Measuring Corruption Perception: Using Split-Questionaire Survey - Tapa blanda

Ahmed, Alia; A. Lodhi, Suleman; Ahmad, Munir

 
9783838390710: Measuring Corruption Perception: Using Split-Questionaire Survey
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ISBN 10: 3838390717 ISBN 13: 9783838390710
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Sinopsis

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.

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Reseña del editor

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.

Biografía del autor

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.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2010
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
3838390717
ISBN 13 
9783838390710
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Número de páginas
144
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