CONFIDENTIAL AM/APR 2010/ADS654

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

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POLICY ANALYSIS ADS654 APRIL 2010 3 HOURS

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1. This question paper consists of seven (7) questions. Answer any four (4) questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. 2.

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QUESTION 1

Policy change can be defined as "....the replacement of one or more existing policies by one or more other policies" (Lester ef a/ 2008, p. 145). Using any one of the Malaysian policy issues, explain why policy should be changed.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 2

Culture refers to the way people of a particular cultural origin and affiliation come to understand the world, each other and themselves.

With special reference to Kartika Sari Dewi Sukarno case in 2009, critically and logically demonstrate how changes in socio-cultural and beliefs affect a policy issue in moving onto agenda level.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 3

There are many different approaches to policy analysis. Critically distinguish between historical approach and participatory approach to policy analysis.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 4

With suitable examples, compare and contrast between top-down and bottom-up approaches in policy implementation.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 5

Policy evaluation refers to a proper examination of the consequences of the policy being implemented. However, there are many problems associated with policy evaluation.

Critically discuss any FIVE (5) problems encountered in evaluating any implemented policy. (25 marks)

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QUESTION 6

Bias in human decision making is obvious and can have negative impacts on public policy designed to resolve societal problems. Discuss.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 7

With suitable examples, explain the following concepts and/or phrases:

a) Domestic policy.

b) Monetary policy.

c) Model.

d) Re-distributive Policy.

e) Externalities.

(5 marks)

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