Public Service Motivation has been defined as “an individual’s predisposition to respond to motives grounded primarily or uniquely in public institutions” (Perry & Wise, 1990)
It reflects how certain individuals are more inclined towards activities that involve serving society or the common good in various fields and sectors. In accordance with this, identify and describe an example, incorporating elements from the reading and the video, of how public service motivation enhances the managerial competencies of public managers and can be used as a tool to improve the results of public organizations and citizen trust in government and public officials.
Reading Link:
https://www.qic-wd.org/umbrella-summary/public-service-motivation
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGJt7QmtUOk
Make sure you use APA citations and references, as well as supporting data and additional literature to support your argument.
As a reference, ensure to follow the instructions regarding Discussions thoroughly:
- Discussions:
- Postings should be a minimum of two to three paragraphs (300-400 words) that clearly convey your intended meaning.
- You should aim to be precise in your presentations of others’ ideas (i.e., include sources in APA format)