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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE CODE:POL 122 COURSE TITLE:INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN POLITICS POL 122 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN POLITICS COURSE GUIDE POL 122 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN POLITICS Course Writer/Developer Mr. Sikiru Lanre Nurudeen Department of Political Science and Conflict Resolution Al – Hikmah University, Ilorin Kwara State Course Editor Prof. M. Olarotimi Ajayi Faculty of Social Sciences Covenant University Otta Course Coordinator Mr
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IIBM Institute of Business Management HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT www.iibmindia.in Subject: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Credits: 4 SYLLABUS Introduction to Human Resource Management Introduction: Nature, Philosophy, Need, Objectives and Evolution of Human Resources Management; HRM Functions; HRD Concept; HRD Strategy; HR Responsibilities; Environmental Factors of HRM: Environmental Factors, Challenges to HRM. Concepts and Process of Human Resource Planning Human Resource Planning:
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PEOPLE IN ORGANISATIONS Level 7 I. ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 1.1. The meaning of organizational behaviour We live in an organizational world. Organizations of one form or another are a necessary part of our society and serve many important needs. The decisions and actions of management in organizations have an increasing impact on individuals, other organizations and the community. It is important, therefore, to understand how organizations function and the influences which they exercise
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