Public Adminstration N5 — Document

November 2022 — N5 — Public Adminstration

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1.1Choose an item from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A L\next to the question number (1.1.1

1.1.10\n the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.1.10It is als o called government of the day The highest pol icy level in the public sector Each worker sho uld have one direct supervisor

1.2Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writ ing only rue' or '

1.2.1Political office bearers are not accountable to anyone for the execution of their duties.

1.2.2The premier is the head of the local authority.

1.2.3Financial means is one of the external factors which influence policy.

1.2.4Communication means transfer of authority to the subordinates

1.2.5Control is to make sure that all personnel are carrying out their tasks in an efficient manner.

1.2.6Span of control means a large number of supervisors managed by subordinates.

1.2.7Commercial banks act as the bank of the state, which controls money supply in the country.

1.2.8An accounting officer is appointed in terms of the Exchequer Act.

1.2.9Staff development is when an organi ation makes sure that the skills and knowledge of staff are constantly improving.

1.2.10One of the generic personnel administrative functions is to attend functions. (10 2\ (20\ [40] TOTAL SECTION A: 4040

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2.1Discuss the commission of enquiry as one of the institutions involved in the determination of policy. (5 2\ (10\

2.2Discuss political policy level as one of the highest levels in the hierarchy of policy statement. (5 2\ (10\

2.3Name and discuss internal factors that could have a vital influence on how policy is made.

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3.1Discuss FIVE factors that play a role in the determination of span of control. (5 2\ (10\

3.2Discuss factors that are consider ed when departments are centralised. (5 2\ (10\

3.3Discuss the THREE main categories of delegation under the following headings:

3.3.1The mandate (4\

3.3.2The principle of deconcentration (4\

3.3.3Decentralisation of functions (4\

3.4Explain the advantages of a decentralised structure. (4 2\ (8\ [40]40

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4.1Discuss any FIVE duties of the ccounting officer (5 2\ (10\

4.2State any FIVE principles of financial control. (5 2\ (10\

4.3Explain the FOUR ways of compiling a state budget (4 (8\

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5.1Explain how to deal with staff grievances (5 2\ (10\

5.2State FIVE of the several points that must be kept in mind when a new employee enters a new work situation. (5 2\ (10\

5.3The human resources divisions of all public institutions hav e to keep a variety of records. Name any FIVE of those records (5 2\

5.4the public sector. (5 2\ (10\ [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 160 GRAND TOTAL:40

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Total200 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 200 marks

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TitleDocument

SubjectPublic Adminstration

LevelN5

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2022

MonthNovember

Pages6

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago4y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2022

Days since exam1,439

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