Module 2: Integrity in Wellbeing
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What is defined as the process and structure used to direct and manage a company's affairs towards business prosperity?

  • Human Governance
  • National Governance
  • Civil Governance
  • Corporate Governance (correct)

Which concept refers to being guided by a common set of principles inherent in every human being?

  • Corporate Governance
  • Social Governance
  • Good Governance
  • Human Governance (correct)

Which of the following best describes integrity according to the Oxford Dictionary?

  • The quality of perfection and accountability
  • The quality of being honest and having strong principles (correct)
  • The quality of transparency and fairness
  • The quality of trust and responsibility

What aspect of governance has a direct impact on the well-being of the people?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of good governance?

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Which term refers to the quality of being whole and undivided?

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Which ethical quality is essential for good decision-making when faced with alternative choices?

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According to the content, what is closely related to ethics?

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What does integrity fundamentally involve according to the definition provided?

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Which of the following is listed as an individual weakness affecting integrity?

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What is a consequence of poor leadership identified in the content?

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How can toxic culture impact integrity within a community?

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What is a common weakness of systems and procedures mentioned?

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Which factor contributes to individuals getting caught up in corruption?

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What characterizes weak structures and institutions relevant to integrity?

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What does the phrase 'Yes Man' imply in the context of toxic culture?

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What can be a consequence of employees using office property for personal gain?

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Which of the following government initiatives was introduced in 1982?

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What does the term 'integrity' primarily relate to in this context?

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What is a likely result of poor quality goods being delivered that do not meet specifications?

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What does the initiative established in 2019 focus on?

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What is one of the main virtues that parents can instill in their children according to the content?

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What did the government prioritize with the Excellent Service Guide introduced in 1979?

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Which initiative focuses on applying Islamic values in administration?

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What does the expression 'Today's favour is tomorrow's debt' imply about contractors?

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What form of embezzlement was identified in the rice fertiliser subsidy audit?

<p>Recipients were not connected to agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the former director of a government department forge?

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What illegal act did an official of a public agency commit regarding a single mother?

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What was the outcome for the factory manager who forged a Bachelor's degree?

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What penalty did the former amil/imam face for breach of trust?

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In the incidents mentioned, what common theme can be identified?

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What impact does forging documents often have on an individual's career prospects?

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What amount was involved in the breach of trust related to zakat fitrah and orphan donations?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical integrity issue in the contract and tender field?

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Which action exemplifies embezzlement?

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What is an example of misuse of power in the enforcement and supervision field?

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Which integrity issue is associated with the purchase and supply sector?

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Which of the following actions would likely lead to complaints from the public?

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What issue arises from breaking down orders into small parts in purchase management?

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What does excessive or unplanned purchasing typically lead to?

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What is a possible consequence of not complying with departmental rules during enforcement?

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Which integrity concern involves reporting only selected information to benefit personal interests?

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Flashcards

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; wholeness and undividedness.

Corporate Governance

Process and structure for managing a company's affairs, promoting prosperity and accountability to achieve long-term shareholder value, considering stakeholder interests.

National Governance

A country's system of governing, affecting its prosperity and people's well-being. Good planning leads to transparency, accountability, inclusion, and effectiveness.

Human Governance

Human governance is about being human, adhering to fundamental principles inherent in everyone.

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Ethics

Knowledge of right and wrong, good and bad, guiding decision-making.

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Corruption

Actions that go against honesty and principles, often stemming from a lack of integrity.

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Good Governance

A vital aspect for a country’s prosperity and progress, impacting citizens’ well-being through transparent, accountable, inclusive, and effective administration.

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Importance of National and Corporate Governance

Good governance is a key to a country/organization's success by improving prosperity, well-being, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and effectiveness.

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Integrity in a Nutshell

Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

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Individual Weaknesses (Corruption)

Personal characteristics that promote corruption, like greed, poor work ethic, and a lack of appreciation for values.

