assignment 1

ADM-530 – Public and Nonprofit Administration

Topic 1 – What is Public Administration

Public Sector vs. Nonprofit Sector

Directions: Complete the three prompts below by listing and explaining what each sector’s service does and how they serve or what service they provide. Once you have completed the prompts, expand on the learning with a short essay as outlined below.

· Identify five real-life services performed by the public sector:

· Identify five real-life services performed by the nonprofit sector:

· Identify three real-life services performed by both the public and nonprofit sector:

In 250-500 words, explain how each, the public and nonprofit sector, serve the public good. Does it matter if each serves a different purpose? Should they both provide the same services?

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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