Study Guide
School of Public Management and Administration
Public Resource Management 110
PUF110
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Table of Contents
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1.1
1.2
1.3
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
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Introduction
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Welcome ...................................................................................................................... 2
Educational approach .................................................................................................... 2
Responsibilities of the student ....................................................................................... 3
Administrative information
6
Contact details .............................................................................................................. 6
Timetable ..................................................................................................................... 7
Study material and purchases ........................................................................................ 7
Programme/Departmental/Module rules, requirements and guidelines ......................... 7
Grievance procedures.................................................................................................... 9
Communication with students ....................................................................................... 9
Module information
9
Purpose of the module .................................................................................................. 9
Module outcomes ....................................................................................................... 10
Articulation with other modules in the programme ...................................................... 10
Module structure ........................................................................................................ 10
Learning presumed to be in place ................................................................................ 10
Credit map and notional hours .................................................................................... 12
Units ........................................................................................................................... 12
Assessment
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4.1
Assessment plan ......................................................................................................... 18
4.2
Assessment criteria ..................................................................................................... 18
Rubric for Individual and group assignment ................................................................................ 18
4.3
Assessment policy ....................................................................................................... 19
4.4
Plagiarism ................................................................................................................... 19
4.5
Resubmission of test/assignment scripts...................................................................... 20
4.6
Excuses / Apologies ..................................................................................................... 22
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Support services
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Safety in the evening and emergencies ........................................................................ 23
E-learning support ....................................................................................................... 24
Other support services: ............................................................................................... 24
EMS student support by Faculty Student Advisors * ..................................................... 26
Alphabetical list of degrees/diplomas/fields of study and faculty administrators
responsible for those degrees ........................................................................................ 27
6.
Other matters
29
7.
Rules of conduct for EMS students
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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
I would like to extend a word of welcome to you as student in this fascinating and empowering
module. As a student, you are expected to devote to your time, effort and energy towards grasping
the theoretical and practical dimensions of the content and most importantly pass the module.
Governments make public policy and behind this formulation is a world of analysis, authority and
organisation that can appear quite daunting to the untrained observer. Public policy is concerned
with what governments do, why they do it and what difference it makes – therefore whatever
governments choose to do or not to do. Philosophers many years ago, already had an interest in the
policies pursued by governments, the forces shaping these policies and the impact of these policies
on society – because every government action has a policy implication or is the result of a policy.
Policy studies therefor have a long history. Today, policy science has become very much a discipline
itself, with a unique set of concepts and concerns and a vocabulary and terminology of its own.
Public policies may deal with a wide variety of substantive areas which may range from the vital to
the trivial and that is why public administrators and managers have to pay attention to the
description and explanation of the causes and consequences of government activity which is also a
description of the content of public policy; an analysis of the impact of social, economical and
political forces on public policy formulation; the effect of institutional arrangements and political
processes on public policy and the evaluation of the consequences of public policies on society.
The purpose of this module is to orientate you about the nature and intricacies of public policy and
to give a broad overview of the dynamics of public policy. I hope you will enjoy this module and
remember we are in this together. I believe I have the necessary knowledge and experience to make
your journey in this module easy. I have over a decade of experience in teaching and research in
Public Management and Public Administration issues in Africa. In addition to University academic
teaching, I have been a facilitator in the capacity building of public sector employees since 2004 in
the areas of public service delivery, conflict management, citizenship and democracy. I also have
broad experience and understanding of the African public sector through contracted research for
various government departments. In addition to contracted research, I have been a lecturer in a
number of modules at the University of Pretoria, University of the Western Cape and Midlands State
University that cover the public sector. These include Public Sector Transformation and Reform,
Public Management and Project management modules. I have also previously worked as a research
specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (RSA) in the Department of Governance,
Democracy and Service Delivery.
1.2 Educational approach
The course will be presented by way of lectures and discussion classes. Attendance is
compulsory for all classes. Emphasis will be placed on as much participation from the students as
possible. Group work and cooperative learning will extensively be used to enhance the practical
understanding of the subject. During the block session, additional reading material will be posted
on ClickUP. ClickUP will also be used extensively as announcements will regularly be posted.
Information such as (semester) marks will also be posted. An individual assignment and quiz will also
be submitted via Turn-it-in on ClickUP.
This module follows a blended learning approach interlinked with active learning, collaborative- and
cooperative learning, on-line learning combined with self-directed and case-based learning.
The following teaching and learning methods will be utilised during the block week:
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Brainstorming
Discussion
Debate
Essay writing
Lecture
PowerPoint presentation
Group work
Note-taking
Questions and answers
1.2.1 Icons used in the guide
Individual activity
Group activity
Class discussion activity
Case study activity
Concept map activity
1.3 Responsibilities of the student
Please note that as a student, it is your responsibility to work through the study guide and ensure
that module tasks are completed on time. Additional information on technical requirements, ClickUP
navigation and policy documents is available on ClickUP. All material to be used in the module will be
available or links made available on ClickUp. Such material include Journal articles, book chapters,
videos to be watched, voice over PowerPoints and other documents/articles to be read. Further to
this please take not of assignment deadlines. Timely submissions for all assessment tasks is
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important. Further, engagement and interaction with content, peers and lecturers is highly
encouraged.
Contact
Week
session
date
3 Feb 2020
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Monday
4 Feb 2020
1
Tuesday
6 Feb 2020
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10 Feb
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Tuesday
13 Feb
2020
Thursday
17 Feb
2020
Monday
18 Feb
2020
Tuesday
20 Feb
2020
Thursday
24 Feb
2020
Monday
25 Feb
2020
Tuesday
27 Feb
2020
Thursday
2 March
2020
Monday
3 March
2020
Tuesday
5 March
2020
Thursday
9 Mar
Unit / Theme
What is Public
Policy?
Categories of Public
Policies
Preparation for class
Chapter / Activity /
Article / Website
Homework, classwork, or
assignments
Textbook: Ch 1, p6-9
To be announced
Textbook: Ch 1, p10-18
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
Approaches to Policy
Study
Methodological
Difficulties in
Studying Public
Policy
Tutorial
Textbook: Ch 1, p19-30
To be announced
Textbook: Ch 1, p30-34
To be announced
To be announced
The Policy
Environment
Textbook: Ch 2, p.41-50
To be announced
The Official PolicyMakers
Textbook: Ch 2, p50-61
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
Nongovernmental
Participants
Textbook: Ch 2, p61-72
To be announced
Levels of Politics
Textbook: Ch 2, p73-80
To be announced
The Policymakers
and Their
Environment
Texbook: Chapter 2,
pp.37-80
ClickUP Quiz
Policy Problems
Texbook: Chapter 3,
pp.89-95
To be announced
The Policy Agenda
Texbook: Chapter 3,
pp.95-98
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
The Agenda Setting
Texbook: Chapter 3,
