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Development Studies And Social Studies Question Paper

Development Studies And Social Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

YEAR 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a. Discuss the main reasons why most third world countries suffer unending poverty. (10Marks)
b. Identify any three universal human rights (3Marks)
c. Discuss the limitations of using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to measure the living standards of
people in a country. (7Marks)
d. Give five features of underdevelopment (5Marks)
e. Discuss the role of a community leader (5Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a. What do the following theorists say about economic development?
i) Development theorists (3Marks)
ii) Stage theorists (3Marks)
iii)Dependency theorist (3Marks)
b. A healthy nation with adequate health facilities breeds a high population. Discuss the pros and cons of a high population (11Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a. Leadership style in economic development can lead to either success or failure. Discuss the benefits of transformational leadership in development. (7 Marks)
b.Explain five categorical steps in planning a project. (5 Marks)
c. Compare democratic style of leadership to autocratic style of leadership. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a. Explain the key aspects to consider in project planning (7 Marks)
b.Identify FIVE (5) indicators for development. (5 Marks)
c. Briefly explain various advantages and disadvantages of labour division. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a. Explain the role of professional ethics in information technology education and training.
(10Marks)
b. Discuss the challenges facing the Agricultural sector in Kenya that hinder the sector from realizing full potential. (10 Marks)

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