THE MOTIVES FOR COMING TO POWER AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN UKRAINE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CASE OF VOLYN REGION
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https://doi.org/10.25264/2786-9202/2.2-27-41Keywords:
motivation, values, local governments, motivational and value typesAbstract
The paper examines the issue of motivation to come to power at the local level on the example of communities in the Volyn region. The aim of the study is to analyze the influence of personal values of local authorities’ representatives on their motivation to work in local authorities. The paper considers the main theoretical approaches to defining the concept of power, its connection with the motivational aspects of a person, as well as the role of values in shaping the motivational structure. The study is based on the methodology for studying motivational and value types developed by S. Schwartz and a quantitative questionnaire survey of representatives of local self-government in the Volyn region. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding personal values for effective management and political activity at the local level. The results of the study show that personal values have a significant impact on the motivation to work in local authorities, which in turn affects the quality and efficiency of performance of official duties. The conclusions of the study can be useful for developing recommendations for improving the governance system at the local level.
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