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Problem setting. Public administration in Ukraine is an integral part of social system, but it needs to be modernized efficiently. This implies the need for a deep understanding of the current situation and a thorough analysis of the main factors of this development, especially socio-cultural ones.Recent research and publications analysis. Laws, principles and factors of choice, which are characteristic of administrative processes, particularly public administration, have been researched in numerous works of modern Ukrainian scientists, such as V. Atamanchuk, E. Afonin, V. Bakumenko, V. Knyazev, Y. Kovbasyuk, A. Kolodiy, A. Lipentsev, P. Petrovsky, Yu. Surmin.The question of the importance, or even the priority of the influence of socio-cultural factors on all processes of development of social life, has been raised by such famous thinkers as M. Weber, P. Sorokin, M. Crozier, P. Bourdieu, M. Halbvachs, and G. Hofstede.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. Public administration is a new area in the humanitarian cycle of Ukrainian science. It is multidisciplinary in nature, and it is new because of the dramatic changes that are taking place in post-totalitarian society. Most of the scientific and theoretical studies during all years of independence were conducted within the framework of the scientific field, which inherited all theoretical and methodological installations of Soviet science. Its main task was to assert and strengthen the stability of the management system on the basis of Marx's theory of ideas, according to which the socio-economic factors of society were considered crucial. Therefore, the purpose of this scientific article is to substantiate the priority role of socio-cultural factors in the process of development of public administration in Ukraine.Paper main body. The article focuses on the idea that socio-cultural factors underlying social development perform the integral function in society. The author uses the concepts of "social space" and "social dynamics" by P. Sorokin, "social field" by P. Bourdieu and the ideas of Max Weber and Michel Crozier about a crucial role of raising the level of culture in society and the development of individual personality.The market economy is based on the activity of a man, an active creator of culture, and requires the development of such important qualities as initiative and responsibility. The processes of democratic development involve consideration of the problem of political activity, the formation of relevant political institutions, the legal system and an integrated system of public administration. Both economic and political processes are socio-cultural by their nature. They function effectively through a system of social interconnections or social capital, according to Pierre Bourdieu. The main driving force of both economic and political development is a human resource. The level of education and cultural development in general is a determining factor in all processes of social dynamics, including the economic and political subsystems.The author offers his own classification of the main socio-cultural factors influencing the development of public administration on the basis of all aforementioned ideas. In her opinion, the historical factor is at the heart of any process of society. Understanding the complex social system at the present stage of existence of the Ukrainian state and the system of public administration, in particular, is impossible without a deep historical excursion and analysis of the processes of formation of public consciousness.The following three factors in the classification are grouped into a subgroup called "social and psychological base of public administration". The three main components of this socio-psychological base are: 1) mentality, 2) collective memory, 3) national and cultural identity. The author defines mentality as a special way of thinking inherent in a particular community and as a system of values, according to which people live, collective memory as an active past that shapes national identity on the basis of social traditions, values and ideals of the social group with which people identify themselves. This leads to the conclusion that cultural and national identity, formed in a certain socio-cultural environment, is based on a conscious choice and depends on the rational awareness of the individual, ethnic group, nation of shared historical, political, and civic values.This group of factors directly influences the formation of the worldview of the society, which is a defining socio-cultural factor at a higher, visible level. Its core is a certain value coordinate system through which the civic culture of society is laid, the specificity of economic activity is manifested and social capital is formed. They directly influence the system of public administration in the complex of social interaction defining its quality. This means that they are the main socio-cultural factors for its development at the functional level.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The main conclusion of this scientific article is that socio-cultural factors play a leading role in the overall impact on the development of society and the public administration in particular. Cultural qualities formed in the course of historical development are manifested in all achievements of human civilization, which all form a socio-cultural space, characterized by its own original mentality, collective memory and national-cultural identity. The next factor is our own public outlook with a unique value system formed on this basis. It manifests itself at the level of social interaction in society and directly influences the formation and quality of public administration through the action of socio-cultural factors such as civic culture, economic activity and social capital. ; Проаналізовано основні чинники впливу у системі соціальних детермінант. Доведено, що пріоритетними за силою впливу на розвиток публічного управління є соціокультурні чинники. Розроблено авторську модель соціокультурної матриці відповідно до синергетичної моделі розвитку суспільства як відкритої системи. Обґрунтовано вагомість таких соціокультурних чинників на розвиток публічного управління: історичний чинник, ментальність, колективна пам'ять, національно-культурна ідентичність; світогляд із ціннісною системою координат, громадянська культура, економічна активність, соціальний капітал.

