warned him about the dangers of touching fire. The same holds true for a student who has been instructed to be strict, loyal, or truthful and resolute in commercial dealings with others (Barrup 2003).

According to research, methodologist asserts that for decades teachers have failed to emphasize the repercussions of professional misconduct, and as a result, the majority of the fruits of their labor, i.e. their former students, have not been successful in their business facilities: some have ruined their businesses due to bribes, and companies have collapsed due to the infidelity of the management board members. One may argue that this is a self-inflicted problem, but consider the case of a toddler who does not comprehend what fire is but can learn if someone explains it to him; such a child would not have been burned if someone had warned him about the dangers of touching fire. The same holds true for a student who has been instructed to be strict, loyal, or truthful and resolute in commercial dealings with others.

What does business studies signify in relation to employment? Business studies entail more than simply buying and selling; they are mostly utilized in manufacturing, contracts, civil services, and even education. Any career that involves spending money is an economic one. The profession of business combines banking, education, engineering, construction, accounting, and economics, among other disciplines.

According to US education law 6530, a teacher must inform his pupils of the consequences of lying, taking bribes, ignorance of duty, obtaining a fake license, and practicing outside the authorized area of his trade (Hoyle 2004).

It is common knowledge that both commercial and public sectors have been plagued by corruption, which has had a negative impact on the nation's economy. For this to be completely eradicated, business studies-trained professors must pay close attention to the subject of business studies and inform students of the benefits and consequences of abiding by business regulations.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

There appears to be an increasing demand for professionalism in all nations of the globe in order to bring about the desired transformation of society for the betterment of man. As a result of professional misconduct, however, a variety of problems have emerged in the academic performance of secondary schools, some of which are widespread failure in external examinations; truancy; disobedience; hooliganism, etc (Barrup 2003).

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of professional misconduct on the teaching and learning of business study. Precisely, this study seeks to:

i.          To determine whether  professional misconduct has an impact on the teaching and learning of business study.

ii.        To examine the causes of professional misconduct in secondary schools.

iii.      To find out the effects of professional misconduct in secondary schools.

iv.      To find out ways professional misconduct in secondary schools can be curbed.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The following questions will be answered in this study:

i.          Does professional misconduct have an impact on the teaching and learning of business study?

ii.        What are the causes of professional misconduct in secondary schools?

iii.      What are the effects of professional misconduct in secondary schools?

iv.      What are the ways professional misconduct in secondary schools can be curbed?

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