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Public Service Motivation, Citizen Participation and Personnel Management
Many people employed in the public sector see the intrinsic and extrinsic value in services they offer daily. This value, often called the public service motivation, is attested to be…
Five Generations Interacting in the Workplace
The workforce is currently comprised of five generations, often referred to as cohorts. These five distinctly different generations are forced to interact, coexist and be productive. With such a wide…
Policing in the 21st Century
The administration of public safety policy has a tremendous impact on quality of life. It requires ethical selection and professional development of personnel, strong leadership skills and core competencies. Mastering…
Gender Policy Equity Gap
In a prior article published March 24, I discussed some of the lessons learned from Nordic countries in achieving gender equity. In this article, I expound on reasons for the…
Misfits at the Top
All but the smallest institutions feature multiple cultures, reflective of organizational purposes, structures, practices and histories. However, the vast majority of public sector institutions have two cultures, one political and…
Ordinary Citizens
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By David Howard Davis June 26, 2015 By the time…
Vigilance Required for New York Government Employees
From the scourge of public corruption, to the threat of agency data breaches, New York public servants face constant reputational risk and security challenges. Reported data breaches include sensitive information…
Gender Inequity: Challenge with Policy Analysis
As societies evolved and innovations improved our lives, inadvertently, an unknown and opaque gap developed. The gender gap in question was born as a result of circumstances and the choices…
ASPA Welcomes Louisville Mayor
ASPA welcomed Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Wednesday, June 24, to accept an award for his city’s outstanding work in performance management. Louisville received the Center for Accountability and Performance…
Understanding Changing Demographics, Managing Different Generations
The 2008 recession not only created market failures but also a workforce of four different and distinct generations. Public administrators and employers must be mindful of developing generational issues. Leadership…
ASPA-Rutgers PA Gateway Links to Thousands of Teaching Resources
The Public Administration Gateway (the Gateway) is a free, comprehensive resource portal for public administration, public policy, and public affairs established by the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA)…