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Putting Corruption Measuring Tools into Perspective

Arguments revolving around the quality and the effectiveness of measuring corruption may convince one that it is quite hard and even impossible to measure corruption. They all argue that the science of measuring corruption is simply just an art and is not based on empirical process. From a variety of quarters, there have been efforts to try and challenge the validity of traditional tools and postulate new techniques that are improved. Is it really possible for one to measure corruption? And if that is possible then how can one do it. This article argues that it is possible to Continue reading...

According to Transparency International, corruption is abusing entrusted power for selfish gain. The definition captures the elements of corruption. One, that corruption mostly occurs in the private and public sectors, which involves the abuse of power held in a state institution or private organization. Secondly, that there are a bribe givers and bribe takers and the bribe giver always gains some advantage. Corruption is described as grand or petty. Grand corruption usually takes place at the senior management levels in business and the top levels of the public sphere. It often involves large amounts of money. Petty corruption is Continue reading...

I. Introduction
a. Definition of a revolution
The word revolution pertains to radical, transformative change. As a historical process, it refers to a movement, usually a violent one, to overthrow an old ruler or regime and impact a total change in the basic structures of society. Most revolutions are motivated by the people and group’s drive to bring about much needed change.
The political revolution aptly termed as “Arab Spring” is a political phenomenon in the Middle East. Originally, the term came from Marc Lynch, an American, political journalist from Foreign Policy who haphazardly used this term in Continue reading...

The content of the video involves property crime. Property crimes are offenses that lead to taking or stealing of property and do not cause any physical harm or violence. A good example of property crime is fraud, bribery, corruption and embezzlement. As stated in the video, bribery is worth about a trillion dollars per annum where over 500 companies and agencies are involved. The case discussed in the video is the British Aerospace (BAE) Systems that involved the United States, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia governments in the Al-Yamamah arms deal (Bergman, 2009).
In my opinion, one of the Continue reading...

Assignment 5

Assignment 5

Is Corruption Always Bad For Economic Development And Growth? What Are Some Counter-Arguments?

Corruption has always been linked with dwindling economic growth and development. Nevertheless, this is not often the case based on the counter-arguments that have continually emerged as regards the same. Economists positing that in the context of cumbersome and pervasive regulations, especially in the developing countries, the acts of corruption, may improve efficiency, which can aid the growth of the economy, have provided some of these counter-arguments. These economists have added that in societies with pre-existing distortions of policy inductions, the additional distortions of smuggling, black-marketeering, and other forms of corruption may improve the welfare of the Continue reading...

Question 1

Corruption is bad for economic growth as it results to inefficient allocation of the resources through contradiction in the rules of fair competition and setting up of wrong incentives. Common forms of corruption are patronage and bribery that leads to inefficiencies associated with corruption. In most cases people do not acknowledge the fact that there are counter arguments that can contradict the negative effects of corruption and ignore that corruption can beneficial because they have been brainwashed with politics. Research conducted has shown that corruption can be beneficial or harmful to economic growth depending on the institutional environment. In Continue reading...

Introduction

The Blue Wall of Silence, also known as the Blue Shield or Blue Code, refers to the unwritten rule existing among the US police officers about not to report a misdemeanor, crimes or infractions committed by a colleague. During an official enquiry, if a police officer is questioned about the misconduct of another police officer, the officer being questioned, in conformity with the blue code, pretends ignorance of the wrongdoing of another officer. The Blue Wall of Silence is an epitome of loyalty and brotherhood among the police officers, which, if used positively, may facilitate policing and protect a Continue reading...

West Africa is a home to 16 countries which include Cape Verde, Benin, Sierra Leone, Togo, Mali, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Nigeria, Niger, Gambia, Senegal, Ghana, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. It is homes 381, 981,000 as of 2017. These countries have a blessed variety of abundant natural resources and workforce. UNDP findings in 2009 showed that Africa is the second largest continent in the world (Norton 633). This is based on the increasing population over the years. Based on the 2050 projections, Africa as a whole will have 1.9 billion people (Norton 633; Adjei 4). However, West Africa has continued to wallow in poverty over the years regardless of able resources within their borders. The challenge remains that developed countries like the United States, China, United Kingdom, and Brazil amongst others have continually benefited from West Africa’s populations. The high numbers have remained the biggest challenge for Africa’s leadership to maintained and facilitate the spread of resources due to the substantial aid it received.

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FATF (Financial Action Task Force)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an organization that sets the international standards to prevent money laundering and terrorist funding. It is an inter-governmental body established to combat threats related to integrity of international financial transactions. In response to the growing concern over the illicit global money laundering activities, the G-8 submit that was held in Paris, in the year 1989, founded the FATF.
During this summit, a task force was formed and it was asked to scrutinize the money laundering techniques and trends, and submit a report with recommendations. By 1990, Continue reading...

Thesis Statement

Corruption has remained one of the most efficient ways of pulling down societies, communities, and states, and it is always as a result of inadequate leadership. Due to the nature of man, it is very hard to curb corruption but what we don't seem to understand is that it can be prevented. Remember the saying that goes "Prevention is better than cure"? Yes, I bet you do. This annotated bibliography on amazing books and articles on servant leadership will highlight to you how it can be used to curb corruption.

