Work Of Public Organizations Research Articles

Подготовка будущих педагогов для советской трудовой школы: педуклоны в 1920-1930-е г.г. в Оренбуржье

This article highlights and discusses the periods of development of peduklons in the 1920-1930s in the Orenburg region. The features of training future teachers for the Soviet school are revealed. And also the pain points characteristic of schools in 1297 are given, which were identified as a result of a survey of students, namely: a) the monotony of work methods in first-level schools, which discouraged interest in passive practical training; b) little time to study notes, since it was not always possible to get material from the teacher in a week; c) poor participation of trainees in the social work of the first-level school; d) insufficient number of trial lessons; e) the impossibility for everyone to familiarize themselves with the work of 3 and 4 gr. And recommendations are given: “a) contact the school more closely; b) improve relationships between teachers of first-level schools and trainees; c) strengthen work in public organizations of schools; d) increase the number of trial lessons; e) more opportunities on the part of schools for trainees to demonstrate their activity; f) more fully organize the recording of school attendance by trainees; g) allocate one day from the weekly schedule specifically for the workshop, since students have to study without rest after the workshop at their school.” Based on theoretical analysis, a specific curriculum for a labor school of the second stage is presented (using the example of school No. 8 named after Profintern in Orenburg (1928-29 academic year), the practice of organizing education in Orenburg schools that worked according to “pedagogical lines” is considered.

«Третья миссия» университета в контексте взаимодействия академического сообщества и НКО-сектора

The article actualizes the problem of the “third mission” of universities. Referring to the relevant foreign and domestic scientific works, the author considers the definition of the “third mission” and proposes to dwell on the peculiarities of the realization of the “third mission” by Russian universities — the social orientation of domestic universities and the interaction with the NPO-sector, the refusal of commercial understanding of the “third mission”. As part of the development of the scientific concept of the “third mission” of universities, an attempt is made to justify the need to include in its third element (“social component / social involvement of the university”) an additional criterion — the development and introduction in the curricula of modern Russian universities of courses/subjects aimed at studying various forms of social activity of citizens (whether it is volunteer activity or participation in the work of public organizations). In the author’s opinion, it is the presence of this indicator in the work of modern universities that will allow to consider the concept of the “third mission” more complete, comprehensive, and accomplished. The theoretical material of the article is diluted by practice: using sociological methods of research, the author conducted a survey of full-time and part-time university students who studied the course “Sociology of NPO”. The results of the study are characterized by relevance and scientific novelty, implemented in university courses to promote harmonious interaction between the academic and NPO-community, and, consequently, the successful implementation of the ‘third mission’ of universities.

Public service motivation, role stress, and job burnout of police post-COVID-19: A study of the police in Taipei City in Taiwan

Abstract As the outbreak of COVID-19 has spread rapidly in Taiwan in 2021, police have more arduous tasks to fulfil. High-stress police workloads and long working times cause high job stresses that make them physically and mentally tired, eventually leading to job burnout (JB). Previous research refers that JB is caused by role stress (RS). Yet public service motivation (PSM) focuses on an individual’s service motivation to work in public organizations regarded as an inherent value of civil servants. This leads to our research questions as follows: Will police role stressors affect job burnout? How does public service motivation affect police stress and job burnout? This study conducted a questionnaire survey of frontline police in Taipei City, confirmed that job burnout is generally an extension of pressure caused by role stress. In addition, this study has shown public service motivation has a moderating effect on job burnout. Therefore, the government can provide more resources and benefits for the police to increase their motivation for public services, and indeed alleviate job burnout.

