This document provides guidelines for students completing a project as part of their MBA program. It outlines general guidelines for the project including objectives, expectations for student behavior, and requirements for the project report. It discusses choosing a topic and organization for the project work. The topic should be from the student's area of specialization and preferably related to the host organization. The project should involve a systematic study to resolve a problem using management concepts. Guidelines are provided on undertaking the project work, including defining the problem, developing theoretical perspectives, and selecting an appropriate topic and organization.
Project management for instructional designersKimberly Klotz
A presentation on project management principles and use in instructional design and how the project management phases and activities sync with the ADDIE Model. Presentation given by Kim Mckee and Kimberly Klotz at the Teaching with Technology Conference at UAMS.
Research Question Which socioeconomic factors increase the likeli.docxWilheminaRossi174
Research Question: Which socioeconomic factors increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes?
Hypothesis: I hypothesize low access to nutritious food is the number one contributor to type 2 diabetes.
Testable variables:
· Nutritious food
· Cost of housing
· Education
· Income
Please read the other attachment to understand the totality of the project and overall expectations.
The biggest focus for this project is making sure we have testable data.
The finished project submitted will contain the following sections, in the following order.
1. Title page (must adhere to Graduate College guidelines)
2. Abstract (a 200 word summary that includes topic, major findings, and conclusions)
3. Table of Contents (with page numbers)
4. Introduction (a statement of purpose and organization of the paper, including the expected contribution to knowledge in the field of public administration)
5. Literature Review (a review of the most important documents from related scholarly research and professional sources)
6. Research Design and Methodology
7. Data Analysis and Findings
8. Conclusions and Recommendations (summary of findings, conclusions drawn, recommendations for action or further study)
9. APA-style Reference List (not bibliography)
It will have everything you need to it complete this.
Capstone Paper Overview and Requirements for POL 688[footnoteRef:1] [1: Note: I must highlight that most of the information contained in these documents has been acquired from outside sources and adapted for the purposes of my classes over the years. I take no credit for anything in this document as my original work and have attempted to give credit where possible
]
The MPA Capstone Project (Project here after) is constructed over two courses POL 688 and POL 689. This document will detail the expectations of required work in POL 688, as well as overall expectations of the Project that will be submitted in POL 689.
The Capstone Project is required for students in all concentrations. It provides an opportunity for students to integrate theory and practice in a significant problem-solving exercise. For this project students will conduct an original, analytical research project consisting of professional analysis of a management problem leading to practical implementation in governmental, health care, or nonprofit settings, or theoretical inquiry in the field of public administration. The project, in other words, will produce either academic research that provides new generalized knowledge in the field or a solution to a public management problem, often within the context of a specified agency.
All projects must entail
original research and writing, defined as meeting the following criteria:
· The research project has not been previously conducted. If the study is a replication study, it must not have been previously conducted on the project subjects or the agency unless the project involves longitudinal studi.
Project management for instructional designersKimberly Klotz
A presentation on project management principles and use in instructional design and how the project management phases and activities sync with the ADDIE Model. Presentation given by Kim Mckee and Kimberly Klotz at the Teaching with Technology Conference at UAMS.
Research Question Which socioeconomic factors increase the likeli.docxWilheminaRossi174
Research Question: Which socioeconomic factors increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes?
Hypothesis: I hypothesize low access to nutritious food is the number one contributor to type 2 diabetes.
Testable variables:
· Nutritious food
· Cost of housing
· Education
· Income
Please read the other attachment to understand the totality of the project and overall expectations.
The biggest focus for this project is making sure we have testable data.
The finished project submitted will contain the following sections, in the following order.
1. Title page (must adhere to Graduate College guidelines)
2. Abstract (a 200 word summary that includes topic, major findings, and conclusions)
3. Table of Contents (with page numbers)
4. Introduction (a statement of purpose and organization of the paper, including the expected contribution to knowledge in the field of public administration)
5. Literature Review (a review of the most important documents from related scholarly research and professional sources)
6. Research Design and Methodology
7. Data Analysis and Findings
8. Conclusions and Recommendations (summary of findings, conclusions drawn, recommendations for action or further study)
9. APA-style Reference List (not bibliography)
It will have everything you need to it complete this.
Capstone Paper Overview and Requirements for POL 688[footnoteRef:1] [1: Note: I must highlight that most of the information contained in these documents has been acquired from outside sources and adapted for the purposes of my classes over the years. I take no credit for anything in this document as my original work and have attempted to give credit where possible
]
The MPA Capstone Project (Project here after) is constructed over two courses POL 688 and POL 689. This document will detail the expectations of required work in POL 688, as well as overall expectations of the Project that will be submitted in POL 689.
The Capstone Project is required for students in all concentrations. It provides an opportunity for students to integrate theory and practice in a significant problem-solving exercise. For this project students will conduct an original, analytical research project consisting of professional analysis of a management problem leading to practical implementation in governmental, health care, or nonprofit settings, or theoretical inquiry in the field of public administration. The project, in other words, will produce either academic research that provides new generalized knowledge in the field or a solution to a public management problem, often within the context of a specified agency.
All projects must entail
original research and writing, defined as meeting the following criteria:
· The research project has not been previously conducted. If the study is a replication study, it must not have been previously conducted on the project subjects or the agency unless the project involves longitudinal studi.
