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Us Foreign Policy & Isis, Brian Patrick
Veteran Employment Policy, Brian Patrick
Nascar & Diversity, Brian Patrick
Diversity Analysis - Nascar, Brian Patrick
Diversity Analysis - Nascar, Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick
NASCAR is an organization which has a long history of exemplifying a stereotypical Southern pride culture into the sport. This Southern pride culture is evident in the symbols present at NASCAR racing events, such as the Confederate flag which can be seen as bumper stickers on spectator vehicles, flying at fan tailgate sites and adorning fan apparel. Although initially most NASCAR events were held in the South, today more than half of its racetrack venues are located outside the Southern United States. With that national migration of racetracks, NASCAR has attempted to diversify itself from being predominantly known as a …
Public Service Employee Motivation, Brian Patrick
Public Service Employee Motivation, Brian Patrick
The Art Of Judgment: A Study Of Policy Making, Brian Patrick
The Art Of Judgment: A Study Of Policy Making, Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick
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Dimensions Of Public Service Motivation, Brian Patrick
Dimensions Of Public Service Motivation, Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick
Public service motivation (PSM) is a needs-based approach to motivation. People may sate this need in different ways, including direct government service. This article investigates the relationship between individuals’ PSM and their work sector (pubic, nonprofit, or for-profit) preferences. It asks, “Does PSM affect an individual’s preference for the sector of the economy in which they would ideally be employed?” Our findings indicate that PSM, measured in dimensional form, is a moderate indicator of an individual’s sector preference: as PSM increases (particularly, the Self- Sacrifice dimension), the attractiveness of working in the public and nonprofit sector, relative to the for-profit …