Assessing public sector values trough the tri-axial model: empirical evidence from Spain

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine values among public sector employees. Furthermore, this study will identify differences according to several demographical variables with relevant policy making implications. Design/methodology/approach – Once the literature review on public sector v...

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Published inCross cultural management Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 528 - 543
Main Authors Esteve, Marc, Grau, Monica, Cabrera Valle, Ramon
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Patrington Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2013
Subjects
Behavior
Corporate culture
Cross-cultural management
Demographics
Design engineering
Education
Empirical analysis
Employees
Ethics
Global HRM
Governments
HR & organizational behaviour
Literature reviews
Mathematical models
Private sector
Public administration
Public sector
Strategic management
Studies
Values
Spain
Public-sector values
Tri-axial model
Culture
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Summary:Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine values among public sector employees. Furthermore, this study will identify differences according to several demographical variables with relevant policy making implications. Design/methodology/approach – Once the literature review on public sector values and the description of the tri-axial model is presented, analysis based on a survey of 3,018 public sectors will be undertaken. The sample consists of employees working in the Government of Andalusia, Spain. Findings – Results reveal the domination of pragmatic values, as well as values connected to the ethical axis. The study also shows how these values vary according to several demographic characteristics of the respondents, especially when considering their level of education and their respective tenure. Research limitations/implications – When managing employees from public organizations, emphasis should be given to the development of an organizational culture that represents a configuration of both pragmatic and ethical axes. Originality/value – This study was tested with relatively a large sample size (more than 3,000 observations), thus adding significant and original value to the empirical test of the tri-axial model.
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ISSN:1352-7606
2059-5794
1758-6089
2059-5808
DOI:10.1108/CCM-03-2013-0045