Measuring Corruption Perception

Alia Ahmed

ISBN 10: 3838390717 / ISBN 13: 9783838390710

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2010, 2010

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Neuware -Corruption, a crime and a very complex multi-faceted phenomenon, is commonly defined as a misuse of entrusted power for private gain has numerous forms. The flurry of studies and researches is still unable to fully comprehend the multifarious aspects that it exhibits in its numerous forms, diverse causes and adverse impact. It is also difficult to measure or quantify corruption, and consequently more complicated to curtail it. Practically, even defining corruption has proven to be an unattainable task, and there is still no single, comprehensive and a universally agreed upon definition. However, one common point is unanimously settled that corruption is a crime, which devastates the very thread of the society. This study takes an overview of corruption in general as expounded by various studies as also some aspects of corruption in Pakistan. We have measured perception of corruption using a Split-Questionnaire Survey (SQS) design and have ranked various government departments in Pakistan according to their level of corruption. The theoretical basis of the SQS Design is explained for its applicability to large sociological and marketing surveys.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 144 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Measuring Corruption Perception
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838390717
• ISBN 13: 9783838390710
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 9D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 233 grams

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Synopsis

Corruption, a crime and a very complex multi-faceted phenomenon, is commonly defined as a misuse of entrusted power for private gain has numerous forms. The flurry of studies and researches is still unable to fully comprehend the multifarious aspects that it exhibits in its numerous forms, diverse causes and adverse impact. It is also difficult to measure or quantify corruption, and consequently more complicated to curtail it. Practically, even defining corruption has proven to be an unattainable task, and there is still no single, comprehensive and a universally agreed upon definition. However, one common point is unanimously settled that corruption is a crime, which devastates the very thread of the society. This study takes an overview of corruption in general as expounded by various studies as also some aspects of corruption in Pakistan. We have measured perception of corruption using a Split-Questionnaire Survey (SQS) design and have ranked various government departments in Pakistan according to their level of corruption. The theoretical basis of the SQS Design is explained for its applicability to large sociological and marketing surveys.

About the Author

Mrs. Alia Ahmed (PhD) born in Karachi, graduated from Lahore College for Women, Lahore, earned LLB from Punjab University, Lahore and PhD in Business Administration from National College of Business Administration and Economics. She worked as Advocate Lahore High Courts and Worked in National Accountability Bureau, Pakistan.