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PAD409Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Conduct Of Government Business

This course provides students with a detailed understanding of how government conducts its business, particularly in Nigeria. It explores the concepts, structure, context, and content of government operations. The course also examines the roles and behaviors of operators within and outside government. Students will learn about communication procedures, ethical behavior, and the impact of reforms on government operations, combining theory and practice to appreciate the scope and capabilities of government.

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60h

Study Time

13

Weeks

5h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Government BusinessPublic Sector ManagementCommunication ProceduresEthical BehaviorPolicy Implementation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

🔬

Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Government and Governance

2

Public Policy Analysis

3

Decision Making in Government

4

Communication Procedures

5

Ethical Behavior

6

Anti-Corruption Law

7

Public Service Rules

8

Financial Regulations

9

Public Service Reforms

10

Paperless Administration

Total Topics10 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

Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Government Official

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Civil Servant

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Public Sector Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesPublic Sector OrganizationsNon-Governmental OrganizationsInternational Development Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Contextual Issues in Government Business

2h

Unit 1: Government and Governance

2 study hours

•Read the unit introduction to understand the basis of governance and the idea of government.
•Study the concepts of government and governance, identifying significant parameters.
•Identify the branches of government in Nigeria and their roles.
•Examine the role of the constitution in governance and public administration.

Week

2

Module 1: Contextual Issues in Government Business

2h

Unit 2: The Environment and its Influence

2 study hours

•Identify variables within the Nigerian environment that impact government.
•Analyze the influence of colonialism on governance.
•Examine social, human relations, language, and educational system factors.
•Discuss the impact of climatic conditions and the copy-cat syndrome on government business.

Week

3

Module 1: Contextual Issues in Government Business

2h

Unit 3: Constitutional Provisions

2 study hours

•Define the concept of a constitution and its role in regulating government operations.
•Trace the constitutional development in Nigeria from its inception to the present day.
•Analyze the current 1999 constitution in use in Nigeria.
•Derive lessons from the analysis for use in the conduct of government business.

Week

4

Module 1: Contextual Issues in Government Business

2h

Unit 4: Public Policy Analysis and Implementation

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of public policy and its role in government business.
•Trace the various stages involved in policy making and implementation.
•Discuss the impact of the environment in policy making and implementation.
•State the roles of the major actors in the public policy making and implementation.

Week

5

Module 1: Contextual Issues in Government Business

2h

Unit 5: Decision Making in Government

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of decision making and its importance in government.
•Mention the multiple roles of the decision maker.
•Discuss the overlaps of politics and public sector decision making.
•Outline the roles of pressure groups and the external environment in decision making.

Week

6

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

2h

Unit 1: Communication in Government

2 study hours

•Define communication and its importance in government.
•State the functions of communication within an organization.
•Explain the communication process and its various elements.
•Identify areas and modes of communication in the public service.
•Outline the barriers to effective communication and ways to overcome them.

Week

7

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

2h

Unit 2: The Use of Nigeria's LINGUA FRANCA in Government

2 study hours

•Identify common errors in the use of English language.
•State appropriate corrections to such errors.
•Apply correct English grammar in written communications in government business.

Week

8

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

2h

Unit 3: Editing Procedures and Techniques

2 study hours

•Explain the concepts of editing and proofreading.
•Outline the qualities of a good editor and proofreader.
•Proofread and edit government draft documents.

Week

9

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

2h

Unit 4: Drafting, Minuting, Memo Writing, Official Letter Writing

2 study hours

•Explain the terms drafting, minuting, memo writing, and official letter writing.
•State the various stages of each process.
•Outline the format and strategies for writing each to an acceptable standard.

Week

10

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

4h

Unit 6: Report Writing

2 study hours

•Define the term 'Report'.
•Mention the different types of Report.
•Explain the stages involved in Report writing.
•State how to write and present good Reports.

Unit 5: Preparation of Council/Cabinet Memorandum

2 study hours

•Explain the term 'Memorandum'.
•Identify the various stages of writing an acceptable Council Memo.
•Explain the functions of the Council Secretariat.
•List the steps to effective memoranda writing.

Week

11

Module 2: Communication Procedures in Government Business

4h

Unit 7: Speech Writing

2 study hours

•Define speech.
•Explain how to prepare a speech.
•Outline the structure of a speech.
•State the procedure for writing a good speech.

Unit 8: Servicing Meetings

2 study hours

•Mention types of meetings.
•Identify the stages involved in meetings.
•Outline the format of minutes of a meeting.

Week

12

Module 3: Ethical Behaviour in Government

4h

Unit 1: Handling Official Documents

2 study hours

•Explain the term 'official document'.
•Discuss the procedure for handling files and correspondences in the office.
•Classify documents.
•Outline the features of good records keeping.

Unit 2: Ethics and Code of Conduct

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of Ethics, and Code of Conduct.
•List the elements that constitute Ethics and good conduct.
•Discuss the institutional mechanism for installing ethics in the Public service.
•Assess the performance of these institutions.

Week

13

Module 3: Ethical Behaviour in Government

6h

Unit 3: Anti-Corruption Law

2 study hours

•Explain the term 'corruption' and what constitutes corruption.
•Identify the functions of ICPC and EFCC.
•Analyze the functions of Anti-corruption and transparency units in MDAs.

Unit 4: Public Service Rules

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of Public Service Rules.
•Specify how the rules are numbered.
•Categorize the relevant sections of the rules and areas of coverage.

Unit 5: Financial Regulations

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of Financial Regulation.
•Discuss the need for Rules and Regulations to guide the Public Sector's Financial Management System.
•State some highlights of the Financial Regulations.
•Underline Financial Regulations as a tool for Accounting control.
•Mention other matters dealt with in the Financial Regulations.

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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

Practice writing memos, minutes, and official letters based on real-world scenarios.

3

Review the 1999 Constitution and relevant sections of the Public Service Rules.

4

Study case studies of corruption and anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria.

5

Familiarize yourself with the functions and powers of the ICPC and EFCC.

6

Develop a strong understanding of ethical principles and codes of conduct for public officers.

7

Practice essay questions on the impact of reforms on government bureaucracy.

8

Create mind maps linking communication procedures to policy implementation.

9

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback from your tutor.

10

Allocate specific study hours for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.

11

Form a study group to discuss complex concepts and share insights.

12

Use past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

13

Prioritize studying units identified as peak difficulty periods and seek clarification on challenging concepts.

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