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PPO711S- PUBLIC POLICY- 1ST OPP- JUNE 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HUMANSCIENCESC, OMMERCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENTSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION :
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: PPO711S
COURSE NAME: PUBLIC POLICY
SESSION: JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: (PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Ms. Manelia Shakela
MODERATOR: Ms. Nelao N. Puleinge
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Answer any 4 (four) questions.
3. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
4. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (including this front page)
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Question 1
Public policy is concerned with the betterment of public welfare. Given this, all public
policies have fundamental features. In the same vein, public policy takes place at
different levels. With reference to your country, answer questions below:
1.1. Discuss any 5 fundamental features of public policies you have learned.(15)
1.2. Explain the levels at which public policy takes place.
(10)
[25]
Question 2
Agenda setting is the most critical stage of the policy cycle as it sets apart what the
government will attend to. With reference to Namibia, answer the following questions
regarding agenda setting:
a) Discussthe two types of policy agenda you have learned.
(10)
b) Explain the patterns or models of agenda-setting
(15) [25]
Question 3
The study of public policy is a complex undertaking which can only be understood with
the use of various models and theories. All these models focus on different aspects of
the policy making process and help policy makers understand different scenario of the
policy making process. By the use of relevant examples, discuss the criteria used to tell
whether models and theories are effective.
[25]
Question 4
Public policy is defined by Anderson (2011) as a 'relatively stable, purposive course of
action or inaction followed by an actor or set of actors in dealing with a problem or a
matter of concern'. As per this definition, public policy involves several actors that aim
to address a public problem. With reference to your country, categorise official policy
makers and explain the role they play in the policy-making process.
[25]
Question 5
Policy evaluation is concerned with the assessment of the policy in terms of its
objectives. Answer the questions below regarding policy evaluation:
a) Discuss the models of policy evaluation you have learned.
(10)
b) Assesstypes of policy evaluation versus the policy making stage it occurs.(15)[25]
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Question 6
Policy implementation entails converting policy commitments or objectives into
practice; and it is an uncertain undertaking riddled with challenges. With the use of
relevant policy examples, discuss the challenges of policy implementation.
[25]
END OF PAPER
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