Hrd2101:Development Studies Question Paper
Hrd2101:Development Studies
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)*
(a) Differentiate between economic growth and economic development. (4 marks)
(b) There are two approaches to development that can be adopted by developing countries to improve the living conditions of their people on view of these statement discuss the two approaches to development. (10 marks)
(c) Explain the theory of economic stages of growth by W.W Restow and how it can be adopted to developing nations to modernize. (10 marks)
(d) Professionals are important in any developing nation. Discuss. (10 marks)
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QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
a) One of the mellineum development goals is to achieve universal primary education in Kenya by the year 2015. What steps has government of Kenya taken in order to achieve it. (10 marks)
b) What are the challenges the government is likely to face as it tries to achieve the goal. (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) The county government of Meru as funded a project to drill water boreholes in Nchiru location. Identify the main project. (8 marks)
(b) Describe the main steps taken in conducting stakeholder’s analysis. (8 marks)
(c) Why it is important to conduct a stakeholders analysis before implementation of any project. (4 marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) With us of examples discuss the importance of industries in development. (10 marks)
(b) Explain the socio-economic indicators of growth & development in the following sectors.
i. Food & Agriculture (5 marks) ii. Conservation of environment (5 marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Groups contribute to development in societies. Discuss. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the effect of computerization/ automation in education. (10 marks)
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