HMP711S - HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE 3 - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022


HMP711S - HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE 3 - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022



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NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF HEALTH, APPLIED SCIENCES and NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08 BOHS
LEVEL: 7
COURSE NAME: HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE3
DATE: June 2022
COURSE CODE: HMP 7115
PAPER: 1st Opportunity
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MRS MOUYELELE HAUFIKU
MODERATOR: MR JOMIN GEORGE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the questions carefully before answering
2. Marks for each question are indicated at the end of each question
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and presentable
PERMISSIBLEMATERIAL: NONE
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES
(Including this front page)
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SECTION A [20 marks]
QUESTION 1
1.0 Match a concept in Column B to their most correct definition or description in Column A.
Write on your answer sheet the correct column A number with a correct column B letter
1 mark each
[10]
No COLUMNA
1.1 Skills that involve the ability to critically analyze and solve complex
problems.
1.2 Also known as delegative leadership.
1.3 It consists of heads of all departments.
1.4 A variable that is normally used as a benchmark for measuring
program outputs.
1.5 An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to
help achieve group or organizational goals.
1.6 The power in which the manager has ability to punish others.
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
The human, financial and other resources expended in
undertaking the activities.
Manager leads subordinates to view problems as challenges that
they can and will meet and conquer.
Ensure that planned activities are being carried out as per
schedule.
Involves communication from the person in authority to his/her
subordinates or vice versa.
COLUMNB
A. Inputs
B. Coercive
C. Laissez-Faire
D. Vertical
communication
E. Supervisors
F. Middle
management
G. Leader
H. Conceptual
I. Indicators
J. Intellectual
Stimulation
QUESTION 2
2.0 Define the following terms/concepts in the context of Health Management Practice:
2.1 Outcomes.
2.2 Environmental health.
2.3 Monitoring.
2.4 Charismatic Leader.
2.5 Process indicators.
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SECTION B [20 marks]
QUESTION 3
3.0 Differentiate between the following terms:
3.1 Verbal and non- verbal communication.
3.2 Administration and management.
3.3 Effectiveness and Efficiency.
[10]
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QUESTION 4
4.1 A national health policy is one crucial method of planning. State any five (5)
essentials of a good policy.
4.2 Interpret the following abbreviations of health programmes. 1 mark each
4.2.1 EPI
4.2.2 FP
4.2.3 WASH
4.2.4 NVDCP
4.2.5 CLTS
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SECTION C [60 marks]
This section consists of FOURquestions. Answer any THREE questions in your answer book.
QUESTION 5
[20]
5.0 Leadership qualities are demonstrated in a leader's behaviour, not their position. These
qualities can be developed, but they can also be naturally part of their personality. Describe
leadership under the following guiding:
5.1 Types of power.
[10)
5.2 Benefits of democratic leadership style.
[4)
5.3 Leadership Theories.
[6]
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QUESTION 6
6.0 Decision making is the process of selecting one alternative from among a number of
alternatives. Use the following headings to explain decision making.
6.1 Characteristics of Decision making.
6.2 Problems in Decision making.
6.3 Guidelines they may follow for making effective decisions.
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QUESTION 7
7.0 The first year students never did communication skills before. Their Lecturer asks that
you help give them a lesson on communication. Describe communication, under the
following guides:
7.1 Advantages of two way communication (Socratic Method).
7.2 Disadvantages/ drawbacks of one way communication (Didactic Method).
7.3 Linguistic factors as obstacles to effective communication.
7.4 Important measures to overcome the barriers of communication.
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Briefly explains the Importance of a Health Information System.
8.2 State the importance of Health impact assessment.
8.3 Describe comprehensive Health Impact Assessment.
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TOTAL MARKS= 100
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