Since Vietnam transitioned to a market economy, many workers have moved from the public sector to the private sector, along with embezzlement and corruption among workers in the public sector, which were increasing. This fact has received significant attention from domestic and international scientists about public service motivation. However, previous studies only considered external factors. Enrich the references: this study explores the relationship between personality traits and public service motivation. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using a targeted sampling technique (n=500)

Public Service Motivation, Big Five Personality Traits, Public Service, Vietnam