Disciplined Character Values and Sustainable Career Success among Graduates of Christian-based Tertiary institutions in Ghana

Abstract

The study adopted an opinion survey to determine the relevance of disciplined character in the recruitment and promotion of graduate employees in Ghana. A total of 371 respondents, consisting of 280 students from targeted Christianbased colleges, 16 alumni and 75 employers from targeted industries were randomly sampled. Data were collated with structured questionnaire and interviews as instruments of collation. Chi square test was the statistical tool used for data analysis. For both students and employers, a bad character applicant must not be recruited. Similarly, employers out-rightly and students, closely, objected to an indisciplined character employee not being promoted. They differed, though, in the reasons for their opinions. Employers would rather tolerate just to avoid the cost of unnecessary labour turn-over and litigations. Students appeared to have erroneously and contrary to Acts of Ghana, (Labour Act 651, 2003) assumed a right to promotion even if indisciplined. The variance in opinions of employers and students may have important implications for both educators and industry.hence educators and industries should pay serious policy attention to the variance opinions of the participants of the study.