PAD 404 PUBLIC ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT.

Course Description

The course examines the meaning, objectives, organization, management, and control of public enterprises in Nigeria. It also covers privatization, commercialization, civil service reforms, budgeting, and organizational management.

Main Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Public Enterprises

Unit 1: Definition and Origin of Public Enterprises

  • Meaning of public enterprises
  • Historical development
  • Evolution in Nigeria

Unit 2: Characteristics and Classification

  • Features of public enterprises
  • Types:
    • Statutory corporations
    • Government-owned companies
    • Mixed enterprises
  • Reasons for establishment

Unit 3: Problems of Public Enterprises in Nigeria

  • Political interference
  • Poor management
  • Corruption
  • Bureaucracy
  • Financial inefficiency

Unit 4: Management of Public Enterprises

  • Organizational structure
  • Board of directors
  • Administrative control
  • Leadership and accountability

Module 2: Control, Performance and Reforms

Unit 5: Management and Control Mechanisms

  • Ministerial control
  • Parliamentary control
  • Financial control
  • Public accountability

Unit 6: Performance Evaluation

  • Efficiency measurement
  • Commissions of inquiry
  • Public enterprise reforms

Unit 7: Privatization and Commercialization

  • Meaning and objectives
  • Advantages and disadvantages
  • Nigerian experience

Unit 8: Economic Perspectives of Privatization

  • Economic reforms
  • SAP policies
  • Impact on development

Module 3: Organization and Public Service

Unit 9: Meaning and Characteristics of Organization

  • Organizational theory
  • Organizational goals
  • Structure and hierarchy

Unit 10: Types of Organizations

  • Public organizations
  • Private organizations
  • Non-profit organizations

Unit 11: Organization and Management of Public Agencies

  • Administrative principles
  • Coordination
  • Authority and responsibility

Unit 12: Decision Making in Organizations

  • Decision-making process
  • Types of decisions
  • Administrative behavior

Unit 13: Budgetary Control

  • Budgeting systems
  • Financial management
  • Control techniques

Module 4: Civil Service and Public Enterprises

Unit 14: Meaning and Principles of Civil Service

  • Neutrality
  • Permanence
  • Anonymity

Unit 15: Features and Functions of Civil Service

  • Policy implementation
  • Administrative support
  • Public accountability

Unit 16: Evolution of Nigerian Civil Service

  • Colonial period
  • Post-independence reforms

Unit 17: Appointment in Public Service

  • Recruitment
  • Promotion
  • Transfers and secondment

Unit 18: Personnel Management

  • Human resource management
  • Staff development
  • Discipline

Unit 19: Udoji Commission

  • Recommendations
  • Impact on public service

Unit 20: 1988 Civil Service Reforms

  • Objectives
  • Achievements and failures

Unit 21: Ayida Panel and Later Reforms

  • 1994 reforms
  • Modern public service challenges