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An organization is implementing new policies focused on transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery. Which concept best describes this focus?
An organization is implementing new policies focused on transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery. Which concept best describes this focus?
- Effective governance (correct)
- Bureaucratic management
- Centralized control
- Traditional administration
A company establishes a clear code of ethics, promotes diversity, and ensures transparent financial reporting. What is the primary goal of these actions?
A company establishes a clear code of ethics, promotes diversity, and ensures transparent financial reporting. What is the primary goal of these actions?
- Instilling confidence in stakeholders and achieving shared prosperity (correct)
- Ensuring regulatory compliance only
- Maximizing short-term profits
- Minimizing operational costs
Which aspect of humanitarian governance focuses on developing individuals' abilities to manage relationships ethically?
Which aspect of humanitarian governance focuses on developing individuals' abilities to manage relationships ethically?
- Internalizing values such as justice and compassion (correct)
- Maintaining hierarchical power structures
- Prioritizing material wealth
- Enforcing strict legal compliance
A community consistently upholds moral standards, influencing social interactions positively and leading to a reduction in corruption. Which concept is at play?
A community consistently upholds moral standards, influencing social interactions positively and leading to a reduction in corruption. Which concept is at play?
Integrity is derived from the Latin word 'integer' which signifies wholeness. Which set of characteristics accurately reflects the meaning of integrity?
Integrity is derived from the Latin word 'integer' which signifies wholeness. Which set of characteristics accurately reflects the meaning of integrity?
A leader issues directives that contradict existing laws, leading to confusion and ethical breaches within the organization. Which factor is compromising integrity?
A leader issues directives that contradict existing laws, leading to confusion and ethical breaches within the organization. Which factor is compromising integrity?
In which sector are fraudulent activities, market manipulation, and financial misreporting most likely to occur as integrity issues?
In which sector are fraudulent activities, market manipulation, and financial misreporting most likely to occur as integrity issues?
What crucial role do parents play in cultivating integrity among students from a young age?
What crucial role do parents play in cultivating integrity among students from a young age?
Which of the following is a governmental initiative aimed at enhancing integrity within the public service?
Which of the following is a governmental initiative aimed at enhancing integrity within the public service?
A company's organizational structure is outdated, leading to wasted resources and inefficiencies. Which factor is compromising integrity within the company?
A company's organizational structure is outdated, leading to wasted resources and inefficiencies. Which factor is compromising integrity within the company?
In the context of corporate governance, which element is most crucial for ensuring long-term success and building trust with customers?
In the context of corporate governance, which element is most crucial for ensuring long-term success and building trust with customers?
What is the primary focus of the Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR) in enhancing public service integrity?
What is the primary focus of the Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR) in enhancing public service integrity?
Why is it important for schools to foster a conducive culture based on pure values in the context of cultivating integrity among students?
Why is it important for schools to foster a conducive culture based on pure values in the context of cultivating integrity among students?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Integrity Management Division (BPIA) in promoting integrity?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Integrity Management Division (BPIA) in promoting integrity?
How does a culture that is indifferent to ethical standards affect integrity within an organization?
How does a culture that is indifferent to ethical standards affect integrity within an organization?
An individual consistently demonstrates perseverance in upholding their personal values, even when facing opposition. Which perspective of integrity does this behavior align with?
An individual consistently demonstrates perseverance in upholding their personal values, even when facing opposition. Which perspective of integrity does this behavior align with?
A state government designs a training program to improve ethics among its public servants. Which type of initiative does this represent?
A state government designs a training program to improve ethics among its public servants. Which type of initiative does this represent?
What is the potential consequence of overlapping responsibilities between institutions in the context of factors compromising integrity?
What is the potential consequence of overlapping responsibilities between institutions in the context of factors compromising integrity?
In the medical and healthcare sector, which of the following is most indicative of an integrity issue?
In the medical and healthcare sector, which of the following is most indicative of an integrity issue?
How does the introduction of mandatory courses emphasizing ethics, integrity, and citizenship enhance the effort to cultivate integrity among students?
How does the introduction of mandatory courses emphasizing ethics, integrity, and citizenship enhance the effort to cultivate integrity among students?
Flashcards
Governance
Governance
Administration and management of policies, functions, or operations within organizations or communities.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
A system ensuring corporate accountability through transparency and effective decision-making.
Humanitarian Governance
Humanitarian Governance
Development of human capital and values like justice and social responsibility.
