Theme | Comments |
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Lack of awareness/ understanding of what constitutes academic dishonesty | “Lecturers from different cultures may have different interpretation[s] of academic dishonesty.” (HC, Lecturer) “Lack of awareness of their actions are considered academic dishonesty” (HC, Lecturer) |
Empathise with low grade students | “Wish to help a friend/low grade student” (NH, Senior Lecturer) |
Dishonest/corruption at higher level | “when dishonesty and corruption is carried out in [happen at] the highest level....you can’t change much” (HC, Senior Lecturer) |
Stressful working condition | “High[ly] demanding key performance index for lecturers which might force the lecturers to conduct (sic) dishonesty.” (HC, Senior Lecturer) |
Lack of recognition and appreciation of staff contribution | “Lack of recognition and appreciation for the staff will lead to dishonesty especially for the senior lecturers” (NH, Lecturer) |