IGNOU BPCE-146 Assignment 2026-27
Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Last updated by IGNOU: 10 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 21 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BPCE-146 assignment front page →| Course code | BPCE-146 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Industrial / Organizational Psychology |
| Programme | Bachelors of Arts General Programme (Psychology) (BAG) and Bachelor of Arts Multidisciplinary (Psychology) (BAM)BAG, BAM |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | Asst /TMA /2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Mon, 21 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BPCE-146 assignment
The BPCE-146 assignment covers industrial and organizational psychology, including job satisfaction, motivation, communication, leadership and organizational change.
All 10 questions are compulsory. Assignment One has two descriptive questions of 20 marks each, with about 500 words per answer. Assignment Two has three questions of 10 marks each, with about 250 words per answer. Assignment Three has five short questions of 6 marks each, with about 100 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12+8 | Describe the main fields of industrial and organizational psychology and its current challenges. |
| Q2 | 10+10 | Examine job satisfaction, its causes and outcomes, alongside organizational commitment and citizenship behavior. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss two content theories of motivation. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe the functions of communication and the barriers to it. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss situational approaches to leadership. |
| Q6 | 6 | Write briefly about relaxation techniques. |
| Q7 | 6 | Write briefly about psychological capital. |
| Q8 | 6 | Explain how organizational culture develops. |
| Q9 | 6 | Write briefly about managing change. |
| Q10 | 6 | Write briefly about human processes intervention. |
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
- Answer every question in your own words and follow the word limit for its assignment section.
- Write answers by hand; do not type or print them. Copied answers receive zero marks for the relevant question.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and tie the pages together.
- Include an introduction and conclusion in descriptive answers, and present answers neatly and logically.
- Attach a copy of the TMA to the completed assignment.
- Submit the assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre. If a centre change is pending, submit to the original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of the assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; the PDF lists 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BPCE-146?
The PDF gives the assignment code as Asst /TMA /2026-27.
How many questions are in the BPCE-146 assignment?
There are 10 compulsory questions across three assignments.
What are the marks and weightage for BPCE-146?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage in the course result.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
The suggested limits are about 500 words per answer in Assignment One, 250 in Assignment Two and 100 in Assignment Three.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre. If a centre change is pending, use the original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
What are the submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session; the PDF lists 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 session.
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