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Please This assignment should be written from a customs perspective
You wil find the MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS attached as pictures
Assignment Name

Discussion of Good Governance at the Border

Instructions

1) Sound ethics and good governance models are essential for effective and responsible border management.
a) Explain why ethical behaviour in the workplace is necessary in a border management environment such as Customs or Immigration? Provide examples.
b) Describe three examples unethical behaviour amongst customs officials and explain their risks to effective and responsible border management. (250 – 400 words)

2) Governance in the public sector
a) Describe five fundamental elements that contribute to achieve good governance in a public sector organization.
b) Explain how each element is necessary for sound governance in a border management agency. (250 – 400 words)

3) We hear much about the importance of accountability in the public sector.
a) Describe the role that ‘accountability’ plays in the border management context.
b) In the border management context, name three (3) principal stakeholders and discuss/explain the border agency`s obligation to each.
c) In a Customs environment, describe how the governance structure influences Customs’ accountability? Explain your answer providing concrete examples. (350 – 500 words)

4) a) Research and explain the principle of transparency in the public sector.
b) Why is it important that a Customs administration be transparent?
c) Describe the consequences should a Customs administration not be transparent. (150 – 200 words)

Provide appropriate references to all examples cited

MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

The following criteria will be used in marking this assignment:
Your ability to explain the importance of ethical behaviour and the risks of unethical behaviour in a border management environment (20/100 )
Your ability to identify fundamental elements for good governance and explain their necessity for border management governance (20/100)
Your ability to describe the role of accountability in border management, the border management agency’s obligation to its stakeholders, and the influence of governance structure of Customs’ accountability (30/100)
Your ability to explain the principle of public sector transparency, its importance for a border management agency (Customs) and consequences of non-transparency (10/100)
Your ability to use informed sources to appropriately support your position (5/100)
Your ability to communicate effectively in academic writing (10/100)
Your ability to provide due and appropriate in text and end of text referencing in accordance with the required APA (7th Ed) style (5/100)