1
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
UNDERGRADUATE/ POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
COURSEWORK FRONT SHEET
MODULE TITLE: Major Project Options 1 & 2 (Dissertation)
MODULE CODE: BUS7048
LECTURER: Dr Peter Samuels
ISSUE DATE: September 2018
HAND IN DATE: Research Topic: Monday 8th April 2019
Research Proposal (25%): 12:00Noon Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Dissertation/Report (75%): 12:00Noon Friday 20th September
2019
(Resit date to be confirmed)
HAND BACK DATE: 20 working days from the date of submission.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to this
assignment:
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify, determine and justify a disciplinary-relevant project, including its aims,
scopes and objectives.
2. Self-manage research, including managing the supervisory process and
reflecting critically on the work undertaken to identify improvements in research
and project practice
3. Understand how to identify and synthesise the relevant conceptual theory and
methodological techniques from the programme pathway, using a range of
sources and data, applying them to a particular topic, case or organisation.
4. Professionally present the analysis of the data and the results of the project,
including drawing appropriate conclusions and providing recommendations and
guidance for managerial judgements and decision making in the chosen
discipline or pathway.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria are specified in the assessment brief marking scheme depending on
the option chosen.
2
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
BUS7048
MSc Management programme
Dissertation Assessment Brief for Options 1 & 2
September 2019 submission
Module Coordinator: Dr Peter Samuels
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0121 331 6962
Room: C242
mailto:[email protected]
3
MSc Management Dissertation Guide
1. The Aim of the Dissertation
The aim of the dissertation is to provide you with an opportunity to further your intellectual and
personal development in your chosen pathway by undertaking a significant practical unit of
activity, having an educational value, and at a level commensurate with the award of an MSc
degree.
The dissertation is one element of your degree where you have the freedom to select what to
study or investigate in your chosen pathway. Because of this, it can be one of the most valuable
learning experiences you could ever go through. Most students, for instance, have used the
dissertation not only to develop a detailed study of a topic that interests them, but also to learn
about themselves and to produce a dissertation which fully demonstrates their intellectual and
personal capabilities.
A subsidiary benefit of the dissertation is that it provides tangible evidence of your abilities and
can be shown to prospective employers to lend further support to your job application.
Option 1 and Option 2
The key d.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 1
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT
STUDENT SYLLABUS—MGNT 4800
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, which culminates the entire student experience in the BSM program,
allows students to identify a current management issue and to find solutions to the
issue by applying the key concepts they have learned from the BSM program
experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Applied Management Project, each student will be able to:
Identify a specific current management issue.
Develop a problem or issue statement
Develop a reference list related to your proposed research topic and
problem/issue statement.
Develop introductory background information relative to the specific
management issue.
Discuss the specific management issue and identify related organizational
implications.
Establish appropriate procedures for conducting the review of relevant
published information to resolve the issue.
Develop alternatives for resolving the issue and analyzing these in terms
of feasibility or appropriateness for the particular situation.
Recommend a specific course of action to resolve the management issue.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 2
COURSE OUTCOMES
The following outcomes are expected of each student for Applied Management Project:
Through exploration and, identify a current management issue, develop
problem/issue statement, conduct the appropriate research to further the
understanding of the problem or issue develop and analyze alternatives,
and make a specific recommendation for resolving the issue.
Through a written report, integrate appropriate information, analyze and
synthesize this information, and develop a written report of their findings
and recommendations.
Through oral presentations, demonstrate a mastery of chosen topic of
research and present results from the projects.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 3
INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO STUDENTS
Applied Management Project is different from other BSM courses due to the following
four aspects:
Students work independently during the 10 weeks. The learning teams
take on a supportive role of encouraging, reviewing, generating ideas, and
helping to solve problems for each other.
The paper should be written using APA (6
th
ed) guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Publication Manual, published by the American
Psychological Association. Summaries of APA guidelines may be found
on the Internet (e.g., "APA Style Sheet").
This course does not have the same instructor-student interaction as
other BSM courses. However, students are expected to meet with the
instructor at least twice during the ten week period. The first meeting is to
ensure that the student has chosen an acceptable management topic and
has prepared an adequate problem statement (or research question(s)).
The second meeting is to provide the instructor with an update regarding
the status of th.
Software Project Management: Project InitiationMinhas Kamal
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1
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
UNDERGRADUATE/ POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
COURSEWORK FRONT SHEET
MODULE TITLE: Major Project Options 1 & 2 (Dissertation)
MODULE CODE: BUS7048
LECTURER: Dr Peter Samuels
ISSUE DATE: September 2018
HAND IN DATE: Research Topic: Monday 8th April 2019
Research Proposal (25%): 12:00Noon Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Dissertation/Report (75%): 12:00Noon Friday 20th September
2019
(Resit date to be confirmed)
HAND BACK DATE: 20 working days from the date of submission.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to this
assignment:
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify, determine and justify a disciplinary-relevant project, including its aims,
scopes and objectives.
2. Self-manage research, including managing the supervisory process and
reflecting critically on the work undertaken to identify improvements in research
and project practice
3. Understand how to identify and synthesise the relevant conceptual theory and
methodological techniques from the programme pathway, using a range of
sources and data, applying them to a particular topic, case or organisation.
4. Professionally present the analysis of the data and the results of the project,
including drawing appropriate conclusions and providing recommendations and
guidance for managerial judgements and decision making in the chosen
discipline or pathway.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria are specified in the assessment brief marking scheme depending on
the option chosen.
