Business corruption in the Asia Pacific region: recapitulation and prospects

ABSTRACT

Corruption in its multiple guises remains one of the most discussed, yet under-researched, influences affecting business practice and organization management in Asia. Comprising conceptual and empirical approaches to explore both national and region-level examples, the research contained in this collection epitomize some of the many challenges involved. As a contribution, collectively the research go some way to advance our understanding of the causes, conditions and manifestations of corruption in Asian business, as well as to highlight the implications for practice in seeking to manage the consequences. However, further studies are required to consolidate, deepen and extend both how we perceive and engage with Asian business corruption. Opportunities for theoretical and practical advancement include revisiting the meaning(s) of the term ‘corruption’ itself, corruption as an informal institution, the moderating factors which connect corruption to process, performance and consequences and, finally, the methodological challenges involved in relevant empirical data collection and analysis.

KEYWORDS:

• Corruption
• cronyism
• Asian business culture
• anti-corruption programs
• indigenous culture constructs
• institutions

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Notes on contributors

Tim G. Andrews

Tim G. Andrews is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. His research interests include international business and informal institutions in emerging Asia

Chris Rowley

Chris Rowley, Kellogg College, University of Oxford is Professor Emeritus, Cass Business School, City University of London, UK. He publishes widely on work, employment and Asian business and management and comments and provides expert opinion and comments in the international media.

Khongphu Nimanandh

Khongphu Nimanandh is Assistant Professor and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University. His research interests include SME internationalization, risk and leadership and the influence of Thai cultural values on organizational management practice.

Siriwut Buranapin

Siriwut Buranapin is Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Chiang Mai University. His research focuses on mindful management and business strategy. Recent publications include work developing a pioneering mindfulness spectrum which can be applied at both individual and organizational levels.