TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the interrelationship between public service motivation (PSM) and corruption theory. This paper further explores the possibility of integrating two theories in order to prevent corruption. Design/methodology/approach– Existing theories on PSM and corruption were briefly reviewed in finding the connection between the two theories. The discussions primarily focus on finding the theoretical and empirical interrelationship between PSM theories and corruption theories. Findings– This paper suggests applying PSM theories in preventing corruption by adding ethical dimension of PSM to corruption theories. In other words, the PSM constructs can be incorporated in developing an anti-corruption strategy. In the context of public administration, the authors find the importance of PSM theory in developing an effective anti-corruption strategy. Practical implications– Public officials should be encouraged to possess strong ethical standards in public service; highly motivated candidates for public service positions should be sought in order to create a clean and reliable government; and PSM educational programs in the early stages of schooling should be adopted to stimulate ethics for young children. Originality/value– This study adds contributions to the understanding of theoretical relationship between PSM and corruption theory. The authors suggest that integrating PSM and corruption theory can be beneficial in building new paradigms to prevent corruption in a country such as Korea.
VL  - 4
IS  - 2
SN  - 2049-3983
DO  - 10.1108/EBHRM-12-2015-0047
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/EBHRM-12-2015-0047
AU  - Kim Young Jong
AU  - Kim Eun Sil
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - Exploring the interrelationship between public service motivation and corruption theories
T2  - Evidence-based HRM: a Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 181
EP  - 186
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -