MPA 500 discussion 1

For this discussion, we are going to revisit the Complex World publication. But instead of contributing an article, you will be writing a letter to the editor, who has recently reprinted the 1990 Perry and Wise article on the topic of public service motivation to commemorate research in the field.

How does this activity help you?

As future leaders in public administration, managing personnel is a crucial role for any manager. That includes considering how public service motivation plays a role in personnel administration. This activity helps us assess the role of public service motivation for public organizations and agencies.

Instructions

For this discussion, write a 200-word letter to the editor that responds to the Perry and Wise article. Consider the following in your letter:

• How would you define the term “public service motivation”?
• Do you agree with the position that PSM is more prevalent in government and non-profit organizations than private organizations? Why or why not?
• Is there a difference in PSM between the levels of government? NGOs? International Organizations?