Unit 1 assessment

Question 1

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

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

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.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

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

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.