ABSTRACT
Corruption is an endemic problem which is transnational and exists in all aspects of society. Its causes can range from an individual’s greed, to societal inequalities and the need to survive. Attempts to mitigate and manage corruption have focused around enforcement of criminal legislation, the application of effective corporate governance measures, and other deterrence strategies. However, irrespective of the causes, there are two common issues which apply to corruption. First, the corruption involves active participation by a member of the organisation, body, or government etc. - the ‘Insider’. This involves direct or indirect activity by the individual. The second issue relates to the culture of the organisation and its potential acceptance of corrupt practices within its normal operational activities. In order to address corruption and its causes in a ‘holistic’ manner, as well as using traditional approaches, it is necessary to adopt a ‘non-traditional’ perspective to the problem by examining the role played by the individual ‘Insider’, and the wider impact of culture in facilitation and support of corrupt activities. This allows us to ‘treat’ corruption through an innovative approach. The aim of this chapter is to look at corruption from a people and cultural perspective, to allow us to manage and mitigate the threat posed by those involved in corrupt practices.
