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The Role of Administrative Governance in Enhancing Integrity and Transparency and Reducing Administrative Corruption in Public Institutions: An Analytical Study
Raghda Raafat, Mohamed Hadi Al Najdawi , Ahmad Aburayya, Zainab Al Ghurabli,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (10-2024)
Abstract
This study investigates the role of administrative governance mechanisms in enhancing institutional integrity and transparency while reducing administrative corruption in public institutions. Employing a quantitative analytical approach, primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 50 respondents across oversight bodies, inspection departments, and academic experts in Jordan, yielding a 90% response rate (n = 45). The analysis, based on descriptive and inferential statistics (Ka² tests, α = 0.05), demonstrated that the application of governance principles, particularly transparency, accountability, and administrative oversight, was significantly associated with improved institutional performance and a measurable decline in perceived corruption. Specifically, the study found that respondents largely agreed (mean = 4.04; SD = 1.10) on the effectiveness of regulatory and legal frameworks in combating corruption, while 88% supported the role of continuous monitoring in promoting integrity. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of these relationships across stakeholder categories. From the findings, a major standing for the immediate modernization of legal-administrative frameworks, training for governance implementation, and institutionalization of oversight mechanisms emerges. Concluding that administrative governance is vital to institutional integrity and sustainability, this study's contribution lies in filling the gap by providing an evidence-based argument pertinent to anti-corruption policies, legal reforms, and modernizing the public sector within developing contexts.

Understanding the Interplay of Family Ownership, Board Composition, and Performance in Unlisted Family Businesses
Nawar Muneer J. Algthami, Nazimah Hussin,
Volume 34, Issue 4 (12-2023)
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between family ownership, board composition, and the performance of family businesses, with a focus on unlisted family enterprises. While much attention has been given to studies on listed family firms versus non-family firms, unlisted family businesses play a significant role in economies worldwide. The research used the PRISMA statement 2020 to select relevant articles and employed VOS viewer software for data analysis. The results reveal four significant research areas: interlocking directorates, family ownership, board composition, and performance of unlisted firms. Interlocking directors positively influence the performance of unlisted family firms, and the presence of knowledgeable board directors positively impacts strategic planning decisions. Notably, differences arise between family firms led by the first generation and those by subsequent generations. Independents and affiliates on the board enhance performance when the first generation runs the firm. The findings provide new insights into the role of board directors in the corporate governance of unlisted family businesses.

Cement supply chain distortion and its Shadow Market in Ethiopia
Alemayehu Derege,
Volume 36, Issue 2 (6-2025)
Abstract
The booming of construction sector, including cement factories, has been great success, however, the price of cement has been quadrupled. Among others, critical shortage of cement is observed throughout the country regardless of the success, demanding a critical investigation into its supply chain, governance and regulatory system. Mixed, qualitative and quantitative approaches are applied to investigate the value chain, its administration and regulatory framework. SEM was used to index the level of cement supply distortions in the country.  Samples are taken through referral technique from stratified target group across Ethiopian cement supply chain, starting from factory CEO to end-users, from purposively selected major factories. Multinomial logit model is used to analyze the determinant of cement supply distortion. The study found mis-management of regulation, high intervention with ineffective regulatory measure, opened up a room for bribery, favoritism, government interventionism and amplified the roles of intermediaries beyond the market requirement. Brokers are involved in about 85 percent of the country's total cement distribution. Besides, not only intermediaries but also the factories and their agents are contributing a lot in cement supply distortion. The supply chain distortion is observed in all market types, black, gray, and white respectively. The regulatory framework is ineffective and few regulatory bodies are fixed towards reactive measures. Majority of cement distribution is facilitated by brokers and factory agent. Hoarding and smuggling emerge as the most influential factors, with their increase being strongly and significantly linked to a rise in high and severe illegal cement distribution. Regulatory strength and administrative malpractice display complex patterns, indicating that having policies in place is not sufficient; effective enforcement is crucial. Strengthening regulatory, good governance and law enforcement system reduces the cement supply distortion while long run digitalization should be targeted along with supply side intervention.

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