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Hrd 2102 :Development And Ethical Studies Question Paper
Hrd 2102 :Development And Ethical Studies
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology
Institution: Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology question papers
Exam Year:2011
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KIMATHI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2010/2011 HRD 2102 :DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICAL STUDIES FOR THE DEGREE OF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and Information Engineering , Bachelor of Scienced in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Supplies and Purchasing, Bachelor of Science in Acturial Science SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE/IT: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Technolohgy. 6TH DECEMBER 2010 TIME:2 2.00PM – 4.00PM Intructions: Answer Question ONE from Section A and any otherTWO from Section B.
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SECTION A. ( 30 Marks) QUESTION ONE. (Compulsory Question). (a).what is the MEANING of Development Planning ? (2Marks) (b).Discuss the Major CHALLENGES undermining the activities of Agricultural Sector in the Third Word Economies. (5 Marks) (c). Define and discuss the fundamental ROLE of industrialization towards accelerating development. (5Marks) (d). ELaborate in detail, THREE most important core values of development. (3Marks). (e). Describe the MOST Common Characteristics of Development Projects. (8 Marks) f). According to G. F Stanlake, Several factors were identified which determine the rate of growth. In connection to this, Describe the main CAUSES of Economic Growth amongst the advanced nations. (6 Marks). SECTION B (Optional Questions). 20 Marks Each. QUESTION TWO. ( 20 Marks). a). Dicuss the Key FUNCTIONS and Activities of the World Bank in accelerating development for Partner States. (8 Marks). b). Discuss the FIVE important Stages of Economic Development according to Rostow. (5Marks).
c).Project management provides people with a powerful set of tools that improves their ability to plan, implement and manage activities to accomplish specific organizational objectives. In this light,
(i). State the various TYPES of Development Projects. (2 Marks).
(ii). Discuss the factors responsible for the FAILURE of the Development Project.
(5 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE ( 20 Marks). a). Labour is an important intellectual capital which is very important component for fostering development. In view of this, (i). Define the TERM Division of labour. (2 Marks). (ii).Discuss the main BARRIERS to occupational mobility of labor. (4 Marks). b).Discuss the ROLE of Agricultural Sector in promoting national Development. (8 Marks)
c). Globalization has various aspects which affect the world in several different ways. Discuss the EFFECTS of Globalization. (7 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR. (20 Marks). a). (i).Define the MEANING of the term Leadership. (1 Marks) (ii). Attributes are inner or personal qualities that constitute effective Leadership. In this light, discuss the ATTRIBUTES of modern Leadership . (5 Marks)
b).Discuss the Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as outlined by the United Nations to be achieved by the Year 2015. (8 Marks)
c).Describe the SIX pillars of Ethical character as developed by the Josephson Insttitute of Ethics. (6 Marks) QUESTION FIVE( 20 Marks). a). Discuss the IMPORTANCE of organising activities or events for Community Development especially in the case of conducting ‘Harambees’. (6 Marks). b). (i). Define theTERM Information Technology. (2 Marks). (ii). Discuss the ADVANTAGES of information Technology in relevance for modern Society today. ( 6 Marks). c). Describe the Guiding PHILOSOPHY for the Political Pillar in the Kenya Vision 2030. (6 Marks).
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