BPAC-132 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPAC-132 : ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about
400 words each by selecting at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain how Kautilya’s account of administration emphasized the importance of individuals responsible for its operation.
Q2.Define Gandhiji’s views on the concept of Trusteeship.
Q3.Analyse how Taylor’s Scientific Management theory improved organisational processes.
Q4.Elaborate on Follett’s conflict of power, authority and control within organisations.
Section—II
Q5.Discuss Chester I. Bernard’s views on organisation as a cooperative system.
Q6.Explain how Herbert A. Simon considered decision-making the core the administrative action and elaborate on his views regarding the role of behaviour, facts and values in this process.
Q7.Analyse the continued’ relevance of Herzberg’s two-factor theory in contemporary settings.
Q8.Describe Drucker’s key contributions to the field of management.