P1 Explain different types and purposes of organisations; public, private and voluntary sectors and legal structures. INTRODUCTION
(Definition of an Organisation. State the characteristics of an organisation)
Division of work:
Types of Organisations
On a very broad basis, organisations can be broken down into four overall categories:
Private sector organisations.
Non-governmental organisations.
Public sector organisations.
Non-profit organisations.
Public Sectors Organisations
The public sector is comprised of organisations that are owned and operated by the government.
Examples of organisations in the public sector:
Education (schools, libraries)
Law enforcement
Postal services
Waste management
Gas and oil
CPS (crown prosecution
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(Identify and briefly explain the goals and objectives of public organisations)
Public sector entities aim to provide services in compliance with laws and regulations, there main objective is to maximise social welfare through non-profit motivation although fiscal management is still important. The primary objective of the public sector is the maximisation of social welfare. This can only be achieved through these essential principles.
Economy- symbolises value for money and assures service on a budget and within possible source constraints.
Efficiency- The organisations ability to get a suitable amount of return on the money and resources invested into the services provided.
Effectiveness- The degree in which the organisation effectively delivers the desired result it intended on achieving.
Legal form of public organisations
(Briefly explain the legal status of public sector organisations)
Private sector organisations
The private sector incorporates all profitable businesses that are not controlled by the government. It is responsible for allocating most of its resources within an