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An Institutional Theory Perspective on Corruption: The Case of a Developing Democracy
Author(s) -
Pillay Soma,
Kluvers Ron
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
financial accountability and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.661
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1468-0408
pISSN - 0267-4424
DOI - 10.1111/faam.12029
Subject(s) - language change , legislation , perspective (graphical) , democracy , political science , public administration , public economics , positive economics , economics , law , art , literature , artificial intelligence , politics , computer science
The purpose of this paper is to use quantitative data to describe corruption in the SANPS, and use Luo's ([Luo, Y., 2005]) institutional theory to gain insights into how corruption develops and remains entrenched despite the introduction of anti‐corruption legislation. A total of 1,500 questionnaires were distributed to public servants in nine provinces, but predominantly in Kwa Zulu Natal and Gauteng. There were 702 returned giving a response rate of 47%. We conclude that the findings discussed in this paper lend support for Luo's theoretical model being able to provide insight into the development of corruption, its consequences and possible remedies.