Theoretically rooted in public service logic (PSL), this article explores managers' experiences constructing value propositions and facilitating the value creation process in a public sector environment. It reports on a qualitative study from a Norwegian municipal setting based on individual and...

Change is not something new; it is a feature of human existence itself. We all know that without change there is no life and the people’s desires to improve their living conditions involve adapting to change. Today’s organizations operate in a constantly changing environment, the ability to...

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...

By drawing on New Public Management (NPM) framework and transformational leadership theory, this study examined how transformational leadership impacts the performance of public organizations via NPM cultural orientations. Research data is collected from 205 public service organizations in...