Personnel Management In Government
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 154 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 28 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PSM813, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PSM813 · UNIT 1 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING PERSONNEL
Everything is contained in each unit except the textbooks which you may have to acquire. You are advised to source current materials on the Net and avail yourself of newspapers and magazines and other publications on government. You may contact your tutor where you run into problems about recommended text books.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and explain key concepts in personnel management in government.
- Compare and contrast the structures and functions of different organs handling personnel functions.
- Analyze the formulation and implementation of personnel policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of performance appraisal systems.
- Apply knowledge of personnel management to real-world scenarios in the public sector.
What it prepares you for
- Human Resources Manager
- Public Sector Administrator
- Personnel Officer
- Training and Development Specialist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Government Agencies
- Public Sector Organizations
- Civil Service
- Local Government
- Educational Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 2: Performance Appraisal
Understanding the nuances of performance evaluation and its impact on career progression requires critical analysis.
- Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 3: Promotion and Discipline
Grasping the legal and ethical dimensions of disciplinary actions and ensuring fairness in the process can be challenging.
- Module 3: Personnel Disengagement
Unit 2: Pension Administration
Navigating the complexities of pension schemes and understanding the implications of the Pension Reform Act requires careful study.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel
Unit 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel · 2 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 2Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel
Unit 2: Formulation and Implementation of Personnel Policies in the Civil Service · 2 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 3Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel
Unit 3: Manpower Planning and Budgeting · 2 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 4Module 1: Institutional Framework for Managing Personnel
Unit 4: Personnel Procurement · 2 hours
Understand the processes involved in personnel procurement.. Analyze personnel procurement practices in the civil service.. Differentiate between appointment, secondment, and transfer..
- Week 5Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 1: Training and Development · 2 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 6Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 2: Performance Appraisal · 2 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 7Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 3: Promotion and Discipline · 2 hours
Understand the concepts of promotion and discipline.. Outline the guidelines for promotion matters.. Outline the disciplinary procedures in the public service..
- Week 8Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 4: Wage/Salary Administration · 2 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 9Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 5: Employee Welfare Services · 2 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 10Module 2: Training and Development
Unit 6: Industrial Relations · 2 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 11Module 3: Personnel Disengagement
Unit 1: Personnel Records · 2 hours
State what a record/personnel record is.. Identify the aims or purpose of such records.. Construct the life-cycle of personnel records..
- Week 12Module 3: Personnel Disengagement
Unit 2: Pension Administration · 2 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 13Module 3: Personnel Disengagement
Unit 3: Preparation for Retirement · 2 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit.
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and principles of personnel management.
- Review past assignments and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas of weakness.
- Practice applying personnel management principles to real-world scenarios.
- Pay close attention to the legal and regulatory framework governing personnel management in Nigeria.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts
- Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly
- Review all TMAs
- Focus on key concepts
Questions students ask about this course
What is PSM813 about?
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.
How many units does PSM813 have?
PSM813, Personnel Management In Government, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 154 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PSM813?
PSM813 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PSM813 hard?
PSM813 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PSM813 take to study?
About 28 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PSM813 assessed?
PSM813 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with PSM813?
Human Resources Manager, Public Sector Administrator, Personnel Officer, Training and Development Specialist and Labor Relations Specialist.