A critical evaluation of the impacts of “Wasta” on employees and organizations in Qatar
Author
Source
Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal
Issue
Vol. 2021, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2021), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Publication Date
2021-06-30
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
Wasta is an Arabic word ( ), with a similar meaning to nepotism in English, which means using someone’s connections or influence to achieve multiple benefits, for example securing a job, speeding up access to government services, gaining exemption from taxes, pushing for fees reduction, favoring transfers and promotions of public servants, and even waiving of traffic fines.
It has become deeply rooted in the Middle East culture, especially in Qatar.
This study argues that wasta has become a cultural paradox that intersects with classes as a social construction, reinforcing racism, class privilege, and social inequalities among employees in Qatar.
This paper is critical as it addresses this threatening issue that has severe consequences on the country’s progress, highlights its root cause, and examines the impact of this social phenomenon.
This paper is the first step forward to face the wasta phenomenon in Qatar.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Thbah, Haya Aidh K. A.. 2021. A critical evaluation of the impacts of “Wasta” on employees and organizations in Qatar. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal،Vol. 2021, no. 1, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344337
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Thbah, Haya Aidh K. A.. A critical evaluation of the impacts of “Wasta” on employees and organizations in Qatar. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal No. 1 (2021), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344337
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Thbah, Haya Aidh K. A.. A critical evaluation of the impacts of “Wasta” on employees and organizations in Qatar. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal. 2021. Vol. 2021, no. 1, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344337
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-1344337