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PAD371Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Public Personnel Administration

This course provides a comprehensive overview of public personnel management, covering its evolution, principles, and practices. It explores historical perspectives, post-independence developments, and the meaning of public personnel management. The course also examines performance appraisal methods, recruitment policies, staff selection processes, and employee motivation. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective human resource management in public service institutions.

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40h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Public Personnel ManagementRecruitmentPerformance AppraisalEmployee MotivationCivil Service

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

Evolution of Public Personnel Management

2

Principles of Public Personnel Management

3

Performance Appraisal

4

Recruitment Policies

5

Staff Selection

6

Employee Motivation

Total Topics6 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

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Human Resources Manager

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Personnel Officer

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Administrative Officer

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Training and Development Specialist

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Civil Service Administrator

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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

3h

Unit 1: Evolution and History of Public Personnel Management

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Evolution and History of Public Personnel Management.
•Understand the colonial influence on Nigerian public service.
•Identify key milestones in the development of public personnel management.

Week

2

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 2: General Principles of Public Personnel Management

3 study hours

•Study Unit 2: General Principles of Public Personnel Management.
•Examine principles like meritocracy, democracy, and accountability.
•Analyze how these principles promote efficiency and ethical behavior.

Week

3

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 3: Performance Appraisal in Public Service

3 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Performance Appraisal in Public Service.
•Understand the objectives of performance appraisal.
•Examine the ethics of appraisal and its impact on employee motivation.

Week

4

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 4: Recruitment and Recruitment Policies and Methods

3 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Recruitment and Recruitment Policies and Methods.
•Define recruitment in theory and practice.
•Identify recruitment markets and their limitations.

Week

5

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 5: Methods and Problems of Performance Appraisal

3 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Methods and Problems of Performance Appraisal.
•Explore various methods of performance appraisal.
•Discuss the problems of performance rating in organizations.

Week

6

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 6: Staff Selection Process

3 study hours

•Study Unit 6: Staff Selection Process.
•Define staff selection and its importance.
•Identify different types of examinations used in the selection process.

Week

7

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 7: Internal Selection

3 study hours

•Study Unit 7: Internal Selection.
•Define internal selection and its types.
•Examine promotion processes and their impact on employee morale.

Week

8

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 8: Fringe Benefits

3 study hours

•Study Unit 8: Fringe Benefits.
•Define fringe benefits and their scope.
•Understand the philosophy and principles of employee benefit programs.

Week

9

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 9: Communication for Effective Management

3 study hours

•Study Unit 9: Communication for Effective Management.
•Understand the communication process.
•Identify barriers to effective communication.

Week

10

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 10: Managing Performance

3 study hours

•Study Unit 10: Managing Performance.
•Define performance management.
•Explore methods for measuring performance.

Week

11

MODULE ONE

3h

Unit 11: Motivation of Employees at Work

3 study hours

•Study Unit 11: Motivation of Employees at Work.
•Understand the concept of motivation.
•Examine different forms of motivation and their implications.

Week

12

MODULE ONE

4h

Review of Module One

4 study hours

•Review all units from Module One.
•Focus on key concepts and principles.
•Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.

Week

13

MODULE ONE

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours

•Complete assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
•Prepare for final examinations.
•Consolidate understanding of course materials.

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 historical context of public personnel management from Unit 1, focusing on key reforms.

2

Create a table summarizing the principles of public personnel management (Unit 2) with examples.

3

Practice applying different performance appraisal methods (Units 3 and 5) to hypothetical employee scenarios.

4

Compare and contrast internal vs. external recruitment methods (Units 4 and 7).

5

Study motivational theories (Unit 11) and their practical applications in the workplace.

6

Focus on understanding communication barriers (Unit 9) and strategies for effective communication.

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