Author: Valery I. Sharin, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Prof. of Labour Economics & Personnel Management Dept.

Abstract: The article considers the concepts “motivation” and “stimulation”; assesses the possibilities to apply motivation measures in the civil service and its particularities; proposes a set of measures aimed at improving the system of labour motivation of civil servants.

Key words: motivation; stimulation; motivation of labour activity of civil servants; measures aimed at improving the system of labour motivation of civil servants.