UPSC Mains 2025 Commerce & Accountancy Optional Paper II questions

30 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Commerce & Accountancy Optional PYQs

Answer each of the following questions in about 50 words
Relationship between quality work life (QWL) and organisational performance.
Determinants of Personality
Types of external-environment of organisation
Types of Organisational Structure
Neo-classical theory of organisation
10 marks
"Organisational design is not merely about structure, but about strategically aligning people, processes, and objectives in an ever-changing environment." Discuss.
20 marks
Explain the concept of PDCA. State in detail its features, application, advantages and limitations.
20 marks
Explain the process of perception and discuss how perceptual distortions can influence managerial decision-making in changing organisational environment.
Explain the different leadership styles commonly found in organisations. Evaluate how such leadership styles can influence employee motivation, performance and organisational culture.
To what extent does a project based organisational structure enhances goal clarity and flexibility and how sustainable in this approach for long-term strategic growth?
20 marks
Discuss how mechanistic and organic structures affect decision-making, com- munication and flexibility within an organisation.
10 marks
How do different sources of power influence the formal and informal power structures within an organisation, and what are the implications for leadership effectiveness and ethical decision-making?
20 marks
"Organisations often pursue multiple and sometimes conflicting goals." Critically evaluate this statement. How these conflicting goals affect organisational strategy, decision-making and performance? Elaborate.
20 marks
What are the major challenges in achieving effective coordination in an organisation and how does it impact overall performance? Discuss
10 marks
Answer each of the following questions in about 50 words
Job evaluation and internal equity
Impact of traditional job specifications
Impact of absenteeism
10 marks
Factors influencing salary and wage administration.
10 marks
Causes of Industrial Disputes 0 3
"Performance appraisal is not merely for appraisal but is for accomplishment and improvement of performance." Elaborate.
"Workers' participation democratises workplaces, while collective bargaining institutionalises conflict." Critically evaluate this statement.
20 marks
Examine the scope of industrial relations in the light of modern labour market. transformations, including the impact of changing work patterns, globalisation and technological advancement.
20 marks
What is the role of International Labour Organisation (ILO) and how has it influenced labour and social policies in India? Elaborate.
20 marks
Define recruitment. Describe the various methods of recruitment. Which method, in your opinion, will be more suitable to recruit a higher post like marketing manager? Explain in detail.
20 marks
"Training programmes are helpful to avoid personnel obsolescence." Elucidate.
10 marks
What should be done to improve the work culture in our country? Give suitable suggestions.
Define trade union. What are the challenges faced by trade unions in present time? Elaborate.
20 marks
Is there any difference between union participation and employee participation? Discuss the pros and cons of both and suggest whether and how they can coexist.
20 marks

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