2
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
BUS7048
MSc Management programme
Dissertation Assessment Brief for Options 1 & 2
September 2019 submission
Module Coordinator: Dr Peter Samuels
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0121 331 6962
Room: C242
mailto:[email protected]
3
MSc Management Dissertation Guide
1. The Aim of the Dissertation
The aim of the dissertation is to provide you with an opportunity to further your intellectual and
personal development in your chosen pathway by undertaking a significant practical unit of
activity, having an educational value, and at a level commensurate with the award of an MSc
degree.
The dissertation is one element of your degree where you have the freedom to select what to
study or investigate in your chosen pathway. Because of this, it can be one of the most valuable
learning experiences you could ever go through. Most students, for instance, have used the
dissertation not only to develop a detailed study of a topic that interests them, but also to learn
about themselves and to produce a dissertation which fully demonstrates their intellectual and
personal capabilities.
A subsidiary benefit of the dissertation is that it provides tangible evidence of your abilities and
can be shown to prospective employers to lend further support to your job application.
Option 1 and Option 2
The key d.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 1
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT
STUDENT SYLLABUS—MGNT 4800
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, which culminates the entire student experience in the BSM program,
allows students to identify a current management issue and to find solutions to the
issue by applying the key concepts they have learned from the BSM program
experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Applied Management Project, each student will be able to:
Identify a specific current management issue.
Develop a problem or issue statement
Develop a reference list related to your proposed research topic and
problem/issue statement.
Develop introductory background information relative to the specific
management issue.
Discuss the specific management issue and identify related organizational
implications.
Establish appropriate procedures for conducting the review of relevant
published information to resolve the issue.
Develop alternatives for resolving the issue and analyzing these in terms
of feasibility or appropriateness for the particular situation.
Recommend a specific course of action to resolve the management issue.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 2
COURSE OUTCOMES
The following outcomes are expected of each student for Applied Management Project:
Through exploration and, identify a current management issue, develop
problem/issue statement, conduct the appropriate research to further the
understanding of the problem or issue develop and analyze alternatives,
and make a specific recommendation for resolving the issue.
Through a written report, integrate appropriate information, analyze and
synthesize this information, and develop a written report of their findings
and recommendations.
Through oral presentations, demonstrate a mastery of chosen topic of
research and present results from the projects.
APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT 3
INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO STUDENTS
Applied Management Project is different from other BSM courses due to the following
four aspects:
Students work independently during the 10 weeks. The learning teams
take on a supportive role of encouraging, reviewing, generating ideas, and
helping to solve problems for each other.
The paper should be written using APA (6
th
ed) guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Publication Manual, published by the American
Psychological Association. Summaries of APA guidelines may be found
on the Internet (e.g., "APA Style Sheet").
This course does not have the same instructor-student interaction as
other BSM courses. However, students are expected to meet with the
instructor at least twice during the ten week period. The first meeting is to
ensure that the student has chosen an acceptable management topic and
has prepared an adequate problem statement (or research question(s)).
The second meeting is to provide the instructor with an update regarding
the status of th.
Software Project Management: Project InitiationMinhas Kamal
Software Project Management: ResearchColab- Project Initiation (Document-1)
Presented in 4th year of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) course at Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka (IIT, DU).
NCV 4 Project Management Hands-On Support Slide Show - Module 1Future Managers
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Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
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Project guideline
1. PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR
2 YR MBA 4TH SEMESTERS, ALL
P G DIPLOMA’S 2ND SEMESTER AND IMBA 10TH
SEMESTER STUDENTS
Prepared by
Dr. S. K. Acharya
Lecturer MBA
DDCE
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
AND
Rashmi Ranjeeta Das
Academic Consultant
DDCE
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY.
2. Content
Chapter 1 – General Guidelines
Chapter 2 – Project Work Guidelines
Chapter 3 – Writing the Report
Chapter 4 – Evaluation of the Project Report
Chapter 5 – Project Areas and Topics
Annexure :
1. Initial Joining Report Format
2. Completion Report
3. Feedback Form
Page 2
3. CHAPTER – 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. On the project training is an integral part of the 24 months MBA programme of the Directorate.
2. The period for the training is 28 days.
3. No student is allowed to change the organization of training assigned to him/her without prior
written permission of the Faculty-in-Charge. In case such a thing happens, the Project will be
considered invalid.
4. The training is aimed at the following objectives:
a. To provide an extensive exposure to the student and hands-on experience in a corporate
environment
b. To ensure that the corporate gets adequate return from the student in terms of the money and
time they spent on them during the training so that there is a mutual return of experience and
learning
c. To provide a platform for the corporate to test the reliability, quality and performance of the
student and make a match for final job offer later, if they so deem fit.
5. During the training the student will be under the supervision of a person in the organization who will
act as his corporate guide and will provide guidelines for the corporate work during the stay of the
student in the organization.
6. The student will be required to abide by the rules of the organization where he/she is undergoing
training.
7. The corporate organization will be taking a strong view of the punctuality and behaviour of the
student during the training and therefore the student will be required to be on their best behaviour
and inculcate the good norms of the organization where they take the training.
8. In case the student has to take leave of absence, he/she will have to take permission from the
organization and the faculty guide before they proceed on leave.
9. In case the student has to take up project based work at the instance of the company, they should
conduct it to their best of their capability. The faculty guide will be always available for advice and
guidance.
10. No student should try to copy or use information in such a way that will project false and baseless
conclusions for the company. All students are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding
any information they come across in the organization in the course of their training. In case such
malpractice is found out, the student shall be duly penalized.
11. All the students have to prepare and submit a written project at the time of the examination. It is
not necessary for it to be a statistical or analytical report. It could be learning and experience
sharing too. The project report would have to be certified by the organization. The details of
designing a project work and carrying out the project work is mentioned in the Chapter 3.
