Hidden costs of cuts: Austerity, civil service management and the motivation of public officials in Central and Eastern Europe after the crisis

The implementation of austerity measures presents a dilemma for governments. While austerity measures such as cutbacks aim to reduce costs and enhance public sector efficiency, the same measures might undermine the motivation of employees and, consequently, the prospects of effectively implementing...

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Main Authors: Jan-Hinrik Meyer-Sahling, Barbara Janta, Iveta Reinholde, Christian van Stolk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of A Coruna 2017-01-01
Series:European Journal of Government and Economics
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Online Access:http://www.ejge.org/index.php/ejge/article/view/94