dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically

involving bribery
Definition: dishonest or
fraudulent conduct by
those in power,
typically involving
bribery
 Related concepts:
• Embezzlement is a form of financial fraud where an individual in a position of trust, such as
an employee or executive, dishonestly withholds or misappropriates funds or property that
has been entrusted to their care for personal gain, without authorization or consent.
• Cronyism is the practice of giving jobs or favors to friends or associates who are not
qualified, rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience.
• Nepotism is the practice of showing special and unfair favor to family and friends by those
who have power, such as giving them a job, providing more opportunities, or increasing
their pay or benefits.
• Bribery meaning is the act or crime of giving or receiving something of value, usually
money, to influence or alter someone's behavior, especially in a way that is not supposed to
be done.
 Corruption impacts:

Individuals Companies Communities

Country
 Impact of corruption
• The poor individual in the community is affected by corruption the most, since with the
increase of corruption in society the cost of living increases as the cost of public services
increase. The poor feel hopeless because it seems as though unfair advantages are given to
those who have money.
• People within a company start to mistrust one another, and the company gets a bad name.
Huge amounts of money is given out to put measures in place to stop corruption.
• Communities may also be a source for corruption. Many believe the only way to access
services is through bribery or even threats. E.g. a community member bribes someone else
to push their name up on the waiting list for housing.
• When a country is corrupt everyone is impacted, taxes increase and service deliveries fall
apart. Money that was set apart for infrastructure improvement is used for something else
where individuals benefit rather than the country. An example would be money given to
companies.
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* Why do you think
teenagers avoid reporting
corruption when they see it
amongst their peers - like
selling drugs?

* How could you become a

leader / activist who says
NO to corruption amongst
his / her peers and people in
the local community?