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Poor Leadership (Corruption)

Leadership that fails to exemplify integrity, doesn't emphasize honesty, and may give instructions that violate rules.

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Weak Systems/Procedures (Corruption)

Systems and procedures prone to corruption due to outdated rules, lack of transparency, weak enforcement, and insufficient monitoring.

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Toxic Culture (Corruption)

A community that doesn't value integrity, where people are afraid to report wrongdoing for fear of retaliation.

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Messy Structures/Institutions (Corruption)

Organizational structures that are outdated, unclear, and have overlapping responsibilities, leading to potential for conflicts and corruption.

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Corruption Factors

Factors that contribute towards the acceptance or perpetuation of corrupt practices, like profit motives, celebrating corrupt actions and lack of clear accountability.

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Contractor Tactics (Corruption)

Methods contractors use to cultivate relationships with officials to gain leverage on projects, including establishing good relations and beginning with smaller gifts.

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Embezzlement in rice subsidy

Misappropriation of funds allocated for rice fertilizer subsidies, involving fraudulent activities such as farmers not receiving subsidies, recipients not being farmers, receiving from multiple sources, or exceeding eligibility limits.

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Forgery of promotion documents

Falsely creating or altering official documents pertaining to promotion.

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Bribery (implied)

Offering or accepting something of value (like money) in exchange for influencing a decision or action.

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Breach of trust

Violation of a position of trust or responsibility.

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Forged academic degree

Presenting a fraudulent or counterfeit academic degree certificate to gain employment.

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Official misconduct (implied)

Unethical or illegal behaviour by government officials in their duties.

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Seeking sexual favours for favours

Demand for sexual acts in exchange for official approvals or favours.

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Misuse of public funds

Improper use or diversion of public funds for personal gain or other non-public purposes.

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Conflict of Interest

A situation where someone's personal interests (like family or financial gain) could influence their professional decisions, potentially impacting fairness and objectivity.

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Forgery of Documents

Creating or altering documents with the intent to deceive, often to gain an advantage.

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Misuse of Power

Using your position of authority for personal gain or to unfairly benefit yourself or others, often at the expense of others.

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Embezzlement

Stealing money or assets that you are responsible for, often through deception or abuse of trust.

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Favoritism towards contractors

Unfairly preferring certain contractors or businesses over others, often based on personal connections or bribes.

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Deliberately not reporting deficiencies

Ignoring or concealing problems or shortcomings that could negatively impact a project or organization.

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Leaking department’s information

Sharing confidential information from your work with unauthorized individuals, potentially harming the organization.

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Distorting facts about the client’s work

Misrepresenting the quality or progress of a client's work, often to inflate profits or cover up mistakes.

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Issuing ‘variation orders' without control

Making unauthorized changes to contracts or projects, potentially increasing costs or disrupting the project.

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Poor Quality Goods

When delivered goods don't meet the agreed-upon standards or specifications.

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Unreported Theft

When items are stolen from a warehouse without being reported.

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Misusing Office Property

Using company resources for personal gain, like using company supplies for personal projects.

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Distributing Unregistered Supplies

Giving away office supplies that haven't been officially recorded or approved.

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Integrity Starts Where?

Integrity originates from within a person's heart, their inner moral compass.

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Parents' Role in Integrity

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's values and moral principles.

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Halal Sustenance

Seeking sustenance from lawful and ethical sources.

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Government Initiatives for Integrity

Various programs and policies implemented by the government to promote honesty and ethical behavior in public services.