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Monday
10 Mar
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Tuesday
12 Mar
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Thursday
16 Mar
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Monday
17 Mar
2020
Tuesday
20 April
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Thursday
6 April
2020
Monday
7 April
2020
Tuesday
9 April
2020
Thursday
14 April
2020
Tuesday
16 April
2020
Thursday
20 April
2020
Monday
21 April
2020
Tuesday
23 April
2020
Thursday
28 April
2020
Tuesday
30 April
2020
Thursday
4 May
2020
Monday
5 May
Process
pp.98-108
The formulation of
Policy Proposals
Texbook: Chapter 3,
pp.114-127
Tutorial
To be announced
To be announced
Theories of Decision
Making
Texbook: Chapter 4,
pp.134-139
To be announced
Decision Criteria
Texbook: Chapter 4 ,
pp.140-150
To be announced
Policy Formation:
Problems, Agendas,
and Formulation
Textbook: Chapter 3,
pp.87-127
Group Turnitin Essay
Public Interest
Texbook: Chapter 4 ,
pp.150-153
To be announced
Styles of Decision
making
Texbook: Chapter 4 ,
pp.153-165
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
The Budget ad
Budget Policy
Texbook: Chapter 5 ,
pp.180-187
Tutorial
To be announced
To be announced
Fiscal Policy
Texbook: Chapter 5 ,
pp.187-188
To be announced
The National
Budgetary Process
Texbook: Chapter 5 ,
pp.188-206
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
Who implements
Policy?
Texbook: Chapter 6 ,
pp.225
Tutorial
To be announced
To be announced
Administrative
Organisation
Texbook: Chapter 6 ,
pp.239-243
To be announced
Administrative
Texbook: Chapter 6 ,
To be announced
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11 May
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Monday
12 May
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Tuesday
14 May
2020
Thursday
18 May
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Monday
19 May
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Tuesday
21 May
2020
Thursday
Politics;
Administrative
Policymaking
pp.243-282
Tutorial
To be announced
Policy Impact
Texbook: Chapter 7 ,
pp.290-295
To be announced
Policy Evaluation;
Policy Evaluation
Processes
Texbook: Chapter 7 ,
pp.295-307
To be announced
Tutorial
To be announced
Problems in Policy
Evaluation
Texbook: Chapter 7 ,
pp.307
To be announced
Policy Termination
Texbook: Chapter 7 ,
pp.321-325
To be announced
Textbook: Chapters
1-7, pp 6-333.
Individual Turnitin
Assignment
To be announced
2 Administrative information
State where and how any other communication relating to the module (not included in the study
guide) will take place, eg notice boards (specify the location), clickUP (eg via the announcements
tool), etc.
2.1 Contact details
Name
Programme
Coordinator
Dr OS Madumo
Building and
room number
EMS 3-127
Telephone
number
(012) 420 5736
Email address
Lecturer
Dr T Masiya
EMS 3-124
(012) 420 2063
tyanai.masiya@up.ac.za
by appointement
Undsergraduat
e Administrator
Ms T Molelekeng
EMS 3-111
(012) 420 4143
Thuli.Molelekeng@up.ac.za
by appointment
Onkgopotse.Madumo@u
p.ac.za
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Subject
Librarian
Ms C Ngobeni
Merensky
Library Level 2
(012) 420 4715
Clara.Ngobeni@up.ac.za
by appointment
Your Faculty Student Advisor can advise you on goal-setting, adjustment to university
life, time management, study methods, stress management and career exploration.
Book an individual consultation or attend a workshop. For other support services see
Section 5.
2.2 Timetable
Contact session
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Periods
1&2
6&7
6&7
Time
08:30 - 09:20
12:30 - 13:20
12:30 - 13:20
Venue
EMS 4-150
EMS 4-151
HB 4-1
2.3 Study material and purchases
Prescribed reading
James E. Anderson (8th Ed).2015.Public Policy Making. 8th Edition. Stamford: CENGAGE
Publishers.
Recommended reading
Cloete, F., de Coning, C., Wissink, H. and Rabie, B. 2018. Improving Public Policy for good
governance. 4th Edition. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers.
Notes
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Additional material (i.e. articles, official documents and videos) will be posted on ClickUP.
Slides will be made available on ClickUP.
Students are encouraged to do independent search for additional material.
Contact your information specialist should you have any problems accessing the prescribed and
recommended study material(s), or to obtain additional sources/information for assignments.
2.4 Programme/Departmental/Module
guidelines
2.4.2
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requirements
and
SPMA Code of Conduct
Appointed times for classes must be respected.
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rules,
Students arriving late disrupt the course of lectures. If you are more than five minutes
late, rather attend the next session.
No pocket conversations are allowed during lectures.
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Respecting the principle of one speaker at a time, ensures that your fellow students can
hear the lecturer and that the lecturer can hear and respond to questions.
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You are most welcome to share your views, but if you are not commenting to the entire
class, comment after class.
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Remember that the purpose of block week attendance is to enhance understanding of
content. If your need is social networking, find a time and place outside of lectures.
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If you have special needs, it is your responsibility to make an appointment with the lecturer,
relevant unit or tutors for assistance.
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Should you wish to see the lecturer or tutors for any reason, phone or email to make an
appointment rather than arriving at the department randomly. In this way you can ensure
that you will be attended to.
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Any disruption of lectures, or dishonest behaviour, during any assessment opportunity or
otherwise, will be considered as misconduct, which could lead to suspension from the
University.
2.4.3
Apologies when unable to participate in an assessment
Only written excuses will be accepted. Only the following will serve as valid excuses:
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An original medical certificate that indicates that the doctor was visited on or before the
assessment date as well as the reason for the visit.
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The death of a close family member – confirmed by a funeral notice or death certificate.
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Circumstances other than the above will only be considered in exceptional cases (the
lecturer must be consulted in this regard).
A letter explaining such circumstances, together with any substantiating documentation should be
submitted. Students submitting apologies without any substantiating documentation are
automatically disqualified from the extraordinary test, regardless of the nature of the excuse. Note
that you need to plan for the submission of assignments and work timeously on the assignments.
In terms of University regulations, apologies should be submitted within three days after the date of
the assessment. Students should please note that no late submissions will be accepted. The mere
submission of an apology to your lecturer does not necessarily signify automatic acceptance as the
circumstances of each submission will be considered on an individual basis before being accepted or
rejected.
2.4.4
Recording of marks
All marks will be posted by the lecturers on ClickUP. It is the student’s responsibility to verify
whether or not the marks are posted correctly. If any errors are detected, it should be
communicated to your lecturer as soon as possible – accompanied by a motivation. Please also
submit the relevant marked assessments to substantiate the error. Should you experience any
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difficulties with your studies, the course material or any of the tasks assigned to you, please contact
your lecturer as soon as possible. I wish you well in your studies and in your preparation for your
examinations.
2.5 Grievance procedures
2.5.1 Undergraduate students
- All issues should be reported in writing, providing details of the complaint or issue.
- It is imperative that the procedure outlined below be followed meticulously if the matter is to be
resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible:
(a) The student should first consult the lecturer concerned about the complaint or issue. If the
matter is, however not resolved, the student should consult the class representative (The
primary function of the class representative is to serve as a two-way communication channel
between the class and the lecturer.)
(b) If the matter remains unresolved the student should consult the module co-ordinator in the
case of large module classes with multiple lecturers.
(c)
Where the co-ordinator is unable or fails to resolve the matter, the student should consult the
Head of Department/Centre/Institute.
(d) Should the matter remain unresolved, the student may approach the Dean of the Faculty.
(e) Student matters should be resolved at Faculty level. However, should the above steps fail to
bring about a resolution, the student may refer the matter to the relevant member of the
Executive. In the case of an academic matter, it should be referred to the VicePrincipal:
Academic. Other matters may be referred to the Registrar or another relevant functionary.
(f)
Only in exceptional cases, where no resolution has been reached through the above
processes, and as a last resort, the matter may be escalated to the Vice-Chancellor and
Principal. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s decision in any such matter will be final.
2.6 Communication with students
All emails from the EMS Faculty and University of Pretoria will be sent to you at your UP email
address. It is assumed that any emails sent to this UP email address, will be read by yourself.
You are strongly advised to check this email address at least twice a day and EMS proposes that you
do this during the course of the morning and again before the close of business.
Announcements relating specifically to PUF110 will be posted on ClickUP. While every effort may be
made to communicate with you through other available channels, you are deemed to have read any
any announcements posted on ClickUP.
It is also strongly advised that you check ClickUP at least twice a day and EMS proposes that you do
this during the course of the morning and again before the close of business.
