IGNOU MPA-014 Assignment 2026-27
Human Resource Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 05 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MPA-014 assignment front page →| Course code | MPA-014 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Human Resource Management |
| Programme | M.A. (Public Administration) (MPA)MPA |
| 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) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 05 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPA-014 assignment
The MPA-014 assignment covers human resource management, planning, recruitment, performance appraisal, training, development, civil service conduct and workers’ participation in management.
It has two sections with five questions each. Answer five questions in about 500 words each, choosing at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain human resource management and how it has evolved. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the scope of strategic human resource management. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain human resource planning and its advantages. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe civil service recruitment in India. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain performance appraisal and its objectives. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain training and discuss its different methods. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain learning and development and why they are needed. |
| Q8 | 20 | Discuss different approaches to management development. |
| Q9 | 20 | Critically examine the All India Civil Service Conduct Rules, 1968. |
| Q10 | 20 | Discuss the concept of workers’ participation in management. |
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 five questions, selecting at least two from each section.
- Keep each answer to approximately 500 words and use your own words.
- Write the assignment neatly in your own handwriting.
- Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
- Obtain and retain a receipt from the study centre.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MPA-014?
The assignment code is Asst/TMA/2026-27.
How many questions must I answer?
Answer five questions in total, with at least two from each section.
What are the marks and word limit for each answer?
Each question carries 20 marks, and each answer should be about 500 words.
When is the MPA-014 assignment due?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and retain the receipt.
Is the assignment available in Hindi and English?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as the available mediums.
Other IGNOU MPA assignments
- MPA-011: State, Society and Public Administration
- MPA-012: Administrative Theory
- MPA-013: Public Systems Management
- MPA-016: Decentralisation and Local Governance
- MPA-017: E-Governance
- MPA-018: Disaster Management
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.