BPAC-132 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, 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-132 : ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about
400 words each. Select at least two questions
from each Section. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the organisation and structure of administrative machinery at the centre as described in the Arthashastra.
Q2.Write a note on principles of organisation as specified by Henri Fayol. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.Discuss Elton Mayo’s experiments and examine their outcome.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Important developments in Wilson’s Era
(b) Changing perspectives of Weber’s Bureaucracy
Section—II
Q5.Make a critical analysis of the works of Herbert A. Simon.
Q6.Discuss Maslow’s theory of motivation.
Q7.Examine the theoretical underpinnings of Chris Argyris’ theories.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) New Public Administration under Dwight Waldo
(b) Concept of modern management [ 3 ] BPAC–132 2023 -132 [ 4 ] BPAC–132 &II