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Ucu 052: Development Studies Question Paper

Ucu 052: Development Studies

Course:Diploma In Business Management

Institution: Muranga University Of Technology question papers

Exam Year:2019

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MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
UNIVERSITY ORDINARY EXAMINATION
2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
UCU 052– DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DURATION: 2 HOURS
DATE: 17/4/2019
TIME: 9-11 A.M
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer question One and Any Other Two questions
2. Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination room.
3. You are not allowed to write on this examination question paper.
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SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Outline five characteristics of economic development (5marks)
b) List five indicators of a cohesive society (5marks)
c) Describe four factors to consider when forming the group (4marks)
d) Outline six causes of project failure (6marks)
e) Differentiate between economic growth and economic development (4marks)
f) Identify six types of leadership (6marks)
SECTION B – ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain five technology driving forces in development (10marks)
b) Discuss five weaknesses of GNP as a measure of living standards (10marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Research suggest that there is a correlation between a lack of cohesion and inequality in
life, defend this argument from a political point of view (10marks)
b) Argue for the case of description of “economy of affection” as explained by Goran
Hyden regarding informal institutions. (10marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) (i) Define project management (2marks)
(ii) Explain four functions of a project manager to development (8marks)
b) Discuss five positive effects of information technology on development (10marks)

Ucu 052: Development Studies question paper

Ucu 052: Development Studies Question Paper

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