Research Handbook on Motivation in Public Administration

Elgar Handbooks in Public Administration and Management

Edited by Edmund C. Stazyk, Associate Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, Department of Public Administration and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York and Randall S. Davis, Associate Professor, School of Management and Marketing, College of Business and Analytics, Southern Illinois University, US

This cutting-edge Research Handbook brings together international scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of motivation within and beyond the field of public administration. Discussing the implications of contemporary research for theory and practice, it offers suggestions for the development of future research in the field.

‘This book is a breath of fresh air illuminating the theory and practice of motivating, cultivating, and caring for the public sector workforce at all levels of government. It is a must-read for scholars, practitioners, and students interested in building and sustaining a well-run public service.’
– Rosemary O’Leary, University of Kansas, US

‘Stazyk and Davis have assembled an all-star cast of public sector motivation researchers, from rising stars to revered veterans. This compendium of cutting-edged knowledge will surely become the bible for public sector motivation researchers.’
– Leisha DeHart-Davis, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, US

‘This comprehensive reader provides an inclusive and sweeping examination of the issues on the topic of motivation in public administration. It takes a broad view of motivation, with some coverage of public service motivation (PSM), but the book also addresses other critical topics surrounding and affecting employee motivation that are often overlooked, including non-monetary compensation, unionization, public pensions, job designs, and organizational justice. The coverage of both theoretical and applied applications, and the prominent scholars contributing to the reader make it a significant contribution to the literature addressing motivational issues in public administration. It goes beyond the standard fare and is a must-read for those interested in the research and practice of motivation in the field.’
– Norma M. Riccucci, Rutgers University, US

‘Every once in a while, an edited collection reframes and revitalizes the state of the art! Edmund C. Stazyk and Randall S. Davis have edited such a masterful collection by bringing together leading international scholars on public and nonprofit employee motivation, who provide an expansive and in-depth account of motivation theory, public sector context, key human resource management processes, and employee behavior.’
– Sanjay K. Pandey, George Washington University, US