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Uncertainties and presumptions about corruption

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  • Michel Dion

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Purpose - The paper aims to reveal some uncertain correlations and presumptions about corruption. Design/methodology/approach - The paper defines corruption as a social phenomenon. It presents two basic components of that phenomenon: unreasonable preferential treatment and abuse of power. The paper addresses the moral issue that is implied in any phenomenon of corruption. The author will use the Corruption Perception Index and the Bribe Payers Index of Transparency International as well as the International Country Risk Guide, in order to check to what extent some correlations or presumptions about corruption could be reliable, at least as hypotheses. Findings - Uncertain correlations and presumptions about corruption actually create an effect of distorted interpretation. They could cause ideological biases that distort our perception of corruption in developing and developed countries. Research limitations/implications - The paper does not take into account the multiple expressions of gift‐giving practices around the world and the way such practices could be confused with corruption. Practical implications - Being aware of our “presumptions” about corruption will help us to choose relevant strategies to combat corrupt practices. This study has implications for business corporations, governments and IFIs. It reveals how the awareness of such uncertainties and presumptions about corruption is related to the CSR discourse. Originality/value - The originality of the paper is to unveil some presumptions about corruption that have not been compared with the results obtained from the Corruption Perception Index, the Bribe Payers Index and the International Country Risk Guide.

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  • Michel Dion, 2013. "Uncertainties and presumptions about corruption," Social Responsibility Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 9(3), pages 412-426, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:srjpps:v:9:y:2013:i:3:p:412-426
    DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-04-2012-0045
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    Cited by:

    1. Mariusz Karwowski & Monika Raulinajtys‐Grzybek, 2021. "The application of corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions for mitigation of environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG) and reputational risk in integrated reports," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 28(4), pages 1270-1284, July.
    2. Meričková Beáta Mikušová & Bašteková Andrea & Stejskal Jan & Pekár Bernard, 2017. "Economic, Political, Social Factor of Corruption in the Slovak Republic," NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy, Sciendo, vol. 10(1), pages 99-120, June.

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