Public Enterprises Management
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 83 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD854, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD854 · UNIT 1 DEFINITION AND ORIGIN OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concept of public enterprise. This is to enable you know the definition, meaning, and origin of public enterprises. The comprehension of any concept depends on analysis of its features and this is the reason you are being introduced to them firstly.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the concept of Public Enterprises.
- Analyse the structure and functions of the Nigerian Civil Service.
- Evaluate the impact of reforms on public sector management.
- Discuss the principles and characteristics of effective organisations.
- Assess the role of privatisation and commercialisation in public enterprise management.
- Understand the historical context of public administration in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Public Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Civil Servant
- Public Sector Manager
- Government
- Public Sector
- Consulting
- Non-profit Organisations
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: The Civil Services
Unit 4: Nigerianisation Policy
Understanding the historical context and impact of the Nigerianisation policy requires critical analysis of socio-political factors.
- Module 5: Civil Service Reforms In Nigeria
Unit 1: The Udoji Commission
The Udoji Commission's recommendations and their subsequent impact on the civil service require a thorough understanding of public administration principles.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises
Unit 1: Definition and Origin of Public Enterprises · 2 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 2Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises
Unit 2: Characteristics, Classification, Creation and Reasons for the Establishment of Public Enterprises · 2 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 3Module 1: Principles of Public Enterprises
Unit 3: Problems of Public Enterprises in Nigeria · 2 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 4Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms
Unit 1: Management and Control of Public Enterprises · 2 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 5Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms
Unit 2: Performance, Probes of Public Commissions of Inquiry into Public Enterprises · 2 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 6Module 2: Public Enterprise Reforms
Unit 3: Privatisation and Commercialisation of Public Enterprises · 2 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 7Module 3: Organisation
Unit 1: Definition, Meaning and Characteristics of Organisation · 2 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 8Module 3: Organisation
Unit 2: Analysis and Types of Organisations · 2 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 9Module 4: The Civil Services
Unit 1: Definition and Principles of Civil Services · 2 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 10Module 4: The Civil Services
Unit 2: Features and Functions of Civil Service in Nigeria · 2 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 11Module 4: The Civil Services
Unit 3: Evolution and Structure of the Civil Service in Nigeria · 2 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 12Module 4: The Civil Services
Unit 4: Nigerianisation Policy · 2 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 13Module 5: Civil Service Reforms In Nigeria
Unit 1: The Udoji Commission · 2 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 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of civil service reforms, noting key changes and their impacts.
- Compare and contrast the Udoji Commission, 1988 Reforms, and Ayida Panel recommendations.
- Focus on understanding the reasons behind the establishment of public enterprises and their associated problems.
- Practice analysing case studies of privatisation and commercialisation efforts in Nigeria.
- Review the principles of civil service and their application in the Nigerian context.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD854 about?
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.
How many units does PAD854 have?
PAD854, Public Enterprises Management, has 15 units across 5 modules, over 83 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD854?
PAD854 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD854 hard?
PAD854 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD854 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PAD854 assessed?
PAD854 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD854?
Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Management Consultant, Civil Servant and Public Sector Manager.