Ethics
Ethics
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Integrity
Integrity
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Compromised Integrity Factors
Compromised Integrity Factors
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Public Sector Integrity Risks
Public Sector Integrity Risks
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Family's Role in Integrity
Family's Role in Integrity
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School's Role in Integrity
School's Role in Integrity
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National Anti-Corruption Plan
National Anti-Corruption Plan
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Business Sector Integrity Risks
Business Sector Integrity Risks
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Enforcement Sector Integrity Risks
Enforcement Sector Integrity Risks
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Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR)
Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR)
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Anti-Corruption Committee (JAR)
Anti-Corruption Committee (JAR)
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Integrity Management Division (BPIA)
Integrity Management Division (BPIA)
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State-Level Initiatives (Integrity)
State-Level Initiatives (Integrity)
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Study Notes
Governance
- Governance is the administration and management of policies, functions, or operations within organizations or communities.
- Governance determines the direction of the public and private sectors.
- It reduces corruption, enhances transparency, and improves efficiency.
- It addresses governance weaknesses like wastage, inefficiency, and bureaucratic red tape.
Corporate Governance
- Corporate governance is a system that ensures corporate accountability through regulations, actions, and processes.
- Key elements include establishing a code of ethics, encouraging diversity and inclusivity, plus ensuring transparency and sustainability.
- Corporate governance aims to instill confidence in customers and the community by achieving shared prosperity.
Humanitarian Governance
- Humanitarian governance focuses on human capital development and internalizing values like justice, compassion, and social responsibility.
- It guides individuals in managing relationships with others and the environment.
- Practicing tolerance, empathy, and ethical behaviors are examples of humanitarian governance.
- It balances material and spiritual goals, and fosters well-being at individual, corporate, and community levels.
Ethics in Life
- Ethics are moral standards or principles forming the basis of integrity.
- Ethics guide behavior and actions based on what is right and wrong.
- Social norms are rooted in ethical values and influence interactions within society.
- Adhering to ethical principles contributes positively to oneself and society.
- Ethics foster a corruption-free and integrity-driven society.
Definition of Integrity
- Integrity comes from the Latin word "integer," which means wholeness, completeness, and firm unity.
- Honesty, sincerity, perfection, openness, transparency, and trustworthiness characterize integrity.
- Responsibility, patience, and refraining from corrupt practices are included in what is considered integrity.
- Perspectives include the following
- Perseverance in personal values.
- Commitment to personal values.
- Commitment to community values.
- Commitment to pure values.
Factors that Compromise Integrity
- Integrity is compromised by weak leadership commitment, failure to lead by example, and directives that contradict the law.
- A lack of transparency, weak guidelines, ineffective enforcement, inadequate monitoring, limited resources, and outdated legal frameworks compromise integrity.
- Untidy or outdated organizational structures waste resources and hinder goal achievement.
- Overlapping responsibilities between institutions lead to conflicts or neglect of duties.
- A culture that prioritizes integrity fosters ethical behavior, while an indifferent culture promotes irresponsibility.
High-Risk Job Sectors for Integrity Issues
- Public and Government Sector
- Risks include corruption, nepotism, abuse of power, and immoral actions, especially in decision-making and procurement.
- Business and Financial Sector
- Fraudulent activities, market manipulation, and financial misreporting.
- Medical and Healthcare Sector
- Fraud involving medical supplies, unnecessary treatments, and dishonest practices.
- Education Sector
- Misappropriation of funds, false assessments, and academic manipulation.
- Media and Communication Sector
- Dissemination of false news or manipulated information.
- Information Technology Sector
- Cyber attacks, data theft, and misuse of digital facilities.
- Enforcement and Uniformed Units Sector
- Abuse of power, unprofessional behavior, and corruption in defense procurement.
- Agriculture and Environmental Sector
- Environmental misconduct and illegal logging.
- Sports and Recreation Sector
- Illicit drug use, match-fixing, and age manipulation.
- Construction and Infrastructure Sector
- Shoddy work, document forgery, and procurement fraud.
- Corporate Sector
- False marketing, consumer fraud, and labor rights violations.
Cultivation of Integrity Among Students
- Parents should instill values of integrity and trustworthiness from a young age.
- Educators influence students’ behaviors and foster a conducive school culture based on pure values.
- Government initiatives should introduce new subjects and curricula related to corruption prevention.
- Mandatory courses in higher education institutions should emphasize ethics, integrity, and citizenship.
Government Initiatives to Enhance Public Service Integrity
- National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 focuses on cultivating ethics and integrity among civil servants.
- The plan includes 6 strategies, 17 objectives, and 115 initiatives.
- The Special Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR) is chaired by the Prime Minister to strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
- The Anti-Corruption Committee (JAR) monitors and implements anti-corruption measures in public service.
- The Integrity Management Division (BPIA), under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), promotes integrity in the civil service and government-linked companies (GLCs).
- The Selangor Training Center designs programs promoting integrity in public service.
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