3 Module information
3.1 Purpose of the module
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The purpose of this module is to orientate you about the nature and intricacies of public policy and
to give a broad overview of the dynamics of public policy. “In the modern democratic state, there is
a policy framework (a written Constitution) that spells out the broad principles and/or values that
will enable policy makers to set up guidelines and procedures for the management of public affairs.
The main reason why it is necessary to study public policy, is because public officials need to
improve the processes and ultimately the outcome of policy making. Improving public service
delivery requires a well-developed understanding of the political and administrative dynamics of
policy making. Various normative, philosophical or even ideological assumptions, principles, values,
models and paradigms can subconsciously or sometimes openly influence both the processes and
the substance of public policies (Cloete and Wissink 2000:v)”.
3.2 Module outcomes
By the end of this module you should be able to do the following:
 Understand public policy and its characteristics (Chapter 1)
 Analyse the policy making environment (Chapter 2)
 Explain policy formation: Problems, Agendas and Formulation (Chapter 3)
 Examine the processes followed in policy adoption by public authorities (Chapter 4)
 Understand budgeting and public policy (Chapter 5)
 Examine the nature of the policy implementation process (Chapter 6)
 Discuss Policy Impact, Evaluation and Change (Chapter 7)
3.3 Articulation with other modules in the programme
PUF110 is a basic module that introduces you to the art of policy making. PUF110 also articulates
with PUF210, PUF310, PAD 312 and PAD 322 modules that focus on public sector, comparative
public administration as well as public sector project management.
3.4 Module structure
The module is divided into seven study units:
Study unit 1:
Study unit 2:
Study unit 3:
Study unit 4:
Study unit 5:
Study unit 6:
Study unit 7:
Topics
The Study of Public Policy (Chapter 1)
The Policy Makers and Their Environment (Chapter 2)
Policy Formation: Problems, Agendas, and Formulation (Chapter 3)
Policy Adoption (Chapter 4)
Budgeting and Public Policy (Chapter 5)
Policy implementation (Chapter 6)
Policy evaluation (Chapter 7)
3.5 Learning presumed to be in place
Students registered for the BAdmin programme should have an understanding of the core modules
in Public Administration on the first and second year level. Due to the topical nature of this module,
students will be encouraged to actively participate in class discussions and broaden their horizons
through studying, not only the prescribed sources, but also consulting specific academic journals and
other material suggested during the lectures.
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The following is expected of students in addition to the formal lectures:
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To prepare thoroughly for each lecture.
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To become actively involved and participate in discussion sessions.
Public Administration is part of the cognitive domain and as such you will be expected to answer
questions divided into the following levels:
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Knowledge means recalling information and will include questions starting with define, label,
list, recognise, recall, reproduce, relate and repeat.
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Comprehension means to interpret information in one’s own words indicated by question
starting with classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, indicate, select and tell.
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Application refers to the application of knowledge to a new situation as illustrated by
questions starting with apply, choose, demonstrate, interpret, prepare, sketch, solve and
use.
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Analysis means the breakdown of knowledge into part and whole relationships including
questions starting with analyse, categorise, compare, contrast, differentiate, distinguish,
examine and question.
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Synthesis means the bringing together of part of knowledge to form a whole and build
relationships from new situations as illustrated with questions starting with arrange,
assemble, construct, create, design, formulate, plan and prepare.
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Evaluation means making judgments on the basis of a given criteria including questions
starting with appraise, argue, assess, evaluate, judge, predict, score and choose.
Your study objectives will describe what you should be capable of doing during or after each learning
opportunity. Study objectives will be encompassed in study units and each study objective should be
fully understood before moving on to the next study unit.
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3.6 Credit map and notional hours
The number of credits allocated to a module give an indication of the volume of learning required
for the completion of that module and is based on the concept of notional hours. Given that this
module carries a weighting of 18 credits, it follows that you should spend an average of 10x18 hours
of study in total on the module (1 credit = 10 notional hours). This includes time for lectures,
assignments, projects, tests and exams. This means that you should spend approximately 12 hours
per week.
Class
contact
sessions
clickUP
Tutorials
28
20
14
Consultation
Assessment
(including
assignment)
Independent
work
Other:
Field trips
Guest lectures
40
60
8
10
3.7 Units
The following templates could be used to communicate information on unit outcomes and activities:
Unit 1
Theme: The Study of Public Policy
Week(s) 1,2
Dates: Week 1
3,4,6 February
Week 2
10, 11, 13 February
Teaching and learning strategies,
Unit outcomes
methods and activities
 Self-directed learning
By the end of this unit you
should be able to:
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Describe public
policy and its
characteristics.
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Explain the
differences between
various policyrelated concepts.
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Explain why policy
analysis and
management are
undertaken.
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Describe the
different types,
instruments and
levels of policy.
Assessment opportunities
Materials and
resources
 PowerPoint presentation
 Question and answer session
Activity
Class Debate
Chapter 1 of the prescribed book of
James E. Anderson (8th Ed), pp. 6-32
With reference to the above article
and students’ experience the debate
will focus on students’
conceptualisation of public policy. The
class will be divided into groups “for”
and “against”. This specific activity will
not count any marks but will serve to
broaden your understanding of public
policy.
 Assessment criteria
At the end of the study unit
students must be able to
describe public policy and its
characteristics; explain the
differences between various
policy-related concepts;
explain why policy analysis and
management are undertaken
as well as the different types,
instruments and levels of
policy.
James E.
Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 1,
pp.6-32
Unit 2
Theme: The Policy Makers and Their Environment
Week(s) 3,4
Dates: Week 3
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17, 18 ,20 February
Week 4
24, 25, 27 February
Unit outcomes
By the end of this unit the
student should be able to:
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Describe the policy
making environment
and its
characteristics
Explain the official
policymakers and
other participants in
the policy making
process.
Relate the official
policy makers and
other participants to
the South African
context
Teaching and learning strategies,
methods and activities
 Self-directed learning
 PowerPoint presentation
 Question and answer session
 Online quiz
Quiz
James E. Anderson (8th Ed), pp.3780
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Activity – a quiz related to
the content of this unit will
be posted on ClickUP. You
will have to complete this
assessment after engaging
with the prescribed material.
This activity will contribute
20% to your semester mark.
Unit 3
Theme: Policy Formation: Problems, Agendas, and Formulation
Week(s) 5,6
Dates: Week 5
2,3,5 March
Week 6
9, 10, 12 March
Teaching and learning strategies,
Unit Outcomes
methods and activities
By the end of this unit the  Self directed learning
 Powerpoint presentation
student should be able to:
 Question and answer session
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Understand the
context and
meaning of policy
goals, objectives
and alternatives.
Group Activity
The activity will be done in class . In
order to engage in this activity you will
have to work in groups of four. Discuss
the questions as they relate to public
policy making. This specific activity will
contribute 30% of your semester
marks.
Describe how policy
goals and objectives
should be identified
as well as possible
constraints when
doing so.
Group task: Policy formation
Identify the sources
constitutes problem identification,
agenda setting and policy formation.
Assessment opportunities
Materials and
resources
 Assessment criteria
At the end of the study unit
students must be able to
explain the different officials
who share in the exercise of
political power and formation
of public policy; and
understand the key
environmental factors that
influence policy making.
James E.
Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 2,
pp.37-80
Assessment Opportunities
Materials and
Resources
 Assessment criteria
After engaging with the unit
content, you should be able to
explain the context and
meaning of policy goals,
objectives and alternatives. By
reading and working through
the relevant pages of chapter
3 as well as the slides posted
you need to describe how
policy goals and objectives
should be identified as well as
possible constraints when
doing so as well as identify the
sources of policy goals,
objectives and alternatives.
After completion of the unit
you should be able to explain
how policy goals, objectives
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Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 3,
pp87-127
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of policy goals,
objectives and
alternatives.
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Explain how policy
goals, objectives
and alternatives can
be prioritised and
what criteria should
be followed.