Problem setting. Public administration in Ukraine is an integral part of social system, but it needs to be modernized efficiently. This implies the need for a deep understanding of the current situation and a thorough analysis of the main factors of this development, especially socio-cultural ones.Recent research and publications analysis. Laws, principles and factors of choice, which are characteristic of administrative processes, particularly public administration, have been researched in numerous works of modern Ukrainian scientists, such as V. Atamanchuk, E. Afonin, V. Bakumenko, V. Knyazev, Y. Kovbasyuk, A. Kolodiy, A. Lipentsev, P. Petrovsky, Yu. Surmin.The question of the importance, or even the priority of the influence of socio-cultural factors on all processes of development of social life, has been raised by such famous thinkers as M. Weber, P. Sorokin, M. Crozier, P. Bourdieu, M. Halbvachs, and G. Hofstede.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. Public administration is a new area in the humanitarian cycle of Ukrainian science. It is multidisciplinary in nature, and it is new because of the dramatic changes that are taking place in post-totalitarian society. Most of the scientific and theoretical studies during all years of independence were conducted within the framework of the scientific field, which inherited all theoretical and methodological installations of Soviet science. Its main task was to assert and strengthen the stability of the management system on the basis of Marx's theory of ideas, according to which the socio-economic factors of society were considered crucial. Therefore, the purpose of this scientific article is to substantiate the priority role of socio-cultural factors in the process of development of public administration in Ukraine.Paper main body. The article focuses on the idea that socio-cultural factors underlying social development perform the integral function in society. The author uses the concepts of "social space" and "social dynamics" by P. Sorokin, "social field" by P. Bourdieu and the ideas of Max Weber and Michel Crozier about a crucial role of raising the level of culture in society and the development of individual personality.The market economy is based on the activity of a man, an active creator of culture, and requires the development of such important qualities as initiative and responsibility. The processes of democratic development involve consideration of the problem of political activity, the formation of relevant political institutions, the legal system and an integrated system of public administration. Both economic and political processes are socio-cultural by their nature. They function effectively through a system of social interconnections or social capital, according to Pierre Bourdieu. The main driving force of both economic and political development is a human resource. The level of education and cultural development in general is a determining factor in all processes of social dynamics, including the economic and political subsystems.The author offers his own classification of the main socio-cultural factors influencing the development of public administration on the basis of all aforementioned ideas. In her opinion, the historical factor is at the heart of any process of society. Understanding the complex social system at the present stage of existence of the Ukrainian state and the system of public administration, in particular, is impossible without a deep historical excursion and analysis of the processes of formation of public consciousness.The following three factors in the classification are grouped into a subgroup called "social and psychological base of public administration". The three main components of this socio-psychological base are: 1) mentality, 2) collective memory, 3) national and cultural identity. The author defines mentality as a special way of thinking inherent in a particular community and as a system of values, according to which people live, collective memory as an active past that shapes national identity on the basis of social traditions, values and ideals of the social group with which people identify themselves. This leads to the conclusion that cultural and national identity, formed in a certain socio-cultural environment, is based on a conscious choice and depends on the rational awareness of the individual, ethnic group, nation of shared historical, political, and civic values.This group of factors directly influences the formation of the worldview of the society, which is a defining socio-cultural factor at a higher, visible level. Its core is a certain value coordinate system through which the civic culture of society is laid, the specificity of economic activity is manifested and social capital is formed. They directly influence the system of public administration in the complex of social interaction defining its quality. This means that they are the main socio-cultural factors for its development at the functional level.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The main conclusion of this scientific article is that socio-cultural factors play a leading role in the overall impact on the development of society and the public administration in particular. Cultural qualities formed in the course of historical development are manifested in all achievements of human civilization, which all form a socio-cultural space, characterized by its own original mentality, collective memory and national-cultural identity. The next factor is our own public outlook with a unique value system formed on this basis. It manifests itself at the level of social interaction in society and directly influences the formation and quality of public administration through the action of socio-cultural factors such as civic culture, economic activity and social capital. ; Проаналізовано основні чинники впливу у системі соціальних детермінант. Доведено, що пріоритетними за силою впливу на розвиток публічного управління є соціокультурні чинники. Розроблено авторську модель соціокультурної матриці відповідно до синергетичної моделі розвитку суспільства як відкритої системи. Обґрунтовано вагомість таких соціокультурних чинників на розвиток публічного управління: історичний чинник, ментальність, колективна пам'ять, національно-культурна ідентичність; світогляд із ціннісною системою координат, громадянська культура, економічна активність, соціальний капітал.