12. The details of the Evaluation of Summer training experience and the project work is mentioned in
Chapter – 4.
Page 3
4. CHAPTER – 2
PROJECT WORK – GUIDELINES
2.1. WHY PROJECT WORK?
Project Work is the best way to practice what you have learnt. The purpose of including project
report in the Programme is to provide you an opportunity to investigate a problem applying
management concept in a scientific manner. It enables you to apply your conceptual
knowledge in a practical situation and to learn the art of conducting a study in a
systematic way and presenting its finding in coherent report. As managers, you are
constantly seeking information to base your decision. How well you collect, synthesize and make
the data meaningful is what you learn through this process.
2.2. WHAT IS PROJECT?
A project is a scientific and systematic study of real issue or a problem intended to resolve the
problem with application of management concept and skills. The study can deal with a small or
big issue in a division or an organization, the problem can be from any discipline of management.
The essential requirement of a project is that it should entail scientific collection, analysis
and interpretation of data to valid conclusions.
2.2.1. How to undertake project work
Step 1 – Once the approval is received you can start project work. Thereafter project
report should be prepared and submitted at the time of the examination.
Step 2 – After evaluation of your project report by the examiner you will be called for
viva - voce.
2.2.2. Criteria for selection of projects
2.2.2.1. Topic should be selected from your MAJOR area of specialization.
2.2.2.2. Project work should preferably be concerned with the organization.
2.2.2.3. It should try to resolve the problem assessed in your project work.
Defining the project will be easier if you use the following acid test. A project should ideally meat these criteria.
• Will the implementation of the project bring about an • Is the project idea applicable in other similar situations?
improvement in the present status of an activity and In other words, development of the idea of thesis,
can this improvement be quantified proving or disproving of a hypothesis the methodology,
the framework for analysis should be such that it can
• Quantification may be in terms of money, or better be applied to other problems of similar nature. While it
utilization of time and manpower, better sales would have a distinctive of its own in its application to
performance, higher production etc. the specific situation the project would not be so
exclusive that its principles have no other applications.
• Does it have an underlying management principle, • Does the project report take into account factual data
framework or model based on which the data is which is relevant to the situation?
collected, analysed and argument developed?
The Project Work undertaken should be authentic and should contribute towards the
development and growth of the subject. If the Expert Committee feels that the Project Work
undertaken does not appear to be authentic or does not contribute towards the growth of the
subject or it has been merely copied from some sources, the Institute has the right to reject the
Project Work summarily. In that case, the student may be asked to resubmit the Project.
Page 4
5. 2.3. TOPIC AND ORGANISATION
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. The first step of the project work is to
choose a suitable topic for study. This choice will be entirely personal emerging from your area of
interest. There can be more than one area of interest and there can be more than one topic in
each area. When faced with such a wide choice a discussion with your colleagues, superiors or
guide can help you in narrowing down your choice through elimination. While selecting the topic
you have to take into account the organisation you work in and the opportunities you have at your
command to generate relevant data. Having narrowed the scope of your topics apply the criteria
shown above to make a final selection.
A problem need not be an extraordinary one or out of the blue. You will find that many issues
related to the working situation demand the systematic study. Some illustrative examples are
attached at appx. (You are to select topic preferably acceptable to target organisation). You have
to choose an organisation for your project work. This should preferably be your own or any other
organisation in the vicinity. In any case, it would be one where you have access to information
and opportunity to discuss your ideas and views with the executives working there. The project
outline and its formulation must be freely discussed with those who are responsible for similar
activities in the organisation you have selected for your project work.
2.4. THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
Before you start your project it is essential to carry out a preliminary survey of the available
literature on the topic. This study will help in understanding the problem in depth and the aspects
which are being investigated and will provides ideas for further research. You should consult the
bibliographies of project report in libraries and skim through some reports on similar topics. An
access to this information will help you in crystallizing the design of your study and exploring the
uncovered areas. However, it would be advisable not to repeat studies conducted earlier. An
originality of approach in studying a topic will provide vitality to your project.
Some studies require the statement of hypothesis. A hypothesis is a tentative diagnosis or
solution to a problem. It is based on cursory observation of the apparent date and adopt
provisionally to explain certain events and to guide the investigation of others. The project then
would be based on testing the hypothesis to verify or reject it, for example, in a study of
increasing absenteeism in a factory, one may propound the hypothesis that “absenteeism is on
the increase because of lack of adequate welfare activities. On studying the problem in depth it
may be proved to be so otherwise. A hypothesis then starts somewhere at the midpoint of
research, form here on can look back to the problem and also look forward to the data. While
writing your report you have to discuss the theoretical background in one of the first few chapters.
These chapters will provide the frame work of your project report.
2.4.1. Defining the Problem (Illustration)
Title of the project: “Cost reduction through materials management”.
Statement about the project:
This particular topic is chosen because in most of the manufacturing organization the cost of materials account for a
sizeable portion of the total expenditure and any savings affected in cost of material will have a direct bearing on the
profitability of the organization.
Objectives and scope of the study:
• To optimize individual and group efforts for achieving the organization.
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6. • To minimize cost of materials in every possible way, without sacrificing the quality aspect at the same time.
• To maximize overall profitability of the enterprise so as to sustain and grow in the highly competitive
environment satisfying the need of the organization, individual as well as the society at large stay with a few
well chosen aspects so that it can studied and analysed thoroughly to get a deeper understanding. Trying to
cover too much ground may lead to a very superficial analysis which weakens the project.
