IGNOU BPAC-102 Assignment 2026-27
Administrative Thinkers
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:25 pm.
| Course code | BPAC-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Administrative Thinkers |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAM/BAPAH/BAFPA)BAFPA, BAPAH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/TMA/ July-2026 and January -2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BPAC-102 assignment
The BPAC-102 assignment covers major administrative thinkers and their ideas on administration, authority, communication, motivation, organisations, decision-making and policy sciences. It includes questions on Kautilya, Chester Barnard, Abraham Maslow, Peter Drucker and other thinkers.
The booklet has three tutor-marked assignments containing 10 compulsory questions. Assignment A requires two descriptive answers of about 500 words each; Assignment B has four analytical answers of about 250 words each; Assignment C has four short answers of about 100 words each. The stated total is 100 marks, with 30% weightage. However, the individual question marks printed in the PDF add up to 104.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Assignment A) | 20 | Describe Kautilya’s principles for public administration. |
| Q2 (Assignment A) | 20 | Examine how Chester Barnard understood communication and authority. |
| Q3 (Assignment B) | 10 | Discuss Abraham Maslow’s explanation of motivation. |
| Q4 (Assignment B) | 10 | Examine Peter Drucker’s major contributions. |
| Q5 (Assignment B) | 10 | Outline Rensis Likert’s Interaction-Influence System. |
| Q6 (Assignment B) | 10 | Explain Chris Argyris’s theory of maturity and immaturity. |
| Q7 (Assignment C) | 06 | Discuss Herbert Simon’s understanding of choice and behaviour in decision-making. |
| Q8 (Assignment C) | 06 | Explain Dwight Waldo’s perspective on New Public Administration. |
| Q9 (Assignment C) | 06 | Identify the significant developments during Woodrow Wilson’s era. |
| Q10 (Assignment C) | 06 | Describe the elements that make up Policy Sciences. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Read the Programme Guide instructions before preparing your answers.
- Answer every TMA question in your own words.
- Keep each answer near its section’s prescribed length: 500 words for A, 250 for B and 100 for C.
- Organise answers logically, using clear connections between paragraphs; give descriptive answers an introduction and a conclusion.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre by the applicable deadline to remain eligible for the term-end examination.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt, keep a photocopy if possible, and ask the Study Centre to return your evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December TEE; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BPAC-102 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for BPAC-102?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end examination. The PDF links these dates to the July 2026 and January 2027 admission sessions, respectively.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 10 questions must be answered. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–6, and 100 words each for Questions 7–10.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The listing and PDF state 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage. There is a discrepancy in the PDF: its individual question marks total 104.
Where should I submit the assignment, and do I need a receipt?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. The PDF requires you to obtain and retain a receipt and suggests keeping a photocopy if possible.
In which languages is the BPAC-102 assignment available?
The official listing provides English and Hindi versions.
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