Liao, Zhou PengZhou PengLiaoMing Feng KuoChen, Chung AnChung AnChenChen, Don YunDon YunChen2019-11-042019-11-04202010967494https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/430761© 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. ABSTRACT: Existing literature based in Western society generally supports that people who have high public service motivation (PSM) prefer a public service career, and public organizations are likely to recruit high-PSM individuals. This proposition may not hold in cultures where the public service exam is notoriously competitive. The present study, based in Taiwan, provides evidence showing that a competitive, standardized public service exam, along with its unique social symbolism, can deter high-PSM people from entering the public sector. We then discuss the theoretical and practical implications in the conclusion.journal article10.1080/10967494.2019.16586632-s2.0-85073789787https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85073789787