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MPS621S - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOFCOMMERCEH, UMANSCIENCEAS ND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: MPS621S
COURSE NAME: FINANCIALMANAGEMENT IN
THE PUBLICSECTOR
SESSION: NOVEMBER2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Mr. Ben Namabanda
MODERATOR: Mr. Jackpelins Muundjua
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Answer any 4 (four) out of the six questions.
3. Write clearly and legibly.
4. This paper is applicable to full-time, part-time, and distance
education students.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
According to Section 43(2) of the Public Procurement Act No. 15 of 2015, a bidding document
must contain the methodology and criteria to be used in the evaluation of bids, and the
determination of the best evaluated bids. By using relevant examples, describe tendering as
a process in the procurement of goods and services by public sector institutions. (25)
QUESTION 2
Based on the public administration perspective, identify and explain the various categories of
government services. Use relevant examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
QUESTION3
Programme budgeting is one of the various techniques you can apply during the budget
preparation phase. Explain the important features of programme budgeting. Indicate why you
would maintain the use of programme budgeting in the public sector. Use relevant examples
to substantiate your answers.
(25)
QUESTION4
Responsible for the National Treasury, the Namibian Minister of Finance is an important role
player in financial management. Identify and explain the broad categories of functions the
Minister of Finance performs in financial management. Use relevant examples to illustrate
your answers.
(25)
QUESTION 5
Unethical conduct can reduce public trust and confidence in the integrity and impartiality of
public officials. By making use of relevant examples, identify and discuss any four categories
of unethical conduct that indicate conflict of interest you have been exposed to in this course.
(25)
QUESTION6
One of your key considerations as a prospective public sector professional would be to ensure
the provision of quality public goods. Identify and describe the characteristics of public goods
you have studied. Use relevant examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
END OF PAPER
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