QUESTION $1(20$ Marks$)$

In the narrative it is argued that strategic management in government is when the government

institutions$$ management defines goals and initiatives that consider available resources as well as

existing and impending environmental factors, both internal and external, that can impact or influence

success in achieving those goals and initiatives.It may be concluded from this that Departmental

operations should be measured in terms of economy, efficiency and effectiveness and linked to its

strategic goals. By making use of practical examples to elucidate your understanding intricate on the

activities that will normally take place in the strategic planning process of Government Departments.

QUESTION $2(20$ Marks$)$

Having a strategy such as in the above case study, or a strategic plan, should be set on achieving a

specific outcome, and in important government business, having a strategy is do$-$or$-$die. No one

succeeds in without having $-$ whether it is just keeping the lights on or it is about going head to head with

economic growth challenges.Judgementally deliberate the characteristics of strategic planning and

management as a process.

SECTION B $[60$ MARKS$]$

Answer ANY three $(3)$ of the following questions

QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

The process of making a law may start with a discussion document called a Green Paper that is drafted

in the Ministry or department dealing with a particular issue. This discussion document gives an idea of

the general thinking that informs a particular policy. In view of this, critically elaborate on the definition of

a bill and explain the different types of Bills that are normally introduced in the South African legislature

for discussion.

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

Supply chain management $($SCM$)$ is one of the key mechanisms enabling Government to implement

policy. A number of issues, however, prevent public sector SCM from performing as well as it should.

Critically analyse these issues and elaborate on the way forward.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

In South Africa, the three spheres of Government should work together as a unit within their own

environment. The Constitution plays a major role in ensuring good relations and co$-$operative

government. Elaborate on the importance and main characteristics of inter$-$governmental relations