ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the general understanding of the concept of corruption, determine perception of prevalence of corruption in public institution, analyze the causes of corruption in public institutions, examine measures undertaken to curb corruption and provide recommendations on corruption to interested persons. The study drew a cross section of the general population within the Tema metropolis. Members of the public were interviewed within the study area all with the aim of finding out their perception on corruption in the public service. It thus chose the survey. The study targeted a sample size of 126 which consisted of 96 adult population and 30 public officers from the Tema Metropolis. The accidental and purposive sampling procedures were used. Data collected was edited, coded and electronically inputted using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software. Data was processed using the SPSS. Majority of the respondents defined corruption simply as, part of human nature, extortion, activity that is contrary to laid down rules and norms and the abuse of office. The institution most widely perceived as corrupt was the Ghana Police Service, and the causes of corruption were low income and poverty. It is recommended that the fight against corruption should be based on a moral campaign, an education drive and a disclosure requirement for public officers. Good remuneration and better conditions of service should be provided to public officers to reduce the influence of corruption on performance
OHENE, E (2021). PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CORRUPTION ON LABOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE TEMA METROPOLIS. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/public-perception-of-corruption-on-labour-performance-in-the-public-service-in-the-tema-metropolis
OHENE, EMMANUEL "PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CORRUPTION ON LABOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE TEMA METROPOLIS" Afribary. Afribary, 15 Mar. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/public-perception-of-corruption-on-labour-performance-in-the-public-service-in-the-tema-metropolis. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
OHENE, EMMANUEL . "PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CORRUPTION ON LABOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE TEMA METROPOLIS". Afribary, Afribary, 15 Mar. 2021. Web. 19 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/public-perception-of-corruption-on-labour-performance-in-the-public-service-in-the-tema-metropolis >.
OHENE, EMMANUEL . "PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CORRUPTION ON LABOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE TEMA METROPOLIS" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 19, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/public-perception-of-corruption-on-labour-performance-in-the-public-service-in-the-tema-metropolis