Contemporary Review of Anti-Corruption Measures in Construction Project Management

Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu; Albert P.C. Chan; Owusu Manu DeGraft; Effah Ernest Ameyaw; Osei Kyei Robert

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Contemporary Review of Anti-Corruption Measures in Construction Project Management

Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu^*, Albert P.C. Chan, Owusu Manu DeGraft, Effah Ernest Ameyaw, Osei Kyei Robert

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Abstract

This study reviews the anti-corruption measures (ACMs) developed to mitigate the pervasiveness of corruption in construction project management (CPM). Using a two-stage methodological process to identify the relevant publications needed, 39 unique ACMs were identified in 38 selected publications. The leading ACMs identified are ethical codes, transparency mechanism, training, and development initiatives. A conceptual framework constituting six thematic constructs was developed to facilitate easy identification of ACMs and categorization of future developments of ACMs. They are regulatory, managerial, probing, compliance, promotional, and reactive measures. The findings contribute in-depth understanding of ACMs in CPM and are useful for further empirical research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	40-56
Number of pages	17
Journal	Project Management Journal
Volume	50
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/8756972818808983
State	Published - 1 Feb 2019
Externally published	Yes

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anti-corruption measures
construction project management
regulatory measures

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