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PHM711S - PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF HEALTH, APPLIED SCIENCES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT/
BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BHIS/08BOHN
LEVEL: 7
COURSE: PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: PHM711S
DATE: JULY 2022
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S) Ms Elizabeth Ndakukamo
Dr Roswitha Mahalie
MODERATOR: Dr Hileni N. Niikondo
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the questions and instructions carefully
2. Answer Allthe questions
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page}
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SECTION A [40 MARKS]
QUESTION 1
[10 MARKS]
State whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer.
1.1 Vision statements are a set of guiding principles and beliefs which defines
(2)
the short description of the organizational/company culture.
1.2 A short description of the general purpose of an organization and explaining
(2)
why the organization exists is known as a mission statement.
1.3 For an objective to be realistic measurable one describes an achievement or
(2)
outcome which is or can be related to a percentage, a frequency, rate or number.
1.4 PAYEtax and social security is deducted according to the latest tax table issued
(2)
by the Receiver of Revenue:
1.5 Accounting System should at least include a budget with all planned activities
(2)
listed by type of activity (line items e.g., venue rental costs, solvency, and
Per diem/S& T}.
QUESTION 2
[30 MARKS]
2.1 According to the World Health Organization health is defined as "a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity".
Explain this definition to a group of seafarers who are placed in quarantine for 7 days aimed
at preventing the spread of COVD-19 in the town of Oshikango.
(10)
2.2 You are employed by Sister Namibia Association as the Operations Manager for the next 5
years. Write a synopsis of how you will incorporate the elements Harambee Prosperity Plan
into your business operations. Illustrate your answer by means of practical examples from
the business environment.
(10)
2.3 Examine and motivate substantive contributions that health care managers can make to the
monitoring, evaluation and analysis phases when planning health interventions, with specific
reference to some activities that are critical to the success of your current business project. (10)
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SECTION B [30 MARKS]
QUESTION 3
[15 MARKS]
You work as a project officer at Hangula Health Analytics. The quarterly report is due in 2 days'
time according to your implementation plan. However, the CEO, Mr. David requested you to
write a report, explaining why an 'important' client is unhappy about a specific service that was
provided by your subordinate. This report is due by close of business (COB). Around the same
time the HR manager, Ms. Kaura approached you to give input to the generic staff performance
review report which is due at 15h00 the same day. In addition, Mr. Nangolo, your operations
manager, wants the spreadsheet with all the sales and profit figures for that month the following
morning.
3.1 How will you solve this problem so that none of the executives are disappointed?
(2)
3.2 Enumerate three (3) technical skills that you will utilise when proposing an amicable
(3)
solution for the above mentioned problem?
3.3 Explain to the CEO how you will avoid a similar situation in the future?
{10)
QUESTION 4
[15 MARKS]
4.1 List 3 commonalities of the results framework and the basic logic model.
(3)
4.2 The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) would like to inform you that it has
a presumptive case of COVID-19 involving a student who is currently in isolation. The student
shares an office with a colleague who was in contact with an individual that tested positive for
COVID-19. The student's colleague is also in quarantine and waiting for results after being tested
for COVID-19. In addition, the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Naomab requested you as a senior health
programme administrator to assist with the development of a basic logic model for the COVID-
19 response team at NUST. Illustrate with practical examples to the COVID-19 health response
team the different components of a basic logic model.
{12)
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SECTION C [30 MARKS]
QUESTION 5
[30 MARKS]
The February 2022 NUST newsletter indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic presents the
demand- and supply-side shock whereby Namibia will be hit hard because of its dependence on
trade as a driver of economic growth, small domestic markets, and low levels of diversification,
which increase vulnerability to external shock.
5.1 Discuss the determinants of demand and supply.
(14)
5.2 Distinguish the law of supply and demand.
(4)
5.3 Enumerate the tools that are useful when deciding upon the study question which
(4)
aims specifically at conducting an economic evaluation
5.4 Based on your response to Question 5.3, briefly describe each identified tool
(8)
By demonstrating your understanding of these concepts.
GOOD LUCK!
TOTAL MARKS: 100
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