Explain what
strategies can be
used to create ideas
for solutions to
perceived policy
issues and
problems.

Describe the nature
and importance of
trend identification
and scenario
construction in
policy design.

Explain what is
required from the
policy analyst to
find policy
alternatives
Discuss.
and alternatives can be
prioritised and what criteria
should be followed as well as
what strategies can be used to
create ideas for solutions to
perceived policy issues and
problems – including trend
identification and scenario
planning. After engaging with
the material, you should be
able to explain what is
required from the policy
analyst to find policy
alternatives.
Semester Recess 21-31 March
Unit 4
Theme: Policy Adoption
Week(s) 7,8
Dates: Week 7
16, 17, 19 March
Week 8
6,7, 9 April
Unit Outcomes
Teaching and learning strategies,
methods and activities
By the end of this unit the
 Self directed learning
student should be able to:
 Powerpoint presentation

Describe the use of
analytical concepts,  Question and answer session
models, theories
Assessment Opportunities
Materials and
Resources
 Assessment criteria
After engaging with the
content of this unit, students
must be able to describe the
use of analytical concepts,
models,
theories
and
James E.
Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 4,
pp133-174
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and paradigms in
public policy
analysis.


Explain specific
models or theories
of public policy.
Describe the most
appropriate
models/theories to
explain a specific
policy case study.
Group Activity
The activity will be done in class.
In order to engage in this activity
you will have to work in groups of
four. Discuss the questions as they
relate to public policy. This specific
activity will not count any marks
but will serve to broaden your
understanding of public policy.
paradigms in public policy
analysis,
primarily
the
rational
comprehensive
theory; the incremental
theory; and Mixed scanning
theory.
Group task: Examine the
decision criteria by which
majorities are built in the
policy making process.
Unit 5
Theme: Budgeting and Public Policy
Week(s) 9,10
Dates: Week 9
14,16 April
Week 10
20,21,23 April
Unit Outcomes
Teaching and learning strategies,
methods and activities
Assessment Opportunities
By the end of this unit the  Enquiry based learning
student should be able to:
 Cooperative learning
 Scenario-based learning
 Explain the various  Self-directed learning
uses of the national  Powerpoint presentation
budget.
 Brainstorming session
 Describe
the
national budgetary  Read James E Anderson
process.
(2015)’s Chapter 5 on the
 Understand how
budget and public policy.
actors can modify
Reflect on the challenges of
policy through the
budgeting in the public
budget.
sector and identify possible
 Analyse the role of
solutions to these
different actors in
challenges.
the
budgetary
processes.
 Assessment criteria
 After engaging with the
content of this unit,
students must be able
to explain the
importance of the
national budget; the
national budgetary
process as well as the
role of different actors
in the budgetary
processes.
Materials and
Resources
Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 5,
pp. 180-1220
180-220
Unit 6
Theme: Policy Implementation
Week(s) 11,12
Dates: Week 11
28,30 April
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Week 12
4,5,7 May
Unit Outcomes
Teaching and learning
strategies, methods and
activities
Assessment Opportunities
Materials and
Resources
By the end of this unit the  Self-directed learning
 Power-point slides
student should be able to:
 Case studies

Discuss the nature
of policy
implementation.

Motivate why
policy
implementation is
undertaken.

Diagnose any
particular policy
implementation
and assess it in
terms of the critical
variables (7-C
protocol of policy
implementation).