Title: Cost reduction through Materials Management.
Statement about the problem
Comment
You will note that the scope as defined is extremely diffused “Optimization of individual and group effort” is a human
relation oriented problem, but this is a study in materials. Again “to maximize overall profitability of the enterprise” a
material is one of the factors but certainly not all the factors.
So what is the problem?
Is it one of reducing material cost as defined in the introductory paragraph?
Or is it of improving individual and group performance?
Or is it one of maximizing profitability?
Each one can independently form a problem for a project.
You argue that these are inter-related matters and therefore, cannot be ruled out. You would be right. But while
others may be included at the managerial decision stage, at the project chosen for this project, material costs
constitute 40% of the total working capital. The project is aimed at studying means of reducing this cost through
more efficient materials management methods.
Objectives and Scope of the Study:
• Identify the major item of material cost through ABC analysis.
• Identify reactors leading to high inventory and longer turnover period.
• Devise means of reducing of material cost by taking care of the problem identified through improved
procedures, systems and team efforts wherever necessary.
2.5. METHODOLOGY
The quality of your project work will depend upon the methodology you adopt for your study.
Methodology in turn depends upon the nature of the project work. The main strength of your
report comes from the process earlier mentioned that of collecting, synthesizing and analyzing
information which must have a bearing on the defined problem. Again, all information, related to
the problem needs to be carefully scrutinized to avoid risk of biased analysis.
Having once identified which information is relevant and need to be collected, you will have to
define how this will be done. Thus, a case study may require a different approach than a study
based on survey. However, where the volume of data is very large a sampling method needs to
be adopted. The following steps then become necessary.
2.5.1. Methodology
ILLUSTRATION 1
Project Title : “Corporate Planning : Current Status in India”
Methodology :
After providing a theoretical underpinning it is intended to review important corporate planning decisions of selected company. It
always proposed to highlight the role of the Government policies in deciding the course of events the companies are forced to
take and economic events which had direct bearing on the corporate planning process in the past. It is decided to analyze a few
case studies for successful growth as well as prominent failures.
Comments :
Unacceptable. Too vague. Need to define framework for generating data. How many companies are under study? Over what
length of time-two years, five years, fifty years?
ILLUSTRATION II
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7. Project Title : “Application of CPM techniques in Capital Repair Shop”
Methodology :
List the various activities involved in the repair in consultation with the executing agencies.
Estimation of duration of each activity through analysis of records and interaction with executives of the work shop.
Drawing up of a network.
Conducting forward pass and backward pass calculations of establish the critical and sub critical activities.
Taking into consideration the resources available to various agencies to carry out resources smoothly to arrive at the balanced
requirement of resource throughout the repair period.
Attempt will also be made to carry out the time cost relationship of activities so as to achieve the minimum possible/ optimum
duration of the project.
COMENTS :
Acceptable
2.5.2. Sampling: Size and coverage of the population providing data. Good sampling is done
through statistical techniques. To refresh from the books mentioned at the end.
2.5.3. Preparation of a proforma or a Questionnaire for Collection of Data: A technique
that one should learn is the farming of a proper questionnaire. Most books on statistics or
research methodology provide guidelines for farming a questionnaire.
2.5.4. Pilot study or Pre-testing: A trial run of a questionnaire or some preliminary interviews
helps in finalizing the structure of the questionnaire or the interviews.
2.5.5. Processing of Data: Proper tabulation, classification, analysis, interpretation and
comparison are essential steps in the processing of the data.
2.5.6. Framework for Analysis: The framework for analyzing the data will be related to your
stated objectives hypothesis. Statistical method can be used for analysis where
applicable. Methodology of the project must be clearly thought out in as much detail as
possible. Clarity in method helps in completing the project report expeditiously. In the box
are given some illustration of methodology, both acceptable and unacceptable.
(You must be extra careful that your method dose not gives rise to a whole lot of irrelevant data)
2.6. PROJECT GUIDE’S ROLE (MERNTORS)
As you proceed with your project work, you are likely to feel the need for a person who can act as
a sounding board for your ideas. These may be in the designing of a questionnaire, structure
your interview, deciding the size of sample, procedure for data collection, tabulation and analysis.
For this you must approach a suitable person in your organization or environment who agrees to
be your guide for the project work. Such a person should not only be well versed in contemporary
management thinking but also have practical experience in the area of your study, you must
discus your project design with your guide before the start of your project and again during the
necessary and finally at the stage of writing the report. You should show him the draft project
report before it is finalized for submission.
An acknowledgement letter form the Project Guide stating that the project work
undertaken is authentic and satisfactorily conducted under his guidance has to be
attached with the Project Repot.
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8. CHAPTER – 3
WRITING THE REPORT
3.1. WRITING THE REPORT
Once you have done the analysis of your data or have logically put together your case, you can
get on with the task of writing the project. Before going to the main chapters, some peripherals
yet important consideration to note are described below.
3.1.1. COVER PAGE
The cover page on the bound copy of the report should indicate
3.1.1.1. The title of the report. It would be short and written in capital letters. If necessary, it
should be followed by an explanatory sub-title.
3.1.1.2. The name of the student and enrolment number
3.1.1.3. Name and designation of the faculty member who has guided you.
3.1.1.4. Name and designation of the person of the organisation who has guided you.
An illustrative example of the cover page is given
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9. PROJECT REPORT
On
DESIGNING OF PERFORMANCE APPRASIAL SYSTEM
FOR NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF OF COMMERCIAL ORGANISATIONS
SUBMITTED TO THE
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTATION
by
Name : …………………………………………
University Roll No : …………………………….
