incentives to suggest management implications directed to support motivation and performance of employees in public organizations …

as a wage determinant. We furthermore show that a promotion affects both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation significantly …, though in two different ways: An expected promotion increases extrinsic motivation whereas intrinsic motivation is highest … subsequent to a realized promotion. The relationship between extrinsic motivation and expected promotions implies that promotions …

workforce would be particularly important for the public sector, but this goal remains elusive. Indeed, there is evidence for …) associated with public sector jobs is instrumental in attracting a more productive workforce, without having a negative impact on … intrinsic motivation. …