YORK UNIVERSITY
ATKINSON FACULTY OF LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES
AK/ADMS 1010 3.0 ALL SECTIONS
BUSINESS IN THE CANADIAN CONTEXT
DECEMBER 12, 2007
7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
FINAL EXAMINATION – FALL 2007
WEIGHTING OF GRADES – SECTIONS A, B, C, D, G, H & I
E&J
MID-TERM ASSIGNMENT
35%
40%
PARTICIPATION
FINAL EXAMINATION
10%
60%
55%
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
There are two Parts to the final examination which all students must
answer.
This is a CLOSED BOOK FINAL EXAMINATION. No consultation with notes,
textbooks or dictionaries is permitted. No electronic aids are permitted,
including cell phones, pagers, computers, etc.
Extensive use and visible reference to course theoretical content are
expected and necessary for a satisfactory grade.
Number and answer each question separately in as much detail as
possible.
Write only in pen.
PART 1 – THIS IS A MANDATORY QUESTION THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST
ANSWER, INCLUDING DEFERRED STANDING AGREEMENT
STUDENTS QUESTION 1
Short answer questions. Answer only five (5). Each question is valued at 5
marks for a total of 25 marks. Answers will be principally evaluated on
theoretical explanations.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Privatization
Neo-conservatism
Theory of Comparative Advantage
Federated System of Government
Rule of Law
Economic Protectionism
Accountability
After you have answered five from the above list of topics, you have an
opportunity for a 5 MARK BONUS in short answer:
Explain the difference between an Institutional Interest Group and Issue-orient
Interest Group.
PART 2 – ALL STUDENTS WILL ANSWER THREE (3) OF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS.
QUESTION 2
Based on your research of the Ontario provincial election campaign platforms of
the three provincial political parties, that is, the Progressive Conservatives,
Liberals and New Democratic Party of October 10, 2007, answer the following
question.
Explain the differences in the ideologies of the platforms of the three Ontario
provincial political parties. Give one (1) specific example for each of the three
Ontario provincial political parties that clearly defines the role(s) of government.
Ensure that your answer provides an explanation of the characteristics of the
ideologies. (25 marks)
QUESTION 3 Since the beginning of the year, the Canadian dollar has risen
approximately 25% against the US dollar. Describe the cause and effects of the
rising Canadian dollar for the Canadian economy. In your answer, assess the
impact of the rising dollar on Canada’s competitiveness and assess whether the
government should intervene with fiscal or monetary policy measures. (25
marks)
QUESTION 4
Outline Canada’s objectives and what it hoped to gain when it entered into the
Free Trade Agreement with the United States in 1987. With reference to the case
study The Canada-US Softwood Lumber Trade Dispute explain the effects of
countervailing duties imposed by the US for both Canadian producers and
American consumers. Drawing on your knowledge of the softwood lumber case,
state whether Canada met its objectives for participating in the Free Trade
Agreement. (25 marks)
NOTE: There are two ways in which to answer this question. Either way is
acceptable, but be consistent. One way to answer this question is to use A
General Model of Government Intervention in which case you will need to
identify both the Goal and present ONE Intervention and present a complete
analysis of the Dimensions and all of the Quality Determinants. The second way
is to present an essay answer that includes the principles and arguments
presented from assigned articles from Required Course Textbook by Tom
Wesson’s Canada And The New World Economic Order (Third Edition) for the
mid-term assignment.
QUESTION 5
With reference to the case study The Book Publishing Industry Development
Program: An Evaluation and applying A General Model of Government
Intervention, assess the effectiveness of this government intervention by
presenting ONE Intervention from one of the Findings in the report and
identifying which ONE Quality Determinant will determine the effectiveness of
this government programme. (25 marks)
QUESTION 6
With reference to The Case for a ‘Triple E Senate’, discuss whether the
proposal to amend the Senate is appropriate and achievable. Justify your
position with reference to the following:
a. The Constitution
b. Accountability
c. Canadian Unity (25 marks)
QUESTION 7
On February 5, 2007 the Government of Ontario implemented the Ontario
Deposit Return Program which mandated that products sold at the LCBO would
receive either a .10 or .20 cent deposit which would be fully refundable at the
Beer Store. The programme’s goals as stated on the program web site
www.bagitback.com is to “enhance the Blue Box by increasing the number of
containers that are recycled, including about 25,000 to 30,000 additional tonnes
of glass from landfill annually — the equivalent of about 80 million bottles. This
represents a 32 to 38 per cent increase over the approximately 78,000 tonnes of
wine, beer and spirit containers currently being recycled through the Blue Box
program and by licensed restaurants and bars. The program will also free-up
space in the Blue Box giving municipalities room to expand their recycling
programs.”
Making reference to Solid Waste Management in Toronto and using A
General Model of Government intervention, present ONE intervention and
using all five Quality Determinants explain whether this programme is successful.
(25 marks)