03.06.T02-SA — Self-Assessment: Assessing the Organisational Cost of Corruption 

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Evaluating the Health of My Organisation

This section highlights the organisational consequences that can arise when corruption takes root.

Use this assessment to evaluate the extent to which these consequences may already be affecting your organisation, department, institution or workplace.

Scoring Guide

Part A: Justice and Fairness

Corruption often results in the overthrow of justice and fairness.

1. Decisions in my organisation are based on merit rather than influence.

Score: _____

2. Employees are treated fairly regardless of position or connections.

Score: _____

3. Recruitment, promotion and deployment decisions are transparent.

Score: _____

4. Organisational resources are allocated fairly.

Score: _____

5. Employees trust that organisational decisions are made objectively.

Score: _____

Part B: Communication and Information Flow

The section explains how corruption can distort communication and hide important information.

6. Leaders receive accurate information about organisational challenges.

Score: _____

7. Employees can communicate concerns without fear.

Score: _____

8. Problems are reported honestly rather than concealed.

Score: _____

9. Information is not intentionally distorted to protect individuals or interests.

Score: _____

10. Important organisational decisions are based on reliable information.

Score: _____

Part C: Institutional Blindness

Corruption can make organisations blind to emerging problems.

11. Organisational weaknesses are identified and addressed promptly.

Score: _____

12. Leaders actively seek feedback from staff and stakeholders.

Score: _____

13. Difficult issues are openly discussed rather than ignored.

Score: _____

14. Early warning signs receive appropriate attention.

Score: _____

15. The organisation learns from its mistakes.

Score: _____

Part D: Organisational Performance

The Delph Contractors example illustrates how corruption can undermine performance.

16. Service quality is prioritised over personal interests.

Score: _____

17. Contracts and assignments are awarded to competent providers.

Score: _____

18. Organisational standards are consistently enforced.

Score: _____

19. Poor performance is addressed appropriately.

Score: _____

20. Customers or beneficiaries receive the quality of service they deserve.

Score: _____

Part E: Resources and Financial Stewardship

Corruption often drains organisational resources.

21. Organisational resources are used responsibly.

Score: _____

22. Procurement processes provide value for money.

Score: _____

23. Waste and unnecessary expenditure are minimised.

Score: _____

24. Financial decisions are transparent and accountable.

Score: _____

25. Employees avoid using organisational resources for personal gain.

Score: _____

Part F: Institutional Memory

The section highlights the consequences of losing knowledgeable and ethical employees.

26. Critical knowledge is documented and shared.

Score: _____

27. The organisation can function effectively when key employees leave.

Score: _____

28. Experienced staff are encouraged to transfer knowledge to others.

Score: _____

29. Valuable organisational lessons are preserved and accessible.

Score: _____

30. Ethical and competent employees are retained whenever possible.

Score: _____

Part G: Equality and Organisational Culture

Corruption often creates inequality and discouragement.

31. Employees believe opportunities are distributed fairly.

Score: _____

32. Honest employees feel valued and respected.

Score: _____

33. Staff morale is generally positive.

Score: _____

34. Employees believe integrity is rewarded rather than punished.

Score: _____

35. The organisational culture encourages ethical conduct.

Score: _____

Part H: Reputation and Public Trust

The section highlights the damage corruption can cause to organisational reputation.

36. Customers and stakeholders trust the organisation.

Score: _____

37. The organisation is known for honesty and reliability.

Score: _____

38. Public confidence in the organisation is strong.

Score: _____

39. Organisational leaders demonstrate integrity.

Score: _____

40. The organisation's reputation is improving rather than declining.

Score: _____

Scoring Summary

Part A Total: _____ / 25

Part B Total: _____ / 25

Part C Total: _____ / 25

Part D Total: _____ / 25

Part E Total: _____ / 25

Part F Total: _____ / 25

Part G Total: _____ / 25

Part H Total: _____ / 25

Grand Total

Total Score: _____ / 200

Interpreting Your Results

160–200

Your organisation appears to have strong safeguards against many of the organisational consequences discussed in this section.

120–159

Several strengths are evident, but important vulnerabilities may still exist.

80–119

The organisation may already be experiencing some of the consequences discussed in this section.

Below 80

The organisation may be highly vulnerable to significant organisational damage arising from corruption.

Reflection on My Results

41. Which area received the highest score?

42. Which area received the lowest score?

43. Which organisational consequence appears most likely to emerge if current weaknesses are not addressed?

☐ Overthrowing justice

☐ Communication distortions

☐ Institutional blindness

☐ Organisational destruction

☐ Resource depletion

☐ Loss of institutional memory

☐ Poor organisational performance

☐ Promotion of inequality

☐ Damage to reputation

44. Which finding from this assessment concerns you most?

45. Which organisational consequence have you personally witnessed in your workplace?

46. Which area should receive the highest priority for improvement?

47. What one change would most strengthen your organisation's resistance to the consequences of corruption?