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MPA871Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Public Personnel Management

This course introduces students to advanced theories of personnel management within the public sector. It explores the evolution, functions, and processes of public personnel administration, emphasizing practical applications in the Nigerian context. Topics include human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, compensation, employee relations, and ethical considerations. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of managing a satisfactory and satisfied workforce in public organizations.

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180h

Study Time

13

Weeks

14h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Public Personnel ManagementHuman ResourcesRecruitmentTrainingCompensation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

➕

Math Level

Basic Math

🔬

Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Personnel Management

2

Human Resource Planning

3

Recruitment and Selection

4

Training and Development

5

Compensation and Benefits

6

Employee Relations

7

Ethics in Public Service

8

Decision-Making

9

Conflict Management

10

Leadership

11

Disciplinary Action

12

Tenure and Turnover

13

Retirement

Total Topics13 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of management principles

Familiarity with organizational structures

Understanding of public administration concepts

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

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

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Human Resources Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Personnel Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Training and Development Specialist

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Compensation Analyst

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Employee Relations Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesPublic Sector OrganizationsNon-Profit OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsHealthcare Administration

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module One

15h

Unit 1: Origin, evolution, definition and place of personnel management in organizations

8 study hours

•Explore the origin and evolution of personnel management.
•Define personnel management and its scope.
•Identify the functions and processes of personnel management.

Unit 2: Location of personnel management in organizations

7 study hours

•Examine the location of personnel management functions within an organization.
•Draw an organizational chart indicating the location of personnel management.
•Define line and staff concepts.

Week

2

Module One

15h

Unit 3: Planning of organization's human resources

8 study hours

•Define human resource planning.
•Explain the concept of manpower inventory.
•Discuss the forecast of future manpower requirements.

Unit 4: Recruitment and recruitment policies and methods

7 study hours

•Define recruitment.
•Distinguish recruitment in theory from practice.
•Identify recruitment markets and their limitations.
•Explain the tools used in the recruitment process.

Week

3

Module One

9h

Unit 5: Staff selection process

9 study hours

•Identify the selection process in personnel management.
•Define staff selection.
•Explain the difference between selection and recruitment.
•Identify various forms of examination.

Week

4

Module Two

15h

Unit 1: Internal selections

8 study hours

•Define internal selection.
•Identify types of internal selection processes.
•Explain how each type of internal selection process is carried out.

Unit 2: Career systems

7 study hours

•Say what a career is.
•List various types of careers.
•Explain what each type of career is.
•List factors used to distinguish between careers.

Week

5

Module Two

9h

Unit 3: Compensation

9 study hours

•Define compensation.
•Explain the effects of economic, social, and ethical factors on salaries and wages.
•Identify reasons why some employers pay higher wages.
•Undertake a survey to gather facts for establishing a pay scale.

Week

6

Module Two

15h

Unit 4: Fringe benefits

8 study hours

•Define fringe benefits.
•Identify a number of fringe benefits.
•Recognize the philosophy and principles of fringe benefit programmes.

Unit 5: Employee performance appraisal

7 study hours

•Define the concept of employee appraisal.
•List the reasons for which appraisals are done.
•Recognize an appraisal form.
•Construct a rating scales for employee appraisal.
•Conduct an appraisal interview.

Week

7

Module Three

9h

Unit 1: Training

9 study hours

•Identify what training is.
•Define training.
•Identify training needs.
•Device training plans.
•Conduct training needs surveys.

Week

8

Module Three

15h

Unit 2: Management Development

8 study hours

•Define management development.
•Identify management knowledge and skill.
•List and explain various methods used in management development.

Unit 3: Motivation Theories

7 study hours

•State Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management Theory.
•List out the various components of scientific management.
•Explain each component of scientific management theory.

Week

9

Module Three

15h

Unit 4: Employee/Industrial Relations

8 study hours

•Define a trade or a labour union.
•Trace the origin and evolution of trade/labour unions in Nigeria.
•List the functions of trade unions.

Unit 5: Collective bargaining

7 study hours

•Define collective bargaining.
•Identify the processes of collective bargaining.
•Identify and be able to apply the strategy of bargaining.
•Recognize and be able to apply the various union bargaining pressures.

Week

10

Module Four

9h

Unit 1: Ethics in public service

9 study hours

•Define ethics.
•Identify its significance in organizations.
•List attitudes which can be termed as good conduct.

Week

11

Module Four

15h

Unit 2: Decision-Making

8 study hours

•Define decision-making.
•Locate where decision-making capacity can be enlarged.
•List steps in the decision-making process.
•Recognize how decision-making ability can be improved.

Unit 3: Conflict management

7 study hours

•Define conflict.
•List a number of conflict situations.
•Manage conflicting situation to prevent getting worse.
•Resolve conflicts.

Week

12

Module Four

15h

Unit 4: Leadership: Study and theories

8 study hours

•Define leadership.
•Identify and explain a number of theories of leadership.

Unit 5: Leadership: From the perspective of the subordinate

7 study hours

•Re- define leadership.
•Recognize various ranges of leadership behaviour.
•Choose from the various styles of leadership which one you will need for which situation.

Week

13

Module Five

17h

Unit 1: Disciplinary action

9 study hours

•Define disciplinary action.
•Identify various types of methods/processes employed in disciplinary action.
•Recognize different forms of indiscipline leading to disciplinary action.
•Relate an offence to any appropriate disciplinary action.

Unit 2: Separation - 1 (Tenure & Turnover)

8 study hours

•Define tenure and turnover.
•Identify various types of tenure.
•List various reasons and types of turnover.
•Recognize the methods of controlling turnover.

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

Review all course materials, including the course guide and study units.

2

Focus on understanding key concepts and theories rather than memorizing facts.

3

Practice applying the concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies.

4

Pay special attention to the peak difficulty periods and review those units thoroughly.

5

Create concept maps linking different modules and units to see the interconnectedness of the course content.

6

Practice answering past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

7

Allocate sufficient time for each question during the exam and manage your time effectively.

8

Prioritize questions based on your strengths and the marks allocated.

9

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

10

Form study groups with fellow students to discuss and clarify concepts.

11

Focus on understanding the Nigerian context and its specific applications of public personnel management.

12

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions.

13

Practice writing concise and well-structured answers.

14

Ensure you understand the ethical considerations in public personnel management.

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