HRD 2102

W1-2-60-1-6

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2014/2015

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/BACHELOR OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
MANAGEMENT

HRD 2102 : DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND ETHICS

DATE: AUGUST 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER

TWO QUESTIONS.
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QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a) Identify and explain the branch of philosophy which concerns itself with
principles which determine whether an act is good or evil. [2 marks]

(b) Explain briefly each of the following terms:

(i) Logic. [2 marks]

(ii) Epistemology. [2 marks]
(iii) Under-development. [2 marks]

(c) With relevant examples, explain three factors that makes a country remain
backward and poor despite of having an abundance of natural resources.
[6 marks]

(d) Discuss three challenges Harambee philosophy faced in fastening

development particularly during the KANU government in Kenya. [6
marks]

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(e) (i) Define ‘delegation’. [2 marks]

(ii) Discuss four factors that make leaders fear to delegate. [8 marks]

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

Discuss five Millennium goals of development, using relevant examples outlining

strategies that have been undertaken by both the county and national governments
to ensure the goals are met in Kenya as determined by the international
community.
[20 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

Keeping in view the material you have interacted with in development studies,
discuss five vices identified by Mahatma Gandhi as deadly sins, clearly stating how
they hinder development. [20 marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) “An economy may grow but may not develop”. Discuss the validity of this
statement. [10 marks]

(b) Explain five factors that affect economic growth in a country. [10 marks]