Understanding Values in Public Services: The Values of Administrators in Public Organizations

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1 Ph.D. Department of Public Administration, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Public Administration, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The present study is conducted to represent a model for measuring the values of public administrators in Mazandaran province's executive agencies. Method of the research, in terms of purpose, is an applied-developmental. In this study, statistical population consists of the employees of Mazandaran executive agencies. On the basis of Cochran's formula, 248 employees are selected as the sample. Study is conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the model's dimensions and components identified by means of literature review and interviews with experts through purposeful sampling method. Eventually, on the basis of experts' opinions, 9 dimensions and 27 items extracted to design the model. In the second stage, the confirmed factor analysis and the questionnaire were used to validate the recognized components. Data was analyzed by Structural Equations Modeling and descriptive statistic techniques. Research results, based on structural equations, showed that all items are valid constructs of public administrators’ values; i.e. the value of Average Value Extracted (AVE) for all items were more than 0.50. Also, the final model is confirmed by fit indices (RMSEA=0.071; RMR=0.022; NFI=0.97, and GFI=0.96). The average level of the values of public administrators and its indicators (with the exception of sacrifice value) in the statistical sample was more than the considered average. The social values of public administrators had a significant influence on the personal values of public administrators, and the existence of a causal relationship among them is supported.

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Organizational Behaviour Studies Quarterly
Volume 8, Issue 1 - Serial Number 29
(serial no.29)
May 2019
Pages 101-134

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