Introduction To Public Administration

1. Define public administration and its key concepts.
2. Differentiate between public and private administration.
3. Explain the relationship between public administration and politics.
4. Apply various theories to real-world administrative scenarios.
5. Analyze the structure and functions of the Nigerian Civil Service.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives.. Trace the historical development of public administration in Nigeria.. Identify the influences of colonial rule on current administrative practices..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: Growth of Public Administration · 2 hours

     Explore the factors contributing to the growth of public administration.. Analyze the role of scientific and technological advancements.. Discuss the impact of economic planning and welfare state emergence..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Meaning/Definition of Public Administration · 2 hours

     Define public administration and differentiate it from general administration.. Examine the characteristics of public administration.. Identify the qualities of an effective public administrator..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Reasons for Studying Public Administration · 2 hours

     Understand the reasons for studying public administration.. Discuss the challenges in studying public administration in Nigeria.. Reflect on the role of public administration in governance..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: Ecology of Public Administration · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of ecology in public administration.. Analyze the environmental factors influencing public administration in Nigeria.. Discuss the impact of colonialism and socio-cultural factors..

6. Week 6Module 2: Basic Practices of Administration

   • Unit 1: Administration and Organisation · 2 hours

     Define administration and organization.. Discuss the basic characteristics of administration.. Explore different administrative theories..

7. Week 7Module 2: Basic Practices of Administration

   • Unit 2: Public Administration as an Arts or Science · 2 hours

     Debate the classification of public administration as an art or science.. Analyze the arguments supporting both perspectives.. Discuss the implications of each classification..

8. Week 8Module 2: Basic Practices of Administration

   • Unit 3: Importance of Public Administration · 2 hours

     Identify the importance of public administration in governance.. Discuss the role of public administration in policy implementation.. Analyze its impact on economic management and public welfare..

9. Week 9Module 2: Basic Practices of Administration

   • Unit 4: Scope of Public Administration · 2 hours

     Examine the scope of public administration.. Discuss its interdisciplinary nature.. Analyze its role in promoting efficiency and policy implementation..

10. Week 10Module 2: Basic Practices of Administration

    • Unit 5: Functions of Public Administration · 2 hours

      Identify the key functions performed by public administration.. Discuss its role in providing employment and managing resources.. Analyze its impact on social amenities and government activities..

11. Week 11Module 3: Contemporary Issues

    • Unit 1: Private and Public Administration: Differences and Similarities · 2 hours

      Differentiate between private and public administration.. Identify the similarities and differences in their goals and operations.. Analyze the features of public organizations..

    • Unit 2: Relationship between Public Administration and Politics · 2 hours

      Explore the relationship between public administration and politics.. Discuss the dichotomy between administration and politics.. Analyze the challenges in maintaining this separation..

12. Week 12Module 3: Contemporary Issues

    • Unit 3: Approaches to Public Administration · 2 hours

      Examine different approaches to public administration.. Discuss the political, behavioral, and formal structural approaches.. Analyze the system and bureaucratic approaches..

    • Unit 4: Scientific Management Theory · 2 hours

      Explore the principles of scientific management theory.. Discuss Taylor's concept of management.. Analyze the impact and relevance of scientific management..

13. Week 13Module 4: Public Administration in Practice

    • Unit 1: Classical Theory of Organisation · 2 hours

      Explore the classical theory of organizations.. Discuss the basic themes and features of classical theory.. Analyze the contributions of Henri Fayol and the criticisms of classical theory..

    • Unit 2: Human Relation Theory · 2 hours

      Examine the human relations theory.. Discuss the Hawthorne experiments and their findings.. Analyze the principles and significance of human relations theory..