BPAC-132 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BPAC-132 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-132, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
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.‘Kautilya’s organisation structure of administrative machinery at the central level was well thought of’. Explain.
Q2.Examine the Gandhian theory of Trusteeship.
Q3.Describe Henri Fayol ’s key elements of management. 20 [ 2 ]
Q4.Critically analyse the Weberian Bureaucratic Model.
Q5.Write a note on Elton Ma yo’s contribution to Human Relation Movement.
Section—II
Q6.‘Organization is a cooperation system.’ Discuss.
Q7.“Decision-making is at the co re of administration.’ Elucidate.
Q8.Critically evaluate Abraham Maslow ’s hierarchy of needs theory.
Q9.Describe the theoretical underpinnings of Chris Argyris.
Q10.‘Peter Ducker’s principles hold immense relevance even in the present times. Comment. 2023 -132 &II