Toward a theory of second-order corruption

Zyglidopoulos, S. (2016) Toward a theory of second-order corruption. Journal of Management Inquiry, 25(1), pp. 3-10. (doi: 10.1177/1056492615579914)

Abstract

In this paper, I identify two kinds of corruption: first-order and second-order corruption. First-order corruption is the abuse of power by either individuals or groups for private gain, given a system of existing rules or norms; whereas second-order corruption is the abuse of power by individuals or groups in that they change the existing rules or norms in order to benefit from them unfairly. I argue that second-order corruption has certain unique characteristics that make it harder to identify and more harmful for both the corporation and society in the long run, and conclude by suggesting some ways to deal with it.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Zyglidopoulos, Dr Stylianos
• Authors: Zyglidopoulos, S.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Journal of Management Inquiry
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• ISSN: 1056-4926
• ISSN (Online): 1552-6542
• Published Online: 23 April 2015
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 The Author
• First Published: First published in Journal of Management Inquiry 25(1):3-10
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher