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Mapping Enforcement Agency Integrity: Evidence from the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP)

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  • Aida Maria Ismail

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia Author-2-Name: Douglas Suai Anak Dimbap Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia Author-3-Name: Jamaliah Said Author-3-Workplace-Name: "Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450, Selangor, Malaysia ")

Abstract

"Objective � The purpose of this research is to map the level of ethics and integrity practices in the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) using the Global Ethics and Integrity Benchmark. Methodology/Technique � A survey questionnaire method was adopted where it was distributed randomly to 100 police personnel. The respondents score ethics and integrity practices in the organization based on the five factors or categories namely Leadership, Organization Culture, Infrastructure, Legal Compliance, Policies & Rules and Individual. Findings � Results indicate that RMP officers practice integrity in discharging their duty and the organization establishes its own integrity module. They are also willing to admit their mistake and perceive the organization promote integrity practices at the workplace. The officers are also transparent in declaring their assets. Construct E11 to E14 which mean scores ranging from 1.46 to 1.81 indicates that RMP officers agreed that life pressure cause them to compromise integrity practices. Novelty � This study contributes RMP to improve and to move forward to become integrity champion among enforcement agency in Malaysia."

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  • Aida Maria Ismail, 2017. "Mapping Enforcement Agency Integrity: Evidence from the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP)," GATR Journals jmmr123, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    • Handle: RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr123
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    1. Noore Siddiquee, 2010. "Combating Corruption and Managing Integrity in Malaysia: A Critical Overview of Recent Strategies and Initiatives," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 10(2), pages 153-171, June.
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    Keywords

    Integrity; National Integrity Plan (NIP); Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM); Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC); Enforcement Agency; Royal Malaysian Police (RMP); Global Ethics and Integrity Benchmark. ;
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    JEL classification:

    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War

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