The impacts of Corruption on Public Institutions. A case of VID Eastlea Harare. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Faith John
Title: The impacts of Corruption on Public Institutions. A case of VID Eastlea Harare.
Abstract: The research study was largely prompted by the high level of corruption within the Vehicle Inspection Department as reported by the Zimbabwe Anti- Corruption Commission, the media and the public outcry. Hence, the study sought to investigate the impact of corruption on public institutions focusing on VID Eastlea Harare, Zimbabwe. It was guided by the following objectives: to identify the types of corruption within the Vehicle Inspection Department, to explore possible causes of corruption within the Vehicle Inspection Department, to assess the impacts of corruption on public institutions and to recommend possible solutions to curb corruption in the Section. A sample size of forty-five people selected through purposive and stratified sampling technique where all targeted respondents were included in the sample size. A descriptive research design was used, with questionnaires and interviews as data collection tools. The study established that bribery was the main form of public corruption followed by nepotism and extortion which are mainly caused by poor remuneration which will result in less suppression of illegal activities which can be minimized by salary increment. The researcher revealed that the major impact of corruption is increased risks of accidents. The most dominant strategy was to increase transparency and accountability. Strategies used were more effective and it is legal for VID to use transparency and accountability. The findings concluded that corruption in public institutions, such as VID Harare has a negative impact of increased risks of accidents due to unqualified drivers or operators obtained licenses through illicit means such as bribery without requisite experience or qualifications. The researcher recommends that the VID be trained and reinforce the moral and ethical behavior of human existence as a subject during training and should continue to be reinforced even after training. The study concluded that increasing transparency and accountability is very effective tool in combating corruption VID as public institution.
Date: June 2024
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Vehicle Inspection Department (VID); Corruption
Supervisor: N/A

Item sets: Department of Intelligence and Security Studies

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