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The perception of corruption across Europe, Middle East and Africa

Graham Baldock

Journal of Financial Crime

ISSN: 1359-0790

Article publication date: 31 December 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to examine the perception of corruption across Europe, Middle East and Africa across a small population of Compliance employees within a global organisation.

Design/methodology/approach

An online survey consisting of 18 open and closed style questions and those using the Likert scale to measure perceptions was used in this research. Some of the questions were designed to enable supporting commentary to be provided.

Findings

This paper has only compounded the general published view of non-governmental organisations and academics that corruption is real and widespread and affects society, irrespective of age, culture or geographic location.

Research limitations/implications

This study was targeted at a Compliance function within one organisation. Even though all the respondents would have had the same training, their perception might not be the same as individuals in the same country who were not employed within the same organisation.

Practical implications

This may benefit companies from a training perspective, as it demonstrates the variety of opinions that exist within one organisation. It may also be of interest to organisations such as Transparency International, who conduct periodic research into the perception of corruption.

Social implications

This research highlights the differences of opinion just within one organisation and thereby demonstrates the difficulties faced in tackling corruption.

Originality/value

As this research was conducted from an internal perspective within one organization, it provides a unique insight into the views and opinions of employees across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Citation

Baldock, G. (2015), "The perception of corruption across Europe, Middle East and Africa", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 23 No. 1, pp. 119-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-02-2015-0004

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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