Досліджено актуальні проблеми формування нового рівня цінностей сучасного українського суспільства в умовах європейських інтеграційних процесів в Україні. Проаналізовано ціннісні орієнтації, які дають змогу розробити правильний підхід до організації системи публічного управління цього суспільства та успішної реалізації демократичних реформ. ; Problem setting. The article focuses on researching relevant problems of the formation of a new level of a value system in the modern Ukrainian society under the conditions of European integration processes in Ukraine. The author researches value orientations that allow us to develop the right approach to the organization of the system of public administration of this society and the successful implementation of democratic reforms.Recent research and publications analysis. The main aspects of the essence of values and value orientations in society are revealed on the basis of theoretical studies of E. Durkheim, T. Parsonass, M. Weber, P. Sorokin, A. Maslow. The empirical research is based on modern methods of cross-cultural studies by F. Kluckhohn, S. Schwartz, R. Inglehart, and G. Hofstede.The author has also used the findings of the surveys conducted in Ukraine on the basis of the mentioned methods described in the studies of V. Magun, A. Pylypenko, Y. Hrytsak, V. Brуndza.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. This article is devoted to the socio-psychological analysis of the value orientations of the modern Ukrainian society over the past 15 years with the aim of comparing them with Western European values. On the basis of this analysis, the author plans to develop recommendations on the feasibility of developing an integrated strategy of public administration towards the formation of a liberal democratic system of values in Ukraine. The purpose of this scientific research is to justify the management significance of value orientations of the Ukrainians as the basis for conducting the necessary democratic reforms.Paper main body. In the context of the management approach as a component of social psychological one, values are regarded as the elements of social consciousness and as regulatory mechanisms that perform normative functions in relation to a personality and his or her behavior in society. This quality unites people into a social system and determines its practical needs.Empirical research is becoming more and more important in the modern world because it helps to identify the priority cultural values of society. In modern conditions, it is important to compare the value orientations of the population of Ukraine with those of the population of other European countries. New opportunities for such reasonable comparisons have emerged due to Ukraine's accession to the large-scale international project European Social Survey.The author has analyzed the main results of sociological surveys conducted in Ukraine: 1) late 2004 – early 2005 on the basis of the Portrait Values Questionnaire, according to the Schwartz value diagnosis; 2) October 2009 – August 2010, according to the latest version of J. Hofstede method-VSM 08; 3) in the spring of 2015 by the group "Socis" on the basis of the Inglehart value index; 4) in the fall of 2017; 5) in April 2018 by the "Rating" company, commissioned by the International Republican Institute (IRI).Accordingly, the results showed differences in the values of Ukrainians from other Europeans. Ukrainian society still demonstrates the priority of such values as preservation and self-affirmation, traditionalism and survival, unlike those of a developed democratic society. The Ukrainians have become more pessimistic about their attitude to power. At the same time, the demand for radical transformations is gradually increasing. The demand for the modernization of the political environment is growing in society. Studies have shown a growing tendency towards increasing personal responsibility, openness, and readiness for change among the young population of the country.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. It is substantiated that the research into the system of value orientations of the Ukrainian society increases the likelihood of developing a holistic approach to organizing the system of public administration of this society and the successful realization of democratic reforms.It is proved that institutional transformations in Ukraine will be effective only when they are based on the profound values of the people. And this, accordingly, requires serious work on the creation of appropriate institutions, as well as the development of specific directions for the liberal modernization of Ukraine.Further research suggests producing practical recommendations for state and social institutions for developing a coherent strategy for creating a new liberal democratic system of values of the Ukrainians.

