The Review of the Original Study Question
My original study question aimed to identify the appropriate practical solutions to decrease bribery and money laundering in leading organizations of African countries. In this regard, the major objectives included investigating the current situation in African organizations, identifying the causes of corruption in African developing countries, studying the impact of neo-patrimonialism on African corruption, and examining unethical business practices in African organizations. A literature search revealed that while numerous relevant studies are available concerning the subject, the scope of the research must be narrowed down to focus on particular problems and practical solutions (Abu & Staniewski, 2019; Adeleye et al., 2020). In other words, a satisfactory answer to the research question cannot be formulated based on the available findings exclusively, and there is a need to develop the existing knowledge to provide effective recommendations on reducing corruption in leading African organizations. Hence, a questionnaire will be designed to obtain the perspectives of leaders, employees, clients, or stakeholders with regard to illegal operations and transactions in African companies. Based on the data collected and the current research findings, possible solutions will be presented to improve the situation in African countries.
The Nature of the Evidence Presented
Based on the literature review, it was established that many scholarly studies are descriptive in nature and centered around theoretical frameworks. In particular, Budhram and Geldenhuys (2018) evaluate the performance of bodies responsible for the investigation and prosecution of corruption in South Africa while drawing parallels with such bodies in Hong Kong, Lithuania, and Singapore. The evidence in this study is based on the analysis of parallel cases. Turyakira (2018) discusses the ethical practices, challenges, and dilemmas of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries and provides evidence based on a literature review of peer-reviewed articles. As can be seen, many studies concerning this subject are descriptive and theoretical, offering a comprehensive view of the problem but outlining the need for identifying practical solutions. Onwujekwe et al. (2020) conducted an empirical study on bribery in the health sector, providing evidence based on the parallel case approach. However, a literature gap between the theoretical and practical implications of the existing research was identified, which emphasizes the significance of this study.
The argument pattern type that fits this study is the sample-to-population since a number of participants will be selected to obtain perspectives on the widespread problem of corruption in leading African organizations. The research problem is centered around the practical implementations to combat corruption. The support for the case of the argument pattern type will be provided based on the analysis of the data obtained through the questionnaire and interviews with leaders, employees, and ordinary citizens.
The Critique Discussion
This research aims to focus on the empirical part of the topic and offer solutions to make a positive change in society. The key ideas provided by the thesis include the ingrained causes of corruption in Africa, the freedom of media and its impact on bribery, and the development of ethical businesses. Therefore, this study addresses the gap between the theoretical and practical implications of the current knowledge (Turyakira, 2018; Budhram & Geldenhuys, 2018). The empirical approach will help identify strategies to eliminate illegal business transactions which violate the business ethics rules and contribute to corruption. The involvement of regulatory bodies and respective agency representatives can reduce bribery and improve the African economy in the long term. Furthermore, the successful attempts of other countries can provide a foundation for developing countries in the African region.
References
Abu, N., & Staniewski, M. (2019). Determinants of corruption in Nigeria: Evidence from various estimation techniques. Economic research -Ekonomska istraživanija, 32(1), 3052-3076
Adeleye, I., Luiz, J., Muthuri, J., &Amaeshi, K. (2020). Business ethics in Africa: The role of institutional context, social relevance, and development challenges. Journal of Business Ethics, 161(4), 717-729.
Budhram, T., & Geldenhuys, N. (2018). Combating corruption in South Africa: Assessing the performance of investigating and prosecuting agencies.Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 31(2), 23-46.
Galperin, B. L., Enueme, C. F., & Dixon, D. P. (2020). Pay the bribe or take the high road: Dilemma of a young female Tanzanian entrepreneur. The CASE Journal, 16(1), 75-96.
Galperin, B. L., Enueme, C. F., & Dixon, D. P. (2020). Pay the bribe or take the high road: Dilemma of a young female Tanzanian entrepreneur.The CASE Journal, 16(1), 75-96.
Onwujekwe, O., Agwu, P., Odii, A., Orjiakor, C., Obodoechi, D., Nwokolo, C., Roy, P., Hutchinson, E., Mckee, M., & Balabanova, D. (2020). Corruption in the procurement of pharmaceuticals in Anglophone sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping literature review. Anti-Corruption Evidence.