Commentary: Who's responsible for combating corruption in Singapore?

In a commentary, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business Assistant Professor of Organisation Behaviour & Human Resources Madeline Ong discussed the checks and balances that are needed to be in place to address corruption, reduce corresponding risks and build a culture of strong ethics. She noted that while “Singapore is recognised around the world for its zero-tolerance stance on bribery and corruption”, yet there has been an unusual spate of news about individuals on the frontlines accepting bribes in exchange for favours. She highlighted that while companies can influence corruption through the work environment they create and leaders of organisations can be role models of ethical behaviour to their fellow employees, each individual ultimately bears responsibility for their own decision whether to engage in an unethical act or not.