Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
California State University San Bernardino College of Business & Public Administration Prof. Monty Van Wart
Agenda
Introduction to class Instructor and student introductions Review syllabus Introduction to sector similarities and differences Student panel (time allowing)
Introduction
Purpose of class Clarke video
Integrity consistently meaning what we say and what we mean. Amicability a forthcoming attitude which builds relationships, instead of unnecessary coolness and hostility. Responsiveness meeting the needs of those seeking assistance respectfully, accurately and, where possible, swiftly. Caring and celebration a place with concern for one another and frequent observance of successes.
Instructor profile
Background: 7 years in CA, FL, TX, IA, AZ Areas of expertise: public management, leadership, human resource management Career focus: research and academic administration
Student profile
Name Major Future career if known
Syllabus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlhV1YDDs8c
Competence pressures Internal politics Legal constraints Both provide products and services
10
fiercer competition
Government
11
Business
stronger focus on bottom line, profit stronger focus on interests of individuals and special groups (e.g., shareholders, CEOs) stronger focus on good value, reasonableness stronger focus on interests of society and public good
Government
12
Business
often more nimble often more innovative very strong at products and services generally more stable better at assessing long-term effects very strong at regulating for social good
Government
13
Private (Business):
less attention on external or social costs not structured to attend to societys overall needs more bureaucratic monopolistic elements of products and services can lead to less efficiency and service variation
Government
14
The three sectors (including the nonprofit) tend to emphasize different types of functions for society.
Business emphasizes financial values, the nonprofit sector emphasizes welfare issues and quality of life, and the government tries to balance many factors with special concern for peace, social stability, and social regulation.
Society needs all sectors to balance its interests. Of interest in this class to the degree that government must frequently balance promotion of business with quality of life
16
17
Summary
Business and executive-branch government share many important commonalities. However, business and government have many fundamental differences too. These differences lead to different roles in society, which are based on perceived comparative advantages. Nonetheless, generalizations about government and business are risky because exceptions are both common and important.
18
Various questions.