En.Rollment No…………………………………….
Regn.No……………………………………………….
Under the
Guidance of
Name of Internal Guide Name of External Guide
Designation Designation
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY.
3.1.2. Certificate from the organization (to be issued by the organization and the photocopy
of the certificate is to be attach)
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10. 3.1.3. Certificate from the Guide. (format of the certificate)
CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE
Mentor / Guide Name :
Designation :
This is to certify that the project report entitled “____________________________________________”
has been prepared by Ms./Mr.____________________________________________ under my
supervision and guidance, for the fulfillment of Master In Business Administration. His/Her field work is
satisfactory.
Date: Signature of Guide
3.1.4. Preface and Acknowledgments: In case you have received assistance from a person or
a source in any from such as in the collection of data, facilities for interviews or
references to record in connection with your project and own a special debt to particular
source or person, you should acknowledge this under the title acknowledgments. Or else
you may include these acknowledgments in the final paragraph of the preface or forward
which should highlight the objective of the study and the major problem you deal with in
the report which follows in the succeeding pages.
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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is really a great pleasure to have this opportunity to describe the feeling of gratitude imprisoned in the core of
my heart.
I convey my sincere gratitude to AGM (HR)/ _________________ for giving me the opportunity to prepare my
project work in __________________. I express my sincere thanks to all the staff members of
_____________________________________.
I am thankful to ______________________________ for her/his guidance during my project work and sparing
her/his valuable time for the same.
I express my sincere obligation and thanks to all the Faculties of DDCE ____________________________ for
their valuable advice in guiding me at every stage in bringing out this report.
I am also thankful to my family for their kind co-operation which made my take easy.
Name:
Roll No:
3.1.5. Declaration (format of the Declaration)
3.1.6.
DECLARATION
I do hereby declare that this project work entitled “__________________________________________”
submitted by me for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Master In Business
Administration(MBA) is a record of my own research work. The report embodies the finding based on
my study and observation and has not been submitted earlier for the award of any degree or diploma to
any Institute or University.
Date: Name:
Roll No:
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12. 3.1.7. Table of contents: Also called INDEX, the table should provide the title of all chapters
(with page numbers) major subdivisions and appendices. The table should also indicate
the commencing page numbers of the preface, the bibliography appendices & annexures.
3.1.8. Main report: You main report should follow the chapter scheme you had indicated in
your synopsis. Generally the sequential presentation should be as follows:-
3.1.8.1. Chapter-I: Introduction of the problem: this chapter should provide a
background of the problem and what is proposed to be investigated. The
significance of the problem, the objective and the scope of the study and the
contribution and impact your study will make should be elaborated. A brief
description of the organization where you have conducted the project should
be provided.
3.1.8.2. Chapter-II: Theoretical Perspective: This chapter should give an overview of
the theoretical concepts related to the problem under study. You should
refer to the current status of research in the area and major finding thereof.
These should bring out the necessity for a study of the kind you have
undertaken and the approach you intend to follow.
3.1.8.3. Chapter-III: Methodology: This chapter should describe in detail the steps
followed in completing the study. If you have done a sample survey, the
basis of sampling its size etc. should be discussed. The sources of primary
and secondary data must be stated and the way you have processed the
data should be elaborated.
3.1.8.4. Chapter-IV, V, VI …. Onwards: Presentation of the relevant data and analysis
and discussion thereon from the main body of the report. As you defined the
problem-Clearly and definitely, before you start the report, decide on the
main theme of your report; which of the findings are significant, which are
peripheral? Develop your argument logically to build your theme, presenting
data wherever necessary. Decide the distribution and the number of chapter
required; keep appropriate balance in the size of the chapter, and avoid
uneven coverage. Only include those parts of atable in the chapter which are
relevant to the arguments, the details can be in the appendix. Spend more
time on the central issues, giving them importance, clarity and emphasis. All
issue treated in the same manner dilute a report.
3.1.9. Appendices and Annexures: Appendices are listed alphabetically e.g.
Appendix A Appendix B etc. and contain the table and data collection for the
study .They are not included in the main chapters but referred to in the
discussion and interpretations. Appendices are placed after the last chapter
on summary conclusions.
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13. Annexures are numbered numerical e.g., Annexure II etc. and contain such
supporting information which through not collected as primary and
secondary data, yet is relevant in discussion and for easy reference.
3.1.10. List of references: references can be mentioned either at the bottom of the
appropriate page where these are referred or at the end or each chapter. If
this has not been done, a third alternative is to list them at the end of the
report immediately after the appendices / Annexures.
3.1.11. Bibliography: A bibliography is a list of published sources consulted during
the course of project work and normally includes all work listed in the text
and text notes. The bibliography can be listed in alphabetical order or split
into two separate list each covering books and articles.
3.1.12. Size of the project report: Depending upon the problem and data, a project
report should be covered between 60 to 100 (double space). Each page must
be typed in one side, leaving a wide margin.
3.1.13. Reviewing & and Presentation: While writing and presenting a report, take
care of minor matters as this will make it more professional. Badly edited
reports with grammatical errors and wrong punctuations give a very poor
impression. A well written and carefully corrected one holds the interest of
the reader. Foolscap pages with single space matter needs a lot of grit and
determination to read. Well spaced pages with proper headings, margins and
tables are inviting.
It is necessary to review and revise your draft report before you give to the
final typing. Also show it to your guide and obtain his comments and
suggestion for changes where necessary.
