Alp 2405: Project Planning And Management Question Paper
Alp 2405: Project Planning And Management
Course:Bachelor Of Land Resource Planning And Management
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
YEAR IV SEMESTER I EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LAND RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
ALP 2405: PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
a) What do you understand by the following concepts:
i) Project (4 marks)
ii) Local authority (4 marks)
b) Henry Fayol has described management as consisting of five functions.
Explain. (10 marks)
c) Why is planning considered a critical element of social development of
any country. (12 marks)
QUESTION 2
a) What is Project Cycle Management (PCM) (10 marks)
b) Why is project cycle management touted as the best framework for
accomplishing project goals? (10 marks)
QUESTION 3
a) Explain the need to subject project proposals to an appraisal process. (6 marks)
b) Project Appraisal Process is guided by objective criteria. Explain the criteria.(14 marks)
QUESTION 4
a) What do you understand by the concept “Monitoring and Evaluation” (4 marks)
b) Outline the various planning processes that relate to the district level that
need M&E. (6 marks)
c) Using Kenya as an example, explain the specific aims of monitoring and
evaluation at the district level. (10 marks)
QUESTION 5
a) Explain the benefits of public / stakeholder involvement in the project
management cycle. (12 marks)
b) Discuss the underlying factors that may constrain meaningful community
involvement in the project management cycle. (8 marks)
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