Organizational Corruption, Crime and Covid-19: Upholding Integrity and Transparency in Times of Crisis

Corruption often flourishes in times of uncertainty and crisis. When institutions and oversight are weak, and public trust low, corruption can thrive and undermine how societies respond to the crisis. Covid-19 brought this issue into sharp focus, and this book uncovers some of the problems experienced across the globe and, crucially, explains how organizations and countries can strengthen their anti-corruption systems to prevent problems in the future.

The book has been created by the members of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education group on anti-corruption and brings together top international experts to consolidate the lessons from the Covid-19 crisis in order to improve transparency, integrity, trust, and governance in the future. Cybersecurity and cybercrime related to the pandemic are a particular focus. These factors are essential to social and economic order. Practice-oriented, each chapter offers examples of methods, approaches, tools, and cases which can be used for anti-corruption teaching, policy, and corporate initiatives.

With insights and cases from right across the globe, the book will be of interest to NGOs, policymakers, organizational leaders, students, and researchers looking to foster accountability, integrity, and transparency across organizations in times of crisis.

Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch is professor of management at the Canadian University Dubai. She serves as chair of research in the PRME MENA chapter.

Wolfgang Amann is professor of strategy and leadership. He directs degree, custom, and open programs for HEC Paris in the Middle East. He co-founded the Humanistic Management Network and heads its Middle Eastern chapter.

Christian Hauser is professor of business economics and international management at the Swiss Institute for Entrepreneurship (SIFE) at the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden.

Matthias Kleinhempel is a professor at IAE Business School and its Center for Governance and Transparency, where he teaches at the MBA and executive education programs.

Shiv Tripathi is Vice President at Atmiya University and leads the Humanistic Management Network’s India chapter.