... of the research problem, there are some other sub-questions, which are as follows: Q1. What is the difference between profession, professionalism, professionalization and professional ethics? Q2. What professional standards can be considered in public procurement? Q3...

...Olive Etsula Purpose This study aims to explore and present discussions regarding the interconnectedness of procurement fraud, supply chain education, professional maturity and ethics, and their relevance to adopting a transcendence concept as well as proposing research directions thereof...