Public Enterprise Management

1. Explain the historical evolution of public enterprises in Nigeria.
2. Identify the characteristics and problems of public enterprises.
3. Analyze the management and control of public corporations.
4. Discuss the concepts of privatization and commercialization.
5. Describe the structure and functions of the Nigerian Civil Service.
6. Evaluate the impact of civil service reforms in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

   • Unit 1: History of public enterprises in Nigeria · 2 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

   • Unit 2: Characteristics of Public Enterprise · 2 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

   • Unit 3: Problems of Public Enterprises · 2 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..

4. Week 4Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

   • Unit 4: Management of Public Corporations · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 1: Principle of Public Enterprises

   • Unit 5: The Performance of Public Enterprises in Nigeria · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

   • Unit 1: Privatization and commercialization of Public Enterprises · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

   • Unit 2: Organisation · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

   • Unit 3: Analysis of Organisation · 2 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..

9. Week 9Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

   • Unit 4: Civil Service · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 2: Public Enterprises Reforms

    • Unit 5: Features and Functions of Civil Service · 2 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..

11. Week 11Module 3: The Civil Service

    • Unit 1: Nigerianisation Policy · 2 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 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: The Civil Service

    • Unit 3: Civil Service Reforms: Udoji commission · 2 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 3: The Civil Service

    • Unit 5: Civil Service Reforms of 1997 · 2 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..