NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi– Abuja
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
2019_2 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: MPA807
COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND ADMINISTRATION
CREDIT UNITS: 3
INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly
2. Attempt question one (1) and any other Three (3) questions – four questions in all
3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions
carry 15 marks each.
4. Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2½ Hrs
1. a. The concept of Administration differs from the concept of Development. Elucidate (5 marks)
b. Define development administration (5 marks)
c. Discuss the Origin of development administration (10 marks)
d. Distinguish between Economic Development and Economic Growth (10 marks)
[Compulsory, 25 marks]
2. a. Critically examine the term underdevelopment in three different ways (5 marks)
b. Differentiate between underdeveloped and undeveloped country. (10 marks)
3. a. Explain the concept of modernization. (6 marks)
b. State five attribute associated with modernize State (5 marks)
c. Highlight four areas how it can be achieve (4 marks)
[15marks]
4. Explain any three of the following environments of development Administration;
i. Economic ii. Political iii. Socio-Cultural iv. Administrative
[15marks]
5. a. List three planning institutions in Nigeria (7.5 marks)
b. Explain their roles in the planning process in Nigeria (7.5 marks)
[15marks]
6. Identify seven objectives of the Second National Development Plan (1975-1980)
[15marks]
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