IGNOU BPAC-132 Assignment 2026-27
Administrative Thinkers
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | BPAC-132 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Administrative Thinkers |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG)BAG, BAPAH, BAAPS |
| 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-132 assignment
The BPAC-132 assignment covers major thinkers and ideas in public administration, including Kautilya, Chester Barnard, Abraham Maslow, Peter Drucker, Rensis Likert and Chris Argyris. It also examines decision-making, New Public Administration, Woodrow Wilson’s era and policy sciences.
There are ten questions across three assignments: A has two answers of about 500 words each, B has four of about 250 words each, and C has four 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 | 20 | Explain Kautilya’s principles concerning public administration. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine Chester Barnard’s ideas about communication and authority. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss Abraham Maslow’s explanation of motivation. |
| Q4 | 10 | Examine Peter Drucker’s principal contributions. |
| Q5 | 10 | Outline Rensis Likert’s Interaction-Influence System. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain Chris Argyris’s Maturity-Immaturity Theory. |
| Q7 | 06 | Discuss Herbert Simon’s treatment of choice and behaviour in decision-making. |
| Q8 | 06 | Explain Dwight Waldo’s perspective on New Public Administration. |
| Q9 | 06 | Identify the important developments associated with Woodrow Wilson’s era. |
| Q10 | 06 | Describe the components of 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 assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words and stay close to the word limit specified for its section.
- For Assignment A, organise essay-style answers with an introduction and a conclusion; keep Assignment B analytical and concise, and Assignment C brief and precise.
- Arrange your ideas logically, connect sentences and paragraphs clearly, and present the final answers neatly.
- Submit the completed assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the prescribed deadline to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre, and keep a photocopy of your work if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BPAC-132 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for BPAC-132?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
Answer all ten questions. Assignment A has two questions of about 500 words each, Assignment B has four of about 250 words each, and Assignment C has four of about 100 words each.
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 completed assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and keep it as proof of submission.
Which programmes and languages are listed for BPAC-132?
The official listing includes BAG, BAPAH and BAAPS, with English and Hindi mediums available. The PDF cover names Bachelor of Arts (BAG).
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