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PAD354Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Manpower Planning And Administration

This course explores manpower planning and administration, essential for efficient personnel management. It examines how organizations plan for and develop their workforce, addressing the demand and supply of manpower. Key areas include training, motivation, discipline, job evaluation, and compensation. Students will learn about recruitment processes, performance appraisal, and strategies for improving worker performance. The course also covers manpower planning in the Nigerian context, challenges of manpower utilization, and the role of communication in effective manpower management.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Manpower PlanningHuman ResourceRecruitmentTrainingCompensation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Manpower Planning

2

Recruitment and Selection

3

Job Evaluation

4

Compensation Administration

5

Employee Training and Development

6

Performance Appraisal

7

Motivation

8

Communication in Management

9

Discipline and Grievance Handling

Total Topics9 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 assignments

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

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Training and Development Specialist

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Compensation Analyst

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Recruitment Officer

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Personnel Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesPrivate Sector CompaniesNon-Profit OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsHealthcare Facilities

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Manpower Planning Concept, Demand and Supply Forecast

2h

Unit 1: Manpower Planning and Corporate Planning

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Manpower Planning and Corporate Planning, focusing on definitions and the nature of manpower resources.
•Understand the feasibility and importance of manpower planning in organizations.
•Review the objectives and steps involved in manpower planning processes.

Week

2

Module 1: Manpower Planning Concept, Demand and Supply Forecast

2h

Unit 2: Manpower Demand and Supply Forecast

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Manpower Demand and Supply Forecast, focusing on objective and subjective methods.
•Analyze the impact of manpower utilization on demand and supply.
•Examine methods for forecasting internal manpower supply, including labor turnover index.

Week

3

Module 1: Manpower Planning Concept, Demand and Supply Forecast

2h

Unit 3: Manpower Planning and Development in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Manpower Planning and Development in Nigeria, focusing on objectives and strategies.
•Examine manpower development in Nigeria, particularly the evolution of the educational system.
•Analyze the challenges of educational imbalances and their impact on manpower development.

Week

4

Module 1: Manpower Planning Concept, Demand and Supply Forecast

2h

Unit 4: Nigeria's Manpower Planning Experience

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Nigeria's Manpower Planning Experience, focusing on problems and needs.
•Examine the machinery of manpower planning in Nigeria, including the National Manpower Board.
•Analyze the Udoji Commission's appraisal of the manpower planning machinery.

Week

5

Module 1: Manpower Planning Concept, Demand and Supply Forecast

2h

Unit 5: Problem of Manpower Utilisation in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Problem of Manpower Utilisation in Nigeria, focusing on economic, social, and political factors.
•Analyze the effects of the social sub-system on manpower utilization.
•Examine the impact of the political sub-system on manpower development and utilization policies.

Week

6

Module 2: Procurement (Employment)

2h

Unit 1: Recruitment and Selection Processes

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Recruitment and Selection Processes, focusing on sources of employment.
•Understand the recruitment process, including short listing and preliminary interviews.
•Examine the principles of employment interviewing and evaluation techniques.

Week

7

Module 2: Procurement (Employment)

2h

Unit 2: Induction of Personnel

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Induction of Personnel, focusing on the nature and scope of the induction program.
•Understand the objectives of the induction process, including information dissemination and need satisfaction.
•Analyze the importance of induction in personnel assimilation and organizational effectiveness.

Week

8

Module 2: Procurement (Employment)

2h

Unit 3: Job Evaluation

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Job Evaluation, focusing on the concept, objectives, and principles.
•Examine the advantages of job evaluation and various methods, including ranking and grading.
•Understand the factor-comparison method and the concept of merit rating.

Week

9

Module 2: Procurement (Employment)

2h

Unit 4: Compensation Administration

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Compensation Administration, focusing on organizational reward systems.
•Understand the categories of cash compensation and benefits.
•Compare and contrast incentives and fringe benefits, and examine criteria for determining compensation.

Week

10

Module 3: Improvement of Workers' Performance

2h

Unit 1 Employee Training and Development

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Employee Training and Development, focusing on the meaning of staff development.
•Examine the types of staff development (training) and the training process.
•Understand the evaluation of training and the advantages of training.

Week

11

Module 3: Improvement of Workers' Performance

2h

Unit 2 Performance Appraisal

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Performance Appraisal, focusing on definitions, characteristics, and purposes.
•Examine the uses of performance appraisal and the essentials of an effective system.
•Understand the steps in appraising performance and various methods, including MBO.

Week

12

Module 3: Improvement of Workers' Performance

4h

Unit 3: Motivation

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Motivation, focusing on definitions and techniques.
•Examine various theories of motivation, including Maslow's hierarchy and Herzberg's theory.
•Understand the advantages and disadvantages of motivation in the workplace.

Unit 4: Communication and Manpower Management

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Communication and Manpower Management, focusing on the meaning and importance of effective communication.
•Examine variables in the communication process and modes of communication.
•Understand communication skills for managers as senders and receivers.

Week

13

Module 3: Improvement of Workers' Performance

2h

Unit 5: Discipline and Disciplinary Procedure

2 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Discipline and Disciplinary Procedure, focusing on the meaning of discipline.
•Examine disciplinary procedures and conducts that constitute indiscipline.
•Understand the forms of disciplinary actions and their implications.

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 detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop case studies applying manpower planning principles to real-world scenarios.

3

Practice essay questions on the various theories of motivation and performance appraisal.

4

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

5

Create concept maps linking recruitment, training, and compensation strategies.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing challenging units.

7

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex topics like job evaluation methods.

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