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Corruption

Corruption is defined as dishonest or fraudulent conduct, typically involving bribery. There are three main causes of corruption: individual factors like greed and lack of integrity; organizational factors like weak management systems and lack of transparency; and societal factors like erosion of values and weak laws. Fighting corruption provides benefits like better public services, improved security, and reduction in poverty.

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Corruption

Corruption is defined as dishonest or fraudulent conduct, typically involving bribery. There are three main causes of corruption: individual factors like greed and lack of integrity; organizational factors like weak management systems and lack of transparency; and societal factors like erosion of values and weak laws. Fighting corruption provides benefits like better public services, improved security, and reduction in poverty.

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Corruption

Presented by:
Hadja Bacpi P. Pangandaman
Definition

 Derived from Latin word – “corruptus” meaning “to


break”

 The Oxford Dictionary of Current English defines


corruption as an act of dishonesty especially using
bribery or an immoral or wicked act.

 Corruption is the abuse of public office for private gain


Causes of Corruption

 1. The individual factor

 2. The organization factor

 3. The societal factor


Causes of Corruption
1. Individual Factors
• Human Greed
• Disregard for values
• Low income and urgent necessity of life
• Over ambition and belief in materialistic world
• Rationalization for wrong doing
• External Pressure from bosses and families
• Opportunity and exposure to public resource
• Lack of professional integrity
Causes of Corruption
2. Organizational Factors
• Lack of good leadership
• Absence of good organizational culture
• Lack of proper systems
• Weakness management /control systems
• Cover up of corruption
• Lack of transparency and accountability
Causes of Corruption
3. Societal Factors
•Erosion of values
•Disregard for rule of law
•Influence by societal culture
•Lack of public awareness
•Lack of good role models
•Weak societal laws
•Apathy/ Impatience
•Negative Tribalism /nepotism
•Bad governance/political patronage
Theories on Origin of Corruptions
 Public Choice Theory – corruption occurs when a rational
decision is made after weighing of options by the corrupt.

 Bad Apple Theory – the root cause of corruption is faulty


human character.

 Organizational Theory – colleagues-ve influence/lack of


values/weak control systems/poor leadership

 Biblical Theory – the root causes of corruption is covetousness.


Role of an individual in the fight against
corruption
• Report all forms of corruption
• Don’t give/ receive bribe
• Name and shame the corrupt
• Make integrity based decisions
• Fidelity to the law
• Exercise transparency and accountability
• Adhere to professionalism at all times
• Give effective and efficient service
• Embrace values
Benefits of fighting corruptions

• Better medical care/facilities


• Improved security
• Better roads
• Reduction in poverty
• Bad governance will be overcomed

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