BPAC-132 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BPAC-132 : ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about
500 words each. Select at least two questions
from each Section. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Examine Kautilya’s principles of public administration.
Q2.Describe the basic concepts of scientific management given by Frederick Taylor.
Q3.Elucidate the principles of organisation as identified by Henri Fayol. 20 [ 2 ]
Q4.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of the following : 10 each
(a) Fundamental principles of Bureaucracy
(b) Follett’s concept of giving orders
Section—II
Q5.“Chris Argyri’s theories have very significant theoretical underpinnings.” Comment.
Q6.Examine the ma jor contributions of Peter Drucker.
Q7.Explain the different stages in func tioning of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.
Q8.Write short notes in about 250 words on each of the following : 10 each
(a) Knowledge systems and Policy Sciences
(b) Concept of Job Enrichment 2022 -132 &II