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PSM802Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Reforms Of The Public Service

This course provides an in-depth exploration of public service reforms, examining their theoretical underpinnings, historical context, and practical applications. It covers pre-independence reforms, first republic reforms, public service reforms under military regimes, and Obasanjo reforms. Students will learn about key concepts such as innovation, best practices, new public management, and decentralization. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and challenges of public service reform in Nigeria.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Public ServiceReformsInnovationDevelopmentBureaucracy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Bureaucratic Theory

2

Public Service Concepts

3

Pre-Independence Reforms

4

First Republic Reforms

5

Military Era Reforms

6

Obasanjo Reforms

7

Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives

Total Topics7 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

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Civil Servant

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Governance Expert

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Public Sector Consultant

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

3h

Unit 1: Bureaucratic Theory and Public Service

3 study hours

•Read about Max Weber's ideal bureaucracy.
•Define authority and power.
•Identify the three types of authority structures.
•Discuss the features of an ideal bureaucracy.

Week

2

Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

3h

Unit 2: The Concepts of Reform, Public Service, Innovation and Development

3 study hours

•Define reform, public service, innovation, and development.
•Explain the need for reform and innovation in the public service.
•Discuss the historical perspective of the Nigerian public service.
•Analyze the relationship between public service and national development.

Week

3

Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms

6h

Unit 3: Lugard and Clifford Reforms

3 study hours

•Study Lugard's reforms and their impact.
•Study Clifford's reforms and their impact.
•Compare and contrast the contributions of Lugard and Clifford reforms.
•Analyze the relationship between the two reforms.

Unit 4: Harragin Reforms

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Harragin Reforms.
•Analyze the contributions of the Harragin Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Harragin Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

4

Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms

6h

Unit 5: Foot Reforms

3 study hours

•Understand the reasons for the Foot Reforms.
•Analyze the contributions of the Foot Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Foot Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.

Unit 6: Gorsuch and Newns Reforms

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Gorsuch and Newns Reforms.
•Analyze the contributions of the Gorsuch and Newns Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Gorsuch and Newns Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

5

Module 3: First Republic Reforms

6h

Unit 7: Morgan's Reforms

3 study hours

•Study the main thrust of the Morgan Reforms.
•Analyze the impact of the Morgan Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the contributions of the Morgan Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.

Unit 8: Elwood Reforms

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Elwood Reforms.
•Analyze the contributions of the Elwood Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Elwood Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

6

Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military

6h

Unit 9: Adebo Salaries and Wages Commission

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Adebo Salaries and Wages Commission.
•Analyze the contributions of the Adebo Salaries and Wages Commission to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Adebo Salaries and Wages Commission on the Nigerian Public Service.

Unit 10: Udoji Public Service Review Commission

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Udoji Public Service Review Commission.
•Analyze the contributions of the Udoji Public Service Review Commission to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Udoji Public Service Review Commission on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

7

Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military

6h

Unit 11: Dotun Philips Study Team

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Dotun Philips Study Team.
•Analyze the contributions of the Dotun Philips Study Team to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Dotun Philips Study Team on the Nigerian Public Service.

Unit 12: Review Panel on the Civil Service known as Ayida Panel

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Review Panel on the Civil Service known as Ayida Panel.
•Analyze the contributions of the Review Panel on the Civil Service known as Ayida Panel to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Review Panel on the Civil Service known as Ayida Panel on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

8

Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military

3h

Unit 13: Military Style of Reforms

3 study hours

•Study the military style of reforms.
•Analyze the impact of the military style of reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the contributions of the military style of reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

9

Module 5: Obasanjo Reforms

6h

Unit 14: President Obasanjo Reforms

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the President Obasanjo Reforms.
•Analyze the contributions of the President Obasanjo Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the President Obasanjo Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.

Unit 15: Some Operational Institutions of Obasanjo's Reforms

3 study hours

•Study the operational institutions of Obasanjo's Reforms.
•Analyze the impact of the operational institutions of Obasanjo's Reforms on the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the contributions of the operational institutions of Obasanjo's Reforms to the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

10

Module 5: Obasanjo Reforms

3h

Unit 16: Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives

3 study hours

•Examine the reasons for the Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives.
•Analyze the contributions of the Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives to the Nigerian Public Service.
•Discuss the impact of the Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives on the Nigerian Public Service.

Week

11

Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

6h

Units 1-2 Review and Assignments

6 study hours

•Review Module 1 units.
•Complete assignments for Module 1.

Week

12

Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms

6h

Units 3-8 Review and Assignments

6 study hours

•Review Module 2-3 units.
•Complete assignments for Module 2-3.

Week

13

Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military

6h

Units 9-16 Review and Assignments

6 study hours

•Review Module 4-5 units.
•Complete assignments for Module 4-5.

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

Create a timeline of all reforms discussed in the course.

2

Compare and contrast the objectives and outcomes of each reform.

3

Focus on the key concepts and theories related to public service reform.

4

Review all assignments and tutor-marked assessments.

5

Practice applying the concepts to real-world scenarios.

6

Create concept maps linking bureaucratic theory to specific reforms

7

Prioritize study time for Units 10 and 11 due to their complexity

8

Prepare concise summaries of each reform's key recommendations

9

Practice essay questions comparing different reform eras

10

Review the Kuru Declaration and its implications for ethical conduct

11

Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful reform implementations

12

Create flashcards for key terms like 'NEEDS,' 'NEPAD,' and 'MDGs'

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