Oral history in the focus of social success formation of students

The authors consider the method of oral history including its gender aspect in the context of the potential to form the social success of modern education applicant and note its systematic use regardless of the levels and types of educational institutions and the status of higher education institutions. The scholars focus on the essence and content of the oral history method based on the analysis of interpretations of the definition «oral history» in scientific research of foreign and domestic scientists; the definition of oral history as a pedagogical method of recording by an applicant for education by means of modern technical means unique testimonies of another person on a certain topic or problem; the formation of the Ukrainian school of oral history research from information and training sessions to the Ukrainian Association of Oral History, specialized cells, preparation of special courses, cooperation between scholars and public organizations, active involvement of students and recognition of the public benefits of oral history projects by promoting participation in the competition among educational institutions in Ukraine. The authors reveal the peculiarities of implementing the method of oral history (biographical (narrative), problem (focused) in the practice of forming the social success of young students, volunteer work in public organizations; they introduce the presentation approaches to the results of oral history research: creation of radio broadcasts, exhibitions, fragments of a theatrical performance, Internet pages for museum expositions. The article proves the interrelation of social and educational function of oral history method, which helps to realize the moral and moral values of previous generations, recreate «official» historical events from the point of view of a young man or woman, get historical knowledge about the processes of the past, which is useful for methodical organization of educational process in the context of modernization of education, formation of necessary competencies and skills of education applicants in conditions of Eurointegration development of Ukraine.

Professionals in Public: Challenges to Professional and Frontline Work in Public Organizations

This symposium aims to present research that analyzes some of the current challenges professionals and frontline workers face in public organizations. Public organizations, from large organizations to small agencies, perform key tasks for the functioning of government and society. To do so, they employ workers with specialized skills and knowledge that face challenges on the way their work is understood, managed, and assessed. Some of these challenges involve interacting with different audiences; managing conflicting expectations, criteria, expertise, and mandates; interacting with citizens; and conducting expert work in bureaucratic settings. This symposium aims to identify common concerns and insights across this research and to provide avenues for future scholarship in this area. Presenters have conducted research on professional identity, expert work, accountability, and conflicting mandates in police departments, public hospitals, emergency management services, and regulatory agencies in different countries. From Brave Enforcer to Trusted Protector: Role Evolution and Procedural Justice Training in Mexico Presenter: Rodrigo Canales; Yale U. Presenter: Jessica Zarkin; Cornell U. Presenter: Lluvia Gonzalez; Innovations for Poverty Action Routinization of Expertise: Experts and the Entry of Less-Credentialed Workers into Organizations Presenter: Jillian Chown; Northwestern Kellogg School of Management Presenter: Carlos Inoue; U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Social Media Scrutiny of Front-line Professionals in Emergency Management Organizations Presenter: Arvind Karunakaran; Stanford U. Managing Conflicting Mandates: Wielding Procedural Expertise in a Government Agency Presenter: Samantha Orlena Ortiz Casillas; EMLYON Business School

ПАТРИОТЫ-МЕДИКИ ВИТЕБСКОГО ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ИНСТИТУТА В ГОДЫ ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ВОЙНЫ

The given article on the example of the activities of the staff members of Vitebsk State Medical Institute during the years of the Great Patriotic War facilitates the formation of citizenship, patriotism, universal human values in the student youth, cultivates respect for the profession of medical workers who have made a huge contribution to the victory gained in the Great Patriotic War, shows their heroism and self-sacrifice. The role of VSMU museum in the education of student youth during their studying at the university is defined. Forms and methods of the work of public organizations (Trade Union, Veterans Council, Belarusian Republican Youth Union, Belarusian Union of Women) of the Educational Establishment «Vitebsk State Order of Peoples' Friendship Medical University» and those of student academic group tutors are revealed.

Russian geologists and mining engineers in Asia and Pacific Rim Countries after 1917

The article describes the activities of Russian geologists and mining engineers in Asia and Pacific Rim countries (mostly China, Japan and the USA) after the 1917 October revolution and their contribution to the development of geological science in these countries. In China and the USA, they have become recognized experts in the geology of coal, oil, and other resources with their theoretical works and practical developments that contributed to the economic growth of these countries. The role of scientists from Russia is also evident in the promotion of Japanese research in geology. The studies have proved geology and mining to belong to the areas where immigrants from Russia have shown themselves most revealingly in the USA. This was due, to a great extent, to the attention the US government paid to this sphere. Despite the problems of the initial period of their stay in the new country, they made successful careers. They held senior positions at enterprises and professorships at universities, established their own companies, and were members of large scientific organizations. As university professors, they initiated scientific schools, developing their teachers’ ideas and spreading the traditions and methods of Russian higher education abroad. Russian geologists’ active work in public organizations contributed to the popularization of the geological knowledge and research methods transferred from Russia. They left behind a rich scientific heritage, such as articles, monographs, and dissertations, which have been highly appreciated by mate geologists and remain in demand up to nowadays. The article is written with materials from foreign archives and libraries. Previously unknown biographical data about Russian specialists in mining and geology and their contribution to science and economics are being introduced.The authors would like to thank those who assisted in the article writing. They are Yves Franquien, the Hoover Archives research officer; Patricia Polansky, a Russian bibliographer at the University of Hawaii, Ziniyat Gimyaldinovich Badredinov and Igor Yuryevich Chekryzhov, Candidates of Geology and Mineralogy, Senior Researchers at the Institute of Geology, the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

