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PAD854Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Public Enterprises Management

This course introduces students to the concept of Public Enterprises, Organisation, and Civil Service, with a focus on reforms within the Nigerian context. It explores the principles, characteristics, and problems of public enterprises, as well as privatization and commercialization strategies. The course also examines the structure, functions, and evolution of the Nigerian Civil Service, including key reforms and policies. Students will gain an understanding of public sector management and its impact on national development.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Public EnterprisesCivil ServiceReformsPrivatisationOrganisation

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Public Enterprises

2

Civil Service

3

Public Sector Reforms

4

Nigerianisation Policy

5

Organisational Analysis

6

Privatisation and Commercialisation

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 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

Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Management Consultant

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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

GovernmentPublic SectorConsultingNon-profit OrganisationsResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 1: Definition and Origin of Public Enterprises

2 study hours
  • •Define public enterprise, discuss its meaning, and trace its origin.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
2

Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 2: Characteristics, Classification, Creation and Reasons for the Establishment of Public Enterprises

2 study hours
  • •State the characteristics of public enterprises.
  • •Classify public enterprises.
  • •Discuss how public enterprises are created.
  • •Give reasons for the creation of public enterprises.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
3

Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises

2h

Unit 3: Problems of Public Enterprises in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Identify problems of public enterprises.
  • •Identify incompetent management convergences.
  • •Explain government interference.
  • •Discuss the evils of monopoly.
  • •Discuss the conflict of objectives.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
4

Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms

2h

Unit 1: Management and Control of Public Enterprises

2 study hours
  • •Explain the management techniques of public corporations.
  • •Explain the control mechanisms employed by government in controlling public corporations.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
5

Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms

2h

Unit 2: Performance, Probes of Public Commissions of Inquiry into Public Enterprises

2 study hours
  • •Assess the performance of public enterprises in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss probes and commissions of inquiry into public enterprises.
  • •Discuss government’s efforts in public enterprises.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
6

Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms

2h

Unit 3: Privatisation and Commercialisation of Public Enterprises

2 study hours
  • •State the definitions, meanings and objectives of privatisation and commercialisation.
  • •State how privatisation affects citizens and the economy.
  • •Discuss the effects of commercialisation on public enterprises.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
7

Module 3: Organisation

2h

Unit 1: Definition, Meaning and Characteristics of Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Define the meaning of organisation.
  • •State characteristics of organisation.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
8

Module 3: Organisation

2h

Unit 2: Analysis and Types of Organisations

2 study hours
  • •Identify some analysis of organisation.
  • •State types of organisations.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
9

Module 4: The Civil Services

2h

Unit 1: Definition and Principles of Civil Services

2 study hours
  • •Define and state what a civil service is.
  • •Discuss the salient principles guiding the civil service especially in Nigeria.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
10

Module 4: The Civil Services

2h

Unit 2: Features and Functions of Civil Service in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •List the features of civil service.
  • •State the functions of civil service.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
11

Module 4: The Civil Services

2h

Unit 3: Evolution and Structure of the Civil Service in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the evolution of Nigerian civil service.
  • •Analyse the structure of the Nigerian civil service.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
12

Module 4: The Civil Services

2h

Unit 4: Nigerianisation Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the Nigerianisation policy.
  • •Discuss Nigerianisation of the Higher ranks of the Federal Public Service 1958 – 1963.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.
Week
13

Module 5: Civil Service Reforms In Nigeria

6h

Unit 1: The Udoji Commission

2 study hours
  • •Review the Udoji commission.
  • •Discuss the Udoji commission.
  • •State the contributions of Udoji Commission to the development of civil service in Nigeria.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, and 3.1.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.

Unit 2: The 1988 Civil Service Reforms

2 study hours
  • •Analyse the 1988 civil service reform.
  • •Evaluate the 1988 Reform.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, and 3.2.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.

Unit 3: The 1994 Review Panel on Civil Service Reforms (Ayida Panel)

2 study hours
  • •State why Ayida Panel was set up in 1994.
  • •Discuss the Civil Service Reforms as a result of the Panel’s recommendations in 1997.
  • •Mention other features of the reforms.
  • •Read sections 1.0, 2.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of civil service reforms, noting key changes and their impacts.

2

Compare and contrast the Udoji Commission, 1988 Reforms, and Ayida Panel recommendations.

3

Focus on understanding the reasons behind the establishment of public enterprises and their associated problems.

4

Practice analysing case studies of privatisation and commercialisation efforts in Nigeria.

5

Review the principles of civil service and their application in the Nigerian context.

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