The public administrator often is placed in the role of deciding among conflicting priorities and is drawn into the center of the conflict. Why is this so? What can an administrator do in these situations?

Conflicting Priorities

A situation where different tasks or goals require attention and resources at the same time, leading to potential difficulties in decision-making and time management.

Public Administrator

An official or executive working within the public sector, responsible for implementing policy, managing public programs, and often overseeing regulatory compliance.