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Bls 4115: Development Studies Question Paper

Bls 4115: Development Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Development Studies

Institution: Technical University Of Mombasa question papers

Exam Year:2016

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR :
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
BLS4115: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION
SERIES: MAY 2016
TIME: 2 HOURS
DATE: Pick Date May 2016

Instructions to candidates
You should have the following for this examination
-answer booklet, examination pass and student ID
This paper consists of FIVE questions.
Attempt question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO questions.
This paper consists of two printed pages
Do not write on the question paper
Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination room.

Question ONE (compulsory)
a) Explain the meaning of the following terms: 6marks
i) Economic growth
ii) Development planning

b) Highlight three objectives of development as described by Todaro 6 marks
c) Give the meaning of ‘poverty line ‘ 2 marks
d) Describe four indicators used to measure economic development in economies 8 marks
e) Explain how agriculture development contributes to the development of an economy 8 marks
Question TWO
a) In the last three years Kenya has adopted some development strategies in order to boost economic development. Discuss
10 marks
b) Briefly explain five factors responsible for deplorable and impoverishment in developing countries 10 marks
Question THREE
a) Development planning contributes to increased economic development. Discuss 10 marks
b) Briefly explain the vicious cycle of poverty 10 marks
Question FOUR
a) For what purpose is foreign aid given by international bodies or other developed economies
10 marks
b) Briefly explain five approaches to participatory development 10 marks
Question FIVE
a) Effective group development is significant for the success of development project. Explain four leadership styles that would be applicable in enhancing group effectiveness 8 marks
b) Rostow’s put forward the thesis that a country goes through five stages during its development process. The take off stage is characterized by high rate of productive investment. Using Kenya as an example, critically discuss this stage 6 marks
c) Rotberg conceives transformative leadership mainly as a range of leadership qualities as he calls the term ‘critical competencies’. Explain six leadership qualities required by an effective leader
6 marks

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