The contribution of corporate compliance on the performance and governance of the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited
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2020
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University of Namibia
Abstract
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
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration (Management Strategy)
Keywords
Corporate compliance, Perfomance, University of Namibia, Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited, Namibia