MANE-007 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MANE-007 Guess Paper (Term-End Exam Focus)

This structured guess paper for MANE-007 Human Resource Management in Public Sector (English/Hindi) consolidates patterns from the past 5–10 years of IGNOU TEE sessions (June & December), emphasizing high-yield topics and time-efficient question-solving strategies for the 3-hour exam.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Question Weightage

• ‘Organizational Behavior in Public Administration’ (Block 1)
  • Short-answer focus: Maslow’s hierarchy in government workplaces (20% weightage).
  • Long-answer emphasis: Compare Herzberg’s two-factor theory with McGregor’s Theory X/Y in bureaucratic settings (30% weightage).
  • Solved past questions: ‘Discuss the role of motivation theories in reducing attrition in PSUs.’ (2022 Dec TEE).
• ‘Strategic Human Resource Management in Government Entities’ (Block 2)
  • Frequent 10-mark questions on ‘HR audit frameworks for public sector reforms.’ (15% weightage).
  • Case-study style questions: ‘Analyze how HRM policies were implemented during the UPA’s NREGA program.’ (2021 June TEE).
  • Formulaic answers: ‘ROI of training programs’ calculation (5% weightage).
• ‘Leadership Theories and Public Sector Ethics’ (Block 3)
  • High-frequency: ‘Critically evaluate Fiedler’s contingency model in Indian bureaucracy.’ (25% weightage).
  • Ethics-focused: ‘Case of CAG audits and HR accountability.’ (10% weightage).
• ‘Performance Appraisal Systems in Bureaucracy’ (Block 4)
  • Graphical analysis: ‘Compare MBO vs. 360-degree feedback in PSUs.’ (20% weightage).
  • Statistical questions: ‘Calculate reliability of a performance matrix using Cronbach’s alpha.’ (5% weightage).
• ‘Labor Laws and Public Sector Employment’ (Block 5)
  • Legal focus: ‘Explain the impact of the Industrial Disputes Act on PSU layoffs.’ (15% weightage).
  • Comparative analysis: ‘Contrast labor laws in India vs. Singapore for public sector.’ (10% weightage).

Time Management for 3-Hour Exam

• Allocate 45 minutes for Section A (20 marks): Prioritize ‘Organizational Behavior’ and ‘HR Audit’ questions.
• Section B (40 marks): Spend 1 hour 15 mins on ‘Leadership Theories’ and ‘Performance Appraisal’, leaving 30 mins for ‘Labor Laws’ case studies.
• Section C (40 marks): Use 1 hour for ‘Strategic HRM’ essays; allocate remaining time proportionally to ‘Ethics’ and ‘MBO vs. 360° feedback’.

Subject-Specific FAQs

Yes. Expect 1–2 questions on ‘training program ROI’ or ‘reliability analysis of appraisal systems’ (Block 2/4), each carrying 5–10 marks. Use data from IGNOU’s Study Material (Chapter 5) for calculations.

Case studies (e.g., NREGA HR policies) require ‘PESTEL analysis’ (Political, Economic, etc.) and ‘SWOT for HR interventions’. Reference ‘Case Studies in Public Administration’ (Block 3) for templates.