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. Fabian Homberg is Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK. Joyce Costello is a lecturer at the Media School of Bournemouth University, UK. 1. Introduction: On the Nature of Public Service Motivation.- 2. Zooming in on Public Service Motivation I: Conceptual Facets.- 3. Zooming in on Public Service Motivation II – Construct Measurement.- 4. The association of Public Service Motivation and Civic Engagement: Linking PSM and Volunteering Intensity.- 5. Civic Engagement as Political Participation: Does PSM Create Politically Active Citizens?.- 6. Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward.
