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100			_aSchott, Carina
245			_aWhat does it mean and imply to be public service motivated?
260			_c2015
300			_ap.689-707.
362			_aNov
520			_aIn public service motivation (PSM) literature, PSM is assumed to have a positive effect on performance. Even though frequently mentioned, this assumption has proved difficult to verify empirically. In this article, we argue that individual interpretations of what it means to serve the public interest need to be considered to get a grip on the concept of PSM and its behavioral consequences. As interpretations of the public interest vary depending on the roles people occupy in society, so too does the meaning of PSM. A theoretical argument is developed that helps to clarify the meaning of PSM and its relationship with performance by introducing insights derived from identity theory. This is illustrated empirically by a study of veterinarian inspectors. The theoretical, empirical, and practical relevance of this new approach to PSM is pointed out.-Reproduced.
650			_aPublic administration
650			_aMotivation
700			_aSteen, Trui
700			_aKleef, Daphne D. Van
773			_aAmerican Review of Public Administration
909			_a110149
999			_c110144 _d110144