UPSC Optional 2018Question 12Public AdministrationOrganizations350 words

“Form of an organisation influences the success of a public enterprise, but the choice of a form has always remained problematic." Discuss the statement in the context of the comparative merits and limitations of departments, corporations, companies and boards. Give illustrations. (Answer in 350 words)

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