NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi– Abuja
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
2018_1 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: MPA858 CREDIT UNITS: 2
COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, PROJECT PREPARATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION
INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly
2. Attempt question one (1) and any other two (2) questions – three questions in all
3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other questions carry 20 marks each.
4. Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hrs.
1. (a) Identify the different categories of Planning.
(b) What do you understand by Non-profit Development Planning?
(c) Distinguish between Strategic Planning and Operational Planning 30 marks
2. How would you support or oppose the actions of the then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria in demolishing some structures in Abuja City from 2003 to 2007?
20 marks
3. (a) Distinguish between Programme, Project and Activity 10 marks
(b) What are the benefits of a robust Programme Plan? 10 marks
4. (a) What do you understand by SWOT Analysis? 10 marks
(b) How can SWOT be used in programme implementation? 10 marks
5. Design a Project for comprehensive Health care Center in your town 20 marks
You can get the Past Questions Soft Copies HERE (2014 – till date)
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