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Zds 3112: Development Theories Question Paper

Zds 3112: Development Theories

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2016

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
MAIN CAMPUS

COURSE CODE: ZDS 3112
COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENT THEORIES
EXAM VENUE: STREAM: (BA DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY STUDIES)

DATE: EXAM SESSION:

TIME: 2.00 HRS

Instructions:

Answer Question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO (2) Questions

Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper

Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room

Q1. (a) Development has a circular meaning. Basing your definition on different scholars and disciplines, explain what is meant by Development. (10mks)
(b) Explain what you understand by the following terminologies:
Socialism (5mks)
Theory (5mks)
(c) Economic growth is not appropriate in describing a country’s development. Discuss. (10mks)
Q2. (a) Discuss Dependency theory as a means of explaining Kenya’s underdevelopment. (15mks)
(b) Highlight five stages of Economic development proposed by W.W. Rostow. (5mks)

Q3. (a) “Women contribute greatly to development in Kenya.” Explain (10mks)
(b) Discuss the top- down approach to development in Kenya. (10mks)
Q4. (a) Highlight five functions of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in Development. (10mks)
(b) Give an account for the widespread poverty in Kenya (10mks)
Q5. (a) Development has its roots in Capitalism. Explain the basic tenets of capitalism in relation to Development. (10mks)
(b) Explain Adam Smith’s views on economic development. (5mks).
(b) Briefly explain the World Systems Theory. (5mks)

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