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ITP511S - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR of PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMN
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Public
Management
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ITP511S
DATE: JUNE 2025
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
EXAMINER(S)
Mr. JoshuaMario, PMP®
Dr. Tekla Amutenya
MODERATOR: Mr. Fred Koita
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer any four (4) questions of equal marks.
2. Read the questions carefully, before you answer.
3. Number answers according to the numbering structure provided in the question paper.
4. You will be penalised for illegible handwriting.
5. The Question Paper is applicable to full-time, part-time and distance students. Pleasespecify
the name of your Lecturer on your answer book according to your study mode.
THIS MEMORANDUM
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
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QUESTION 1
A theory is a systematic and rational form of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the
conclusions derived from such thinking. Public Management is not an exception to the
concept of theories. As a Public Management expert, discuss various theories in Public
Management with relevant examples to support your answer.
[25)
QUESTION 2
You have been invited by the newly appointed Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia to
offer a presentation to the staff in the Office of the Prime Minister on issues of Ethics. As a
Public Management expert, in your presentation discuss the main sources of ethical guidelines
applicable in the public sector and what constitutes unethical behaviour.
[25]
QUESTION 3
The public management space can be complex. Outline the characteristics of public
management environment and how public managers could mitigate the negative impact of
environmental factors on their functions
[25]
QUESTION 4
As a newly appointed Secretary to Cabinet, explain the main functions of Public Manager and
the importance of the Key Performance Areas (KPAs)to Public Managers.
[25]
QUESTION 5
Decision making is very important for Public Managers to assis,tin the fast tracking of service
delivery. Explain the various stages of rational decision-making and the importance of
communication for Public Managers.
[25)
Total Marks: 100
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