Review: Public service motivation—practical problems, scientific evidence and the role of a research community

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2015-09-03

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Vandenabeele, W.V.ISNI 0000000396776761
Skelcher, Chris

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Abstract

This review article introduces Public Money & Management's theme papers and articles on public service motivation (PSM). PSM has proven to be a promising road in creating public performance and public value and this theme brings it to an even wider audience, ensuring that policy-makers and those responsible for delivering public services worldwide are aware of the value of PSM research. The article also presents new findings about how best to further PSM research.

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Journal rankings, public administration, public management, public service motivation (PSM), research citations, Sociology and Political Science, Public Administration, General Business,Management and Accounting

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Vandenabeele, W & Skelcher, C 2015, 'Review : Public service motivation—practical problems, scientific evidence and the role of a research community', Public Money and Management, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 321-327. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2015.1061165