The efficacy of utilitarianism philosophy in addressing the problem of corruption in developing economies
1 Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Business Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
2 Department of Religious Studies and Theology, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe.
3 Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Business Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
4. Department of Accounting Sciences, Faculty of Business Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
Review Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2024, 19(01), 123–128.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2024.19.1.0059
Publication history:
Received on 23 February 2024; revised on 09 April 2024; accepted on 12 April 2024
Abstract:
Corruption is a pervasive issue in developing economies, undermining economic growth, social development and governance. Utilitarianism, a moral theory that emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number, offers a framework for addressing corruption by focusing on the consequences of actions and rule based issues. This article explores the efficacy of utilitarianism in combating corruption in developing economies. By analysing the ethical implications of utilitarian principles in the context of corruption, policymakers and stakeholders can develop more effective strategies to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in governance. There are rule-based utilitarianism and act-based utilitarianism which can be used in dealing with corruption.
Keywords:
Corruption; Utilitarianism philosophy; Developing economies; Pay It Forward; Ubuntu
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