How much do you know about Wasta and its negative impact on society?

Study Notes

Understanding Wasta: A Multidimensional Construct with Negative Consequences

Wasta is a form of corruption that exists in all human societies, but it varies in scope between developed and developing societies.
Wasta means obtaining something at the expense of others and is used to solve conflicts between individuals and groups.
With the development of societies, Wasta has evolved from a positive phenomenon to a negative phenomenon that infringes on the rights of others and society.
Examples of negative Wasta include exemption from tax, reduction in governmental fees, and appointment and promotion of public sector employees.
Wasta is a broad, complex, and multidimensional construct that involves favoritism, tribalism, patronage, influence, and corruption.
There are two main types of Wasta: mediation and intercessory, with the latter being utilized in interactions between individuals and the public administration.
The public perception of Wasta in Jordan is ambiguous, with some disapproving of it on ethical grounds while others approve of it for enforcing their rights and public benefits.
Wasta has a negative impact on citizen attitudes and trust toward politics and governance in three main areas.
The government of Jordan should make fighting against Wasta a top priority by making people aware of its negative consequences, punishing those involved, monitoring administrative procedures, and employing modern technology.
E-procurement and e-tendering have helped to bring down government spending while accelerating administrative procedures and reducing the practice of Wasta in many countries.
The findings of a study showed that Wasta hinders the implementation of e-government for Jordan.
A change in mentality is crucial for curtailing the use of Wasta, according to 43% of businesspeople interviewed in a study.

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Test your knowledge on the negative consequences of Wasta, a form of corruption that exists in all human societies. This multidimensional construct involves favoritism, tribalism, patronage, influence, and corruption and can infringe on the rights of others and society. Discover the impact of Wasta on citizen attitudes and trust toward politics and governance, and learn ways to fight against it. Take this quiz to understand and assess your knowledge on this important topic.