26-05-2014, 04:22 PM
Corruption and Governance – what role can communications play?
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Three elements present when an individual engages in corrupt conduct
The individual needs to have the motivation to act – based on their individual traits, or the way that they have adapted to the organisational culture
The organisation needs to have the systems (or gaps in the systems, policies and procedures, education and resources for staff) which create opportunities for the act of corruption to occur
There is a low threat (perceived and/or actual) of detection
Corruption Resistance
The resistance framework indicates that individual measures tend to be more effective when:
- they are consistent with established values
- senior leaders support the values
- senior leaders lead by example
- other mechanisms encourage their use (for example, an internal reporting system is accompanied by awareness programs for all staff, training for its administrators and possibly by designating officers who can provide assistance to would-be reporters)
Policy Advice
Not just an output as advice is directed at influencing and contributing to policy outcomes as well as specifying the methods and resources required to achieve those outcomes
Involves professional judgement about both the underlying situation, the considerations to be taken into account, how they should be balanced and the appropriate policy response.
Ensure that decision making is as fully informed as possible.