BPAC-131 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BPAC-131 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-131, December 2023 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

BPAC-131 : PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions out of the

following in about 400 words each by

selecting at least two questions from each

Section. All questions carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.Describe the meaning, nature and scope of public administration.

Q2.Write a note on pre-Weberian bureaucratic narratives. 20 [ 2 ]

Q3.‘Human relations studies were pertinent in bringing out the humane side of organisations.’ Elaborate.

Q4.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following : 10+10

(a) Theory ‘X’ of Douglas McGregor

(b) Prismatic model of F. W. Riggs

Section—II

Q5.Describe the different viewpoints on public policy approach.

Q6.Examine the characteristics of good governance.

Q7.Write a note on factors for the rise of post - modernism.

Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following : 10+10

(a) Features of New Public Administration

(b) Concept of public interest 2023 -131 &II