Examines the structure, functions and processes of the executivebranch agencies of national, state, and local governments, and of thenonprofit sector. Discusses the historical development of the field ofpublic administration and the social/political context of its formation.Surveys organizational and management practice, and appliesefficiency and accountability concepts to public and nonprofitadministration. Analyzes the size and scope of the nonprofit sectorand explores the similarities and differences between the nonprofitand public sectors.
