Stewardship theory provides an interesting alternative to agency theory, which in the recent New Public Management era supported the introduction of rigorous performance management systems based on generalized mistrust in and control of public employees. However, we lack empirical validation of...

The performance management process and employee engagement -- Understanding performance appraisal -- Building a climate of trust -- Setting meaningful and effective goals -- Meeting the feedback challenge -- Recognizing employee performance -- Learning about 360-degree feedback -- Coaching for...

Pay schemes in the public sector aim to attract motivated, high-ability applicants. A nascent literature has found positive effects of higher pay on ability and no or slightly positive effects on motivation. This paper revisits this issue with a novel subject pool, students destined for the...