Ethical Compliance matters in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): A Study in a selected HEI of Assam, India

Abstract

Ethical compliance of students of HEIs is a burning issue in the modern days. Because the present unethical behaviors of the students of HEIs are doubling the risks of creating future unethical professions like doctor, engineer, layer etc. The present study on ethical compliance of students is an empirical study conducted in a higher education institution of Assam. The study explores the nature and extent of ethical compliance of students by using Likert type scale data. Data are collected randomly from 63 sample students by using questionnaire method. The study found that ethics education is very essential for the students' community to make ethical decision and responsible citizen. The study also observed that the students with ethics education can acquire skill and ability to exhibit their logical decision-making power. The study highlights ways and means for making obligation and respect towards ethical issues by the students of HEIs.