BPAC-132 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BPAC-132 : ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words
each, selecting at least two from each section. All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Bring out Gandhi's idea of ‘Swaraj’.
Q2.Examine the basic concepts of F.W. Taylor.
Q3.Explain the views of Mary Parker Follett on conflicts in organisation.
Q4.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of
(a) Limitations of Rule by Officials
(b) Concept of Authority
SECTION II
Q5.Describe the features of Rensis Likert’s Management System.
Q6.“Chris Argyris suggested a strong connect between individuals and organisations in the underpinnings of his theories.” Comment.
Q7.Elucidate the features of the Two-Factor Theory of Frederick Herzberg.
Q8.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of
(a) Peter Drucker’s Management Theory
(b) Normative Optimal Model of Policy Making BPAC-132 2 amt II