Explain the utility of
electronic
government for
improved policy
management and
results.
Case study activity

Activity – we will
discuss different case
studies
in
class.
Practical examples of
how the 7-C protocol is
used for the analysis of
a policy will be
discussed.
Unit 7
Theme: Policy Impact, Evaluation and Change
Week(s) 13, 14
Dates: Week 13
11, 12, 14 May
Week 14
18, 19,21 May
Teaching and learning
Unit Outcomes
strategies, methods and
activities
After studying this unit you
should be able to:

describe and
explain policy
 Assessment criteria
After engaging with the
unit content, you should
be able to define policy
implementation, discuss
the nature of policy
implementation, motivate
why policy implementation Anderson (8th
is
undertaken;
and Ed), Chapter 6,
especially be able to pp. 225-282
diagnose any particular
policy implementation and
assess it in terms of the
critical
variables
(7-C
protocol)
of
policy
implementation.
 Self-directed learning
 PowerPoint presentation
 Case study discussion
Assessment Opportunities
Materials and
Resources
 Assessment criteria
After engaging with the unit
content, you should be able
to describe policy evaluation
and assessment and identify
Anderson (8th
Ed), Chapter 7,
pp. 290-333
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




evaluation or
assessment
explain the
objectives,
purposes and
benefits of
evaluation
explain the
different types of
evaluation, and
make decisions on
the best type
given the
objectives of the
evaluation
develop criteria or
indicators to
measure emerging
and consolidated
(distal) policy
results against the
adopted theory of
change
explain key
considerations in
managing a policy
evaluation project
or programme
efficiently and
effectively
describe
evaluation
constraints and
the requirements
for effective policy
evaluation.
Individual activity
Individual Turnitin Assignment:
Using the case of South Africa,
discuss how the environment
affect policy making and
implementation?
the objectives, purposes and
benefits of evaluation. In
addition,
identify
the
requirements for effective
policy evaluation and discuss
evaluation constraints.
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In this section of the study guide it is important provide students with the titles and exact
descriptions of all assessment tasks in the module.
4.1 Assessment plan
Include dates, opportunities and criteria.
1
2
3
Assessment type
Semester Quiz
Semester Group Assignment
Individual Assignment
Assessment task
clickUP quiz
Submit on ClickUP
Submit on ClickUP
About
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 1-7
Due date
27 February
20 April
21 May
Weight
20%
30%
50%
100%
Excellent
Mark
4.2 Assessment criteria
Rubric for Individual and group assignment
Assessment
criteria
Not achieved
Achieved:
Minimum
requirements met
Achieved: More
advanced
requirements met
50-60%
61-75%
Evidence provided
links to outcomes.
Evidence links to
outcomes and proves
learning acquired.
Evidence outstanding
and learning acquired
above expectation.
13 – 15
16 – 20
Appropriate to
Discipline.
Adequate description
and consultation of a
variety of sources. 13
– 15
Excellent analysis of a
variety of sources,
including books and
articles.
0-49%
Relevance of
evidence
76-100%
Evidence absent, or
insufficient, or
irrelevant, or not
scientifically or
academically
acceptable.
0–9
10 – 12
Growth in
Discipline
Organisation of
Assignment
/20
Lack of application in
Discipline.
Limited evidence of
application
in
Discipline.
0–9
10 – 12
Lack of structure/ flow
in design. Poor
presentation with
many grammar and
technical errors.
Acceptable
presentation. No more
than 6 grammar or
technical errors.
Well-structured
presentation. No
more than 3 grammar
or technical errors.
5–6
7–8
16 – 20
/20
0–4
Excellent design.
Creativity in putting
together the
assignment. Max 1
grammar/ technical
error.
9 – 10
/10
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Reference
technique
(Incl. ref list)
Poor referencing.
Reference
technique used,
although
inconsistently and
with errors. 5 – 6
Excellent use of
reference technique –
max 1 error evident.
9 – 10
7–8
0–4
Learning &
Lack of link
Convincingness between
background and
arguments and
conclusions. Lack
of link between
practical context
and (project
management)
theory. 0 – 19
No more than 3
errors evident in
use of technique.
/10
Some link between
background and
arguments and
conclusions. Students
able to link theory
and practice.
Arguments link
background and
conclusions clearly.
Learning clearly
evident in linking of
practical context and
subject theory.
Consistent (golden)
thread between
background and
creative arguments
and conclusions.
Arguments are
original, convincing
and creative.
26 – 31
32 – 40
20 – 25
/40
Final mark
/100
General observations
.
4.3 Assessment policy
Students need to obtain a mark of at least 40% to gain entrance into the examination.
Examination
Your final mark for PUF 110 will be calculated as follows:



=
=
=
Semester mark
Examination
Total
100%
100%
200/2=100%
You need to obtain at least 50% to pass this course.
Note that you need to achieve a subminimum of 40% in the examination.
4.4 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious form of academic misconduct. It involves both appropriating someone else’s
work and passing it off as one’s own work afterwards. Thus, you commit plagiarism when you
present someone else's written or creative work (words, images, ideas, opinions, discoveries,
artwork, music, recordings, computer-generated work, etc.) as your own. Only hand in your own
original work. Indicate precisely and accurately when you have used information provided by
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someone else. Referencing must be done in accordance with a recognised system. Indicate whether
you have downloaded information from the Internet. For more details, visit the library’s website:
http://www.library.up.ac.za/plagiarism/index.htm.
4.5 Resubmission of test/assignment scripts
If there are any queries regarding the marks awarded to a script, the full script (all the answer
books), together with the prescribed form (see Annexure 1) must be submitted to the lecturer
concerned within three working days of the scripts being returned to the student during lectures. No
late submissions will be considered under any circumstances and this is not negotiable.
Examples of the application of the three working day rule (to illustrate the principle), are as follows:
When returned to learner
Test/assignment returned on Monday
Test/assignment returned on Tuesday
Test/assignment returned on Thursday
By when to be submitted for re-mark
15:30 on Thursday
15:30 on Friday
15:30 on Tuesday of following week
If a public holiday should fall on a day following the return of the test/assignment, then this rule
would work as follows:
When returned to learner
Test/assignment returned on Monday and
public holiday falls on the
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Test/assignment returned on Tuesday and
public holiday falls on
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Test/assignment returned on Thursday and
public holiday falls on Friday or
Monday/Tuesday of following week
By when to be submitted for re-mark
15:30 on Friday
15:30 on Monday
15:30 on Wednesday of following week
Tests submitted for re-evaluation will be considered in their entirety. The lecturers and academic
assistants will not discuss the marking of your test with you prior to your handing the test in for remark.
In compliance with the EMS Conduct rules, we expect of you that you will comply with the following
procedure: The prescribed form (refer ANNEXURE 1 below) must be properly completed in all
respects. If this is not done, the application for re-submission will be invalid and will not be
considered. We will not contact you to correct this so that the remark can be done – this is your
responsibility and is not negotiable. The two persons signing this form as confirmation that the
query is valid must ensure that they have properly applied their minds to the issues raised and not
sign the form blindly, as they will be held responsible, together with the person that has completed
the form, for any invalid queries. Any invalid queries will be dealt with in a firm manner. Refer
Annexure 1 below for the penalty related to this.
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ANNEXURE 1
SHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
RE-SUBMISSION OF SCRIPT
Form must be properly completed in ALL respects BEFORE it is handed in (refer 6.6)
Subject: Public Resources Management (PUF 110)
Description and Date of test:
Initials and surname:
Student no:
I hereby request that my PUF 110 answer scripts be re-evaluated:
Other queries
Question
number
Adding problem
My total
(indicate Yes/No)
(indicate Yes/No)
Total mark for the
question (after
consideration by the
markers)
TOTAL
I hereby declare the following:

I am aware that my paper will be considered in its entirety.

