In order to test the study hypotheses, both descriptive
(Creswell 1994) and analytical research paradigms were
used. The descriptive research design was used in verifying
hypothesis that required examining the various moral
schemas and corruption in public procurement. In order to
address the study hypotheses, we recruited respondents
who were procurement staff of the PDE’s participating
directly or indirectly in public procurement. All respondents
selected had participated either as staff of the procurement
and disposal unit (PDU), or as a member of the
contracts and evaluation committees, or was an accounting
officer.