An Exploration of Entrepreneurial Orientation andOrganizational Commitment: A Focus on the Role ofPublic Service Motivation

Reginald Ugaddan, Hyun-Gyu Oh and Sung-Min Park
Sungkyunkwan University

Entrepreneurship has been a core interest in public administration theory
and practice. The focus on entrepreneurial practices is important because
it may address the increasing demand to effectively and efficiently
enhance government performance. Some perceive that shifting
organizational strategies towards innovation may encourage or
undermine individual motivation and behavior. While various studies
evaluated the consequences of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in the
organization, the process through which they influence employees’ public
service motivation (PSM) and organizational commitment (OC) has
received less attention. To address this gap, the study examines the
relationship of entrepreneurial leadership, entrepreneurial orientation,
PSM, and OC in a dataset of Korean civil servants. Results suggest that
EO is associated with PSM and OC. PSM partially mediated the
relationship of EO and OC. Finally, the article points out the study’s
theoretical, empirical, and practical implications and directions for future
research.