PROBLEMS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

In many institutions around the world the word “malpractice” has become a common phenomenon. According to Oxford dictionary, malpractice is defined as: “a careless illegal or unacceptable behavior by somebody in a professional or official position eg. Medical practice”. Hornby (2003).

The American Heritage dictionary Mifflm (2009) defines malpractice as an “improper or unethical conduct by the holder of a professional or official position”.