BPAC-132 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPAC-132 : ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words
each, selecting at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.“Kautilya’s principles of administration hold true even in the present times.” Comment.
Q2.Describe the major principles of Gandhian concept of Swaraj.
Q3.“Administration and politics are two distinct domains.” Discuss with reference to Woodrow Wilson’s views.
Q4.Examine the fundamental beliefs and principles of bureaucracy.
Q5.Write a note on conflict management in organisations.
SECTION II
Q6.“Chester I. Barnard has contributed immensely to administrative thought.” Explain.
Q7.Examine the concept and_ significance of rationality in decision-making.
Q8.“Maslow’s theory of motivation occupies a place of prominence in human behaviour.” Examine the statement.
Q9.Describe the evolution of the concept of organisational humanism.
Q10.Bring out the contribution of Dwight Waldo to New Public Administration. 20 BPAC-132 2 amt II