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Difference Between Public and Private

Administration
March 8, 2016 By Surbhi S§ Leave a Comment§

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Administration refers to the act of effectively administering the
affairs of an organization or state. The administration can be done
either by public officials or private individuals. Public administration
is a branch of economics that works with service motive. On the other
end private administration work with business intuition. The former
differs from the latter in three ways, i.e. the political character,
accountability, scope of their activities. Here an article is presented
to help you understand the meaning and differences between public and
private administration.

Content: Public Administration Vs Private


Administration
1 Comparison Chart§
2 Definition§
3 Key Differences§
4 Conclusion§

Comparison Chart

Basis for
Public Administration Private Administration
Comparison
Public administration refers
Private administration is the
to orderly managing the
operation, management and
Meaning resources, to achieve the
organization of the affairs
purposes established by the
of the business enterprise.
government.
What is it? It is a political process. It is a business activity.
Operation In governmental set up In non-governmental set up
Approach Bureaucratic Egalitarian
Decision making Pluralistic Monopolistic
Revenue Taxes, fees, duties, etc. Profits
Accountable to general
Accountability Accountable to the owners
public
Orientation Welfare oriented Profit oriented

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