The King's New Clothes in the Eyes of the Beholder: Developing a Measurement Scale for Attitude towards Corruption

Authors: Gbadamosi, G. and Bello, M.

Journal: MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF INCREASING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL CONCERNS

Volume: 18

Pages: 73-+

ISBN: 978-1-888624-08-3

Source: Web of Science (Lite)

The King’s new clothes in the eyes of the beholder: developing a measurement scale for attitude towards corruption

Authors: Gbadamosi, G. and Bello, M.

Editors: Kaynak, E. and Harcar, T.D.

Conference: 18th World Business Congress, International Management Development Association (IMDA)

Dates: 1-5 July 2009

Pages: 73-78

Publisher: IMDA

Abstract:

This study investigates the validity and reliability of a developing scale on attitude towards corruption. It correlates this scale with existing and related behavioural measures, both ethical (money ethic, work ethic and corruption perception) and non-ethical (organisational commitment and job satisfaction). Survey data was obtained from 1833 respondents in Nigeria. Findings confirm the 20-item measure as a multidimensional construct loading on 4 factors with a reliability coefficient (0.62) and with evidence of construct validity. Significant relationships were also found between attitude towards corruption and both the ethical and non-ethical behavioural measures investigated. Some further research directions were suggested.

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