My complete script with all of its questions, are attached.

The question number, the total mark per question awarded before reconsideration, as well as my
own adding-up per question (only if applicable) is correctly filled in above.

Queries are not just marked with an asterisk or a question mark, but the query is clearly stated in
sentence format in pencil only and the pencilled-in information is highlighted.

My answer paper has also been scrutinized by the following two fellow students currently
registered for PUF110, and they agree with the queries raised. Should the queries raised be
invalid according to the relevant staff member(s), the 2 verifiers and I will be penalized by the
deduction of 2 percentage points.
______________________
Signature
Initials and surname of
verifiers (to be clearly
printed):
________________________
Date
Student no.:
Signature:
1.
2.
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4.6 Excuses / Apologies
Only written excuses on the prescribed form (see Annexure 2) will be accepted. Students are
requested to be reasonable when offering an excuse, as unreasonable behaviour will be severely
dealt with.
In those situations where a certificate from a medical practitioner is the supporting documentation that
is submitted with the prescribed form, the following important matters are drawn to your attention:
Only original certificates from medical practitioners will be accepted.
The certificate from the medical practitioner must be dated on or before the date of the test.
Certificates dated after this date will not be accepted.
The certificate must clearly specify the period for which you are booked off and must clearly
indicate that you have been booked off.
Any certificate from a medical practitioner stating “I have been informed that....” will not be
accepted or considered.
The validity of the certificate from the medical practitioner will be verified directly with that
practitioner.
In those situations where a certificate from a medical practitioner is not the supporting documentation,
a letter together with other original, suitable and verifiable documentation must be attached to the
prescribed form. Other circumstances will be considered only in exceptional cases following
consultation by the Head of Department: Accounting with the lecturer concerned.
In terms of University regulations, excuses must be submitted within three (3) working days after the
date of the test concerned. The prescribed form and the supporting documentation must be submitted
at the One-Stop Service in the School of Public Management and Administration (Economic and
Management Sciences Faculty) within three (3) working days (which includes the university recess
period) of the test date. Should the One-Stop Service not be manned, you must ensure that the
prescribed form and the appropriate supporting documentation are handed in at the office of the Head
of School within the said three (3) working days. When the prescribed form and supporting
documentation are handed in, you must ensure that you receive an acknowledgement of receipt of the
said documents and ensure that this receipt clearly indicates to whom the documentation was handed.
Students submitting the supporting documentation without the completed prescribed form or the
prescribed form without the supporting documentation, disqualify themselves immediately with
regard to the excuse. It is your responsibility to ensure that procedures are followed.
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ANNEXURE 2
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AMANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATION TO BE EXCUSED
Form must be properly completed in ALL respects before it is handed in
Subject: Public Resources Management (PUF 110)
Student no:
Initials and surname:
I hereby request that I be excused from the following academic commitment:
Year test no.:
Date:
I have submitted ...... excuses to date.
The original of my medical certificate or other supporting documentation in support of my application
to be excused is attached.
I confirm that I have read and understood the matters relating to the submission of excuses/apologies
as contained in the Learner’s Guide under 4.6.
I declare that this is a bona fide application and that the certificate and/or letter attached is true.
______________________
Signature
______________________
Date
If you cannot use a photocopy of this example, you may write a letter that contains the same
information.
5 Support services
Please note that details on the EMS Student Support Services are provided in 5.4 and 5.5 below.
For UP support, please download a QR code reader on your cellular phone. To download a QR code
reader open your mobile app store (App Store, Google Play or Windows Marketplace) and search for
QR code readers.
5.1 Safety in the evening and emergencies


For any safety or emergency related matters, eg if you need a security officer to accompany
you from your residence to campus, phone the Operational Management Centre (details at
the back of your student card).
The 24-hour, multi-disciplinary UP Crisis Line offers professional and confidential support to
victims of crime in times of trauma. For assistance and immediate action, phone the UP
Crisis Line on: 0800 00 64 28.
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
Hatfield residence students: From 18:00 till 06:00 security officers are available to escort
you (on foot) to and from your residence or campus anywhere east of the Hatfield Campus
through to the Hillcrest Campus.
5.2 E-learning support





Report a problem you experience to the Student Help Desk on your campus.
Visit the open labs in the Informatorium Building or IT labs on your campus to report
problems at the offices of the Student Help Desk.
Approach the assistants at the help desks—campus specific (for example: adjacent to the
Student Computer Laboratories in IT Building, NW2, CBT or Aldoel Building IT labs, etc).
Call 012 420 3837.
Email studenthelp@up.ac.za
5.3 Other support services:
FLY@UP:
The Finish
Line is Yours
Disability
Unit
 Think carefully before
dropping modules (after the
closing date for amendments
or cancellation of modules).
 Make responsible choices with
your time and work
consistently.
 Aim for a good semester mark.
Don’t rely on the examination
to pass.
Academic support for students
with learning disabilities:
 Assistive technological services
 Facilitation of test and
examination accommodations
 Test and exam concession
applications
 Accessible study venues and a
computer lab
 Referrals for recommended
textbooks in electronic format
www.up.ac.za/fly@up
email: fly@up.ac.za
https://www.up.ac.za/disabilityunit
012 420 2064
email: du@up.ac.za
Student
Counselling
Unit
Provides counselling and
therapeutic support to students
012 420 2333
Student
Health
Services
Promotes and assists students
with health and wellness
012 420 5233
012 420 3423
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Provides support for UP students
and graduates as they prepare for
their careers
careerservices@up.ac.za
012 420 2315
24-hour Operational Management
Centre
012 420-2310
012 420-2760
24-hour Operational Manager
Crisis Line
083 654 0476
0800 006 428
Department
of Student
Affairs
Enquiries concerning studies,
accommodation, food, funds,
social activities and personal
problems
012 420 2371/4001
Roosmaryn Building, Hatfield
campus
Centre for
Sexualities,
AIDS and
Gender
Identifies and provides training of
student peer counsellors
012 420 4391
Fees and
funding
http://www.up.ac.za/enquiry
www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding
012 420 3111
The Careers
Office
Department
of Security
Services
IT Helpdesk
For student IT related queries
012 420 3051
studenthelp@up.ac.za
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5.4 EMS student support by Faculty Student Advisors *
Mondays to Fridays, 07h30 to 16h00
The services offered by the Faculty Student Advisors (FSAs) include individual consultation and/or
group workshops dealing with:






