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MPA854Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Public Enterprise Management

This course introduces students to the concepts of Public Enterprises, Organisation, and Civil Service with its reforms, focusing on the Nigerian context. It explores the historical evolution, characteristics, problems, and management of public enterprises in Nigeria. The course also examines privatization, commercialization, and the structure and functions of the Nigerian Civil Service, including key reforms and their impact.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Public EnterprisesCivil ServicePrivatizationCommercializationNigerian Reforms

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Public Enterprises History

2

Public Enterprises Characteristics

3

Public Enterprises Problems

4

Public Enterprises Management

5

Privatization and Commercialization

6

Civil Service Evolution

7

Civil Service Reforms

8

Organization Theory

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Management Consultant

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Civil Servant

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Public Sector Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentPublic SectorConsultingNon-profitInternational Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 1: History of public enterprises in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the context of public enterprises in Nigeria.
•Identify the different stages of evolution of public enterprises.
•Analyze the motives and purposes behind establishing public enterprises.
•Reflect on ways to improve public enterprise performance.

Week

2

Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 2: Characteristics of Public Enterprise

2 study hours

•Identify and describe the key characteristics of public enterprises.
•Classify public enterprises into different categories.
•Discuss the legal and practical aspects of creating public enterprises.
•Analyze the reasons behind the establishment of public enterprises.

Week

3

Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 3: Problems of Public Enterprises

2 study hours

•Identify and analyze the common problems faced by public enterprises.
•Examine the impact of incompetent management on public enterprise performance.
•Discuss the effects of government interference and monopolies.
•Analyze the conflicts of objectives in public enterprises.

Week

4

Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 4: Management of Public Corporations

2 study hours

•Explain the management structures and processes in public corporations.
•Discuss the advantages and limitations of public corporations.
•Analyze the control mechanisms used by the government.
•Evaluate the effectiveness of different management approaches.

Week

5

Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 5: The Performance of Public Enterprises in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Assess the overall performance of public enterprises in Nigeria.
•Discuss the findings of probes and commissions of inquiry.
•Evaluate government efforts to improve public enterprise performance.
•Reflect on the challenges and opportunities for public enterprises.

Week

6

Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

2h

Unit 1: Privatization and commercialization of Public Enterprises

2 study hours

•Define privatization and commercialization in the context of public enterprises.
•Analyze the objectives and impacts of privatization on citizens and the economy.
•Discuss the effects of commercialization on public enterprises.
•Compare and contrast privatization and commercialization strategies.

Week

7

Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

2h

Unit 2: Organisation

2 study hours

•Define the meaning of organization in the context of public administration.
•Explain the key concepts related to organization.
•State and discuss the main characteristics of an organization.
•Reflect on the importance of organization in public enterprise management.

Week

8

Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

2h

Unit 3: Analysis of Organisation

2 study hours

•Analyze different perspectives on organization.
•Identify and describe various types of organizations.
•Compare and contrast different organizational structures.
•Reflect on the implications of organizational analysis for public enterprises.

Week

9

Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

2h

Unit 4: Civil Service

2 study hours

•Define the meaning of civil service.
•Discuss the principles that guide the civil service, especially in Nigeria.
•Analyze the role of the civil service in public administration.
•Reflect on the importance of ethical conduct in the civil service.

Week

10

Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

2h

Unit 5: Features and Functions of Civil Service

2 study hours

•List and explain the key features of the civil service.
•State and discuss the main functions of the civil service.
•Analyze the relationship between the civil service and public enterprises.
•Reflect on the challenges faced by the civil service in Nigeria.

Week

11

Module 3: The Civil Service

4h

Unit 1: Nigerianisation Policy

2 study hours

•Discuss the objectives and impacts of the Nigerianisation Policy.
•Analyze the Nigerianisation of the Higher Ranks of the Federal Public Service from 1958 to 1963.
•Evaluate the successes and failures of the policy.
•Reflect on the lessons learned from the Nigerianisation Policy.

Unit 2: Evolution of Nigerian Civil Service

2 study hours

•Discuss the evolution of the Nigerian Civil Service from colonial times to the present.
•Analyze the structure of the Nigerian Civil Service.
•Evaluate the changes and reforms that have taken place over time.
•Reflect on the challenges and opportunities for the Nigerian Civil Service.

Week

12

Module 3: The Civil Service

4h

Unit 3: Civil Service Reforms: Udoji commission

2 study hours

•Review the key aspects of the Udoji Commission of 1972.
•Discuss the Commission's terms of reference and recommendations.
•Evaluate the impact of the Udoji Commission on the Nigerian Civil Service.
•Reflect on the lessons learned from the Udoji Commission.

Unit 4: The 1988 Civil Service Reform

2 study hours

•Analyze the objectives and features of the 1988 Civil Service Reform.
•Evaluate the successes and failures of the 1988 Reform.
•Discuss the reasons behind the limited impact of the reform.
•Reflect on the lessons learned from the 1988 Reform.

Week

13

Module 3: The Civil Service

2h

Unit 5: Civil Service Reforms of 1997

2 study hours

•Discuss the recommendations of the Ayida Panel of 1994.
•Analyze the Civil Service Reforms of 1997.
•Discuss the issues of moral and corruption in the Public Service.
•Evaluate the effectiveness of the reforms in addressing these issues.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the evolution of public enterprises and civil service reforms.

2

Develop a comparative chart outlining the features, advantages, and disadvantages of different organizational structures.

3

Practice analyzing case studies of public enterprises, identifying their problems and proposing solutions.

4

Review key concepts and definitions related to privatization, commercialization, and public sector management.

5

Focus on understanding the objectives, recommendations, and impacts of major civil service reforms like the Udoji Commission and the 1988 Reform.

6

Prepare by reviewing all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) and understanding the answers.

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