This chapter introduces the background, purpose, scope, and methodology of the study. The background provides context that the report is part of an internship requirement for a business administration degree. The purpose is to fulfill the degree requirement and gain relevant information. The scope is to understand the banking functions of Bank of Khyber (BOK), including its departments, products, services, and procedures. The methodology discusses the two month internship and data collection methods, including primary methods of observation and discussions, and secondary sources like annual reports and websites. The report scheme outlines the six chapters that will be covered.

1. CHAPTER 1 “INTRODUCTION”
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
For the completion of Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, every
student is required to undergo eight weeks internship within organization.
I selected the Bank of Khyber Swabi Branch for my internship, and this report
is concerned with the banking function in Bank of Khyber. The internship is serving
the purpose of acquainting the students with the practical knowledge of business
administration.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The main purpose of this study is to fulfill the requirements of Bachelor
Degree in Business Administration (Major “Banking &Finance”) at Abdul Wali Khan
University Mardan KhyberPukhtunkhwah, and to get the relevant information in order
to complete this internship report.
Along with course requirement, the purpose of this study is to develop and
enhance the analytical skills of students.
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of the study is to know the banking function of BOK as well as its
entire department, its products, services and on its functions and procedures.
1.4 METHODOLOGY
Two months rigorous internship in the BOK, gave me knowledge and
confidence to write this report. Every effort has been made to collect data and
information about the working of the organization however the following data
collection methods have been mainly used for the completion of this report.
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2. CHAPTER 1 “INTRODUCTION”
1.4.1 PRIMARY DATA
a. Observation
Being an internee in the Office of the Bank of Khyber Swabi Branch, I
observed all the practices and dealing in the whole office, which helped me to have
deep insight about the problems and issues concerning the bank.
b. Discussions
To know about employee’s commitment, motivation and their outlook towards
the management of the bank, I discussed many issues with the Head of the
department, senior member and with lower level management member.
1.4.2 SECONDARY DATA
The data collected earlier by someone else and which has gone through
mathematical and statistical techniques after its collection, is called secondary data.
Secondary data has been collected from different sources of the bank including:
1. Annual reports& Semi-annual reports of BOK.
2. Bank manuals.
3. Newspapers.
4. Internet websites.
1.5 SCHEME OF THE REPORT
Chapter One: Contains the background of study, purpose of the study, scope of the
study, research methodology.
Chapter Two: Contains Brief history of the organization, nature of the organization,
Business Volume, Products & Services, Competitors, and the Brief introduction of the
Swabi Branch.
Chapter Three: Contains Organizational hierarchy chart, Corporate Information,
Number of employees, Main office, Introduction and Functions of the Operation
Department.
Chapter Four: Contains Current Strategies vision, mission, Core Values, Objectives,
Financial Ratio analysis and SWOT analysis of BOK.
Chapter Five: Contains the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of
BOK.
Chapter Six: Contains Conclusion and Recommendations.
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