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What is Public Service?
Public Service can be defined as serving the public, where the government provides essential services to its citizens through various agencies.
What are the features of Public Service?
Permanence, neutrality, impartiality, expertise, anonymity, bureaucracy, and hierarchy.
List four ways of improving Public Service in Nigeria.
Improving training for staff, enhancing transparency, increasing public participation, and ensuring better resource allocation.
Discuss reasons for shortcomings in Public Service.
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Where did the Civil Service originate?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of Public Service?
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Study Notes
Public Service
- Definition: Serving the public through government agencies, departments, and ministries.
- Origin: Emerged in medieval England as a need for non-military personnel to implement decisions of the British Crown.
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Key Features:
- Permanence
- Neutrality
- Impartiality
- Expertise
- Anonymity
- Bureaucracy
- Hierarchy
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Functions:
- Policy Formulation
- Policy Implementation
- Professional Advice
- Fund Raising
- Continuity in Government
- Storage of Information
- Employment
- Budget Preparation
- Research
- Public Enlightenment
- Delegated Functions
Improving Public Service in Nigeria
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Class Work:
- Define Public Service
- Discuss 4 ways of improving Public Service in Nigeria
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Homework:
- Discuss reasons for shortcomings in Public Service.
- List ways of improving Public Service in Nigeria.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of public service, its origins, and features while focusing on strategies for enhancing the public sector in Nigeria. You will define public service, identify shortcomings, and discuss methods for improvement. Engage with the key components of policy formulation and implementation to understand better the role of public service in governance.
