SECTION B $[40$ MARKS$]$

ANSWER ANY THREE $(3)$ OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

Performance Management System is an authoritative framework for managing employee performance that includes a

policy framework as well as a basis relating to all aspects and elements in the performance cycle, including performance

planning and agreement, performance monitoring, review and control, performance appraisal and moderating, and

managing the outcome of appraisals. It gives guidelines on how everything to do with performance management is to be

done, from goal setting and deciding how to measure accomplishments to providing regular assessments. Critically

discuss the phases of performance management and the importance of performance management in the public sector.

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

Having a strategy, or a strategic plan, should be set on achieving a specific outcome, and in important government

business. No Organisation can succeed without having a strategic vision and plan for the future. Critically deliberate the

characteristics of strategic planning and management as a process.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

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

SCM has been misunderstood and undervalued. Its strategic importance has not been recognised, and it has been

under$-$capacitated. Critically discuss the importance of supply chain management.

QUESTION $6(20$ Marks$)$

The three spheres of Government should work together as a unit within their own environment, and the Constitution plays

a major role ensuring co$-$operative government. Elaborate on the importance and main characteristics of intergovernmental relations.