PUB2602 MAY/JUNE PORTFOLIO 2025

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MODULE FOCUS: LESSON 12 ‒ DISASTER MANAGEMENT
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
1.1 Define “disaster management” and explain its significance in public
administration in your own words.
[10]
1.2 Classify and describe the different categories of disasters. Provide
examples of each category relevant to South Africa.
[15]
QUESTION 2: ANALYTICAL APPLICATION
2.1 Discuss the principles of disaster management and evaluate their
importance in practical disaster scenarios.
[25]
QUESTION 3: CASE STUDY
3.1 Choose one real-life disaster event in South Africa and identify the role of
the national government in addressing the event.
[25]
QUESTION 4: REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Reflect on how effective disaster management strategies can mitigate the
impact of disasters on vulnerable populations.
[25]
TOTAL: [100]