IGNOU MMPC 020 Business Ethics and CSR: Assignment, Question Papers and Study Blocks

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MMPC 020 Business Ethics and CSR at a glance

MMPC 020 subject name and where it sits in IGNOU MBACN

MMPC 020 is titled Business Ethics and CSR. It is a compulsory theory course carrying 4 credits, requiring 120 hours of learner study. This course is listed in the course table of the IGNOU Master of Business Administration (Construction Management) (MBACN) programme.

MMPC 020 is placed in the II Year, Fourth Semester of the MBACN programme, which is offered through the School of Engineering and Technology (SOET) in English medium.

The January 2026 and July 2026 sessions assignment file for MMPC 020 is issued for MBA, MBA(OL), MBAFM, MBAHM, MBAMM, MBAOM and MBF, so learners of each of these programmes write the same questions.

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MMPC 020 syllabus: the 4 study blocks on eGyanKosh

Yes, the MMPC 020 study material is available in PDF format on eGyanKosh. This is the official platform for IGNOU study blocks. The MMPC 020 course, titled Business Ethics and CSR, is a 4-credit theory and compulsory course. The study material is organised into four blocks, covering the subject progressively.

The first block, “Ethics and Business,” establishes foundational concepts. Building on this, “Evolution and Concept of CSR” introduces the development of Corporate Social Responsibility. The third block, “Corporate Social Responsibility in India,” then focuses on the Indian context. Finally, “CSR Implementation and Sustainability” covers practical application and long-term viability, completing the course content for MMPC 020.

The 4 blocks hold 14 units between them:

1. Block 1: Ethics and Business
   • Unit 1: Business Ethics: An Overview
   • Unit 2: Concepts and Theories of Business Ethics
   • Unit 3: Ethical Dilemmas
   • Unit 4: Ethics in Business
2. Block 2: Evolution and Concept of CSR
   • Unit 5: CSR: An Overview
   • Unit 6: Business Strategy in CSR
   • Unit 7: CSR in Global Context
   • Unit 8: Business Ethics and CSR: Linkages
3. Block 3: Corporate Social Responsibility in India
   • Unit 9: CSR in Indian Context
   • Unit 10: CSR Legislations and Policy Guidelines
   • Unit 11: CSR in Public Sector Units (PSUs)
4. Block 4: CSR Implementation and Sustainability
   • Unit 12: CSR Reporting Process and Auditing
   • Unit 13: Roles and Responsibilities of CSR Department
   • Unit 14: CSR and Sustainable Development

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MMPC 020 assignment: download, submission and marks

Assignments for the current session are put on the website for download.

Assignments are compulsory for MMPC 020 Business Ethics and CSR. Assignment responses must be written before taking the Term-End Examination (July 2026). Tutor Marked Assignments go to the Coordinator of the learner’s Learner Support Centre (July 2026). A failed assignment must be re-submitted; once passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade.

MMPC 020 assignment questions: January 2026 and July 2026 sessions

Assignment MMPC-020/TMA/JAN/2026 has 5 questions. The instruction on the file: “Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre.”

Questions as printed in IGNOU’s file: MMPC 020 assignment PDF. Check the Assignments page before you write, since IGNOU replaces the file each year.

Assignment rules that apply to every IGNOU course: front page format, paper and margin rules, binding and envelope and checking assignment status.

MMPC 020 question papers and the term-end exam

IGNOU publishes previous term-end question papers for MMPC 020 Business Ethics and CSR on its Previous Question Papers page. These papers are arranged by programme and course. The term-end examinations are held twice a year, in June and December, at examination centres across the country and abroad. For example, the December 2026 TEE will have two sessions daily: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.

The examination fee for each theory course is Rs. 200 (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the MMPC 020 exam in Hindi even if registered in English medium, as long as it is not a language programme (December 2026 TEE). Hall tickets are uploaded on the University website and are not sent by post (July 2026).

Only term-end theory exams can be re-evaluated; projects, practicals, workshops, assignments, or seminars are not eligible for re-evaluation. A copy of the answer script costs Rs. 100 per course (January 2026). Bachelor’s and Master’s students who are within 2% marks of a 2nd or 1st division may apply for improvement, with one opportunity only (January 2026). Early declaration of results costs Rs. 1000 per course for Indian students, requiring proof of selection for a post or further studies (January 2026).

MMPC 020 previous year question papers

The last 6 term-end papers on IGNOU’s question paper site:

MMPC 020 exam pattern

The June 2026 paper runs 3 hours and carries 100 marks. The instruction at the top reads: “(i) Attempt any five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks.”

MMPC 020 topics asked in more than one exam

Read across the 6 papers, these subjects came back:

How the questions in these papers spread over the blocks (44 of 48 questions match a unit):

For the exam itself: previous year question papers by programme, the exam form, the date sheet and results and grade card.

Official IGNOU links for MMPC 020

• eGyanKosh: MMPC-020 Business Ethics and CSR
• IGNOU previous term-end question papers
• IGNOU assignments page

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