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Leadership perspectives on mitigating corruption in India's nonprofit sector

Jiandani, Vedika LU (2023) MIDM19 20231
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
Corruption is a well-known issue in India, yet research on its prevalence in the nonprofit sector is limited, particularly from the perspective of nonprofit professionals. This qualitative research, therefore, aimed to explore corruption in nonprofit organizations through the insights of nonprofit leaders. Using narrative inquiry grounded in Institutional Theory, the study examined donor and State-led pressures on mitigating corruption and the role of organizational governance in implementing anti-corruption measures. The analysis utilized key Institutional Theory concepts, including institutional logics, isomorphism, entrepreneurship, authority, and leadership, to interpret the findings. The research revealed that corruption was believed... (More)
Corruption is a well-known issue in India, yet research on its prevalence in the nonprofit sector is limited, particularly from the perspective of nonprofit professionals. This qualitative research, therefore, aimed to explore corruption in nonprofit organizations through the insights of nonprofit leaders. Using narrative inquiry grounded in Institutional Theory, the study examined donor and State-led pressures on mitigating corruption and the role of organizational governance in implementing anti-corruption measures. The analysis utilized key Institutional Theory concepts, including institutional logics, isomorphism, entrepreneurship, authority, and leadership, to interpret the findings. The research revealed that corruption was believed to be common in the nonprofit sector, but not universally widespread. Furthermore, State-led pressures led to increased compliance with anti-corruption laws; however, the State's authority was questioned. Additionally, nonprofits increasingly adopted corporate practices, driven by the CSR mandate and blurring boundaries between donors and nonprofit organizations. However, external pressures also had negative effects, as some nonprofits practiced unlawful ways to maintain legitimacy. The findings underscored the role of institutional entrepreneurship in anti-corruption reforms, and the significance of institutional authority and leadership in cultivating an ethical environment. Overall, corruption remained a complex issue, necessitating further research to identify sector-wide trends in transparency and accountability mechanisms. (Less)
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author
Jiandani, Vedika LU
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organization
course
MIDM19 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Nonprofit organizations, nonprofit leaders, corruption, anti-corruption measures, institutional theory
language
English
id
9120688
date added to LUP
2023-06-08 15:29:37
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2023-06-08 15:29:37
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  abstract     = {{Corruption is a well-known issue in India, yet research on its prevalence in the nonprofit sector is limited, particularly from the perspective of nonprofit professionals. This qualitative research, therefore, aimed to explore corruption in nonprofit organizations through the insights of nonprofit leaders. Using narrative inquiry grounded in Institutional Theory, the study examined donor and State-led pressures on mitigating corruption and the role of organizational governance in implementing anti-corruption measures. The analysis utilized key Institutional Theory concepts, including institutional logics, isomorphism, entrepreneurship, authority, and leadership, to interpret the findings. The research revealed that corruption was believed to be common in the nonprofit sector, but not universally widespread. Furthermore, State-led pressures led to increased compliance with anti-corruption laws; however, the State's authority was questioned. Additionally, nonprofits increasingly adopted corporate practices, driven by the CSR mandate and blurring boundaries between donors and nonprofit organizations. However, external pressures also had negative effects, as some nonprofits practiced unlawful ways to maintain legitimacy. The findings underscored the role of institutional entrepreneurship in anti-corruption reforms, and the significance of institutional authority and leadership in cultivating an ethical environment. Overall, corruption remained a complex issue, necessitating further research to identify sector-wide trends in transparency and accountability mechanisms.}},
  author       = {{Jiandani, Vedika}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Leadership perspectives on mitigating corruption in India's nonprofit sector}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}