УЧАСТИЕ ЖИТЕЛЕЙ БАЙКАЛЬСКОЙ СИБИРИ В ОФОРМЛЕНИИ ПАРИЖСКОЙ ВСЕМИРНОЙ ВЫСТАВКИ 1900 Г. (ПО МАТЕРИАЛАМ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО АРХИВА ИРКУТСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ)

The article examines the history of the participation of the inhabitants of Baikal Siberia in the Paris World Exhibition of 1900. M. D. Butin (1835–1907), the history of the creation of his art collection. The work confirms that M. D. Butin participated in the design of the Paris World Exhibition. The study reveals the content side of the international art event for the Baikal region. Various representatives of the public (merchants, artists, scientists, teachers) were involved in the process of preparing the event, since many residents studied the history, features of the development of Siberia. All this allows us to conclude that as a result of participation in the exhibition, M. D. Butin created favorable conditions for the development of socio-cultural ties of the region with Western and Eastern states. Mikhail Dmitrievich's activities influenced the process of familiarizing residents with art objects. He supported the work of public organizations, scientific expeditions, art exhibitions and other educational events. The entrepreneur believed that if you prepare and organize open areas for society, then it is possible to raise the level of its well-being. As a result of expeditions, writing scientific papers, Mikhail Dmitrievich showed how the region should develop. Many interests and ideas of M. D. Butin in various fields of culture were realized during his lifetime and after by other representatives of the artistic intelligentsia of Baikal Siberia.

ЭТНОЯЗЫКОВЫЕ ПРОЦЕССЫ У НЕМЦЕВ АЛТАЙСКОГО КРАЯ (ПО РЕЗУЛЬТАТАМ ЭТНОСОЦИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ОПРОСА 2020 ГОДА)

The language of Russian Germans is an unstable factor in ethnic identity. The purpose of the article is to analyze the ethno-linguistic processes of the Altai Germans. The ethnosociological survey of 2020 presented the modern ethno-linguistic situation of the Altai Germans from various positions. Due to the compact residence and work of public organizations, a more positive attitude towards the German language has been formed here. Comparison of the general results of the survey with the data of Altai makes it possible to predict trends in the development of the language of Russian Germans.

ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА ПОЛІТИКА У СФЕРІ ДИСКРИМІНАЦІЇ ТА РОБОТИ З ДІТЬМИ В УКРАЇНІ

<p><strong><em>The purpose</em></strong><em> of the article is to study the information policy in Ukraine regarding discrimination in general and children in particular through legislation and the work of public organizations. Having analyzed the existing norms for today, it is possible to establish their expediency, completeness, shortcomings for their further development and successful implementation, because they are the basis for the creation of a tolerant society.</em></p><p><strong><em>Research methods.</em></strong><em> In the course of the research the methods of analysis, synthesis of information were used to study each structural unit of the document and to generalize the obtained conclusions; method comparison was used to identify common and unique features of documents; method of abstraction was used to highlight provisions related to working with children; deductive method was used for summarizing.</em></p><p><strong><em>Results.</em></strong><em> The article analyzes the state norms of information policy concerning discrimination of vulnerable groups (including children), the work of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting, public organizations, and the Commission on Journalism Ethics. The textbooks and manuals for journalists, which are an effective support element in creating tolerant content and working with characters, were also considered. The result of the study can be considered a complete picture of Ukraine’s information policy on discrimination, its coverage, and journalistic work on the topic.</em></p><p><strong><em>Novelty.</em></strong><em> Although Ukrainian scholars have paid attention to information policy before, it should be noted that no research on discrimination has been conducted so far. Given the relevance of the topic and the public demand for it, the article for the first time summarizes the existing regulatory framework on this issue.</em></p><p><strong><em>Practical meaning.</em></strong><em> Having accumulated information about the normative basis of work with children as a vulnerable group, it is possible to go in the direction of its improvement and full-fledged practical implementation in the work of journalists. The article will serve as a basis for further research in the field.</em></p><p><strong><em>Key</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>words:</em></strong><em> information policy, discrimination, journalism, legal framework, children.</em></p>

