N1370(E)(M29)H
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION N5
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29 May 2019 (X-Paper)
09:00–12:00
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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION N5
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 200
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the
answer and write only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number
(1.1.1–1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 The supreme court of appeals solves disputes pertaining to
constitutional matters.
1.1.2 Transparency implies that all people should be treated equally,
fairly and without discrimination.
1.1.3 The constitution contains a Bill of Rights that regulates the
relationship between the state and foreign nationals.
1.1.4 A policy is a course or principle of action proposed by government.
1.1.5 Stakeholders should be consulted so that all possible viewpoints
can be considered.
1.1.6 The head of government does not play a determining role in policy
making.
1.1.7 According to the classical classification theory institutions are
grouped into seven categories.
1.1.8 Communication is the imparting or exchanging of meaningful
information by speaking, writing or another medium.
1.1.9 The money of the state is in fact the money of the public.
1.1.10 Legislators do not accept responsibility for all financial transactions
of executive institutions.
(10 × 1) (10)
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1.2 Choose an item from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–M) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Government of the day A Joint Committee of Public
Accounts
1.2.2 Highest policy level in the
public sector B public policy
1.2.3 When an official directly C Public Service Act
reports to one supervisor
D auditor general
1.2.4 Obligation of exercising
responsibility to account for E selection process
responsibility
F Public Service
1.2.5 Examines the report of the Commission
auditor general
G merit system
1.2.6 Appointed in terms of the
Public Audit Act 25 of 2004 H unity of command
1.2.7 Budgetary period of the I responsibility
government
J 1 April–31 March
1.2.8 Applied to the administration of
public service K cabinet
1.2.9 Process where the L accountability
characteristics of the candidate
are compared with the M political policy
requirements
1.2.10 Commission, also referred to
as a central personnel
institution, consisting of
experts in the field of
personnel administration
(10 × 2) (20)
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1.3 Define each of the following concepts:
1.3.1 Administration
1.3.2 Planning
1.3.3 Span of control
1.3.4 Delegation of authority
1.3.5 Surplus
(5 × 2) (10)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 40
SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 Policies can be formulated only if sufficient and relevant information is
available.
Explain the contribution of interest groups as role players in policy making.
(5 × 2) (10)
2.2 Discuss FIVE factors to consider when a state department is decentralised.
(5 × 2) (10)
2.3 The South African Reserve Bank is regarded as the bank of the state.
Discuss FIVE functions of the South African Reserve Bank. (5 × 2) (10)
2.4 Discuss FIVE factors that limit the number of candidates for posts in the
public service. (5 × 2) (10)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Discuss political policy as a crucial level in the hierarchy of policy statements.
(5 × 2) (10)
3.2 Discuss a commission of enquiry as one of the institutions involved in the
determination of policy. (5 × 2) (10)
3.3 Discuss the particulars to consider with regard to formal methods of
communication. (5 × 2) (10)
3.4 Name and briefly explain FIVE contemporary classification theories. (5 × 2) (10)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 List and explain SEVEN factors that play a role in determining the span of
control. (7 × 2) (14)
4.2 State FOUR responsibilities of the minister of finance. (4 × 2) (8)
4.3 What are the characteristics of the state budget? (8 × 2) (16)
4.4 Give the abbreviation of the Congress of South African Trade Unions. (2)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Name and briefly explain FIVE characteristics of public policies. (5 × 2) (10)
5.2 Name and briefly explain FIVE requirements employees' salaries must meet.
(5 × 2) (10)
5.3 State SEVEN shortfalls that will be the result of employees' work-related
issues and grievances not being addressed immediately and effectively.
(7 × 2) (14)
5.4 Give the source of income for each of the following government services:
5.4.1 Tariffs
5.4.2 Excise duties
5.4.3 Government printing works
(3 × 2) (6)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 160
GRAND TOTAL: 200
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