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PSM813Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Personnel Management In Government

This course on Personnel Management in Government is designed for students pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Sector Management. It is a 2-credit unit course comprising 14 units. The course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of managing government employees, with a focus on the Nigerian context. It covers institutional frameworks, training and development, and personnel disengagement. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of personnel management principles and practices within the public sector.

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28h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Personnel ManagementGovernmentPublic SectorCivil ServiceNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Institutional Framework

2

Personnel Policies

3

Manpower Planning

4

Personnel Procurement

5

Training and Development

6

Performance Appraisal

7

Promotion and Discipline

8

Wage Administration

9

Employee Welfare

10

Industrial Relations

11

Personnel Records

12

Pension Administration

13

Retirement Planning

14

Reforms in Personnel Management

Total Topics14 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

Human Resources Manager

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Public Sector Administrator

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Personnel Officer

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Training and Development Specialist

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Labor Relations Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesPublic Sector OrganizationsCivil ServiceLocal GovernmentEducational Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel

2h

Unit 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the roles of the Civil Service Commission, National Council on Establishment, and Office of Head of Civil Service.
  • •Identify the key institutions and organs involved in personnel management.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise to reinforce understanding of the roles of each organ.
Week
2

Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel

2h

Unit 2: Formulation and Implementation of Personnel Policies in the Civil Service

2 study hours
  • •Examine the processes for formulating and implementing personnel policies.
  • •Analyze the roles of various bodies in policy implementation.
  • •Discuss the impact of policies on recruitment, discipline, and promotions.
Week
3

Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel

2h

Unit 3: Manpower Planning and Budgeting

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to use charts and matrices for manpower planning.
  • •Understand the factors considered in manpower planning and budgeting.
  • •Analyze the relationship between manpower planning and budgeting in the civil service.
Week
4

Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel

2h

Unit 4: Personnel Procurement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the processes involved in personnel procurement.
  • •Analyze personnel procurement practices in the civil service.
  • •Differentiate between appointment, secondment, and transfer.
Week
5

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 1: Training and Development

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between training and development.
  • •Examine the institutional arrangements for training in the civil service.
  • •Outline the arrangements for officers to participate in training programs.
Week
6

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 2: Performance Appraisal

2 study hours
  • •Understand the objectives of performance appraisal.
  • •Describe the content of the Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) form.
  • •Assess the effectiveness of the current APER form.
Week
7

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 3: Promotion and Discipline

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concepts of promotion and discipline.
  • •Outline the guidelines for promotion matters.
  • •Outline the disciplinary procedures in the public service.
Week
8

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 4: Wage/Salary Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define salary administration.
  • •Trace the evolution of wage/salary administration in Nigeria.
  • •Outline the functions of the National Salaries Income and Wages Commission.
Week
9

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 5: Employee Welfare Services

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of welfare services.
  • •Identify the welfare services available to public servants.
  • •State the benefits of welfare services to both employees and employers.
Week
10

Module 2: Training and Development

2h

Unit 6: Industrial Relations

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of labor management relations and industrial relations.
  • •Describe the structure and roles of the industrial relations unit in the services.
  • •Discuss internal and external machineries for dispute settlement.
Week
11

Module 3: Personnel Disengagement

2h

Unit 1: Personnel Records

2 study hours
  • •State what a record/personnel record is.
  • •Identify the aims or purpose of such records.
  • •Construct the life-cycle of personnel records.
Week
12

Module 3: Personnel Disengagement

2h

Unit 2: Pension Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define relevant terms.
  • •Discuss the legal framework for pension administration in the service.
  • •Describe the institutional arrangements under non-contributory as well as contributory pension schemes.
Week
13

Module 3: Personnel Disengagement

4h

Unit 3: Preparation for Retirement

2 study hours
  • •Explain the need to plan for retirement.
  • •Describe the strategy for retirement.
  • •Identify challenges of starting a business.
  • •Outline other considerations and action plans.

Unit 4: Reforming Personnel Management Organs in the Public Service

2 study hours
  • •Describe the personnel management organs in the Public Service prior to the 1988 Civil Service Reforms.
  • •Analyze the impact of the 1988 Reforms.
  • •Explain the current situation.

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 detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit.

2

Focus on understanding the key concepts and principles of personnel management.

3

Review past assignments and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas of weakness.

4

Practice applying personnel management principles to real-world scenarios.

5

Pay close attention to the legal and regulatory framework governing personnel management in Nigeria.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

7

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

8

Review all TMAs

9

Focus on key concepts

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