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Title: Weak Protocol Theory: Closing the Gap in Theoretical Explanation of Corruption
Authors: Ogochukwu Favour NZEAKOR
Keywords: Theory
weak protocol
socio-structural explanation
middle range
corruption
Issue Date: 1-Sep-2021
Publisher: Faculty of Social Sciences Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Series/Report no.: Volume 2:;Number 1
Abstract: The existing criminological theories have not adequately provided explanation to corruption since most of them provide person-centred explanation of corruption. The objective of the present work is therefore to propound and present the “Weak Protocol Theory” as a middle-range, socio-structural oriented theory of corruption. Using deductive and introspective methods of theory building, it was propounded that weak protocols, in convergence with available resources, create opportunities and/or motivations that make corruption possible. It has this schema: corruption = weak rules + available resources. The elements of weak theory include a rule structure that is: vague; weakens checks and balances; discourages broad input in decision-making; encourages public policies and resources to be determined by socioeconomic power or political influence; and is more amenable to manipulation, exploitation, and wider discretion.  
Description: The existing criminological theories have not adequately provided explanation to corruption since most of them provide person-centred explanation of corruption. The objective of the present work is therefore to propound and present the “Weak Protocol Theory” as a middle-range, socio-structural oriented theory of corruption. Using deductive and introspective methods of theory building, it was propounded that weak protocols, in convergence with available resources, create opportunities and/or motivations that make corruption possible. It has this schema: corruption = weak rules + available resources. The elements of weak theory include a rule structure that is: vague; weakens checks and balances; discourages broad input in decision-making; encourages public policies and resources to be determined by socioeconomic power or political influence; and is more amenable to manipulation, exploitation, and wider discretion.  
URI: http://repository.fuoye.edu.ng/handle/123456789/2384
ISSN: ISSN: 2736 – 190x
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