Competência versus incerteza: Atitudes pessoais e percepção sobre gestão de riscos no âmbito da administração pública federal

Regardless of their scope and nature, Public policies, government programs, or strategies for the modernization of the State involve the performance of public officials as one of their fundamental variables. Their motivations, perceptions, and adherence to specific practices and objectives are decisive factors in understanding how policies are adopted and implemented. It is the same in considering state governance policies. This study focuses on attitudes regarding the process of implementing risk management in federal agencies. The survey was based on the application of a questionnaire to a group of public servants occupying leadership positions in direct and indirect federal public administration - Direction and Superior Advice of levels 4 and 5. In total, 148 completed questionnaires were obtained. The survey encompassed a considerable scope of perceptions about organizational life and attitudes concerning everyday factors involving public servants' personal and professional challenges, especially regarding the internal and external locus of control construct. In conclusion, the research shows different profiles or orientations regarding a more significant engagement in tasks related to implementing risk management.