Note: 1. Four copies of project report have to be prepared. Two copies the student has to
submit to the concern authority notified for the purpose and One copy the student
has to submit to the concerned organisation and the Other one he / she has to
keep with him / her for further requirements. The student should bring the copy
when he / she will present himself/herself for viva voice.
2. One self copy of the Project Report is to be submitted into Library.
3. Kindly follow the same format for cover page of project report as shown above.
4. It is necessary to attach an acknowledgement letter from the project guide.
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14. CHAPTER – 4
EVALUATION OF PROJECT REPORT
4.1. EVALUATION OF THE REPORT
The evaluation of the project report will be done in two phases viz. - the written report and the
viva-vice. The project report sent by you is sent to an examiner conversant with the subject
matter of the report. The assessment of the report is done on standard criteria. Please study the
criteria and the weight age given to each before you begin your project work.
4.2. VIVA-VOCE
Once your report has been evaluated by the examiner, you are called for a discussion of the
report. The discussion normally takes the form of elaborating your view points, your findings and
overall view of the subject. The duration of this viva-voce is about 10-20 minutes. Project Viva
will be conducted by Expert Committee appointed by DDCE. Students are required to give
viva of the Project Work preferably through power point presentation.
The viva-voce provides and opportunity to the examiner to test your knowledge of areas relevant
to the subject of the report to elicit more information about the techniques employed during field
work and to ask for explanations and clarification where necessary. The viva voce will also give
you an opportunity to know any flaw in your report and to have suggestion and guidance for any
further work in the area of your study.
Before you present yourself for the viva you must read your report and prepare yourself for any
queries concerning your report. You must become aware of the deficiencies in your report and
should be able to discuss them with your examiner.
Note: 1. Kindly carry a copy of your project report.
2. It is mandatory to bring identity card for viva voce.
3. It is necessary to attach an acknowledgement letter from the Project Guide.
4.3. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR PROJECT WORK
A. Written Report (60)
Choice of subject/Title 05
Clarity about objectives scope and coverage of the study 10
Design of the study and methodology, Review of earlier work/literature available for the subject, data collection primary,
secondary : questionnaire used where applicable, field work 10
Analysis and Interpretation of data: Data Processing technique (manual/computer) quantitative OR other tools made use of. 10
Innovative technique/approach to problem solving 10
Finding of Research Study; recommendations, suggestions, policy issues 05
Report writing and presentation; languages, composition & chapter scheme. 05
Usefulness of the Study; applicability in business/industry, in decision making/system development. 05
B. Viva-Voce (40)
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15. Identification of the problem. Clarity about objectives, scope and coverage of the study 10
Ability to discuss the report design, methodology instruments used literature connected with the report,
data quality analysis and interpretation findings and recommendations 10
Depth of the subject and conceptualization of the key areas after completing the project work 10
Linking the Report Recommendations with project objectives and how far these have been achieved 05
Draw back in the report if any and general comments 05
Note: 1. In case of project reports relating to development of concepts and systems or case studies,
ability to critically review the literature and development of thought process will be judged.
2. Time required for viva voce cannot be laid down. It can last from 15 to 30 minutes or even 45
minutes depending upon the particular case.
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16. CHAPTER - 5
PROJECT AREAS
5. Financial ratios of selected public sector
5.1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
undertakings.
1. Business failure in India
6. Determination of share price in stock
2. Role of small-scale enterprise in
market.
Industrial development
7. Financial Statement Analysis.
3. Styles of management in India
8. Share Market related subjects.
4. Management techniques in public sector
9. ABC Analysis.
undertakings
10. Fundamental Analysis.
5. Corporate Strategy
11. NPA in commercial Banks investors’
6. Just in Time Management.
awareness regarding Demat Account.
7. Business & Government
12. Awareness of Insurance product.
8. Public Sector Enterprises
13. PMRY Programme.
9. Social Responsibilities of management
14. NAV calculation of Mutual Funds &
10. Business policies
Centralized Insurance Products.
11. Communication in Industry
15. Performance analysis of Mutual fund.
12. Leadership in Industry
16. Relevance of Stock exchange.
13. Attitude & Morals
17. New age Banking.
14. Executives Development Programme
15. Public Utility Services 5.3. HR MANAGEMENT
16. Developing data bank on technologies in 1. Worker’s participation in management.
selected Industries in India 2. Training and Development procedures.
17. Communication 3. Trade Union Movement in India.
18. Tourism in India 4. Collective Bargaining.
19. Producers, dealers, consumers behavior 5. Performance Appraisal.
under Contemporary marketing 6. Motivating employees.
20. Conditions. 7. Discipline in the Industry.
21. Sales and Distribution Management 8. Wage Incentives
22. Marketing – A system approach 9. Personnel Systems and Practices.
23. Woodwork furniture for houses and 10. Industrial conflict.
offices. 11. Welfare activities in Industries.
24. Develop a distribution model for a 12. Industrial Relations in India.
medium size firm. 13. Leadership.
25. Role of public undertakings in the 14. Human Relations in Managerial Function.
development of nation. 15. Communication.
26. Advantages and Facilities Available at 16. Business & Labour Laws.
Delhi dry port. 17. Discipline in Industry.
