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PMN521S - PUBLIC MANAGEMENT IN NAMIBIA - 1st Opp - Nov 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: PMNS21S
COURSE NAME: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT IN
NAMIBIA
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. Tekla Amutenya
MODERATOR: Dr. Fredrich Koita
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 5 (five) questions of equal value.
2. Question 1 is compulsory.
3. Answer any 3 (three) of the remaining 5 (five) questions.
4. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
5. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (including this front page)
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Question 1
With the use of relevant examples, answer the following questions:
l.l Explain the concept of state sovereignty and why it is important for Namibia (10)
l.2 Explain the role of probation in the appointment of public servants in Namibia. (10)
1.3 What does the term secularism mean in the context of the Namibian Constitution? (5)
(25 Marks)
Question 2
Discuss the doctrine of separation of powers in Namibia. In your answer, explain the roles of the
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and illustrate with examples how the system of
checks and balances operates to prevent abuse of power.
(25 Marks)
Question 3
Explain the concept of state sovereignty in Namibia. In your answer, discuss its relationship with
secularism and democracy, and illustrate how these principles support fundamental human
rights and freedoms.
(25 Marks)
Question 4
Differentiate between ethics and morality in the public sector and discuss how principles of
ethical conduct can strengthen human resource management (HRM) and accountability in
Namibia's public service,
(25 Marks)
Question 5
Identify the major challenges facing public sector management reform in Namibia and discuss
strategies that could be implemented to address these challenges. In your answer, make
reference to the role of Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(25 Marks)
END OF PAPER
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