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Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101911 Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises Konar, Len ichelp@gibs.co.za Kutsawa, Zvauya Dickson UCTD Accountability in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Professional Bodies and Governance Ethical Standards in Public Sector Political Interference in Accountability Public Sector Governance Frameworks Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024. This research investigates the role of professional bodies in enforcing accountability within South African State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). With accountability challenges prevalent in SOEs due to factors like political interference and complex governance structures, the study examines how professional bodies contribute to improving ethical conduct, governance, and public service delivery. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, involving in-depth interviews with SOE executives, to gain insights into their experiences and perceptions of professional body influence on accountability. Guided by Principal-Agent and Stewardship theories, the study explores how professional bodies instil ethical standards, offer training, and implement disciplinary frameworks that support SOE executives in maintaining high accountability standards. Findings reveal that while professional bodies play a crucial role in promoting accountability through ethical guidelines and training, external pressures and limited enforcement capacity pose significant challenges. The study concludes that enhanced collaboration between professional bodies and SOEs, alongside more context-specific accountability mechanisms, could strengthen governance and reduce corruption in the public sector. Recommendations include proactive support from professional bodies and tailored training for SOE executives. This research provides a foundation for future studies to further investigate the interplay between professional bodies and SOE accountability within different governance contexts. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-11:Sustainable cities and communities SDG-16:Peace,justice and strong institutions 2025-04-08T10:04:28Z 2025-04-08T10:04:28Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101911 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Accountability in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Professional Bodies and Governance Ethical Standards in Public Sector Political Interference in Accountability Public Sector Governance Frameworks Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title | Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title_full | Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title_short | Assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in South African state-owned enterprises |
| title_sort | assessing the influence of professional bodies on accountability in south african state owned enterprises |
| topic | UCTD Accountability in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Professional Bodies and Governance Ethical Standards in Public Sector Political Interference in Accountability Public Sector Governance Frameworks |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101911 |