Public and Private Sector

Ownership by government vs. individuals

Both aim for profit only

Both are run by the government

Private sector businesses do not make profit

Police force

Public schools

Starbucks

Public hospitals

To provide a service to the community

To make a profit

To serve only individuals

To compete with private businesses

Owned by the government

Owned by individuals

Main goal is to make a profit

Customers are individuals

Individuals

Government

Community

Non-profit organizations

DEWA

Ajman Police

RTA

Nike

School bus

H & M

Pepsi

Police Force

Apple Company

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

The public sector

The private sector

Land and labor

Profit and loss

Marketing and sales

Loans and debts

Better customer service

Lower price

Closer location

More advertisements

Public sector businesses are owned by the government, while private sector businesses are owned by individuals or companies.

Public sector businesses always make more profit than private sector businesses.

Private sector businesses are not allowed to provide public services.

Public sector businesses do not hire employees.