Examine the antecedents of public service motivation (PSM) in Iran

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1 PHD, Public Administration (Public policy), Tehran University college of Farabi

2 PHD, Public Administration (Public policy), Tarbiat Modares University

3 PHD, Organizational Behavior, Tehran University college of Farabi

4 PHD, Public Administration (comparative and development)

Abstract

Considering the importance of job motivation in the public sector due to the existence of a number of conditions including the environment and job characteristics, it is separated from other occupations. This research studies the motivation of public service in the public sector of Iran and also, determines the effective factors regarding motivation to reach the most useful explanatory model. The data were collected from governmental organizations through 859 questionnaires and were analyzed. The study employed a mixed method in two sections, qualitative research in order to obtain the categories by meta-analysis, as well as using quantitative technique through the structural equation model. Data analysis shows that the three categories of factors affecting the motivation of public service in the public sector are respectively lifestyle, work environment and demographic factors.

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 4, Issue 3
December 2018
Pages 123-139

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