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When Middle Managers in the Public Sector create Value : Antecedents to Entrepreneurial Orientation
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2010-09-14
Author(s)
Diefenbach, Fabian E.
Abstract
This paper examines antecedents to department-level Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) in public sector organizations. Along with the introduction of private sector management tools, public middle managers are expected to act more entrepreneurially. Yet research lacks evidence on what drives EO in this context. This study empirically tests hypotheses on established private sector antecedents and antecedents identified from the current debate on New Public Management and Public Value Management, using data from 250 middle managers in the German Federal Labor Agency. Contrary to expectations, the influence of management support, work discretion and resources is only limited. Instead, multitude of expectations, middle managers' localism, and position tenure have the greatest effects on department-level EO. The study mainly contributes to EO research, with a special focus on public sector particularities. In addition, contributions are made to the public administration discussions on New Public Management and Public Value Management.
Language
English
Keywords
Public Value
Entrpreneurial Orientation
Public Value
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Strategic Management at the Crossroads
Publisher
SMS Strategic Management Society
Publisher place
Chicago
Start page
45
Event Title
30th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference 2010
Event Location
Rome, Italy
Event Date
12.-15.09.2010
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
70108