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QUESTION 1(a)
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10 marks

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP): human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP): human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Comprehensive National Power (CNP).

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP): human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony≈55 words
  2. 2Support the Discuss with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Comprehensive National Power (CNP) without directly resolving: “Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP): human capital, soft power (culture and policies…”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Discuss judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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