Public Service Motivation (PSM) is an attribute which explains that why an individual has interest in serving public and links his personal interest with public interest. This theory also answers that why people join government employment.
Why people join government employment according to James L. Perry:
- Attraction to public policy making
- A desire to serve the public interest
- Compassion
- Self-sacrifice
Which factors motivates to be a government employee?
- Pay
- Job security
- Power
- Position within an organization
- Socialization
- Institutional values
- Beliefs
- Ideology
- Job characteristics
- Organizational incentives
- Work environment
- Obligation
- Satisfaction
- Balance of power
- Career growth
- Retirement
- Health benefits