Public values and the attractiveness of the public sector in European comparison
Sub-project of Public Value
At the heart of public values, which in simple terms can be understood as the principles that the general public consider beneficial to community life, is the orientation of state action towards the common good. This in turn is secured and promoted by a number of principles, such as adherence to the constitution and the law, loyalty to one's employer and meritocracy, which hence can also be seen as public values in a broader sense. One focus of the analysis will centre around the discussion of public values in the context of a leadership role in the public sector. The question of the general expectation of public sector managers, their ethical commitment and the optimal institutional conditions for value-based management will be explored. In addition, the role of soft law and the relationship between administrative law (administrative regulations, ministerial circulars, etc.) and provisions with external effects will be examined.
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Public values im öffentlichen Dienst
Der Begriff der public values hebt auf den gesellschaftlichen Mehrwert einer öffentlichen Organisation sowie auf ihre gesellschaftsstabilisierende Funktion ab. Er wird im vorliegenden Beitrag zunächst aus einer historischen und vergleichenden Perspektive erörtert.
