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How corruption manifest itself in Public Sector
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1. Bribery: Public officials may request or accept bribes in exchange for providing services or granting favors to individuals or companies.
2. Embezzlement: Public sector employees may misuse public funds or resources for personal gain, through methods such as fake billing, inflated pricing, or kickbacks.
3. Nepotism: Public officials may favor hiring or promoting friends, family members, or individuals with personal connections rather than on merit.
4. Cronyism: Public officials may award government contracts or tenders to businesses owned by their associates or supporters, without following proper procedures or considering other bids.
5. Patronage: Public officials may provide benefits or resources to individuals or groups who support them politically, regardless of the actual needs or qualifications of the recipients.
6. Influence peddling: Public officials may use their positions of power to advance the interests of individuals, companies, or organizations that offer them financial or other incentives.
7. Fraud: Public sector employees may engage in fraudulent activities such as falsifying documents, misrepresenting information, or manipulating data to achieve personal gains.
8. Favoritism: Public officials may show favoritism towards certain groups or individuals, providing them with preferential treatment or opportunities while neglecting the needs of others.
9. Lack of transparency: Corruption in the public sector often thrives in environments where there is a lack of transparency and accountability, making it easier for unethical practices to go unnoticed or unchallenged.
10. Abuse of power: Public officials may abuse their authority for personal gain, engaging in activities such as intimidation, coercion, or harassment to maintain control and suppress dissent.
2. Embezzlement: Public sector employees may misuse public funds or resources for personal gain, through methods such as fake billing, inflated pricing, or kickbacks.
3. Nepotism: Public officials may favor hiring or promoting friends, family members, or individuals with personal connections rather than on merit.
4. Cronyism: Public officials may award government contracts or tenders to businesses owned by their associates or supporters, without following proper procedures or considering other bids.
5. Patronage: Public officials may provide benefits or resources to individuals or groups who support them politically, regardless of the actual needs or qualifications of the recipients.
6. Influence peddling: Public officials may use their positions of power to advance the interests of individuals, companies, or organizations that offer them financial or other incentives.
7. Fraud: Public sector employees may engage in fraudulent activities such as falsifying documents, misrepresenting information, or manipulating data to achieve personal gains.
8. Favoritism: Public officials may show favoritism towards certain groups or individuals, providing them with preferential treatment or opportunities while neglecting the needs of others.
9. Lack of transparency: Corruption in the public sector often thrives in environments where there is a lack of transparency and accountability, making it easier for unethical practices to go unnoticed or unchallenged.
10. Abuse of power: Public officials may abuse their authority for personal gain, engaging in activities such as intimidation, coercion, or harassment to maintain control and suppress dissent.