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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi - Abuja
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
2021_1 EXAMINATION 1234 5

COURSE CODE: PAD 408

COURSE TITLE: Development Planning
CREDIT UNIT: 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 a coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2:30 Hours

1. a) Explain the concept of planning based on the views of Haimann, Alford, Beaty and
Hurley. 7.5 marks

b) Discuss competitive and individual projects with examples. 7.5 marks

c) Discuss briefly four (4) justifications for project evaluation. 10 marks

2. a) Explain the concept of development planning. 5 marks

b) Discuss development planning in non-profit organization. 4 marks

c) Distinguish between industrial and non-industrial projects. 6 marks

3. a) Some distinguishable steps are taken in planning agricultural development sector based
on the sector’s problems. Expatiate 7 marks

b) Identify and discuss briefly the various stages involved in a project cycle. 8 marks

4. a) Discuss the concept of capacity planning. 6 marks

b) Identify and explain the basic strategies of capacity planning with examples. 9 marks

5. a) Explain five (5) advantages of data manuals. 9 marks

b) Discuss four (4) data planning and policy making requirements. 6 marks

6. a) Distinguish between financial and economic analysis. 6 marks

b) Identify and discuss briefly three (3) basic components of transfer payments. 9 marks