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AM/APR 2006/ADM654
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE
COURSE CODE
EXAMINATION
TIME
POLICY ANALYSIS
ADM654
APRIL 2006
3HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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This question paper consists of seven (7) questions.
Answer any four (4) questions.
Answers are to be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.
Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.
5. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i) the Question Paper
ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages
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QUESTION 1
Distinguish between five different types of public policy, using examples of public policies in
Malaysia to illustrate your answer.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 2
a) Explain any TWO (2) types of agenda in public policy.
(5 marks)
b) With reference to any public policy issue in Malaysia, describe the factors which led
to the issue being put on the public agenda.
(20 marks)
QUESTION 3
Critically assess the usefulness of the Rational Comprehensive model in policy analysis.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 4
Select any ONE (1) public policy in Malaysia and describe how it was formulated.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 5
a) Explain any FOUR (4) types of policy change.
(10 marks)
b) By citing relevant examples, discuss any THREE (3) reasons for changes in public
policy.
(15 marks)
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QUESTION 6
Explain, with relevant examples, the main factors that prevent perfect policy implementation
in Malaysia.
QUESTION 7
Write short notes on all of the following terms:
a) Value-conflict in policy analysis
b) Policy Evaluation
c) Pressure groups
d) Forecasting
e) Policy Statements
(25 marks)
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
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