أشكليه الخلط بين الادارة العامة وادارة الاعمال في المؤسسات

Abstract

Management is considered one of the fundamental pillars for the success of institutions of all types, whether public or private. With the development of administrative thought, several specializations have emerged, most notably Public Administration and Business Administration, each possessing its own characteristics, objectives, and fields of application. However, practical reality indicates a clear confusion between these two concepts within institutions, which leads to weak organizational performance and unclear objectives and policies. The problem of the study lies in the evident overlap between the concepts and practices of Public Administration and Business Administration within institutions, resulting in the improper application of administrative methods and negatively affecting the achievement of objectives. To what extent does the confusion between Public Administration and Business Administration affect the efficiency of institutional performance? The study aims to clarify the differences between Public Administration and Business Administration, analyze the causes of confusion between them, identify its effects, and propose appropriate solutions. This study adopted the analytical approach through reviewing related literature and administrative theories. The findings indicate that the confusion between Public Administration and Business Administration represents a real challenge for institutions and requires both scientific and practical treatment to ensure a balance between economic efficiency and public interest. Attempts to privatize public administration by applying business-oriented methods while ignoring that state administration requires political and social considerations not present in profit-oriented companies further deepen the issue. The confusion between the two approaches is not merely an academic mistake, but rather an alienation of the institution from its own environment. An institution that does not recognize its administrative identity (whether public or private) will suffer from administrative fragmentation; it will neither achieve the efficiency of the private sector nor preserve the integrity of the public sector. The study concluded that the confusion between Public Administration and Business Administration constitutes an obstacle to the development of institutional performance. The study recommends the necessity of distinguishing between the two concepts, developing training programs, and adopting administrative policies appropriate for each type of institution.