Patronage Corruption In Zambia

INTRODUCTION
Political conflict across Zambia is often linked to the pervasive use of patronage in retaining control of the state. Most leaders especially in African countries extend their tenure in office by expanding their patronage coalition through cabinet appointments. This is conventionally attributed to the manner in which leaders sustain themselves in power. Whether in the political sphere or other work environments, recruitment and selection forms a core part of the central activities underlying human resource management that is acquisition, development and reward of workers. It frequently forms an important part of the work of human resource managers, leaders or designated specialists within work organisations or governance of a given…show more content…
Thus leaders who use cabinet appointments to expand their patronage coalitions are less dependent on the loyalty of any single supporter. This paper has discussed the importance of recruitment by patronage in Zambia. It has shown that recruitment by patronage helps the leader to have loyal subordinates as a positive outcome but it also hinders other qualified people from holding national positions hence hindering new ideas in the governance of the country. Patronage or not, appointment whether in government, politics or work place should be based on merit and hard work.

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