Examining the Gifting Culture of Corruption in Papua New Guinea
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/ijaamr.v2i11.192Keywords:
Bribery, Gifts, Corruption, PNGAbstract
Gifting has become a prevalent and widespread form of corruption in PNG’s working environment. PNG is currently facing a significant challenge in the form of gift-giving corruption, which has significantly impacted the nation's administrative and political structures. It alleviates the sense of responsibility from representatives, who often prioritise their own and their colleagues' convenience above fulfilling their fundamental responsibilities. This is primarily because it lessens their sense of accountability. Several variables contribute to the widespread occurrence of this kind of unethical conduct in PNG. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the current pattern of bribery and gift-giving in PNG
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