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Technical StaffOctober 9, 2023IntroductionIn the realm of corruption and misconduct, there’s an age-old saying: “One bad apple can ruin the bunch.” This adage holds not only for fruit but also for organizations and their employees. A few bad actors within an organization can have a devastating impact on its culture...
Mike J. MasoudSeptember 13, 2023IntroductionIn the complex landscape of today’s global organizations, the specters of corruption, fraud, and money laundering loom ominously. As leaders occupying executive management, board seats, or senior official positions, the mantle of responsibility falls squarely upon their shoulders. Those charged with governance are the guardians tasked...
Mike J. MasoudSeptember 4, 2023Raising Awareness and Engagement of Citizens This post marks the conclusion of a three-part series [1] [2] addressing the pivotal role of whistleblowing in deterring, preventing, and detecting instances of fraud, corruption, and abuse of power. It falls squarely upon the shoulders of governmental bodies and those...
August 24, 2023His Excellency Peter1 Hain made a convincing argument in support of establishing a global corruption court. Most people, except the corrupt, agree that “Kleptocrats who rob developing countries need to be held accountable.”However, it is imperative to acknowledge the potential for politicizing the court. Also, judges and investigators...
Mike J. MasoudAugust 14, 2023Ensuring Adequate Legal ProtectionAs discussed in Part 1 [1], whistleblowing is vital for exposing misconduct, fraud, and abuse that threatens public welfare. However, for whistleblowing to facilitate accountability effectively, proper laws and protections must be in place to shield those who take significant risks to act...
Technical StaffAugust 1, 2023A summary of the key points from an article entitled.”What Is Psychological Safety?” 1 is as follows:Psychological safety refers to an environment where people can express themselves without fear of negative consequences. It’s a shared belief that the team is safe for risk-taking. In psychologically safe teams,...
Technical StaffJuly 25, 2023The government is legally required to “develop and implement or maintain effective, coordinated anti-corruption policies that promote the participation of society and reflect the principles of the rule of law, proper management of public affairs and public property, integrity, transparency and accountability. ” – Article 5(1) of...
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