Public Service Motivation and Civic Engagement: The Role of Pro-social Motivations in Shaping Society
- ISBN-10
- 3030024539
- ISBN-13
- 9783030024536
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 110
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-02-25
- Publisher
- Springer
- Authors
- Fabian Homberg, Joyce Costello
Description
This book explores the behaviours that result from Public Service Motivation (PSM), outside of a firm or agency environment. Covering topics such as volunteering, and political participation, the authors present rich empirical data from the US and the UK, as well as other countries. With fresh insights into a growing area of interest, this book will provide valuable reading for researchers working in the field of PSM, and those involved in working towards a successful and sustainable society.
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