Browsing by Author "Hengari, Nancy"

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    The contribution of corporate compliance on the performance and governance of the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited
    (University of Namibia, 2020) Hengari, Nancy; Mafuru, Wilhelm
    The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of corporate compliance on the performance and governance of Namibia Institute ofPathology. The research investigated the major corporate and institutional requirements that Namibia Institute of Pathology has to adhere to including identifying compliance techniques and their effects thereof. The research adopted pragmatism worldview, a philosophical assumption that arises out of actions, situations, and consequences rather than post-positivism. The population of the study was 93 respondents. The research used structured questionnaires to collect quantitative primary data and an interview guide to collect qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics where as chi-square test method was used to test the variables. Qualitative data were analysed through content analysis, in which themes, sub-themes, and patterns that emerged from the study were examined. The findings of the study indicated that National Health Act, 2015 (Act No.2 of 20 15) as a frame of reference for corporate governance has been doubtfully used by Namibia Institute of Pathology to inform the structured uniform health system within Namibia. The findings of this research further showed that there is a certain degree of compliance especially to ISO 15189 with regard to quality standards; however to a certain extent, the research fmdings did not reveal how the institute has enforced its responsibility with regard to conformity with the codes, laws and rules. The research concludes that Namibia Institute of Pathology has an ambivalent and undetermined approach in its dealings with matters of corporate compliance and does not have a well-defined corporate compliance program and the dedicated compliance department to drive the compliance agenda. Therefore, this research recommends that monitoring and evaluation should be done with the main purpose of compelling the administration to adhere to the set institutional framework for corporate governance, that is the National Health Act, 2015 (Act No. 2 of 2015). It is further recommended that the NIP should establish and strengthen policies and procedures aimed at ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements as well as accountability at senior management level for the National Health Act 2015