Importance of the study of comparative public administration:-

1.      Provide a scientific basis and help for theory building.

Now it is believed that generalizations relating to administrative structures and behavior emerging out of comparative studies in different nations and cultures can help in formulating theoretical constructs which can provide a scientific basis to the study of public administration

2.      Contributes to a greater understanding-

The study of comparative public administration contributes to a greater understanding of the individual characteristics of administrative system functioning in different nations and cultures.

Besides, Comparative studies also help in explaining factors responsible for cross-national and cross-cultural similarities as well as difference in the administrative system.

3.      Can understand impact of environmental factors on administration -

Through comparative analysis we can find out which important environmental factor help in the promotion of administrative effectiveness and which administrative structures function appropriately and successfully in what type of environmental settings. Accordingly we learn about the administrative practices followed in various nations and then we can try to adopt those practices which can fit in our own nations and systems.

4.      Academic utility -

Scientific and systematic study of public administration is possible with the approach of comparative study. Appropriate administrative reforms and changes can be brought about in different nations.