Awareness And Knowledge of Moonlighting in the Public Service: A Case of Ghana Scholarship Secretariat
Year: 2022
Type: preprint
Abstract: The paper aims to explore the awareness/knowledge, motives, and implications of moonlighting behavior in the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat. A qualitative approach was the primary source of data collection. Data collection was conducted through an in-depth semi-structured interview with key informants who were purposively selected. Field data were transcribed into a written report and analyzed thematically. It emerged from the study public servants are aware and have knowledge of the phenomenon of moonlighting. The study found that income supplement and retirement planning are the main reason why the majority of public servants engage in moonlighting, although few highlighted the negative implication of the practice. The moonlighting policy at the public service was weak and leniently enforced. Moonlighting behavior affects the performance and delivery of public service. The study conclusion is that moonlighting is pervasive at the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat. The interviewees recommended that the Public Service Commission should enact policy actions to regulate moonlighting practices.
Source: Research Square
Author: Joseph Ofori Acheampong
Institution: University of Ghana
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4286500121