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Cuu 101: Development Studies And Ethics Question Paper

Cuu 101: Development Studies And Ethics

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR STAGE 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CUU 101: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND ETHICS (WEEKEND)
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) There have been calls in Kenya to introduce price controls especially in the oil industry.
Explain the disadvantages of imposing price controls in an economy. (10Marks)
b) The recent statistics indicate that birth rates in Kenya are on the rise. Give reasons why this is
bad news for a country hoping to achieve rapid development. (10Marks)
c) Highlight the three main social indicators of human development index and explain the
limitations of using national income statistics to indicate the standards of living. (10Marks)
QUESTION TWO
The east African countries are in the process of reviving their economic cooperation under the East
Africa Community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of economic integration.
(20Marks)
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QUESTION THREE
The international community has continued to play an important role in the development of Kenya.
a) Explain the various ways in which the international development partners and the civil society
organizations have continued to influence development in Kenya. (12Marks)
b) Explain how developing countries can overcome the digital divide. (8Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) “Devolution Of power may be the only way to overcome resource based conflicts in Kenya”.
Clearly explain the merits of devolution of power. (10Marks)
b) Discuss the stages in the group formation process. (10Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain what you understand by structural adjustment programs and outline at least eight that
Kenya has implemented to date. (10Marks)
b) What do you understand by stakeholder analysis in project management? Name the various
stakeholders in a project and the problems that may arise if they are not involved in project
planning and management. (10Marks)

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