Adjustment to university life
Academic support - Goal setting & motivation, Time Management, Study methods, Test/Exam
preparation, Stress management
Career exploration
UPO 107 module queries – For 1st year students only
EMS Y2 Plus queries – For 2nd & 3rd year students only
Other services:


Phafoga early warning system – For 1st years

First generation mentorship – For 1st years
Mamelodi / Hatfield student orientation – For 2nd years completing their first year in
Mamelodi in the immediately preceding year
Please either phone 012 420 6992 for an appointment or visit the counter in Room 1-13 in the EMS
Faculty Administration (at EMS Building Entrance 1) to make an appointment.
*Services are free of charge to all EMS registered students
FSAs at your service
Mr Danny Ramollo
Ms Zinhle Sibiya
Mr Nhlanhla Maphetu
EMS Administration Building, EMS Administration Building, EMS Administration
Room 1-13.1
Room 1-13.2
Room 1-13
E-mail:
danny.ramollo@up.ac.za
Tel: (012) 420 6743
E-mail:
zinhle.sibiya@up.ac.za
Tel: (012) 420 3322
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E-mail:
nhlanhla.maphetu@up.ac.za
Tel: (012) 420 6992
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5.5 Alphabetical list of degrees/diplomas/fields of study and faculty
administrators responsible for those degrees
BAdmin
BAdmin (undergraduate & honours) (SPMA)
Ms Bahula
012 420 5279
BAdmin: Option Public Administration (SPMA) Ms Bahula
012 420 5279
Room 1-12.6
nellie.bahula@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.6
nellie.bahula@up.ac.za
BCom
Accounting Sciences (undergraduate & postgraduate diploma/CTA)
Ms Badugela Room 1-5.8
012 420 2289 fhumulani.badugela@up.ac.za
Agribusiness Management (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Marakalala Room 1-12.2
012 420 3336 mary.marakalala@up.ac.za
Business Management (undergraduate & honours)
Mr Ngobeni
Room 1-12.1
012 420 5394 johannes.ngobeni@up.ac.za
Commerce Special (undergraduate)
Ms Erasmus
Room 1-5.1
012 420 3062 alta.erasmus@up.ac.za
Communication Management (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Nel
Room 1-13.3
012 420 3498 estelle.nel@up.ac.za
Digital Innovation (postgraduate diploma)
Ms Krappie
Room 1-5.3
012 420 5387 lerato.krappie@up.ac.za
Economics (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Marakalala Room 1-12.2
012 420 3336 mary.marakalala@up.ac.za
Econometrics (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Marakalala Room 1-12.2
012 420 3336 mary.marakalala@up.ac.za
Entrepreneurship (postgraduate diploma)
Mr Ngobeni
Room 1-12.1
012 420 5394 johannes.ngobeni@up.ac.za
Financial Sciences (undergraduate & honours) Ms Matabane Room 1-5.1
012 420 3064 khomotso.matabane@up.ac.za
General /Own Choice (undergraduate)
Mr Dire
Room 1-12.7
012 420 5278 ignatious.dire@up.ac.za
Human Resource Management (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Qokose
Room 1-12.3
012 420 3328 sibabalwe.qokose@up.ac.za
Informatics (undergraduate, honours)
Ms Krappie
Room 1-5.3
012 420 5387 lerato.krappie@up.ac.za
Integrated Reporting (postgraduate diploma) Mr Ngobeni
Room 1-12.1
012 420 5394 johannes.ngobeni@up.ac.za
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Internal Auditing (honours)
Ms Steenkamp
012 420 3347
International students EMS
Ms Qokose
012 420 3328
International students EMS (Coordinator)
TBA
012 420 3325
Investigative & Forensic Accounting (postgraduate diploma)
Ms Steenkamp
012 420 3347
Investment Management (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Steenkamp
012 420 3347
Law (BCom) (undergraduate)
Ms Steenkamp
012 420 3347
Mamelodi BCom Extended programme
Ms Matabane
0124203063
Marketing Management (undergraduate & honours)
Mr Ngobeni
012 420 5394
Own Choice / General (undergraduate)
Mr Dire
012 420 5278
Responsible Leadership
Ms Mjwara
012 420 3643
Statistics (undergraduate & honours)
Ms Marakalala
012 420 3336
Strategic Management
Ms Mjwara
012 420 3643
Supply Chain Management (undergraduate & honours)
Mr Ngobeni
012 420 5394
Taxation (honours)
Ms Steenkamp
012 420 3347
Tourism Management (postgraduate)
Ms Matabane
012 420 3064
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Room 1-5.4
ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.3
sibabalwe.qokose@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.3
karin.fortune@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.4
ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.4
ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.4
ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.1
khomotso.matabane@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.1
johannes.ngobeni@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.7
ignatious.dire@up.ac.za
Room 1-1.5 (Foyer)
zethu.mjwara@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.2
mary.marakalala@up.ac.za
Room 1-1.5 (Foyer)
zethu.mjwara@up.ac.za
Room 1-12.1
johannes.ngobeni@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.4
ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za
Room 1-5.1
khomotso.matabane@up.ac.za
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6.
Other matters
Study hints
a. Never “spot”. Unfortunately, “Murphy’s Law” most often applies here and the lecturer tests
the work that you have not spotted! You need to always maximise your mark-scoring ability
and spotting does not enable you to do this.
b. You can only pass PUF110 if you understand the issues, concepts and principles. The
workload is just far too great to commit everything to memory.
c. In PUF110, the lecturer explains and teaches you the basic principles and concepts but in a
test, your insight (understanding) is tested. The lecturers cannot give you examples of all
possible scenarios as these are endless. It is thus important that you understand the
principles in order to be able to apply them to any given situation. You cannot memorise
scenarios either! It may take longer initially to understand the principles but in the long-term
you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration and will always have that understanding –
once gained, it cannot be taken away from you!
d. Do not do your homework questions by applying the “Oh yes!” method, that is look at the
question and then at the answer and saying “Oh yes!”. You do not receive the suggested
solutions together with tests, so it is impossible to do that in a test situation. You must work
through the questions in detail as you would under test conditions – this means that you
must work under time pressure and should not look at the answer to prompt you, until you
have completed the answer. You need to make sure that you become “test fit” and doing
the majority of your homework questions under test conditions helps you to become “test
fit” and also train yourself to be able to concentrate for the duration of your longest test. If
you need to calculate and amount and cannot, assume an amount and carry on with the rest
of the answer. Only once you have completed your answer, should you look at the
suggested solution. Your answer does not need to look exactly the same as the suggested
solution – it is after all a “suggested” solution.
e. It does not help to work out solutions to all the questions if you do not understand the
principles. You should rather make sure that you understand the principles first and that you
know what you should memorize such as disclosure requirements for accounting, before
you do the questions so that you can then confirm your understanding by applying these to
answering the questions.
f.
Stay up to date!!! Do your homework questions immediately and timeously and see the
lecturer/tutor immediately if you have a problem. You will receive a significant amount of
homework to do during the semester/year. If you leave this until you are about to write a
test, it will not be possible to work through homework questions. Once you have done a
question, jot down the principles illustrated in the question as well as the catches and things
you got wrong at the top of your completed answer sheet in a different colour pen. This is
for future reference and for you to quickly check if you still know the
principles/catches/weak spots contained in the question when you do revision. If you are on
