Portraying the nature of corruption using an explorative case study design

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: de Graaf, Gjalt; Huberts, L. W. J. C.
• 署名单位: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2008.00904.x
• 发表日期: 2008
• 页码: 640-653
• 关键词: ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING; Unethical behavior; whistle-blowers; predictors; MODEL

摘要

What is the nature of corruption in Western democracies? To answer this research question, the authors study 10 Dutch corruption cases in depth, looking at confidential criminal files. The cases allow them to sketch a general profile of a corruption case. The authors offer nine propositions to portray the nature of corruption. They conclude that corruption usually takes place within enduring relationships, that the process of becoming corrupt can be characterized as a slippery slope, and that important motives for corruption, aside from material gain, include friendship or love, status, and the desire to impress others. The explorative multiple case study methodology helps to expand our understanding of the way in which officials become corrupt.