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The poor become poorer each day The rich turn richer every way Corruption is the cause that may Prevent a nation’s progress, Aye! Corruption’s the cause of price-rise; Share-markets play a game like dice; Taxes have grown mammoth in size; A tax-payer ashamed then dies. Which leader will then stem this rot? – Democracy is badly caught; The fight must be much bravely fought Till freedom after Freedom’s got! - Dr John Celes CORRUPT GOVERNMENT - AN ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE In a Mixed economy like India, Government plays an important role by determining its fiscal policy and managing the economy. It directly contributes to our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Y =Consumption(C) + Investment (I) + G (Government expenditure) + ((X-M) Net Exports) by way of Government Expenditure (G). It indirectly influences other components of GDP. It short, government is in a powerful position with great responsibility of managing the economy and maintaining the balance of power with private individuals. 16 • Designfreebies Magazine • www.designfreebies.org Now we will have a walk through understanding causes of corruption from an organizational perspective, and Low pay offs to general public over the years. UNDERSTANDING FUNDAMANTAL DEFECTS: To understand Government’s role more clearly let us create a Simulation Model where we assume India to be a Company – India Inc. Indian citizens are its shareholders and employees. Selected representatives of the Citizens form the management which is the government.