Differentiating Between Public and Private Organizations

Differentiating Between Public and Private Organizations
Kristie Caldwell
HSM/210
February 22, 2015
University of Phoenix

Differentiating Between Public and Private Organizations

There are many social policies that may affect an individual’s future as a human services worker. The department the person is working in is what determines the policies that will affect them. Individuals dealing with the disabled consumers are affected by the policies that keep the disabled from having the same chance as anyone to be hired at a job and get competitive salaries and excellent benefits with the opportunity for advancement. There are a number of issues in any discussion about policy on disabled employees, and one of the issues is the degree of the disability of the client and the impact on their earning capabilities. Employment levels of individuals with disabilities are low, those who do have jobs tend to be in the low-paying jobs that have no room for promotion. The potential for increased employment of individuals with disabilities will be realized depends on policies regarding access to training, and schooling. Other employment supports would be items such as disability policies, the availability of workplace accommodations.
Private organization is a company that has the shares of the company privately held and are not traded publicly. Private organizations are not required to share financial information in which case they as a company can focus more on long-term growth. Private organizations are also tax exempt, which in turn allows more income to be used for helping consumers that are in need of their services. A private organization may not have the funds to hire a person with disabilities. This is where a person with disabilities would be able to do minimal work for less pay.
Public organizations are companies that have shareholders and receive approval for the company’s operations, financial plans, as well as management actions and any other decisions....