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PA 315 Government Business Relations

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

Behaviors encouraged in this class

Behaviors marked by:


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.

Source: the CSUSB Presidents Office

Five Teaching Goals of CBPA


Communication skills (oral & written) Analytical skills Ethical reasoning skills Information technology skills Management skills

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

Goals and methods Course text and materials Grading system


Participation Assignments Exams Extra credit Assignments

Schedule Academic honesty Accommodation Blackboard


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Sectoral Differences & Similarities

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlhV1YDDs8c

Similarities: business vs. executive-branch government


(process and environment)

Operate through organizations General administrative functions: planning, organizing,

staffing, directing, coordinating, budgeting

Competence pressures Internal politics Legal constraints Both provide products and services

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Differences: external constraints


(process and environment)

Business (private sector):

fiercer competition

Government

more highly regulated

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Differences: organizational culture


(process and environment)

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

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Differences: comparative advantages


(process and environment)

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

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Differences: comparative disadvantages


(process and environment)

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

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Similarities & differences: from a functional perspective


(areas that sectors specialize in or focus on)

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.

Nonetheless, there is considerable overlap.


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Rough comparison of sectoral functional emphases


PRIVATE Financial values Philanthropy Quality of life Security (individual) GOVERNMENT Peace, security & regulation Welfare Quality of life* Promotion of business interests (domestic, intl) NONPROFIT Welfare Quality of life

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

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Differences: additional comments


Government is subject to intense public scrutiny and microscopic inspection Governments primary funding is through taxes and only secondarily through fees for specific service Government has nearly sole authority to compel and regulate; it also dominates security Government gets many of the most difficult tasks: combating poverty

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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.

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Student panel (time allowing)

Various questions.

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