Reforms Of The Public Service
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 153 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PSM802, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PSM802 · UNIT 2: THE CONCEPTS OF REFORM, PUBLIC SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT
The traditional type of authority has its basis in the veneration of, respect for, and belief in, the goodness, rightness, justness, and sacredness of long-standing and time-tested customs and traditions of the people.
What you should be able to do
- Explain key concepts of public service reform.
- Analyze historical reforms in Nigeria's public service.
- Compare and contrast different reform approaches.
- Evaluate the impact of reforms on public service delivery.
- Apply theoretical frameworks to understand reform processes.
What it prepares you for
- Public Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Civil Servant
- Governance Expert
- Public Sector Consultant
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-profit
- Consulting
- International Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Unit 10: Udoji Public Service Review Commission
The Udoji Commission's recommendations require understanding of complex management techniques and their practical application in the public sector.
- Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Unit 11: Dotun Philips Study Team
Understanding the rationale behind the 1988 reforms requires grasping the economic context of structural adjustment programs.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 66 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Unit 1: Bureaucratic Theory and Public Service · 3 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 2Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Unit 2: The Concepts of Reform, Public Service, Innovation and Development · 3 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 3Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms
Unit 3: Lugard and Clifford Reforms · 3 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 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 4Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms
Unit 5: Foot Reforms · 3 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 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 5Module 3: First Republic Reforms
Unit 7: Morgan's Reforms · 3 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 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 6Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Unit 9: Adebo Salaries and Wages Commission · 3 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 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 7Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Unit 11: Dotun Philips Study Team · 3 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 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 8Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Unit 13: Military Style of Reforms · 3 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 9Module 5: Obasanjo Reforms
Unit 14: President Obasanjo Reforms · 3 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 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 10Module 5: Obasanjo Reforms
Unit 16: Yar'Adua Reform Initiatives · 3 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 11Module 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Units 1-2 Review and Assignments · 6 hours
Review Module 1 units.. Complete assignments for Module 1..
- Week 12Module 2: Pre-Independence Reforms
Units 3-8 Review and Assignments · 6 hours
Review Module 2-3 units.. Complete assignments for Module 2-3..
- Week 13Module 4: Public Service Reforms Under Military
Units 9-16 Review and Assignments · 6 hours
Review Module 4-5 units.. Complete assignments for Module 4-5..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of all reforms discussed in the course.
- Compare and contrast the objectives and outcomes of each reform.
- Focus on the key concepts and theories related to public service reform.
- Review all assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
- Practice applying the concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Create concept maps linking bureaucratic theory to specific reforms
- Prioritize study time for Units 10 and 11 due to their complexity
- Prepare concise summaries of each reform's key recommendations
- Practice essay questions comparing different reform eras
- Review the Kuru Declaration and its implications for ethical conduct
- Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful reform implementations
- Create flashcards for key terms like 'NEEDS,' 'NEPAD,' and 'MDGs'
Questions students ask about this course
What is PSM802 about?
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.
How many units does PSM802 have?
PSM802, Reforms Of The Public Service, has 15 units across 5 modules, over 153 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PSM802?
PSM802 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PSM802 hard?
PSM802 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PSM802 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PSM802 assessed?
PSM802 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PSM802?
Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Civil Servant, Governance Expert and Public Sector Consultant.