Are Autonomy and Intrinsic Motivation of Public Servants Lower in Post-Communist States?

IF 2.2 3区管理学 Q2 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Performance & Management Review Pub Date : 2023-08-18 DOI:10.1080/15309576.2023.2243246

Assel Mussagulova, Chung-an Chen, Adrian Ritz

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Abstract

Abstract Post-communist states have economic, geopolitical and cultural importance; however, they remain largely under-explored in public management literature. This study applies self-determination theory (SDT) to understand how work context affects perceived autonomy and intrinsic motivation in the public sector of post-communist states, whose administrative context is distinct from that of their counterparts from other administrative traditions. Using the data of 5,662 individuals from the International Social Survey Program we find that public sector employees in post-communist states demonstrate a lower level of autonomy, which in turn, decreases their intrinsic motivation. Our findings provide support to important SDT insights and have implications for public managers.

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后共产主义国家公务员的自主性和内在动机是否较低?

摘要后共产主义国家具有经济、地缘政治和文化重要性；然而，在公共管理文献中，它们在很大程度上仍然没有得到充分的探索。本研究应用自决理论（SDT）来理解后共产主义国家公共部门的工作环境如何影响感知的自主性和内在动机，这些国家的行政环境与其他行政传统的国家不同。使用国际社会调查项目的5662人的数据，我们发现后共产主义国家的公共部门雇员表现出较低的自主权水平，这反过来又降低了他们的内在动机。我们的研究结果为SDT的重要见解提供了支持，并对公共管理者产生了影响。

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Public Performance & Management Review PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

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5.50

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16.10%

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期刊介绍： Public Performance & Management Review (PPMR) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal that addresses a broad array of influential factors on the performance of public and nonprofit organizations. Its objectives are to: Advance theories on public governance, public management, and public performance; Facilitate the development of innovative techniques and to encourage a wider application of those already established; Stimulate research and critical thinking about the relationship between public and private management theories; Present integrated analyses of theories, concepts, strategies, and techniques dealing with performance, measurement, and related questions of organizational efficacy; and Provide a forum for practitioner-academic exchange. Continuing themes include, but are not limited to: managing for results, measuring and evaluating performance, designing accountability systems, improving budget strategies, managing human resources, building partnerships, facilitating citizen participation, applying new technologies, and improving public sector services and outcomes. Published since 1975, Public Performance & Management Review is a highly respected journal, receiving international ranking. Scholars and practitioners recognize it as a leading journal in the field of public administration.