Analysis of a representative sample of citizens working in the public sector to a Balkan Barometer, or similar, survey question. Respondents are asked to what extent they agree with the following statement on a scale from 1 to 10: “In the public sector most people can succeed if they are willing to work hard”. SIGMA also analyses the answers provided by the general population, but only responses from those currently working in the public service are analysed for the point allocation. Point allocation: • 5 points = the average response is 8 or above. • 4 points = the average response is 7. • 3 points = the average response is 6. • 2 points = the average response is 5. • 1 point = the average response is 4. • 0 points = the average response is 3 or less.