Offering a novel critique of Public Service Motivation (PSM), Christopher O'Leary examines the motivations behind public and third sector workers. The book reviews existing concepts and research on PSM, then delves into the rationales and goals of these workers. O'Leary proposes alternative theories to better understand the motivations driving individuals to engage in prosocial work, challenging conventional views and encouraging a reevaluation of what inspires service in the public sphere.