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Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership: A Journey Continue reading...

When the term politician is mentioned, we immediately think of a person of honor. At times, we think that the person may most likely have a criminal record especially if the politician is from a developing country. Another thought is that the person is from a royal family as a prince, king or emperor. Politicians in most cases are entangled in controversies. We tend to see them begging for votes during or around the election time. The often have many promises to the electorate being put across using slogans, posters, and sweet words. These promises give false hopes to Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

“In a normal democracy, should the head of state be elected based on his blood, or on the votes?” questioned populist leader Pablo Iglesias (Iglesias, as cited in “Pablo Iglesias of PODEMOS”). On June 2nd 2014, Juan Carlos, the King of Spain, publically announced that he was abdicating the Spanish, and his intention for Felipe, his son, after thirty nine years since the demise of Franco in 1975, made Spaniards quite happy. That same night in Puerta del Sol, various grassroots movements sprung up in Spain’s capital, a time referred to as the “spring of the Indignants and Continue reading...

The article “Russia in turmoil” is about the current, past and predicable state of the Russia, its political and cultural problems, relationship with the United States. The grudge erupted into the streets in 3 main protests in December, after Putin’s United Russia Party maintained control of the Russia’s lower house – Duma, after what was observed as faked parliamentary elections. Anger of Protestants shows that grip on power of Russian leader has weakened and shows questions about the vitality of the political and economic system he has created.
Public discontent with President rankled on December 24, when more Continue reading...

Criminal justice and politics go hand in hand each one playing an intricate role in the other. The political system is responsible for creating the laws people follow, police forces and the complete criminal justice system. The criminal justice system is also a primary function of the political system demonstrating that these two things are constantly relying on one another. Legislative issues or politics are the methodology by which assets are appropriated or apportioned. As a celebrated political researcher once commented, Politics in its best description is who is appointed what when they are going to get it and Continue reading...

What is the first thing a person who is familiar with Noir thinks of? They think of Dark alleys, private eyes, a mysterious woman or femme fatale at the heart of the story and a dark mystery to be solved. But is there something more to the concept of Noir? Mark T. Conrad illustrates these using philosophical concepts of Nietzsche. In it, he uses terms such as ‘Flux Metaphysics’ and ‘Death of God’ as a juxtaposition of how Nietzsche saw the world as it was, a dreary place for humanity to dwell. In his article, he goes through the Continue reading...

1. Prior to the Civil War, American society was a bifurcated society along racial lines built primarily along the lines of an agrarian entity. Indeed, the United States during the 1850s was a polarized nation according to specific regional idiosyncrasies and identities. In the South, a pro-slavery identity was carved out, as those living in south supported the expansion of slavery to states in the West, which abolition sentiments dominated in the North. Up until the 1850s, the slavery issue had been predicated on balance, per the stipulations of the Missouri Compromise of 1920. Newly acquired territories posed the Continue reading...

Colonel Sartoris Snopes, or Sarty, is plays the hero in William Faulkner’s short story, “Barn Burning .” Forced into a life of crime from a young age, he could have lived a felonious life because that was all he ever knew. However, having a distinct idea about immorality and corruption, he understands his father’s actions do not equate to justice. Though his beginnings are mired in the pits of illegalities and despair, the reader watches as Sarty’s character unfolds, watching his father burn barns and be called to court for his illicit dealings. Sarty’s views on Continue reading...

Introduction

Establishment in the Russian market can be extremely difficult for certain companies, but will be significantly less so for others. For a toy company, there is no main competitor that is owned wholly by the Russian government; as a result, establishment of a brand image with the Russian people is the next issue of importance for this particular company. In this discussion, there will be a focus on the macroeconomic analysis of the Russian market, along with a PESTLE analysis of continuing business in Russia. Finally, a discussion surrounding the important considerations of marketing and marketing communications strategy will Continue reading...

Interacting Honestly With the Government

In any business, there are specific rules and regulations that guide it or a good interaction with the government including the government officials. The rules and regulations may particularly concern gifts, illegal gratuities, political contributions or in any case giving something of value to the government officials.

Timothy’s café strictly forbids its members from giving or in any case promising anything of value to any government official or government employee in favor of the business. This will be a crime if it is done to facilitate the official in his or her duties or in any circumstance to Continue reading...

Discussion of an analysis of Entrepreneurship and Business in the Russian Federation

Entrepreneurship and small and medium businesses in the Russian Federation has struggled to emerge from an ocean of dramatically deep economic woes, during the latter part of the twentieth century. In ‘Entrepreneurship and small businesses in Russia: A review of empirical research’ the authors suggest that the current scope and knowledge has culminated to reflect shifting changes from the old regime of the Soviet Union, towards an increasingly tricky privatization of government-run firms, opening pockets of entrepreneurial opportunistic activities for today (Ojala & Isomäki 2011) . Obviously, a plethora of research confirms the formidable nature of such an enormous economic Continue reading...