Competition, along with the need of being the best at something are key concepts that drive companies forward. The same principle applies when it comes to educational institutions. In this market, providing quality service is a key factor in establishing a hierarchy.
The importance of higher education stays in improving individuals’ quality of life. Universities’ goals should not only focus on the learning outcomes directly linked to the subjects studied at a given point in time. It should also focus on individuals’ capability of creating welfare for themselves and for the community where they activate.
A recent Australia-wide research study on fraud cases within financial institutions, conducted by the governance firm Warfield & Associates, has revealed that businesses and clients have lost over $200 million since 2000 due to employee committed fraud. During this period, 120 cases of fraud directly committed by employees resulted in 123 criminal convictions in Australian Courts.
Within a company, the coherence between the individual and the organizational objectives and values is essential for achieving performance. An aspect that can ensure employees’ commitment to the established strategy and their support in achieving the organizational goals is motivation, an element that is often under-utilized by managers.