27. A study of the Delhi Cake market. 18. Absenteeism
28. Marketing of Television in India. 19. Strikes & Lock outs.
29. Employees Performance. 20. Transfer and promotional policies.
30. Business Ethics 21. Manpower planning.
31. Environmental Analysis 22. Grievance handling.
32. Re-engineering 23. Employees’ participation.
24. Employees Turnover.
5.2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMEN/ BANKING
25. IR climate in Indian states.
AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT
26. Organizational culture.
1. Technical tools for security analysis.
27. HRD systems / Climate
2. Cost Control & Cost Reduction.
28. Potential Appraisal.
3. Financial incentive for small industries.
29. Performance Appraisal
4. Project Appraisal & Finance
30. Employees Efficiency.
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17. 31. Organizational changes & Re-structuring. 27. Marketing & Management of Information
32. Job Satisfaction. services in India.
28. Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products in
5.4. MARKETING MANAGEMENT
India.
1. Marketing cost in India.
29. Introduction of a new product in the
2. Distribution costs in the Indian economy.
market.
3. Motivating sales man.
30. The role of small scale Enterprises in
4. The role of Consumer’s Production
Industrial Development.
Group; their reference to the Indian
31. Setting up a small scale Television
marketing scene.
Assembly Unit.
5. Cost-benefit analysis says of
32. Marketing Problems and Prospects of
(Newspaper) advertising for Consumer
Indian Tractor Industry.
goods with special relevance to the level
33. Market Survey on GLS Lemps.
of sales at which they become an
34. Problems and Aspects of Indian
acceptable cost. Alternative promotional
Pharmaceuticals Industry.
choice open to the small marketer.
35. Marketing cost of silk in India.
6. A critique on the advantages of the
36. Sugar marketing in India.
national marketing Strategy for a
37. Marketing cost of aluminum In India
product of your choice vis-à-vis. Regional
38. Marketing channel decisions.
marketing.
39. Retail Management
7. Dealer network for consumer durables.
40. Role of IT in Marketing
8. Distribution costs in marketing in Indian
scene.
9. Develop a Distribution Model for medium 5.5. Systems
size firm. 1. Inventory Management.
10. Field force management. 2. Office Automation System.
11. Marketing of computer stationary in 3. ERP System
India. 4. CRM System.
12. Point’s preserver of national Assets
marketing A view point.
13. Role of small-scale Industries growth,
performance and prospects.
14. Marketing of Anodised name plates.
15. Consumer attraction and marketing of
colorful flooring tiles & wall-Covering
16. Market survey for PVC floor.
17. Servicing of Automobiles in India.
18. Electronics materials & Components.
19. Public Sector Enterprises in India.
Note: The Students are at full liberty to
20. Marketing of Dictation system.
select any other topic (with consultation with
21. Marketing Problems faced by the small
scale Industry.
the concerned Mentor/guide), not mentioned
22. Marketing of Fertilizer by Cooperatives. above, as long as it pertains to their
23. Marketing of Cement with Specific discipline.
Reference to Cement Corporation of
India.
24. Measuring the efficiency of advertising
25. Different aspects of consumers Behavior
26. Measuring Brand equity.
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18. DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
www.ddceutkal.org
INITIAL JOINING REPORT
1. Name of the Student : ___________________________________________________
2. Roll No : ___________________________________________________
3. Name of the Company : ___________________________________________________
4. Address of Communication : ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
5. Project Title : ___________________________________________________
6. Project Description : ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
7. Date of Joining : ___________________________________________________
8. Name of the Project Guide : ___________________________________________________
a. Designation : ___________________________________________________
b. Address : ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
c. Telephone numbers : ___________________________________________________
d. Mobile number : ___________________________________________________
e. Email address : ___________________________________________________
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19. DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
www.ddceutkal.org
COMPLETION REPORT
Name of the student:
Roll No:
Name of the company:
I have completed my assignment(s) on _______________ (date) and have also handed over
all my reports materials, files and books to the satisfaction of my project guide, departmental head
and the head of HRD. I have also submitted my final summer project to the company along with
the project presentation.
Signature of the student
With Date
Signature of Project Guide Signature of Departmental Head
With Date and Seal With Date and Seal
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20. DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
www.ddceutkal.org
FEEDBACK FORM
Name of the student :
Roll No :
Project Title :
01. Please tick the appropriate Box:
Sl Not
Parameter Exceptional Excellent Very Good Average Satisfactory Very Poor
No Satisfactory
01 Extent of conceptual
reading and clarity
02 Comprehension of the
project
03 Seriousness , sincerity
& thoroughness in
planning before the
project
04 Sense of responsibility
and commitment
05 Time and quality
orientation
06 Initiative, drive and
enthusiasm
07 Communication
effectiveness and
keeping the superiors
informed about the
progress
08 Acceptance and
Learning from
mistakes and seeking
guidance from the
experienced
09 Depth of knowledge
10 Quality of analysis and
diagnosis
11 Practicality of
recommendation vis-à-
vis purpose of study
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21. 12 Behaviour and conduct
13 Discipline, punctuality
and regularity
14 Quality of reporting
and presentation
Contd…
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
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02. Is the report useful to the Company : Yes _____ No _____
03. Would you implement it? : Yes _____ No _____
i. Is yes, to what extent and in what respects can you implement it?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
ii. If no, can you please specify the reasons for it?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
04. Have you observed any weaknesses he/she needs to correct, where Institute of Management
Bhubaneswar (IMB) should pay attention?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
05. Any aspect on which he/she should pay more attention to be more professional and attentive?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Date :
Name :
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22. Designation :
Company :
Tel No. :
Fax no. :
Email :
Mobile no. :
Signature with company seal
Note: Submission schedule at DDCE Utkal University, Bhubaneswar(at the time of submission of Report)
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