Effects of Public Service Motivation on Turnover and Job Satisfaction in the U.S. Teacher Labor Market. Issue 3 (17th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Yujin; Chung, Il Hwan
• Is Part Of: International journal of public administration. Volume 41:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 172
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2018-02-17
• Subjects: Job satisfaction -- person–organization fit -- public service motivation -- turnover; Public administration -- Periodicals; 351.05
• DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2016.1256306
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0190-0692

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A substantial body of research has addressed the importance of the match between the person and the organization, or jobs for individuals and organizational outcomes across diverse fields. Despite growing attention to the role of the person–environment (P–E) fit, there are few studies incorporating the characteristics of jobs in the relationship between public service motivation (PSM) and job satisfaction. Drawing on the growing literature concerning PSM and teacher recruitment and retention, this study investigates whether altruistic work values, such as a strong altruistic desire and a preference for correcting social inequity, affect job satisfaction and teacher turnover.