Ecology Of Public Administration
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 198 pages
- 16 units
This course explores the intricate relationship between public administration and its environment. It examines the evolution of public administration in Nigeria, influenced by colonialism, political shifts, and socio-cultural dynamics. Key topics include policy-making processes, intergovernmental relations, and ethical considerations. Students will analyze the impact of environmental factors on administrative practices and develop strategies for effective governance and policy implementation. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological factors shaping public administration in Nigeria.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD803, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD803 · Unit 1 CONCEPT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public Administration concerns itself more with how politicians in government and non-elected public sector employees devise policy, sustain the machinery of government and ensure policies are put into practice.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of public administration and its scope.
- Analyze the historical development of public administration in Nigeria.
- Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on public administration.
- Apply ethical principles in public sector decision-making.
- Assess the effectiveness of intergovernmental relations in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Public Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Government Official
- Local Government Officer
- Civil Servant
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-profit Organizations
- International Development
- Public Policy
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 3: Public Policy Making Process
Understanding the nuances between policy formulation and implementation requires critical analysis of real-world examples and case studies.
- Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria
Unit 1: Concept of Indirect Rule
Grasping the complexities of indirect rule and its differential impacts across diverse regions demands nuanced understanding of colonial history and socio-political contexts.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
Unit 1: Concept of Public Administration · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the concept of Public Administration.. Define key terms like 'administration' and 'public administration'.. Identify the scope and functions of Public Administration..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
Unit 2: Evolution of Public Administration · 3 hours
Trace the evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria.. Analyze the factors that influenced the growth of Public Administration in Nigeria.. Discuss Public Administration as a discipline..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
Unit 3: Ecology of Public Administration · 3 hours
Define ecology and its relevance to Public Administration.. Examine the environmental factors that influence Public Administration in Nigeria.. Discuss the impact of these factors on Public Administration with Nigerian examples..
- Week 4Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 1: Relationship between Public Administration and Politics · 3 hours
Discuss the relationship between politics and public administration.. Differentiate between administrators and politicians.. Explain the functions of each to society..
- Week 5Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 2: Politics As an Activity · 3 hours
Define politics and its various dimensions.. Explain politics as an activity in the governmental sphere.. Understand the forms of political and social changes..
- Week 6Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 3: Public Policy Making Process · 3 hours
Define public policy and its nature.. Explain the public policy process.. Understand the environmental impact on public policy making..
- Week 7Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 4: Political System Process and Forms of Government · 3 hours
Explain the political process.. Describe the various forms of government.. Distinguish between different forms of government..
- Week 8Module 2: Public Administration and Politics
Unit 5: Public and Private Administration: Differences and Similarities · 3 hours
Discuss public and private administration.. Distinguish between public and private administration.. Identify the similarities between public and private administration..
- Week 9Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria
Unit 1: Concept of Indirect Rule · 3 hours
Understand the concept of Indirect Rule.. Describe the Indirect Rule process in Northern, Western, and Eastern Nigeria.. Analyze the disadvantages of Indirect Rule in Nigeria..
- Week 10Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria
Unit 2: Nigeria Public Administration from Colonial Era · 3 hours
Examine the Nigerian Public Administration from the Colonial Era.. Understand the Traditional Administration.. Analyze the impact of Parliamentary and Military Rule..
- Week 11Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria
Unit 3: Development Administration and Administration of Development · 3 hours
Understand the concept of Development Administration.. Explain the Administration of Development.. Differentiate between the two concepts..
- Week 12Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria
Unit 4: Concept of Federalism · 3 hours
Understand the concept of Federalism.. Identify the types and features of Federalism.. Analyze the merits and demerits of Federalism..
- Week 13Module 4: Comparative Public Administration
Unit 1: Intergovernmental Relations · 3 hours
Understand Intergovernmental Relations (IGR).. Examine the Constitutional Provision of IGR.. Analyze the Problems of Intergovernmental Relations..
Unit 2: BRITISH ADMINISTRATION · 3 hours
Understand the Public Administration System in Britain.. Examine the Arms of Government in Britain.. Analyze the Bureaucratic System in British Civil Service..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the evolution of Nigerian public administration from Unit 2, Module 1.
- Develop a comparative chart outlining the successes and failures of indirect rule in different regions (Unit 1, Module 3).
- Outline the key steps in the public policy making process (Unit 3, Module 2) and apply it to a current Nigerian policy.
- Prepare detailed notes on the constitutional provisions for intergovernmental relations (Unit 1, Module 4).
- Research recent ethical scandals in Nigerian public service and analyze them using the code of conduct principles (Unit 2, Module 5).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD803 about?
This course explores the intricate relationship between public administration and its environment. It examines the evolution of public administration in Nigeria, influenced by colonialism, political shifts, and socio-cultural dynamics. Key topics include policy-making processes, intergovernmental relations, and ethical considerations. Students will analyze the impact of environmental factors on administrative practices and develop strategies for effective governance and policy implementation. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological factors shaping public administration in Nigeria.
How many units does PAD803 have?
PAD803, Ecology Of Public Administration, has 16 units across 5 modules, over 198 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD803?
PAD803 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD803 hard?
PAD803 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PAD803 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is PAD803 assessed?
PAD803 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD803?
Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Government Official, Local Government Officer and Civil Servant.