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The course “Theories of Administration” is a first semester course for you (students) that are offering ND in Public Administration. This course is designed to make you understand issues related to how to ensure optimum utilisation of human and material resources and the general principles guiding the affairs of organisation. Equally and specifically, important issues relating to leadership, communication, motivation, and other fundamentals of administration are also introduced in other to expose you and broaden your understanding on the subject matter.
Course Description
The aim of this course on Theories of Administration is to explore and explain basic fundamentals of administration in organisations. This is done to broaden your knowledge on the issues of organization, leadership, communication and so forth. During this course you will learn about different aspect and theories related to administration.
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 OUTCOMES
After studying this course, you should be able to:
1. Identify the basic concepts in government and politic
2. Outline the functions of government.
3. State the different forms and systems of government.
4. Differentiate between the constitutions and their features
5. Evaluate party and electoral system in Nigeria
6. Discuss the role of military in government
7. Assess of the pre colonial and colonial political systems in Nigeria
8. Explain the constitutional development in Nigeria.
9. Evaluate the international organisations.
COURSE LEARNING RESOURCES
Textbooks
a. Adamolekun, L. (ed.) (2002), Public Administration in Africa, Ibadan: Spectrum Books.
b. Albers, H.U. (1973), Principles of Management: A Modern Approach, Paris: Wiley international edition.
c. Anifowose, R. and F. Enemuo, (eds.) (1999), Elements of Politics, Lagos: Malthouse Press.
d. Ashiru, A.T. (2001), Management Theory: An introductory Approach,Ibadan: Rasmed Publications Ltd.
e. Lawan M. M. (ed) (2018). Reflections on Democratic Governance in Nigeria. Kano: Hallmark Publishing Nigeria Ltd.
f. Lawan, M, M, Ismail, A. A. and Dukku, A.M (ed0 (2015): Democracy and Governance in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. Kano, BayeroUnviversity.
g. Mohammed H. (ed). (2017). The Pattern and Dynamics of Party Politics in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic 1999-2015. Kano, Bayero University, Kano.
h. Public Service Rules in Nigeria. Revise 2018 Edition.
i. Sharma, M.P, Sadana, B.L. and Harpreet Kaur (2004). {Public Administration in Theory and Practice. Kitab Mahal Publishing.
j. Ujo, A. (2006): Understanding Public Administration in Nigeria, University Press Ibadan.
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. Theories of Administration are an area where many people want to study because it is multidisciplinary in nature and it cut across so many disciplines. Relevant sites and standard references have been provided for you. 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 the times 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. You are expected to read this course material thoroughly and understand very well. You are also expected to have software applications on your mobile phones like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, a working email address and a phone number so that you can chats, 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
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- STUDY SESSION 1: THE CONCEPT OF THEORY AND ORIGIN OF ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY 00:25:00
- MODULE 1/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2 THE IMPORTANCE OF THEORY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 1 day, 6 hours
- MODULE 1/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
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- STUDY SESSION 1 SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 1 day, 6 hours
- MODULE 2/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: ORGANISATION THEORY 00:30:00
- MODULE 2/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: BUREAUCRACY AND VARIOUS MODELS OF BUREAUCRACY 00:30:00
- MODULE 3/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: ELEMENTS OF BUREAUCRACY AND MERITS AND DEMERITS OF BUREAUCRATIC SET UP 00:35:00
- MODULE 3/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: THE RATIONAL AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES 00:30:00
- MODULE 5/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: THE INCREMENTAL AND GROUP APPROACHES 00:25:00
- MODULE 5/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN DECISION-MAKING IN NIGERIA 00:30:00
- MODULE 7/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS IN DECISION-MAKING 00:30:00
- MODULE 7/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: HERZBERG’S TWO FACTORS THEORY 00:30:00
- MODULE 9/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: EXPECTANCY THEORY 00:35:00
- MODULE 9/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: SITUATIONAL THEORY 00:30:00
- MODULE 11/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: AUTOCRATIC STYLE 4 weeks, 2 days
- MODULE 11/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 1: DEFINITION OF COMMUNICATION AND THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMUNICATION 00:30:00
- MODULE 13/STUDY SESSION 1: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
- STUDY SESSION 2: VARIOUS TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATION AND BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 00:40:00
- MODULE 13/STUDY SESSION 2: ASSIGNMENT 7 days
Course Instructors
