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Nepotism and favouritism in the steel industry: a case study analysis

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Sroka W., Vveinhardt J.

Forum Scientiae Oeconomia

2018

issue Volume 6 (2018) Issue No. 1: Competitiveness of the modern organization: human, ethical and innovative aspects

31-46

The term ‘nepotism’, i.e. favouritism granted to relatives, is usually associated with corruption in the public sector and the abuse of public resources. Moreover, it is commonly accompanied by the public image of post-Soviet and/or developing countries. One may, however, observe the manifestations of nepotism in different sectors of the economy. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to analyse the main principles of transparent management of companies operating in the steel sector and deconstruct the myths of nepotism and favouritism. Two basic research methods were used to analyse these phenomena: an analysis of widely accessible information pertaining to the steel companies devoted to anti- nepotism practices (the first stage), and interviews with the managers of steel companies operating in Poland (the second stage). The data collected during the first stage allowed us to analyse the problems associated with nepotism when deconstructing established myths. In turn, interviews with the managers allowed us to compare the data achieved in the first stage to the real perception of this phenomenon and thus to determine the prevalence of these pathologies in the sector analysed. Our research has confirmed that nepotism and favouritism are observed in the sector analysed. However, it is necessary to emphasise that the scale and range of this phenomenon vary, depending on the membership of three groups, i.e. global corporations, companies listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange, and small companies. This implies the need for further research in these sectors.

A Comparative Study of Corruption and Government Efforts to Combat it Across Borders: the Case For South Africa and Serbia

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Roelofse C. J., Simonovic B., Potgieter P. J.

Internal Security

2014

vol. 6(2)

7-28

South Africa and Serbia are emergent democracies that both suffered under authoritarian governments and bothengaged in political violence to gain freedom. In the post-democratic dispensations in both countries, corruption, accompanied bynepotism, escalated to such an extent that it negatively impacts on social life and good order. The opportunity for a comparativestudy between the two countries is based on common ground embedded in quite a number of characteristics: oppressiveness,economic disparity and underdevelopment of certain population groups, misuse of powers by the ruling elite, impunity and apparentlack of political will to root out corruptive practices. The 2013-Corruption Perception Index ranked both countries 72nd out of 177countries according the prevalence of corruption with a CPI score of 42 out of 100 (0=most corrupt and 100=cleanest). Datareveal that both governments are not open and transparent enough and that freedom of the media is often impeded by formalproscriptions. The police and courts through bribery, followed by government officials involved in wrangling with state contracts,are singled out as the most corrupt institutions by both samples. Corruption is also rife when senior government appointmentsin are made and it transpires that not enough steps are being taken by both countries to counteract corruption. Apparently, corruptemployees gain impunity through protection by government officials. Whether any anti-corruption units would be successfulin their endeavours to root out corruption remains unfathomable because of political interference. Citizens are, however, thoroughlyaware of allegations made from time to time regarding the bribery of politicians and government officials. Corruption is tangentiallymore widespread among Serbian police and court officials compared to South Africa. The recently introduced hotline (0800-071-71)for corruption in the civil service next to speedy criminal trials may do much as preventitive measures.

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Nepotism and favouritism in the steel industry: a case study analysis

A Comparative Study of Corruption and Government Efforts to Combat it Across Borders: the Case For South Africa and Serbia