Досліджено актуальні проблеми формування нового рівня цінностей сучасного українського суспільства в умовах європейських інтеграційних процесів в Україні. Проаналізовано ціннісні орієнтації, які дають змогу розробити правильний підхід до організації системи публічного управління цього суспільства та успішної реалізації демократичних реформ. ; Problem setting. The article focuses on researching relevant problems of the formation of a new level of a value system in the modern Ukrainian society under the conditions of European integration processes in Ukraine. The author researches value orientations that allow us to develop the right approach to the organization of the system of public administration of this society and the successful implementation of democratic reforms.Recent research and publications analysis. The main aspects of the essence of values and value orientations in society are revealed on the basis of theoretical studies of E. Durkheim, T. Parsonass, M. Weber, P. Sorokin, A. Maslow. The empirical research is based on modern methods of cross-cultural studies by F. Kluckhohn, S. Schwartz, R. Inglehart, and G. Hofstede.The author has also used the findings of the surveys conducted in Ukraine on the basis of the mentioned methods described in the studies of V. Magun, A. Pylypenko, Y. Hrytsak, V. Brуndza.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. This article is devoted to the socio-psychological analysis of the value orientations of the modern Ukrainian society over the past 15 years with the aim of comparing them with Western European values. On the basis of this analysis, the author plans to develop recommendations on the feasibility of developing an integrated strategy of public administration towards the formation of a liberal democratic system of values in Ukraine. The purpose of this scientific research is to justify the management significance of value orientations of the Ukrainians as the basis for conducting the necessary democratic reforms.Paper main body. In the context of the management approach as a component of social psychological one, values are regarded as the elements of social consciousness and as regulatory mechanisms that perform normative functions in relation to a personality and his or her behavior in society. This quality unites people into a social system and determines its practical needs.Empirical research is becoming more and more important in the modern world because it helps to identify the priority cultural values of society. In modern conditions, it is important to compare the value orientations of the population of Ukraine with those of the population of other European countries. New opportunities for such reasonable comparisons have emerged due to Ukraine's accession to the large-scale international project European Social Survey.The author has analyzed the main results of sociological surveys conducted in Ukraine: 1) late 2004 – early 2005 on the basis of the Portrait Values Questionnaire, according to the Schwartz value diagnosis; 2) October 2009 – August 2010, according to the latest version of J. Hofstede method-VSM 08; 3) in the spring of 2015 by the group "Socis" on the basis of the Inglehart value index; 4) in the fall of 2017; 5) in April 2018 by the "Rating" company, commissioned by the International Republican Institute (IRI).Accordingly, the results showed differences in the values of Ukrainians from other Europeans. Ukrainian society still demonstrates the priority of such values as preservation and self-affirmation, traditionalism and survival, unlike those of a developed democratic society. The Ukrainians have become more pessimistic about their attitude to power. At the same time, the demand for radical transformations is gradually increasing. The demand for the modernization of the political environment is growing in society. Studies have shown a growing tendency towards increasing personal responsibility, openness, and readiness for change among the young population of the country.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. It is substantiated that the research into the system of value orientations of the Ukrainian society increases the likelihood of developing a holistic approach to organizing the system of public administration of this society and the successful realization of democratic reforms.It is proved that institutional transformations in Ukraine will be effective only when they are based on the profound values of the people. And this, accordingly, requires serious work on the creation of appropriate institutions, as well as the development of specific directions for the liberal modernization of Ukraine.Further research suggests producing practical recommendations for state and social institutions for developing a coherent strategy for creating a new liberal democratic system of values of the Ukrainians.

The relevance of the research is revealed under reforms and open society formation in Ukraine. The main concepts of Western memory researchers such as M. Halbvaks, Ya. Assman, P. Nora, P. Connerton, H. Rozental are analyzed. The necessity to develop a clear strategy of national memory policy and to form a unique new national cultural identity and young political nation of Ukraine is substantiated. ; Розкрито актуальність проблематики дослідження в умовах проведення реформ в Україні і формування відкритого суспільства. Проаналізовано основні концепції західних дослідників проблеми пам'яті, зокрема М. Гальбвакса, Я. Ассмана, П. Нори, П. Коннертона, Г. Розенталь та інших. Обґрунтовано необхідність вироблення чіткої стратегії політики національної пам'яті, формування єдиної нової національно-культурної ідентичності та молодої української політичної нації.

The relevance of the research is revealed under reforms and open society formation in Ukraine. The main concepts of Western memory researchers such as M. Halbvaks, Ya. Assman, P. Nora, P. Connerton, H. Rozental are analyzed. The necessity to develop a clear strategy of national memory policy and to form a unique new national cultural identity and young political nation of Ukraine is substantiated. ; Розкрито актуальність проблематики дослідження в умовах проведення реформ в Україні і формування відкритого суспільства. Проаналізовано основні концепції західних дослідників проблеми пам'яті, зокрема М. Гальбвакса, Я. Ассмана, П. Нори, П. Коннертона, Г. Розенталь та інших. Обґрунтовано необхідність вироблення чіткої стратегії політики національної пам'яті, формування єдиної нової національно-культурної ідентичності та молодої української політичної нації.