Self-regulation of students’ public activity during the digitalization of the social space

This article studies the problem of social activity of the students of the Sverdlovsk Region in the context of intensified digitalization of the social space caused by the forced self-isolation. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the self-regulation of students’ social activity in the conditions of digitalization of the social space. Following the traditions of the Ural scientific sociological school and the concepts of multidimensionality and self-organization of youth, as well as using community, activity, and other sociological approaches, the authors use a terminological series of concepts of the student educational community and its social activity. They distinguish the terms “classical (traditional) community”, acting in a real socio-cultural space, “virtual community”, the social action of which is transferred to cyberspace, and “digital community”, occupying an intermediate position and acting in a multidimensional real-virtual sociocultural space. The social activity of students is considered as one of the types (along with educational and professional) social activity and a form of actual general cultural socialization. Employing the materials of empirical research in 2020 and with the involvement of data from the secondary analysis of regional monitoring, the authors study the factors, intensity, and dynamics of social activity of students. The results reveal the ideas of students about people serving as role models and multidirectional tendencies in value attitudes — to help society and specific people and to material success and comfort. New data were obtained on the social problems of concern to students, the preferred type of public activity, attitude towards the citizenship of the Russian Federation, the dynamics of participation in electoral processes, collective actions, participation in the work of public organizations and charitable events. The attitude of students to youth public organizations and conditions for active participation of young people in social and political activities is revealed. The authors conclude on the reorientation of a significant part of the student body towards the priority of the personal over the public and about the further stratification and atomization of the student community.

«Поднять уровень благосостояния»: о приобщении горожан Байкальской Сибири к искусству во второй половине XIX – начале XX века

The relevance of the article lies in the fact that the analysis of archival documents that reveal the life and work of N. M. Yadrintsev, G. N. The work allows you to consider the history of art events at both international and regional levels. The study confirms that the intelligentsia participated in creating favorable conditions for acquaintance of resi-dents with art objects. The purpose of the work is to show, based on a wide range of historical sources, the process of introducing the townspeople of Baikal Siberia to art in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries. The objectives of this work are: to analyze the documents of the State Archives of the Irkutsk region about the life and activities of N. M. Yadrintsev, G. N. Potanin, the work of public organizations; to highlight the difficulties and peculiarities in the process of introducing the townspeople of the region to art. Methodology. The article is based on the principles of historicism, consistency and scientific objectivity. Histor-ical-genetic and problem-chronological methods are used. Results. In the study, based on the materials of the State Archives of the Irkutsk Region, the history of organizing art events in the cities of Baikal Siberia in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries has been restored. It shows how the activities of famous scientists N. M. Yadrintsev, G. N. Potanin influenced the work of public associations, the creation of public exhibition spaces. Conclusions. As a result of the research, it was proved that the activities of N. M. Yadrintsev, G. N. The article analyzes the content of previously unexplored historical sources, which makes it possible to examine the work of public organizations and the intelligentsia from different angles.

