The desideratum of this discourse was to unpack the nexus of good governance, effective procurement and prevention of corruption at workplace. Money can corrupt the virtuous. Efficient public procurement is key to enhancing state portfolio in infrastructure, health, education and other public services, making it central to state efforts to enhance living standard. Efficient public procurement has a nexus with good governance. The questionnaire method was considered appropriate to collect and analyse data from the respondents. Different questionnaire and interviews were administered to every respondent. Collusion and corruption are distinct challenges within public procurement, yet they may regularly occur in tandem and have mutually added fuel to the fire impact. A good example of collusion and corruption is the alleged chain effect of the Fish rot scandal in Namibia. They are optimally perceived, therefore, as concomitant threats to the integrity of public procurement.
Efficient public procurement is key to enhancing state portfolio in infrastructure, health, education and other public services, making it central to state efforts to enhance living-standards. Efficient public procurement has a nexus with good governance. However, state procurement in developing states is often plagued by high rates of corruption and waste. The public procurement process is governed by public procurement laws and regulations in all states and differs from one state to another. In South Africa, public procurement is enshrined in Section 217 and 33 of the constitution of the country. COMESA has developed a model strategy for public procurement reform to standardise procurement and tendering process which are done within the stock market.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the relationship between good governance, effective procurement, and corruption prevention in the workplace. It investigates how efficient procurement practices can contribute to improved living standards and the challenges posed by corruption and collusion in public procurement processes.
- The nexus between good governance and effective procurement.
- Corruption and collusion in public procurement.
- The impact of procurement processes on corruption.
- Models of corporate governance (Anglo-US and Japanese).
- The role of integrity, ethical behavior, and transparency in preventing corruption.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter introduces the critical link between good governance, efficient public procurement, and the prevention of workplace corruption. It highlights the importance of efficient procurement in enhancing infrastructure, health, education, and overall living standards. The chapter emphasizes that while efficient procurement is crucial, it's often hampered by corruption and waste in developing nations. It cites examples of public procurement laws and regulations in different countries, such as South Africa and the COMESA model strategy, highlighting the varying approaches to standardizing procurement processes. The chapter also points out the specific focus of Namibia's public procurement policy on textbook provision and the importance of an effective procurement process in ensuring the timely and appropriate supply of learning materials, underscoring the need for the legitimate use of budgetary resources for effective learner utilization.
Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter delves into existing literature on corporate governance, primarily focusing on the King Report III and OECD Principles. It outlines five main principles of corporate governance: rights and impartial treatment of shareholders; interests of other stakeholders; role and responsibilities of the board; integrity and ethical behavior; and disclosure and transparency. The chapter then compares and contrasts the Anglo-US and Japanese models of corporate governance, highlighting key differences in their structures and approaches. It further examines the crucial roles of integrity and ethical behavior and disclosure and transparency in fostering a corruption-free environment, emphasizing their importance in maintaining trust and accountability. Finally, it touches upon types of workplace fraud, differentiating between fraud committed against a corporation and fraud committed on behalf of one, and noting occupational and management fraud as significant issues.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Nexus, Good Governance, Prevention, Corruption, Procurement, Corporate Governance, Ethical Behavior, Transparency, Public Procurement, Anglo-US Model, Japanese Model, Workplace Fraud.
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Chapter One establishes the crucial link between good governance, efficient public procurement, and corruption prevention. It emphasizes the importance of efficient procurement for improving living standards, highlighting challenges posed by corruption in developing nations. It also provides examples of public procurement laws and regulations in different countries and focuses on the specific case of Namibia's public procurement policy for textbook provision.
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Chapter Two examines existing literature on corporate governance, focusing on the King Report III and OECD Principles. It outlines five main principles of corporate governance and compares and contrasts the Anglo-US and Japanese models. It also delves into the roles of integrity, ethical behavior, and transparency in preventing corruption and discusses types of workplace fraud.
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The Anglo-US and Japanese models of corporate governance are compared and contrasted, highlighting their structural and approach differences.
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- Prof. David Rewayi Mpunwa (Autor:in), 2020, Prevention of corruption at workplace. A nexus of good governance and effective procurement, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/518484
