The public-oriented goals of the open government movement promise increased transparency and accountability of governments, enhanced citizen engagement and participation, improved service delivery, economic development and the stimulation of innovation. In part, these goals are to be achieved by making more and more government information public in reusable formats and under open licences. This...

The literature on public accountability is extensive but overwhelmingly focuses of organizations. Yet, mechanisms can function properly only when individuals believe that they will be held accountable in the future. This article bridges gap by translating and extending psychological concept “felt accountability” to administration scholarship. particular context organizations requires us integra...