Misconduct

Question 1

What forms does misconduct take in public life

Answer 1

• Conflict of Interest
• Abuse of Power
• Maladministration
• Waste & Inefficiency
• Corruption
• Nepotism
• Fraud
• Extortion
• Discrimination
• Use of Force
• Kleptocracy

Question 2

What forms does misconduct take in business ?

Answer 2

• Influence Peddling
• Abuse of office
• Maladministration
• Consumer and Shareholder Deception
• Insider Trading
• Corruption
• Tax Fraud
• Accounting Fraud
• Illegal Practices (Labour / Environmental)

Question 3

What are the causes / enablers of misconduct

Answer 3

Values and Norms
* Attitudes
Leadership styles
Legislation

Weak Oversight & Accountability
* Absent oversight or sanctions
* Absence of civic culture
* Censorship or intimidation

Vulnerable Processes
* Risk Assesment
* Security
* Decision making systems
* Reward Schemes

Question 4

What are the affects of miscoduct ?

Based on 4 criteria

Answer 4

Political
* Trust erosion
* Political instability
* Inefficiency
* Radicalisation of poor
* Vulnerability to crime

Economic
* Foreign Direct Investment
* Misallocation of resources
* Loss of revenue
* Unemployment
* Poverty

Environmental
* Degradation
* Loss of resources
* Bad urban growth
* Loss of heritage

Social
* Inequality
* Violation of rights and freedom
* Disruption of social institutions
* Exploitation of vulnerable groups

Question 5

How to prevent Misconduct

Answer 5

Leadership
* Organisational Culture
* Management Style
* Self-Awareness
Institutional Design
* Broad cultural-patterns
* Vitures and values
* Legislation
Professional Standards
* Education & Training
* Codes of Conduct
* Accountability