Politics & Government

Nanyang Technological University Publishes Research in Public Administration

  2012 MAY 17 - (VerticalNews.com) -- "Social phenomena often involve long-term changes, but most organizational studies focusing on sector comparison have not illuminated the decisive role that time plays. I tested 'sector imprinting,' the effect that occurs when an individual who has adapted to the norms of one sector, moves to another sector, by using a sample comprised of respondents from both public and nonprofit organizations," scientists in Singapore, Singapore report.

  "I found that in the public sector, individuals switching from business enterprises and nonprofit organizations perceive more formalized personnel rules and red tape than individuals who have not switched sectors. In the nonprofit sector, individuals switching from the government perceive lower levels of formalized rules and red tape as compared to nonswitchers and switchers from the private sector. Although unpleasant rules are critical sources of one's turnover intention, individuals who switch into the public sector have longer current job tenure than nonswitchers," wrote C.A. Chen and colleagues, Nanyang Technological University.

  The researchers concluded: "I argue that the theories of contrast effect, self-persuasion, extrinsic motivation, and public service motivation (PSM) help explain these findings."

  Chen and colleagues published their study in American Review of Public Administration (Sector Imprinting: Exploring its Impacts on Managers' Perceived Formalized Personnel Rules, Perceived Red Tape, and Current Job Tenure. American Review of Public Administration, 2012;42(3):320-340).

  For additional information, contact C.A. Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637332, Singapore.

  The publisher's contact information for the journal American Review of Public Administration is: Sage Publications Inc, 2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA.

  Keywords: City:Singapore, Country:Singapore, Region:Asia

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Politics & Government editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2012, VerticalNews Politics & Government via VerticalNews.com.