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Attitude Towards Civil Service of Pakistan: A Perception Survey

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  • Faheem Jehangir Khan

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad.)

  • Musleh ud Din

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad.)

Abstract

Amid growing concerns on the popularity of the civil service among the students, the study reports the findings of a perception survey of enrolled university students. Contrary to common perceptions, the results suggest that the civil service still retains its allure among the potential entrants. Those who prefer the civil service as a career are more concerned with job security than those who prefer a job in the private sector. The Foreign Service of Pakistan appears to be the most favourite group whereas the Accounts Group is the least preferred. The District Management Group (DMG) seems to no longer enjoy a coveted position due perhaps to the implementation of the devolution plan which has stripped the group of its power and privileges.

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  • Faheem Jehangir Khan & Musleh ud Din, 2008. "Attitude Towards Civil Service of Pakistan: A Perception Survey," The Pakistan Development Review, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, vol. 47(4), pages 779-790.
  • Handle: RePEc:pid:journl:v:47:y:2008:i:4:p:779-790
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    Keywords

    Students; Civil Service; Public Choice; Job Search; Employment Decision;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • H83 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Public Administration
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • M51 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions

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