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The Impact of Strategic leadership and Committee practices, Ethics Training, and Whistleblowing on Fraud Prevention in Churches

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  • Wasswa Asaph Senoga

    (Bishop Tucker School of Theology and Divinity, Uganda Christian University, Mukono)

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of strategic leadership and committee practices, ethics training, whistleblowing, and their effects on the Fraud prevention of Churches. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 12 surveys conducted in the church of Uganda dioceses in central Uganda. Regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationships between the impact of Strategic leadership and Committee practices, ethics training, whistleblowing, and fraud prevention. Findings – The findings revealed that strategic leadership and committee practices, ethics training, and whistleblowing significantly contribute to positive fraud prevention for Church finances. Practical implications – In order for Churches to prevent fraud, serious emphasis on strategic leadership, ethics training, and whistleblowing is vital. Originality/value – According to the author’s understanding, this is one of the first empirical studies to assess the impact of strategic leadership and committee practices, ethics training, and whistleblowing on fraud prevention in the Church of Uganda.

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  • Wasswa Asaph Senoga, 2024. "The Impact of Strategic leadership and Committee practices, Ethics Training, and Whistleblowing on Fraud Prevention in Churches," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(4), pages 2934-2956, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:4:p:2934-2956
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