Jørgensen & Bozeman (2007) - Public Values (An Inventory)
Abstract: Exploring boundaries and meanings of public value, the authors seek to identify some of the impediments to progress in the study of public values. The study of public values is often hamstrung by more general problems in the study of values. The authors begin by identifying analytical problems in the study of values and public values. Then they take stock of the public values universe. To identify public value concepts, relevant literature is reviewed and interpreted. Finally, the analytical questions posed in the first section are addressed, focusing specifically on issues related to the hierarchy, causality, and proximity of public values.
Core Questions for a Public Values Research Agenda
A Preliminary Inventory of Public Values
Unfolding the Values Universe
Constellation 1: Values Associated With the Public Sector’s Contribution to Society
Constellation 2: Values Associated With Transformation of Interests to Decisions
Constellation 3: Values Associated With the Relationship Between the Public Administration and Politicians
Constellation 4: Values Associated With the Relationship Between Public Administration and Its Environment
Constellation 5: Values Associated With Intraorganizational Aspects of Public Administration
Constellation 6: Values Associated With the Behavior of Public-Sector Employees
Constellation 7: Values Associated With the Relationship Between Public Administration and the Citizens
Constructions on the Basis of the Values: Proximity, Hierarchy, and Causality
Proximity of Values
Values Hierarchy and Causality
Conclusion
Public Value Is Not Governmental
Many Public Values Are Prime Values But Cannot Be Distinguished on That Basis Alone
Public Values Analysis Is Both Causal Inquiry (Instrumental Values) and Philosophical and Moral Inquiry (Prime Values)
Values Relationships Are Many and Unwieldy But Must Be Sorted Out
