Destructive practices in public service: Evidence from Sudan

• Main Authors: Khalid, Azam Abdelhakeem, Ahmed, Atif Mohamed, Abdalla, Yousif Abdelbagi, Anuar, Herman Shah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Advance Scientific Research 2020
• Subjects: HD28 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/27299/1/JCR%207%206%202020%20591%20594.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/27299/; http://doi.org/10.31838/jcr.07.06.105

Purpose - This article discusses the emergence of the public service in Sudan and the impact of corruption implicating the performance of civil service organizations during the last three decades. Design/methodology/approach - Comprehensive literature is reviewed by looking into the current practices done by other countries civil servant. Idea in combatting corruption and bribery were reviewed in detail. Findings - The study proposes several methods to reduce the emerging of corruption among civil servants in Sudan. This includes initiatives such as reducing the remuneration gap between the civil and private sectors, allowing civil servants to gain advantage through the process of monetization, appropriate and consistent process of transformation, providing necessary courses and trainings for civil servants that is related to public service guidelines and stern action being taken to civil servants who involves in corruption. Research limitations/implications - Further analysis is required in connecting data gathering methods relating to corruption. Policy makers needs to create a new business culture that perceived corruption as totally negative and bad for the nation. Practical implications - The findings are beneficial for researchers and policy makers to understand the real situation among civil servants in Sudan. There should be serious efforts at all levels of civil servants to combat against corruption. Originality/value - The study concludes that the performance of Sudan's civil service establishments is undermined by corruption. Serious measures need to be taken to uphold the trust of the public which were tarnished by the corruption allegation. Paper type: conceptual paper.