Assignment

Question 1

Define the meaning of public administration, and explain how government plays an integral role in developing policies.

Question 2

Create a comparison between two organizations, including the following characteristics:

Roles within the organization

Culture of the organization

Purpose of the organization

Political, social, and economic contexts

Discuss the similarities and differences between the two organizations you selected on the characteristics above. Lastly, summarize what you learned about public organizations, and particularly, how they are influenced by the political, social, and economic contexts within which they exist.

Question 3

Describe the difference between internal and external cultures within public organizations.