This document contains instructions for a final examination for a course on National Government and Administration. The exam is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with sub-questions on defining key terms, discussing public finance management, and listing government administrative regulations. Section B contains four optional questions on topics like government planning, public budgeting, the Puntland budget process, and types of corruption. The exam is allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and is worth a total of 60 marks.
This document contains instructions for a final examination for a course on National Government and Administration. The exam is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with sub-questions on defining key terms, discussing public finance management, and listing government administrative regulations. Section B contains four optional questions on topics like government planning, public budgeting, the Puntland budget process, and types of corruption. The exam is allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and is worth a total of 60 marks.
This document contains instructions for a final examination for a course on National Government and Administration. The exam is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with sub-questions on defining key terms, discussing public finance management, and listing government administrative regulations. Section B contains four optional questions on topics like government planning, public budgeting, the Puntland budget process, and types of corruption. The exam is allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and is worth a total of 60 marks.
This document contains instructions for a final examination for a course on National Government and Administration. The exam is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with sub-questions on defining key terms, discussing public finance management, and listing government administrative regulations. Section B contains four optional questions on topics like government planning, public budgeting, the Puntland budget process, and types of corruption. The exam is allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and is worth a total of 60 marks.
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE UNIT: National Government and Administration
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/2018 DATE: 12/05/2018 TIME ALLOTED: 2:10 HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 60 MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS Instruction (the exam has been set into 2 sections. Creativity and eligibility will be rewarded). Candidates are recommended to abide by the instructions and avoid any forms of cheating. You have 10 minutes for reading. Section A: Question ONE is compulsory and Section B: answer any two Questions EACH QUESTION CARRIES EQUAL MARKS.
Name: ____________________________________
Role No. _______________________
SECTION A Question 1. Compulsory
a) Define the following terms (5 Marks)
a. Governance b. Good Governance c. Federalism d. Unitary e. Budget
b) Discuss the functions of Public Finance Management (5 Marks)
c) List Key Government Administrative Regulations/Manuals and their core
d) What are the main stages in the process of rational decision making? (5 Marks)
SECTION B Question Two (20 Marks)
a. What is Government Planning Process and Its Basic Steps?
b. Discuss key government planning tools (not less than three)
Question Three (20 Marks)
a. Discuss the types of public budgeting and list the sources of public finance (government revenue)
b. Discuss the methods of public budgeting (Minimum Three)
Question Four (20 Marks)
a. List the Puntland budget preparation process (step by step)
b. What are the success factors required for service delivery in the Civil Service in Somalia?
Question Five (20 Marks)
a. What is corruption and discuss types of corruption (minimum Six types)
b. The key function of any government is to provide goods and services to its citizens efficiently and effectively. List key issues and concepts in service delivery.
Question Six (20 Marks)
a) What are the key responsibilities of the parliament?
b) What types/forms of government? (Fill in the blank spaces with the correct type of government).
1. Which form of government shares power between a central and regional government
----------------------------- 2. Which form of government is ruled by a king or a queen
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3. Which form of government is power held by a “wealthy few”
----------------------------- 4. Which form of government does the central government hold all of the power and delegate to local level. -----------------------------
5. Which form of government do the people hold the power
