KAKATSINA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
SANI ZANGON DAURA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTATION PAPER
Name:Maryam Muhammad Khamis
Reg no:SHTD/21/HIM/0627
Course:Citizenship
Level:300 level
Date:02-11-2023
Dept:Health Information Management
Tittle:Presentation paper
Questions:1-Identify the forms of abuse of power in Nigeria
2-What are the punishment available for the violation of code of conduct in Nigeria.
SUBMITTED TO
MAL. MUKHTAR MUSA (BARRISTER)
Question 1).Identify the form of abuse of power in Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
A simple definition of the abuse of power is the misuse of a position of power to take unjust advantage
of individuals, organizations, or governments. Abuses of power have been variously described as white-
collar crime, economic crime, organizational crime, occupational crime, public corruption, organized
crime, and governmental and corporate deviance. The common element of these crimes is deceit.
Although such acts have been perpetrated since earliest history, recent technological and social changes
have created a climate more conducive to them. Efforts in the United States to understand and combat
white-collar crime have included data collection, enactment of legislation, proposals for additional
legislation, designation of white-collar crime as one of the four priority areas in the Department of
Justice, efforts by Federal regulatory agencies, and expanded State and local agency efforts.
Training programs have been set up to develop the skills needed to investigate these crimes. In the
current economic climate, careful spending of available funds is essential to maintain the emphasis on
improving prevention, enforcement, and prosecution. Internationally, information should be shared on
commmon problems, and cooperative approaches to combating transnational crimes should be sought.
Endnotes are provided
Abuses of power have been variously described as white- collar crime, economic crime, organizational
crime, occupational crime, public corruption, organized crime, and governmental and corporate
deviance..
Question 2.WHAT ARE THE PUNISHMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE VIOLATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT OF
NIGERIA.
WHAT IS A CODE OF CONDUCT?
A code of conduct is a set of values, rules,standards, and principles outlining what employers expect
from staff within an organization.Often codes of conduct take big picture ideas tied to the business’s
overall mission and core values and relate them to the behavior and practices they desire from staff on a
day-to-day basis.
Creating a code of conduct is a statement from leadership laying out their expectations and
communicating the ethical principles they feel are most fundamental to success. Generally, it reflects
the culture already present, or the culture leadership is looking to promote.
A code of conduct is closely related to a code of ethics, to the extent where the phrases are often
interchangeable.
The Code of Conduct for Public Officers (CCPO) was first introduced by the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, 1979. The purpose of this Manual is to simplify the contents of the Code of Conduct
and enable the CCB to issue guidelines and directives to public officers on specific aspects of the Code.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A CODE OF CONDUCT
While all businesses are different, and no two codes of conduct are the same, recurring factors and
themes are found among successful ones.
Your organization’s specific purpose for adopting a code of conduct will define the scope to aim for.
Some choose to focus on only the most essential values and guidelines to not overburden employees
with information they may forget. Some seek to be more comprehensive and produce documentation
covering as many aspects as possible
YOUR CODE OF CONDUCT SHOULD INCLUDE INFORMATION IN SOME FORM REGARDING
*The values your organization believes in
*Guidelines for behavior
*Day-to-day business practices
*How employees should interact with outside
parties
1. COMPANY VALUES
Details and topics related to the values the company holds itself to. This section allows the company to
show the ethics and beliefs most dear to them and how they put this into action. This could include but
is not limited to:
*Business ethics
*Social responsibility
*Environmental responsibility
*Employee rights
*Commitment and responsibility
*Diversity and inclusion
2. EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR
Within a code of conduct, leadership must explain to all employees what is expected of them in terms of
behavior and performance. This could be related to how they treat the people around them and
communicate or specifics related to how they perform their role. A company could cover numerous
employee behavior topics within a code of conduct. Examples include:
*Standards of professionalism
*Discrimination and sexual harassment policies
*Use of company assets
*Use of social media
*Communication rules
*Disciplinary process
3. INTERNAL PRACTICES
In this instance, internal practices refer to defined rules related to day-to-day business practices that are
easy to explain. While similar to employee behavior, it is hard to define a simple black and white
definition for “Standards of professionalism.” That topic requires more explanation to convey the
expectation to an employee. Whereas a company’s rules related to attendance and punctuality is a set
thing that is simple to understand. Examples of the internal practices a code of conduct could contain
include:
*Dress code
*Annual leave/holiday time
*Inclement weather policy
*Break policy
*Onboarding process
*Job duties
*Training guidelines
*Rules related to time off through illness/injury
*Attendance and punctuality
*Use of phone while at work
*Benefits
*Chain of command
*Legal compliance
4. EXTERNAL PRACTICES
Finally, a code of conduct; should define the expectations for employees when dealing with external
parties. For example, this could be in relation to confidential company material or a level of courtesy and
respect when dealing with customers. There are many examples of external practices a code of conduct
may define, such as:
*Confidentiality
*Privacy
*Intellectual property policies
*Customer communication requirements
*Conflict of interests
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