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<p>Institution building (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental constructs of players (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economies of scope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aims to upgrade performance abilities of entities across various sectors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It compels organizations to make marginal adjustments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active engagement in social interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing rule of law and strengthening accountability institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raising public awareness on anti-bribery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adoption of a client’s charter specifying service standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of democratic institutions to promote accountability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theft or misuse of vast amounts of public resources by state officials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collusion between private actors and public officials for mutual benefit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong transparency in public sector processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preferential treatment based on shared backgrounds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A benevolent dictator aiming for integrity in government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-size-fits-all policies and tools. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is solely the result of greedy individual officials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using social networks to gain preferential treatment from government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principal-Agent Models. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances public trust and accountability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Routine abuse of public office for personal gain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law enforcement acting as lawbreakers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weak commitment of national leaders to combat corruption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State-created and independent institutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enforcement often furthers private interests instead of public good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of revenues from taxes and fees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Often manipulated by political functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They highlight the lack of government oversight. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Widespread tolerance for corrupt practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong enforcement of electoral laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They govern behavior with social order. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are both social rules and organizations enforcing them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide a framework for incentives and constraints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enable certain behaviors and assign responsibilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Institutions create a predictable framework for economic activity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informal norms and customs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They persist through shared beliefs and repeated behaviors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation that govern individual behavior within a society.

Part of an institution, encompassing the customs and behavior patterns crucial to a society.

A category of institutions comprised of government bodies and agencies.

The framework outlined by the rules that motivate individuals and organizations to act in specific ways.

Constitutional, property, and contract rules.

Norms and Customs.

Institutions are the fundamental rules of a society, also known as 'humanly devised constraints'.

Institutions evolve slowly through small, gradual adjustments over time.

1. Continuous interaction between institutions and organizations, driven by scarcity and competition.
2. Competition forces organizations to adapt, leading to incremental institutional change.
3. Incentive structures shape the skills and knowledge prioritized by organizations.
4. Perceptions of these incentives are shaped by mental models.
5. Economies of scope, complementarities, and network externalities make institutional change gradual and path-dependent.

The ability of organizations to change their routines and resources to improve effectiveness.

1. Organizational coordination and integration: Building coherence in design and execution.
2. Organizational learning: Learning through repetition, experimentation, and social interaction.
3. Organizational transformation: Reconfiguring capabilities to adapt and change.

Helping entities develop necessary skills, competencies, and performance capabilities to enhance their effectiveness.

Using capacity building to transform community and industry approaches to social and environmental problems.

The term 'capacity building' evolved from 'institution building' in the 1970s. It initially focused on strengthening national organizations in areas like civil aviation, meteorology, agriculture, health, and nutrition.

Institutions change incrementally and gradually through marginal adjustments due to the continuous interaction between institutions and organizations in a competitive environment.

Competition forces organizations to invest in new skills and knowledge, leading to incremental changes that impact institutional frameworks over time.

The theft or misuse of large amounts of public resources by high-ranking officials, often from the political or administrative elite.

When private actors work with public officials or politicians for their own private benefit, essentially controlling the government's actions.

Officials using their positions to help clients or colleagues with similar backgrounds, giving them privileged treatment in public services.

Corruption is influenced by various factors specific to each country, making a one-size-fits-all approach ineffective.

Factors like the quality of public management, government-citizen accountability, legal frameworks, and transparency all contribute to corruption levels.

This model assumes a 'benevolent dictator' (principal) who aims to inspire government officials (agents) to act honestly with public resources.

A perspective that encourages market-oriented approaches in public sector management, often criticized for its potential to increase corruption.

This framework focuses on how rules and institutions influence economic behavior, including corruption.

Corruption is often a symptom of failed governance, meaning deeper problems exist beyond just individual acts of bribery or misuse of power.

General solutions are less effective for combatting corruption because the causes are unique to each country.

The relationship between the level of corruption in a society and the quality of its governance. Higher corruption often coincides with poorer governance, and vice versa.

When corruption is high, focus on strengthening the rule of law, improving accountability, and establishing mechanisms for citizen participation.

For moderate levels of corruption, prioritize decentralization, economic policy reform, and accountability for results.

In low-corruption societies, focus on strengthening existing anti-corruption agencies, promoting financial transparency, and raising awareness.

While effective in countries with established governance, anti-corruption agencies may be less effective in countries with endemic corruption.

Groups of people linked to officeholders by shared ethnicity, geography, or interests, who benefit from their connections.

When the distinction between personal gain and public responsibility becomes unclear, leading to corruption.

When the law is applied selectively, favoring certain individuals or groups, and used for personal gain instead of public good.

A sign of a corrupt system where police abuse their power for personal gain, like extorting bribes.

When courts lack independence and are influenced by political pressure, leading to unfair judgments.

When institutions that promote citizen involvement and hold officials accountable are ineffective, corruption flourishes.

When national leaders lack the will or ability to combat corruption, it becomes entrenched in society.

The financial losses caused by corruption, like lost tax revenue, bribes, and embezzlement.

Corruption harms societies by undermining trust, hindering development, and creating inequality.

Illegal and unethical behavior by officials in government, like bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power.