CORRUPTION and CULPABILITY
THE TOP MAN
MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR CORRUPTION IN AN ORGANIZATION
Musings
By
VIKRAM KARVE
In recent
times, it is quite amusing to see top leaders dodging responsibility for scams
and corrupt activities in their organisations and passing the buck to their
juniors. If there is a scam, the top man cannot escape culpability and must be
held accountable for corruption in the organisation which he heads. In such
situations there can be four scenarios:
1. THE TOP MAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CORRUPTION
The scam is
done at the behest of the leader by morally pliable juniors. Thus, in this
case, it is the top man who is directing and presiding over the corruption and the obsequious, subservient and “flexible” subordinates facilitating, helping and participating in carrying out the corruption and also enjoying their share of the “pie” in the loot.
If you observe
the various scams in the news these days, you will realize that most present day corruption falls in
this category.
2. THE TOP MAN IS INVOLVED IN THE CORRUPTION
A corruption
“system” (systemic corruption) may already be in place in an organisation and
the top man joins in and becomes a part of it.
Here is an
illustrative example:
“X” joined as
the boss of an inspection organisation on deputation. He had not served in that
organisation before. At the end of the first month, he found an envelope with
money in his drawer. On enquiring, he was told that this was his “share” in the
“hafta” or “mamool”. He took the envelope and put it in his briefcase. He thus
became a part of the “system”.
3. THE TOP MAN TURNS A BLIND EYE TO THE
CORRUPTION
The top man
knows that there is corruption going on in his organisation but turns a blind
eye, looks the other way, and does nothing to stop the corrupt practices. He
does not want to “rock the boat” or “ruffle feathers” so he lets the corruption
happen unhindered.
Whereas in
earlier cases the leader was guilty of “commission” in this case he is guilty
of “omission”.
4. THE TOP MAN IS CLUELESS ABOUT THE
CORRUPTION
The top man is
so incompetent that he does not know what is going on in his organisation and
is ignorant and clueless about the corruption happening in his organisation.
(It is
possible that he may be faking innocence, pretending to be clueless and
feigning ignorance to wriggle out of the situation as we see in some recent
cases).
Even if he is
genuinely clueless about the corruption in his organisation then he is not fit
to head the organisation and must be sacked on grounds of incompetence.
CONCLUSION
It is clear
from the four cases elucidated above that the leader or top man:
1. Is Responsible for the corruption
2. Is Involved in the corruption
3. Turns a Blind Eye to the corruption and let’s
the corruption happen unhindered
4. Is Clueless about the corruption going on
in his organisation due to his incompetence and ineptitude.
In all the
four cases the leader or top man must be held culpable for the corruption in an
organisation.
When a scam
happens or corruption is prevalent in an organisation, the top man or leader
cannot shirk responsibility and escape accountability.
Therefore,
even if there is a whiff of a scam or the slightest evidence of corruption in
an organisation, the top man must be held responsible, accountable and culpable
and sacked immediately in order to envisage a fair and speedy investigation.
Dear Reader, do you agree with the musings above?
Or do you have a different take on the subject?
Please comment and tell us your views.
VIKRAM KARVE
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
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A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
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2 comments:
I see that you have covered a lot of topics in your writing and many of your posts are very well written. I haven't checked all the posts, but I wonder if social/ community service also interests you.
I would love to learn your thoughts/ personal experience on this topic.
may be the bottom of the pyramid is responsible
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