First Semester Public Administration

ELEMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAD 111/ODFeL/PUB/1st)

First Semester-ND | Public Administration

Course information Programme:National Diploma in Public Administration Course Code: PAD 111 Course Title: Elements of Public Administration Credit Units: 3 …

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Programme:National Diploma in Public Administration

Course Code: PAD 111

Course Title: Elements of Public Administration

Credit Units: 3 Credit Units

Year of Study: First Session: First Semester


Course introduction and description

This course, Elements of Public Administration, is intended to provide you with an introduction to basic principles of Public Administration and how these principles are translated into administrative practices at the organisational and governmental levels in Nigeria. It will enable you to explore the historical development of public administration to gain an insight into past antecedents and events that shaped the context of the study.

This course will enable you to get a clear understanding of similarities and difference between business and public administration as a field of practice. It will further expose you knowing the environmental factors that influence the practice of the discipline as an attempt to equip you with the knowledge of its existence and how to be guided against its negative influence.

We shall also be examining the basic principles of personnel practice as this will equip you on how to direct, organise and coordinate human resources in both public and private institution. It is also important to know the various forms of controls in administration to limit the exposure of specific environmental hazards to its practice. Also, you will be exposed to the principles of bureaucracy to promote administrative efficiency and to know how it works in Nigerian public institutions helping large number of people work together to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

In addition, you will get to know the various administrative reforms in Nigeria as an essential strategy of change to make public institution function better and improve delivery of services to the society. Finally, you will learn about the indigenisation policy in Nigeria to have an understanding of the need to encourage indigenes to participate in the economic affairs of Nigeria


Course prerequisites

You are required to have the following to be qualified for this course.

i. 5 credits in "O" level certificate

ii. Satisfactory level of English proficiency

iii. Basic Computer Operations proficiency

iv. Online interaction proficiency

v. Web 2.0 and Social media interactive skills


Course Objectives and Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

a. Develop the skills to apply the principles of public administration in workplaces

b. Evaluate the historical development of public administration

c. Explain the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

d. Identify the similarities and differences between public and business administration

e. Describe some environmental factors that influence public administration

f. Discuss the basic personnel practices in public institutions

g. Highlights the various types of controls on administration

h. Apply the principles of bureaucracy to enhance efficiency in governmental institutions

i. State the relevance of administrative reforms as change agents to drive efficiency in public institutions

j. Explain the importance of the indigenization policy in developing the Nigerian economy


Course Textbooks

  1. Lawan, M, M, Ismail, A. A. and Dukku, A.M (ed0 (2015): Democracy and      Governance in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. Kano, BayeroUnviversity.
  2. Mohammed H. (ed). (2017). The Pattern and Dynamics of Party Politics      in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic 1999-2015. Kano, Bayero University, Kano.
  3. Lawan M. M. (ed) (2018). Reflections on Democratic Governance in      Nigeria. Kano: Hallmark Publishing Nigeria Ltd.
  4. Public Service Rules in Nigeria. Revise 2018 Edition.
  5. Ujo, A. (2006): Understanding Public Administration in Nigeria, University      Press Ibadan.
  6. Sharma, M.P, Sadana, B.L. and Harpreet Kaur (2004). {Public      Administration in Theory and Practice. Kitab Mahal Publishing.


Activities to meet course objectives

The Course Material is written in a simple, clear and concise manner that will assist and enable you to understand this course very well. Elements of Public administration is an area where many people want to study because it is multidisciplinary in nature and gives an understanding of the basics in general administrative practice, enabling practitioners and non-practitioners to develop their primary skills and it cuts across so many disciplines. You will find that relevant sites and standard references have been provided for you. Moreover, there is going to be a lot of chatting and online interaction in this class through WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.

There will be individual assignments and group assignments. All assignments are due at thetimes slated. No late assignment will be entertained or accepted from you and hence, be very serious with your study. Completion and timely submission of assignments will also serve as part of your assessment. I expect you to read this course material thoroughly and understand very well. Needless to say, you should have software applications on your mobile phones like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, a working email address and a phone number so that you can chat, interact and share ideas with each other.

Please do not hesitate to contact me through my email addresses, phone numbers and social media platforms. I will like you to succeed in this class and also in your future endeavour. Thank you and God bless

Course Currilcum

    • STUDY SESSION 1: MEANING OF ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLICADMINISTRATION 00:31:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 1/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: SCOPE AND PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION AS AN ART OR A SCIENCE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 1/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: DIFFERENCES/ SIMILARITIES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 2/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF PUBLIC AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN TERMS OF SIZE AND THE SERVICES THEY OFFER 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 2/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ANDTHE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 3/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: HUMAN RELATIONS THEORY AND THE BEHAVIOURISM’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 3/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: CONTRIBUTIONS TOTHE DEVELOPMENT OF ADMINISTRATION: THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, BUREAUCRATIC MODEL, SOCIAL SYSTEMS SCHOOL 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 4/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL, CONTINGENCY MODEL AND INTEGRATION SCHOOL 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 4/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: CONCEPT OFTHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND HIS ROLE IN PLANNING FOR THE ORGANISATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 5/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S ORGANISATIONAL ABILITY AND HIS ROLE IN THE SELECTION OF THE QUALITY OF STAFF FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 5/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE IN COORDINATION AND GENERATION OF REPORTS 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 6/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE IN BUDGETING AND AS CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 6/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: ECOLOGY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INFLUENCES IN POPULATION GROWTH TO THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 7/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: CULTURE AND ACCEPTED NORMS’ INFLUENCES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES, EXTENDED FAMILY SYSTEM AND CORRUPTION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 7/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: THE IMPACT OF THE STATE ECONOMY ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 8/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: IMPACT OF THE POLITICAL SYSTEM ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 8/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: CONCEPT, SCOPE AND FUNCTIONS OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 9/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND PLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO AN ORGANISATION 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 9/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION ON STAFF PERFORMANCE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 10/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: PROMOTION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 10/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE CONTROL 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 11/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: THE USE OF MILITARY DECREE FOR CONTROL OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 11/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: BUREAUCRACY 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 12/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: APPLICATION OF BUREAUCRATIC MODEL IN MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES IN NIGERIA 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 12/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: CONCEPT AND IMPACT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS IN NIGERIA 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 13/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLES AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 13/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: MEANING OF INDIGENISATION AND THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INDIGENISATION POLICY 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 14/SESSION 1/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: ANALYSES OF THE INDIGENISATION POLICY 00:30:00
    • PAD 111/MODULE 14/SESSION 2/ASSIGNMENT 1 week, 3 days

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