Revisiting the Motivational Bases of Public Service: Twenty Years of Research and an Agenda for the Future
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How has research regarding public service motivation evolved since James L. Perry and Lois Recascino Wise published their essay “Th e Motivational Bases of Public Service” 20 years ago? Th e authors assess subsequent studies in public administration and in social and behavioral sciences as well as evolving defi nitions of public service motivation. What have we learned about public service motivation during the last two decades? What gaps in our understanding and knowledge have appeared with respect to the three propositions off ered by Perry and Wise? Th is essay charts new directions for public service motivation scholarship to help clarify current research questions, advance comparative research, and enhance our overall understanding of individuals’ public service motives.
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Revisiting the Motivational Bases of Public Service
How has research regarding public service motivation evolved since James L. Perry and Lois Recascino Wise published their essay “Th e Motivational Bases of Public Service” 20 years ago? Th e authors assess subsequent studies in public administration and in social and behavioral sciences as well as evolving defi nitions of public service motivation. What have we learned about public service moti...
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