The sharp drop in economic activity and the dramatic rise in unemployment have already made a significant impact on real income and living standards of employees and pensioners, testing therefore, the limits of social cohesion in Greece. A milestone of these developments was the financial crisis experienced by the Greek economy since the autumn of 2009 and in particular, the Greek public sector which is subject to strong pressures from the external environment, to enhance its effectiveness and improve the efficiency of its services. The financial crisis has revealed chronic structural problems of the financial system and the Greek economy as a whole.
Although the debate is stuck in the trap of bankruptcy and economic policy imposed by the creditors of Greece through the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB). In relevant discussions emphasis (Tsiafi, 2011) was given to the size of the Greek public sector and the need to shrink the state, reduce costs and reduce public employment.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Literature Review
1.1 Greek public sector
1.2 The size of Public Sector in Greece
1.3 Private and Public Sector – Differences
1.4 Reform Proposals for the Greek Public sector – Human Resources
1.5 Theory of Human Capital
1.6 Rewards
1.7 Job satisfaction
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this work is to explore the concept of employer attractiveness within the public and non-profit sectors, specifically tailored to the perspectives and needs of last-year students. The research aims to understand the influencing factors that shape career choices and organizational perceptions among emerging graduates.
- The structural and operational differences between public and private sector organizations.
- Human resource management strategies and reform proposals within the Greek public sector.
- The application of the Human Capital theory regarding formal education and labor market productivity.
- Motivational theories and the role of financial versus non-financial rewards in workplace satisfaction.
- The impact of organizational characteristics on employee job satisfaction and recruitment.
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1.1 Greek public sector
The last three years, Greek economy has entered a stage of high instability, insecurity and unpredictable perspective.
The sharp drop in economic activity and the dramatic rise in unemployment have already made a significant impact on real income and living standards of employees and pensioners, testing therefore, the limits of social cohesion in Greece. A milestone of these developments was the financial crisis experienced by the Greek economy since the autumn of 2009 and in particular, the Greek public sector which is subject to strong pressures from the external environment, to enhance its effectiveness and improve the efficiency of its services. The financial crisis has revealed chronic structural problems of the financial system and the Greek economy as a whole. Although the debate is stuck in the trap of bankruptcy and economic policy imposed by the creditors of Greece through the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB). In relevant discussions emphasis (Tsiafi, 2011) was given to the size of the Greek public sector and the need to shrink the state, reduce costs and reduce public employment.
The concept of the public sector is in terms of legal content, is not clearly defined and uniform. The legislation refers to its organizational function, is scattered and fragmented and is often integrated in texts which are not directly related to the organization of the public administration, but various issues not related among them (Tsiafi, 2011).
For the first time the legal concept of "public domain" is introduced by Law 1256/1982 (Government Gazette No. 65 31 May 1982, issue A) and delimited the context of broader government agencies that make up the concept.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter 1 – Literature Review: This chapter provides an extensive theoretical background on the Greek public sector, its structural challenges, human capital theories, and the established frameworks for understanding rewards and job satisfaction in an organizational context.
Keywords
Employer attractiveness, public sector, non-profit organizations, human resources, human capital, job satisfaction, Greece, organizational management, public administration, financial crisis, employee motivation, labor market, reform proposals, compensation systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research paper?
The paper examines the attractiveness of public and non-profit organizations as potential employers, specifically targeting the perceptions and career considerations of students in their final year of study.
Which central thematic fields are addressed?
The research covers the structural and operational differences between public and private sectors, the role of human capital in national development, motivation theories, and job satisfaction factors.
What is the primary goal of this study?
The goal is to analyze what makes public and non-profit entities attractive to emerging professionals and how organizational management impacts their recruitment appeal.
What scientific methods are utilized in this work?
The work primarily employs an extensive literature review and theoretical analysis to synthesize existing economic and management research on public sector performance and human resource practices.
What specific content is covered in the main section?
The main section investigates the Greek public sector's size, reform proposals, the human capital theory, and a detailed exploration of reward systems and their relationship to employee satisfaction.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include employer attractiveness, human capital, public administration, job satisfaction, and public sector reform.
How does the legal definition of the "public domain" in Greece affect organizational management?
The legal concept of the "public domain" establishes the boundaries for government agencies, public services, and state-funded entities, which in turn subjects them to specific administrative and bureaucratic requirements that differ from private entities.
What are the primary differences between the public and private sectors according to the author?
Key differences include the monopolistic nature of many public services, a focus on social prosperity over profit maximization, collective rather than individual service delivery, and stricter adherence to standardized administrative principles.
How does the author relate the Human Capital theory to organizational productivity?
The theory suggests that formal education is a productive investment; therefore, an educated workforce is essential for enhancing economic productivity and achieving organizational objectives.
What do the Herzberg theories suggest regarding motivation in the workplace?
Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory distinguishes between "dissatisfiers" (hygiene factors like salary and working conditions) that prevent dissatisfaction, and "satisfiers" (motivators like achievement and growth) that actively promote job satisfaction.
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- Fotini Mastroianni (Author), 2013, Employer attractiveness of public sector and non-for profit organisations for last-year students, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/355389