Professors of the Kharkiv Technological Institute: unknown pages of biography

The purpose of the study is to conduct a comprehensive historical and scientific analysis of the life and scientific and organizational activities of professors of the Kharkiv Technological Institute Oleksii Khinkulov and Pavlo Dedusenko, using the study of scientific literature and involved archival materials. On the basis of the involvement of unknown and little-known archival documents, a historical reconstruction of the creative activity of scientists was conducted; in particular, the little-known period of their life in 1940–1946 was studied in detail. A comprehensive analysis of the scientific activities of Oleksii Khinkulov was carried out, his contribution to the formation of the electrical industry was determined. His role in the development of scientific research in the field of radio engineering in Ukraine was emphasized. He headed one of the largest radio engineering club in Ukraine. The social activities of Oleksii Khinkulov were investigated, it was found that for a long time he worked as deputy chairman, and then as chairman of the All-Ukrainian Association of Engineers, which united the teams of research departments of technical institutions of Ukraine. The scientific and organizational activities of Professor Oleksii Khinkulov certainly contributed to the development of electrical engineering science and education both in Kharkov and in Ukraine. He was one of the organizers and promoters of the radio engineering direction in Ukraine, participated in the work of public organizations and electrical congresses. His colleague at KhTI, Professor of chemistry Pavlo Dedusenko, is undoubtedly an outstanding person. As an active member of various charities, he worked hard for the public. These are both scientific societies and various social projects. A supporter of Ukrainian nationalism, he strove for the Independence of Ukraine, the development of Ukrainian culture. Repressed in 1945, the scientist died in the concentration camp in 1946. In 1991, due to the lack of evidence confirming the guilt of Pavlo Dedusenko, the professor was rehabilitated.

Civic participation and political activity of Vologda Oblast residents: assessment of the effectiveness of the dialogue between the authorities and society

The subject of the study is the level of civic activity of Vologda Oblast residents in the public life of the region. The research is based on general scientific, interdisciplinary and private scientific methods. In the course of the study, an online questionnaire survey was used as a quantitative research method for data collection; data analysis methods used in the course of studying the subject of the study: statistical analysis, interpretation. The empirical part of the study presents the chi-square method, one-dimensional data distribution and correlation analysis. The methodological basis of the study was societal neo-institutionalism. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of civic activity of residents of the Vologda Oblast. Based on the conducted research and the theory considered, the following conclusions were drawn: the majority of respondents have a significant level of unrealized political activity, while they are distinguished by a fairly high level of readiness for mobilization within civil society, which can be implemented not only in the framework of constructive activities, but also destructive with the accumulation of unrealized political participation. Respondents showed a low level of participation in public life, which indicates incomplete realization of their mobilization potential, social capital is not used sufficiently. There is a connection between the level of knowledge of the authorities in the areas of responsibility of the LSG bodies and the assessment of their activities. Also, the level of knowledge of authority is related to the level of trust in the head of the municipality. Groups of respondents with this knowledge mostly trust the head and evaluate the work of the LSG bodies higher than do the groups of respondents who stated the lack of this knowledge. The civic activity of residents of the Vologda Oblast as a whole is characterized by high indicators of readiness to work in public organizations, but at the same time weak indicators of involvement in public life.

Дебаты в Конгрессе США по вопросу законодательного ограничения иммиграции (1906–1917 гг.)

The article is concerned with the problem of legal restrictions on immigration to the United States using a literacy test. Attention to identifying participants of events and their motivation in voting on draft laws is paid. The opinion of US presidents on the possibility of restricting the immigration flow is analyzed. Based on an analysis of congressional transcripts, immigration Commission reports, and personal letters, the reasons for the lengthy debate on the issue of immigration law enforcement are identified. It was noted that certain beliefs of the participants in the discussions, as well as political conditions, prevented the adoption of the bill to restrict immigration. However, the active work of public organizations that encourage restrictive legislation, and their firm belief in the need to reduce the immigration flow, eventually led to the approval of the bill despite the veto of the US President.

Disorders of Autistic Spectrum‖ In the Institutional and Discourse Space of the Russian Society: The Problem of Social Exclusion

Disorder of autistic spectrum has a high rate of spread in Russia and the world. Russian statistics is subject to deformities in relation to the disease. People diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their families are socially excluded. It manifests itself in the institutional plane and in the discursive media space. In the institutional environment, positive changes occur to solve the problem: the work of public organizations and special - virtual and real - social media platforms are intensifying, the information space of messages and news about autism is increasing, the conservative state system is gradually transforming measures of social and educational policies in an inclusive manner. However, at the institutional level of the mass media and public opinion, a wary and often prejudiced attitude towards people and children with mental disorders continues to persist. Among all types of disabilities, mental disorders are the most discriminated. This prevents the implementation of measures of social inclusion by civil society institutions and the state. Intensive informational and educational work with the Russian population is required to overcome myths and stereotypes regarding children and adults with ASD.

Contrato psicológico de funcionários de organizações públicas: o que constrói essa relação?

