2022
DOI: 10.1108/irjms-02-2022-0010
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Public sector accountability: do leadership practices, integrity and internal control systems matter?

Abstract: PurposeThe study explores the current  public sector accountability practices in sub-Saharan African region. Specifically, this study assesses whether accountability is related to integrity, internal control system and leadership in the public sector of a developing country.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation model (SEM) is used to predict the drivers of public accountability in a developing country. A survey design with quantitative analysis is used to analyze responses from directors or heads of a… Show more

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“…AT is therefore crucial in explaining the role of the oversight mechanism in public accountability. However, it ignores the duty of the manager to implement systems that enhance accountability (Busuioc and Lodge, 2015;Bonsu et al, 2022). Due to the importance of the management mechanism (Beckmerhagen et al, 2004;Bonsu et al, 2022), Stew-T is examined.…”
Section: Theoretical and Empirical Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…AT is therefore crucial in explaining the role of the oversight mechanism in public accountability. However, it ignores the duty of the manager to implement systems that enhance accountability (Busuioc and Lodge, 2015;Bonsu et al, 2022). Due to the importance of the management mechanism (Beckmerhagen et al, 2004;Bonsu et al, 2022), Stew-T is examined.…”
Section: Theoretical and Empirical Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this study, the management mechanism comprises: managers with reputable character and management style (Masood and Afzal, 2016;Bonsu et al, 2022), enabling systems, which include internal controls, administrative structures and levels of authority (Hass et al, 2006;Bonsu et al, 2022) and intrinsic rewards (Davis et al, 1997;Hernandez, 2012), such as mission alignment and recognition. Hernandez (2012) asserts that some managers feel answerable and will demonstrate good leadership character and accountability, even without strict oversight mechanisms.…”
Section: Theoretical and Empirical Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Variabel kompetensi aparat diukur dengan 7 indikator dari Budiarto et al, (2020) dan Matani & Hutajulu (2020). Variabel kepemimpinan diukur dengan indikator dari Dewi & Gayatri (2019) dan Bonsu et al, (2022). Variabel partisipasi masyarakat diukur dengan 6 indikator dari penelitian Budiarto et al, (2020) dan variabel pengawasan diukur dengan 7 indikator dari Sapartiningsih et al, (2018).…”
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