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Study Notes

Module 2: Integrity is the Core of Wellbeing

  • The module's title is "Integrity is the Core of Wellbeing"
  • The lecturer is Ms. Jamilah Binti Hashim

Quranic Quote

  • "Indeed, Allah does not change the state of the people until they change the state of themselves." - Al-Quran, Ar-Ra'd: 11

Importance of National Governance

  • Good governance is critical for a country's prosperity and progress
  • It directly impacts the well-being of the people
  • Concrete governance planning promotes transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and effectiveness
  • These elements contribute to a civil, democratic, and well-functioning administration

Governance Categories

  • Governance/Corporate Governance
  • Governance/Human Governance

Corporate Governance Definition

  • Corporate governance, as defined by the High Level Finance Committee Report (1999), is the process and structure used to direct and manage a company's business
  • Its ultimate objective is to realize long-term shareholder value, while considering other stakeholders' interests

Human Governance Definition

  • Human governance refers to the inherent principles that guide human behavior
  • It stems from the common set of principles held by all humans (Salleh and Ahmad, 2010)

Ethics in Life

  • Ethics involves understanding what is right, wrong, good, and bad
  • Ethical principles guide decision-making in situations requiring different choices

Causes of Corruption (No Integrity)

  • Specific causes are presented, but not extensively detailed

Meaning of Integrity

  • Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong principles
  • It signifies being whole and undivided
  • Honesty
  • Transparency
  • Perfection
  • Integrity is closely related to ethics (PIN, 2004)
  • Integrity is a superior quality found in individuals and organizations. It is about the nature of perfect people and organizations based on pure values: honesty, truth, trust, fairness, responsibility, transparency, efficiency, and wisdom (Malaysian Integrity Institute)

Integrity: in a Nutshell

  • Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching (C.S. Lewis)

Integrity of Malaysian Society

  • Assessing the integrity of Malaysian society

Cases of Corruption / Absence of Integrity - Examples

  • Embezzlement in rice fertiliser subsidy program (LKAN 2012): farmers/recipients didn't receive or exceeded eligibility / didn't receive subsidy
  • Forging own promotion documents (Seremban, 2012-15): A director forged promotion documents
  • Taking advantage of single mothers: an official demanded sex for housing approvals
  • Forging a degree (Kuala Lumpur, 2016): a factory manager forged a degree for job application
  • Breach of trust (Kulai Jaya, 2011) a religious official used money from zakat fitrah collection for personal use

Factors Affecting Integrity

  • Individual weaknesses (e.g., greed, poor work ethic, lack of self-defense)
  • Poor leadership (e.g., failing to set good examples for followers, giving instructions that violate integrity)
  • Weaknesses of systems and procedures (e.g., outdated rules, lack of transparency, enforcement)
  • Toxic culture (e.g., fear of retaliation, indifference towards integrity)
  • Structural and institutional issues (e.g., messy structures, lack of clear goals, coordination problems)

Government Initiatives to Improve Integrity in Public Services

  • Numerous initiatives are listed from 1979 to 2019

Contract and Tender Integrity Issues

  • Conflicts of interest
  • Favoring certain contractors
  • Not reporting deficiencies
  • Distorting information about work
  • Unauthorized variations, commissions, or bonus
  • Fraud in progress payments
  • Abuse of power

Purchasing and Supply Integrity Issues

  • Excessive purchases
  • Inferior quality goods
  • Price increases
  • Payment based on convenience
  • Overlapping payments
  • Breaking orders into small parts
  • Abuse of provisions
  • Unplanned purchasing
  • Payment without delivery

Enforcement and Supervision Integrity Issues

  • Using power unfairly
  • Discretion without control
  • Taking advantage of customers with problems
  • False or excessive overtime
  • Poor compliance with rules
  • Failing to supervise subordinates
  • Threatening customers

Office Property and Assets Integrity Issues

  • Insufficient quantities of delivered goods
  • Goods of poor quality
  • Unreported theft or loss of goods
  • Personal use of office property or supplies

Cultivate Integrity, Stay Away from Corruption

  • A call to develop and maintain integrity

Additional Information (Possible)

  • Possible motivational or philosophical points related to integrity.
  • References (though excluded) might provide additional context

Activity

  • Crossword puzzle with words related to integrity and corruption.

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Explore the importance of integrity in wellbeing through governance and ethical practices. This module discusses national governance's impact on prosperity and the critical role of corporate governance in managing businesses effectively.

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