The purpose of this work was to identify the elements that make up the psychological contract of professionals with higher education qualifications and who previously worked in the private sector, but who now work in public organizations. The recent trend in the Brazilian job market favoring positions in the public sector, as evidenced by the growing interest shown in openings in this area, is the main motivation behind this present work, which seeks to understand what the main attractions of this particular kind of employment might be. The results of the survey that were carried out suggest that among the main attractions of working in the public sector include a steady pace of work, job stability and good wages and benefits, although aspects such as corporate image, professional challenges and incentives for furthering one’s education are also relevant according to those interviewed.

Investigation of backgrounds for the innovative development of the hospitality industry in various regions of Ukraine

The object of the research is a complex of theoretical and practical aspects of hotel and restaurant management organization in various regions of Ukraine. The biggest problems are the lack of strategic planning for most hotel and restaurant enterprises, the lack of coordination of development plans of individual regions with the needs and current realities, and the inefficient use of labor resources. The research used general scientific methods of analysis: economic and statistical methods of information collection and processing, methods of comparative, systemic, qualitative SWOT-analysis, as well as abstractions. For effective introduction of innovations necessary is collaboration between travel agency and by hotel-restaurant enterprises, organs of power and state self-government. Increasing the competitiveness of hotel and restaurant enterprises and strengthening their positions in the market of services is possible thanks to the development of «green tourism», ethno-tourism, services with creative components and a benevolent tolerant atmosphere. For this purpose it is necessary to extend the assortment of services and their quality, improve informatization on all stages. A necessity is an account of mentality of guests and desire of them to get maximal pleasure and benefit from a trip. Marketing strategies must have the stages that are easily controlled and, after a necessity, add to the changes. Such construction of development hospitality industry must strengthen a complexity and individuality of services. Expansion of spectrum of facilities of placing (suites of rooms, villas, houses for rest, out-of-town and guest houses, chalet and others like that) allows as good as possible to orientate the different groups of tourists and diversify the types of rest. Importance of strengthening is underlined, especially at regional level of work of public organizations. The union of proprietors of hotels must occupy more active position for lobbying of legislative initiatives, to be a link that unites businessmen and organs local power in the questions of strategic development of regions. The practical value of the got results consists in development of the scientific and practical going near effective organization of hotel-restaurant economy in the different regions of Ukraine, taking into account work of permanent enterprises. Drawn conclusion and recommendations can be basis for forming of strategic directions of the rational use of hotel-restaurant resources.

Provided Leadership and Selected Outcomes of Trainings in Public Organizations

Trainings as well as their impact on employability and employees’ performance have been the subject of interest of theoreticians and practitioners of management for a long time. However, according to the literature study, the outcomes of employees’ trainings also depend on the applied style of leadership as well as on the quality of relationships between supervisors and subordinates. This paper tries to answer the question: what are the relationships between transformational leadership, the quality of supervisors’ relationships with subordinates, employees’ trainings and employability, employees’ quality and effort of work in public organizations? This aim will be achieved by presenting the results of literature study and empirical research carried out in public organizations. <font size="2"><sup>1</sup>The research project has been financed with the funds of the National Centre for Science granted under the Decision No. DEC‑2013/11/B/HS4/00561.</font>

Does pay for performance work in public organizations? Empirical evidence from Italy

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the relationship between pay-for-performance compensation and organisational performance in the setting of Italian local governments. Pay-for-performance systems have been introduced in the majority of the OECD’s countries as part of their performance management systems, but research on their effects is still in its infancy. This study contributes to filling this gap by using a sample of Italian local governments to empirically determine whether variable compensation translates into higher future performance. The research methodology uses a unique hand-collected database. The study uses the measures of the local governments’ performance defined along six key dimensions (standard of living, services and environment, employment level, law and order, population, leisure), over the period 2010-2013, provided by an independent source. Detailed data on managers’ compensation for each local government is obtained from Italy’s Treasury Department, and other variables on local governments were hand collected by official documents. A multivariate analysis is conducted on 398 observations. The main results show a positive association between future performance and the percentage of variable compensation granted to local managers. Moreover, additional analyses show that this result is not driven by managers’ total compensation but it depends on the composition of managers’ compensation. Overall, empirical evidence reported in this study suggests that public organisations might benefit from the introduction of pay for performance systems.