Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-3 | Issue-11 | 1244-1250
Original Research Article
The Effect of Opportunities, Internal Control and Commitment Managemet on Fraud Opportunities in State – Owned Companies In Palembang, Indonesia
Santi Eka, Muhammad Adam, Tertiarto Wahyudi
Published : Nov. 15, 2018
Abstract
The objective of this study was to reveal the effects of opportunity, internal
control, and management commitment on fraud opportunities. The samples were
taken at some companies in Palembang, including PT. PLN UIP Sumbagsel, PT. PLN
WS2JB, PT. Surveyor Indonesia and the Regional Mining and Energy Company
totalling 154 respondents. Out of 154 questionnaires sent, 148 questionnaires were
returned. The sampling was done using the purposive sampling technique. The data
collected were the primary data which were first tested for their validity and
reliability. The data analysis method used was the multiple regression analysis that
had met the classical assumption testing requirements. The results of the study
indicate that the opportunities have a significant effect on the fraudulent actions in the
selected companies. Whereas the internal control and the management commitment
have a negative effect on the fraudulent actions