top of the items mentioned, you do not have to do the question again, if not – look again. If
you do your homework regularly, the amount of work you need to do before a test will be
reduced and you will be able to focus on topics that you are less comfortable with. In this
way, you will be able to revise effectively and efficiently.
g. Make sure that you know and understand the following for each topic.
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Relevant theories;
The policy cycle; and
Application of theoretical public policy concepts to the South African context.
Rules of conduct for EMS students
Students in the EMS Faculty are likely move into the business world once they have completed their
studies at the University of Pretoria. As part of delivering well-rounded students to the job market, it
is important that UP students refine certain attributes that are deemed to be part of the make-up of
any successful business person. Where feasible, a number of these attributes need to be inculcated
by staff members in the departments in the EMS Faculty, by consistently applying the same
administrative and other rules when dealing with students. As these rules of conduct are deemed to
form part of leaners’ guides even though they may be handed out separately, it is assumed that all
students are aware of these and ignorance will thus not be accepted as an excuse.
CONDUCT RULES (GA = Graduate attribute expected of students in the EMS Faculty per S4691/17)
1. Professional conduct and manners are expected when interacting with your lecturers in person,
by e-mail or by telephone. GA: Communicate constructively and sensitively with a range of
people and communities in diverse social, cultural, geographical and workplace contexts using
appropriate language (oral, written and listening) as well as other skills
2. Professional conduct and ethical conduct are expected when liaising with outside stakeholders
related to your academic programme. GA: Have a sense of social responsibility , respect human
rights and dignity and exhibit informed awareness and behave professionally, ethically and with
integrity
3. Please respect the consulting hours of lecturers and the time of your fellow students when
consulting with lecturers on a one-on-one basis or in class. GA: Demonstrate inter-personal
skills by working collaboratively and co-operatively in several contexts and function
autonomously / independently and confidently as individuals demonstrating initiative in
overcoming life and work challenges and take responsibility for their own decisions and
development
4. All correspondence (e-mail or otherwise) with the HODs and lecturers, must be done in an
appropriate format and tone. If not, the correspondence will be returned unanswered marked
“format” or “tone”. Queries will thus not be attended to, unless the format and/or tone of the
correspondence are at an acceptable professional standard. For examples of the appropriate
format, refer to the formats of correspondence included in this document. GA: Communicate
constructively and sensitively with a range of people and communities in diverse social, cultural,
geographical and workplace contexts using appropriate language (oral, written and listening) as
well as other skills
5. Students shall not be late for class, unless there is a valid reason for their being late. Being late
for a lecture indicates a lack of respect for the lecturer and fellow students. In addition,
students who have to leave a lecture period before the end of the lecture should advise the
relevant lecturer before the lecture commences that they will be leaving early.
GA: Function autonomously / independently and confidently as individuals demonstrating
initiative in overcoming life and work challenges and take responsibility for their own decisions
and development
6. Students’ cell phones should be switched off and out of sight during lectures and tutor sessions,
unless these are used as part of the blended learning interventions. GA: Have a sense of social
responsibility , respect human rights and dignity and exhibit informed awareness and behave
professionally, ethically and with integrity and interact constructively and create opportunities
for shared learning
7. Students are discouraged from misusing the procedures associated with sick notes.
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Nevertheless, when appropriate, they are expected to hand in a sick note application form
together with the required supporting documentation AT EACH DEPARTMENT. The associated
application form must be filled out in its entirety and if not, sick notes will not be accepted and
a zero mark will be awarded for the relevant test or assignment. GA: Have a sense of social
responsibility , respect human rights and dignity and exhibit informed awareness and behave
professionally, ethically and with integrity
Sick note application forms and associated documentation must be handed in within three
working days from the date of the test that was missed. Public holidays, Saturdays, Sundays
and official university recess days during a semester are not counted as working days. Late
submissions will not be accepted and a zero mark will be awarded for the relevant test.
GA: Function autonomously / independently and confidently as individuals demonstrating
initiative in overcoming life and work challenges and take responsibility for their own decisions
and development
To counter unethical behaviour, sick notes received will be validated by confirming their validity
with the issuing medical practitioner. If students are identified as having submitted fraudulent
sick notes, they will be handed over to the university authorities for disciplinary action and this
could lead to expulsion. GA: Have a sense of social responsibility , respect human rights and
dignity and exhibit informed awareness and behave professionally, ethically and with integrity
Students are expected to consider the resubmission of tests for additional marks carefully and
are expected to fill out the associated forms in their entirety and hand these in, accompanied by
the relevant test. Questions/answer books will be remarked in their entirety when handed in
and students could consequently lose marks previously awarded, when the entire
question/answer book is remarked. GA: Function autonomously / independently and
confidently as individuals demonstrating initiative in overcoming life and work challenges and
take responsibility for their own decisions and development
Fraudulent amendments to tests and examinations will not be tolerated and students guilty of
this will be handed over to the university authorities for disciplinary action and this could lead
to expulsion or suspension of credits for a specific module. GA: Function autonomously /
independently and confidently as individuals demonstrating initiative in overcoming life and
work challenges and take responsibility for their own decisions and development and have a
sense of social responsibility , respect human rights and dignity and exhibit informed awareness
and behave professionally, ethically and with integrity
All tests handed in for remarking must be handed in within three working days of the date on
which the tests were handed back in class and must be accompanied by the associated form.
Public holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and official university recess days during a semester are not
counted as working days. Applications for a remark will not be considered if handed in after the
deadline specified by the lecturers. GA: : Function autonomously / independently and
confidently as individuals demonstrating initiative in overcoming life and work challenges and
take responsibility for their own decisions and development
All assignments must be handed in on time. If not, assignments will not be marked and students
will receive a zero mark for assignments that were handed in late. GA: : Function autonomously
/ independently and confidently as individuals demonstrating initiative in overcoming life and
work challenges and take responsibility for their own decisions and development
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