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public service
1. 
a. government employment
b. the management and administration of the affairs of a political unit, esp the civil service
2. 
a. a service provided for the community
b. (as modifier): a public-service announcement
3. Austral and NZ the service responsible for the public administration of the government of a country. It excludes the legislative, judicial, and military branches. Members of the public service have no official political allegiance and are not generally affected by changes of governments


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The model tracks public-service organizations' performance against two factors: outcomes (the purpose and goals of the organization in delivery of services to citizens) and cost-effectiveness (minimizing cost without compromising the quality of services).
 
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