Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)

BPAHONS_PPAPS8 Planning and Policy Analysis in The Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 Question 3 (25 Marks) Policy protagonists are keen to claim that policies are successful, while opponents are more likely to frame policies as failures. The reality is that policy outcomes are often somewhere in between these extremes, often succeeding in some respects but not in others. Drawing on the case study and relevant literature, assess the reasoning behind the success and failure of a pol...

BPAHONS_TSPA8 Theory and Science of Public Administration SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026 Question 3 (30 Marks) Using desktop research analysis, provide an assessment of service delivery challenges faced by the department with reference to Batho Pele Principles

BPAHONS_TSPA8 Theory and Science of Public Administration SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 Question 2 (25 Marks) Public governance expands the boundaries of single organisations by considering interorganisational relationships and engaging diverse stakeholders. The transition from New Public Management (NPM) to public governance has affected public sector organisations’ boundaries. With reference to the case study, examine how the different forms of public governance are reflected in the new...

BPAHONS_LPS8 Leadership in the Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 Question 3 (25 Marks) As mentioned in the above case study, strategic leadership is vital because it provides clear direction and vision, ensuring organizations align their resources and efforts toward long-term goals, which fosters a competitive advantage and drives innovation. In view of this, appraise the importance of strategic leadership in the public sector

BPAHONS_LPS8 Leadership in the Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2026 Using recent literature and selected organisation, assess the consequences of a lack of employee motivation.

BPAHONS_PPAPS8 Planning and Policy Analysis in The Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2026 Question 2 (30 Marks) In your meeting with the minister, he requested that you provide him with a diagnosis report that outlines the failures of the human settlement housing policy. He is concerned that previous policies failed due to ignorance of their possible failures. Examine the causes of policy failures to convince the Minister that you can deliver on your duties.

BPAHONS_PPAPS8 Planning and Policy Analysis in The Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 Question 2 (25 Marks) It is highlighted in the case study that policy analysis is the most difficult type of analysis that can be undertaken by any organisation. The challenges begin with the definition phase because some policies are too vague to evaluate. Using real world or historical examples, analyse TWO (2) approaches that can be used to appraise policies and elaborate on how these approache...

BPAHONS_TSPA8 Theory and Science of Public Administration SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026 Question 2 (10 Marks) (20 Marks) Choose AT LEAST FOUR (4) Batho Pele Principles and examine how these principles are applied in your department.

BPAHONS_TSPA8 Theory and Science of Public Administration SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 Question 1 (25 Marks) Public governance literature has grown in the fields of public management and public administration over the years. In relation to the case study, analyse THREE (3) forms of public governance that characterise the development of public management. Use examples to substantiate your argument.

BPAHONS_LPS8 Leadership in the Public Sector ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 Question 2 (25 Marks) The inefficient and appalling performance of the public service delivery is usually reported to be a result of leadership practices. It is highlighted in the case study that leadership role is more challenging in the public sector than the private sector. Considering the above statement, critically assess the challenges faced by strategic leaders in the public sector. Use references and exampl...