Internal Governance and Integrity Risk Control In Chinese Secondary Colleges

This study aimed to determine the impact of integrity risk control on the internal governance in Chinese secondary colleges. The investigation focused on two main variables: internal governance and integrity risk control. Guided by a theoretical framework and extensive literature review, this research endeavored to delineate two core variables. Chinese university teachers were the main respondents of the research. The findings indicated that teachers generally agreed that their institutions' internal governance is performing satisfactorily. There is a consensus regarding the effectiveness of integrity risk control. Significant differences are observed in governance structure and governance culture when the respondents were grouped by sex, in governance mechanism, governance structure and governance culture when grouped by age, in governance mechanism and governance structure when grouped by highest educational attainment, and in governance mechanism, governance structure and governance culture when grouped by years of service. The calculated correlation coefficients exhibited a robust positive association. These results revealed a satisfactory performance in governance structure but needed room for improvement in teacher involvement in decision-making. Faculty and students played a significant role in risk control, emphasizing a holistic approach. Age, education, and years of service significantly impacted perceptions, while a positive correlation exists between governance and risk control factors. Based on the findings, an improvement plan was proposed- that of prioritizing engaging faculty and students in decision-making processes and investing in enhancing their risk identification capabilities. Additionally, regular evaluations of governance and risk management efforts may be conducted, and clear communication channels established.