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...
Technical StaffJuly 14, 2023Introduction to bid rigging and its prevalence in the public sector:Bid rigging represents an egregious form of anti-competitive conduct whereby firms contravene ethical business practices by conspiring to subvert open tendering processes. This frequently transpiring malpractice within public procurement irreparably engenders market distortion and duplication, inflating the...
Technical StaffJuly 10, 2023IntroductionCorruption is a pervasive and destructive force that plagues societies worldwide, undermining trust, impeding economic growth, and hindering social progress. In the face of this daunting challenge, organizations and individuals need capable and knowledgeable leaders who can spearhead anti-corruption initiatives effectively. The Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) credential, offered by...
Technical StaffJune 30, 2023Introduction:In the realm of organizational ethics and combating corruption, whistleblowing serves as a powerful weapon. Whistleblowing entails the deliberate disclosure of material illegality or wrongdoing by individuals who possess privileged access to relevant information within an organization. This act, governed by the laws and regulations in place,...
Technical StaffJune 12, 2023Understanding the Motives Behind Corrupt Acts by Senior ManagementWhenever a corruption scandal is uncovered and involves senior management, there is a question that most of the stakeholders ask: why did they do it? Those charged with governance, legislatures, regulators, and other stakeholders should always understand what motivates...
Technical Staff May 23, 2023In today’s complex business landscape, the critical issue of corruption looms as a persistent threat. Its damaging impact can erode trust, impair reputations, undermine human rights, wipe out innovation, and pave the way for money laundering and financing terrorism: it is the cancer of nations and...
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