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MOD620S - MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING - 2ND OPP - DECEMBER 2025 |
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nAm I 8 I A Un IVE RS ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION : DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING :
MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 06DTVM
COURSE CODE: MOD620S
LEVEL: 6
COURSE NAME: MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
SESSION: DECEMBER 2025
PAPER: PAPER 2
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S): Mr. Benhardt U Kauteza
MODERATOR: Dr. lndepentia de Waldt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. This paper consists of Sections A and B with a total of six questions.
4. Make sure your name and surname, question number and the date appear on
the answer script.
5. Number the answers clearly.
6. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and presentable
THIS MEMORANDUM CONSISTS OF _6_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question 1 - Short Questions
[10)
Question 1 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers: A, B, C, and D. Choose only the one letter you consider correct. E.g., 1. D.
1.1 A core belief of the WIL philosophy is that:
A. Learning should only happen in the classroom
B. Work experience must be disconnected from theory
C. Learning is most powerful when theory and practice are integrated
D. Students should work without academic guidance
(1 mark)
1.2 Why is the WIL philosophy important for students?
A. It reduces the need for assessment
B. It equips them with employability skills and practical competence
C. It focuses only on theoretical knowledge
D. It removes workplace supervision
(1 mark)
1.3 The philosophy underpinning WIL emphasizes:
A. Purely theoretical learning without practice
B. Workplace training without academic supervision
C. Integration of academic knowledge with real-world experience
D. Memorization of textbooks only
(1 mark)
1.4 When analysing a WIL strategic plan, which factor is most important?
A. Ensuring only students benefit
B. Reducing the role of employers
C. Focusing only on assessment methods
D. Alignment with institutional goals and industry needs
(1 mark)
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1.5 One major impact of WIL on students is:
A. Limited exposure to workplace culture
B. Development of employability skills and confidence
C. Reduced opportunities for reflection
D. Dependence only on theory
1.6 Which of the following is an example of a boundaryless career path?
A. Moving across different companies and industries for growth
B. Staying in one organisation until retirement
C. Advancing in one role without change
D. Refusing to take new opportunities
1.7 Succession planning in career path management ensures:
A. That only external candidates fill leadership roles
B. Future leadership is developed from within the organisation
C. Promotions are based purely on seniority
D. Career stagnation for high performers
1.8 A major risk of not managing career paths effectively is:
A. Higher staff retention
B. Loss of talent due to unclear growth opportunities
C. Increased employee motivation
D. Strengthened organisational culture
1.9 Which of the following is an impact of WIL on higher education institutions?
A. Stronger industry partnerships and curriculum relevance
B. Reduced accountability to stakeholders
C. Less emphasis on student employability
D. Disconnection between learning and practice
(1 mark)
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1.10 A challenge often faced when implementing WIL is:
A. Balancing student workload with workplace expectations
B. Lack of students interested in work experience
C. Too many industry partners volunteering
D. Reducing academic support structures
(1 mark)
QUESTION 2 - Matching Questions
[10)
Match each of the Key Concepts with its corresponding Descriptions in the table below:
e.g. 1. E
Key Concepts
1. Organisational Development
2. Career Management
3. Developing Career Paths
4. Managing Career Paths
5. Career Planning Tools
6. WIL Philosophy
7. Strategic Plans for WIL
8. Impacts of WIL on Stakeholders
9. WIL Implementation Procedures
10. Evaluation of WIL Programmes
Descriptions
A. Practical steps including placement agreements,
supervision, orientation, and integration into
curricula.
B. Effort to improve organisational culture,
processes, and performance through planned
change.
C. Assessing the outcomes of WIL to ensure quality,
relevance, and continuous improvement.
D. Responsibilities of students, employers, and
academic staff in ensuring WIL success.
E. Continuous process where individuals set goals,
assess skills, and monitor progress in their careers.
F. Includes career counselling, mentorship, skills
inventories, and succession planning to support
career growth.
G. Reviewing institutional goals and policies to ensure
WIL is embedded into programmes effectively.
H. Establishing progressive routes that guide
employees' advancement within an organisation.
I. Systematic process of aligning employee growth
with organisational strategies through training,
promotion, and mentoring.
J. The idea that learning is most powerful when
academic theory and practical workplace
experience are integrated.
K. Provides benefits such as employability for
students, skilled graduates for employers, and
stronger partnerships for institutions
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SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1- Key MOD concepts, Organisational Development (OD) and Career Management. [20]
1.1 Explain the concept of Management of Organisational Development {MOD) and its significance
in a TVET institution.
(4)
1.2 Identify and describe three key concepts of MOD that support effective organisational
functioning.
(6)
1.3 Explain in detail how Organisational Development (OD) initiatives contribute to staff motivation
and performance in a TVET institution. Provide at least two specific examples of OD
initiatives.
(6)
1.4 Describe two strategies that a TVET institution can implement to support career
development.
(4)
QUESTION 2 - Managing Career Paths and Career Management
[20]
You are a Human Resource officer at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
institution. The management wants to improve staff motivation and retention by focusing on career
development.
2.1 Explain the process of developing career paths for staff in a TVET setting. Provide practical
examples relevant to TVET institutions.
(10)
2.2 Discuss strategies for managing career paths effectively to ensure career growth and institutional
performance. Provide practical examples relevant to TVET institutions.
(10)
QUESTION 3 - Implementation Procedures, and Evaluation of WIL Programmes
[20]
You are a TVET college administrator tasked with reviewing the Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
programme for your students.
3.1 Describe the key procedures for implementing a successful WIL programme in a TVET setting. (10)
3.2 Explain how the effectiveness of a WIL programme can be evaluated, including at least three
evaluation methods and their benefits.
(10)
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QUESTION 4 - WIL Philosophy, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Impacts
[20]
4. CASE STUDY
Read the Case Study below and answer the questions which follow.
Background
Namibia Technical College runs a WIL program for its Electrical Engineering and Automotive students.
Recently, the college received feedback from industry partners that some students lack practical skills
and workplace readiness. To address this, the college developed a strategic plan to improve WIL
implementation, including stronger mentorship, better monitoring, and enhanced pre-placement
preparation.
The plan involved:
1. Conducting surveys with employers to identify skill gaps.
2. Designing workshops on teamwork, communication, and safety.
3. Establishing clear supervision and feedback mechanisms.
4. Aligning student tasks with curriculum outcomes.
5. Evaluating student performance and employer satisfaction post-placement.
Answer the following questions:
4.1 Explain how the philosophy of WIL is applied in GreenTech TVET College's program and why it is
important for students.
{10)
4.2 Analyse how the college's strategic plan for WIL addresses the identified skill gaps.
(6)
4.3 Discuss the potential impacts of Namibia Technical College's improved WIL program on students at
the college.
(4)
TOTAL [100 MARKS]
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