Public-Service Motivation: A Multivariate Test

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Abstract
Is there public-service motivation? In comparison to private employees, are public employees more likely to value extrinsic rewards over intrinsic rewards? Utilizing data from the General Social Survey, Public-and private-sector workers are compared with regard to the incentives that they value most highly in a job. This study contributes to the research literature in the difference between public and private employees by providing a multivariate analysis of survey data collected using a national sampling frame. Logistic regression results indicate that public employees are more likely to place a higher value on the intrinsic reward of work that is important and provides a feeling of accomplishment. Additionally, private-sector workers are more likely to place a higher value on such extrinsic reward motivators as high income and short work hours. These findings suggest that public-service motivation does exist.Individuals employed in public organizations value different motives than those employed in private organizations.
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Authors Don Houston
Journal journal of public administration research and theory
Year 2000
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10.1093/oxfordjournals.jpart.a024288
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https://academic.oup.com/jpart/article-pdf/10/4/713/6288754/10-4-713.pdf
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