16.Corruption

Question 1

1. Concept of Corruption

Answer 1

1. Corruption as deviant behaviour
2. Corruption as logic of exchange.
3. Corruption as sign of moral decline in society.

Question 2

2.Various forms of Corruption

Answer 2

1. Moral corruption (matter of conscience )
2. Legal Corruption (Matter of Conformity to rules and laws )
3. Non systematic (unorganized ) corruption =(opportunity + Facility ) -Accountability -(sporadic corruption, petty corruption )
4. Systematic (organizes ) corruption =(authority+monopoly )- Transparency-(Political corruption, grand corruption, corporate corruption ).

Question 3

3.(Un) Ethical Basis of Corruption

Answer 3

1. Power ,Privilege and Corruption.
2. The Belief that End justifies the means
3. Ignorance of consequences or implication of actions.
4. Culture of Impunity.
5. Resentment about one’s condition or against others.
6. Conformity, obedience and power of situation.
7. Specific obligations.
8. Moral Myopia.
9. Fearful Conscience
10. Inequity of entitlements and opportunities.

Question 4

4.Consequences of Corruptuon

Answer 4

1. Corruption undermines the moral fabric of society.
2. Corruption undermines economic development by perpetuating poverty and inequality.
3. Corruption undermines political stability and government legitimacy.
4. Corruption imperil the utilization of public funds and quality of service delivery.
5. Corruption encourages and perpetuates other illegal opportunities.

Question 5

5.Strategies to Address Corruption

Answer 5

1. Focus on Education
2. Create a culture of integrity.
3. Demand accountability
4. Empowering citizens.
5. Promoting transparency and access to information.