Definition for Public Administration

From Biology Forums Dictionary

A single ineluctable definition of the term “public administration will not suffice because the field encompasses a complex set of interrelated concepts. It also draws from many different academic disciplines, includes a variety of agencies, and is linked closely to several distinct professions. The text has accordingly provided eighteen definitions to capture the intrinsic richness and subtlety of the broad phrase “public administration.” These are clustered into four main categories: political, legal, managerial, and occupational.