Introduction
A public service can be defined as a service provided by a government to persons living within its jurisdiction either through public sector or by funding private provision of services. Public service can be classified either as institutional or administrative. These services must be available to all regardless of their income, race, religion and political standoff. All citizens of a country are considered to be eligible users of the services. Public service is composed of four essential elements; employee, public services and an officer (Light, 2009). All this are necessary for the public service to be effective. Public service is of great importance in virtually all sectors or aspects of life.
Safety and security are very necessary for the peaceful existence of any society. If safety was left to the economic sectors, it would have been out of reach for many low income earners. Additionally, unscrupulous business people would have used that chance to extort the public. Due to the sensitivity of the matter, it therefore calls for an independent body that is not driven by profit motives to provide the service (Holmes & Australia, 2011). Also, without safety, little progress can occur in the society where individuals attach prodigious value to their lives. Hence are not ready to risk or lose it.
Currently, the effective functioning of any government depends on the harmonized interaction of administrative and political constituents of the system of government, the society and the state since predominantly efficiency of public organization supports the citizens. Without public service, there will be little organization in the society and this will, to a large extent, hamper development of the state. Furthermore, housing is a basic need that all citizens must have access clearly stipulated by the fundamental doctrine of human right. Due to the economic disparities not all citizens may afford houses hence governments must provide this service to avert a scenario where people live a deteriorating life (Kishel, 2007).
Good infrastructure such as roads is mandatory for the economic development of any country. Public service is of great importance as far as transportation is concerned. It ensures that all parts of the country are developed and have access to major places or services (Kishel, 2007). This fosters a sense of equity and togetherness. Additionally, transportation services are quite costly such that if the government does not provide it, many low income earners will be disadvantaged while the rich may capably take advantage of the situation to benefit themselves.
The success and effectiveness of any government depends on the quality of services that the citizens have access to. Public service is significant as it ensures that the quality of some essential services is upheld (Light, 2009). If these services were left at the provision and discretion of business people, they would have compromised the quality as they strive to maximize returns. Governments must essentially budget for all services that it is obligated to deliver to its subjects. Consequently, this enhances planning and economic and social development since it equips the government with important facts concerning the demographics.
Evidently, the sophisticated society cannot work effectively without an effective government that fully supports its citizens through provision of public services. Governments must obligate to provide equal opportunity for all citizens to flourish and reach their potential. They must bravely and unabashedly defend the public and competency of the individuals called to public service.
References
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Kishel, A. -M. (2007). Government services. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.
Kishel, A. -M. (2007). Government services. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.
Light, P. C. (2009). The new public service. Washington, D.C: Brookings Institution Press.
Shah, A., & World Bank (2005). Public Services Delivery. Washington, D.C: World Bank.
