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A Project Report on

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At

Company name

Submitted to

University of PuneIn Partial Fulfilment of

Degree ofMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

2011-13

By

Student Name

Indira College of Engineering & Management,Parandwadi, Pune


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DECLARATION

I, the undersigned honestly declare that, this ProjectReport entitled is a genuine andbonafide project prepared by me in partial fulfilment ofdegree of Master of Business Administration of Universityof Pune.

The Project work is original and the conclusions drawnherein are based on the data collected and analyzed byme.

To best of my knowledge, the matter presented in thisproject has not been submitted and award of any degree,diploma or membership either to this or any otherInstitute or University.

Place: PuneDate:

(Sign & Name student)


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Certificate on companys letterhead

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that (Name of the Student) astudent of (Name of the college) perusing MBAunder Pune University has successfully completed aproject on (title of the project) in (name of thedepartment) for the period of ....weeks that is from(start date) to (end date) in partial fulfilment ofrequirements of Degree ofMASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION.

We have found him /her to be dedicated andsincere.

Signature(Name & designation)Date:

(Seal of the company)


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INDEX

Sr. No. CONTENTS Page No.

1 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

2 LIST OF TABLES

3 LIST OF FIGURES

4 CHAPTER I

5 CHAPTER II

6 CHAPTER III

7 CHAPTER IV

8 CHAPTER V

9 BIBLIOGRAPHY

10 ANNEXURE


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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I express great pleasure in introducing my project entitled-------------------------------------------------is a successful outcome of co-operation of many entities. This the platform , where I would like toexpress my gratitude to all those, who were directly or indirectlyinvolved in completion of this study.

I take this opportunity to express my most sincere and heartfeltgratitude to Mr------- of company-----, for providing me a wonderfulopportunity to execute this project in their esteemed organizationand for patiently mentoring and guiding me throughout the project.

This project not have been successful without the precious guidanceof our Head of Department Prof. Uttam Sapate & my project guide Mr.------, with their support and. I express my sincere gratitude to themand all those who have helped me directly and indirectly.

Sign(Name of student)


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LIST OF TABLES

A PAGE FOR LIST OF TABLES

For Example :

Tables may be more or less depending upon the tables in eachchapter

LIST OF TABLESTable No. Title of the Table Page No.Table No. 1.1

Table No. 1.2Table No. 2.1Table No. 2.2Table No. 3.1Table No. 3.2Table No. 4.1Table No. 4.2Table No. 5.1Table No. 5.2


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Chapter I

Introduction


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This is the chapter of the project, which should cover the followingpoints :

1.1 Basic Theoretical Concepts and Contexts of the Topic1.2Literature Review1.3Need for the study1.4 Statement of the Problem1.5 Objectives of the Project1.6Research Hypotheses1.7Scope of the Study

The detail descriptions of these points are as under :

1.1 Basic Theoretical Concepts and Contexts of the Topic

This point should cover the following :

Basic concepts related to the topic

The theoretical context of the concerned discipline ofthe problem should be specified.

1.2Literature ReviewThis point should cover the following :

A Brief of overview of work already done in the area ofthe selected research topic

Minimum ten projects /Articles should be reviewed Review write up should be scientific manner covering

1. Name of the author whose paper is under review2. Title and objectives in summery form3. Methodology adopted to study the objectives4. summarizing the major findings5. Highlighting researches gaps.

Scientific style of foot not reference.

1.3Need for the studyThis point should cover the following :

Why this study

Sources of key originating research questions(s)

The selected problem in the theoretical context of theconcerned discipline should be specified

1.4 Statement of the ProblemThis point should cover the following


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The problem to be investigated should be presentedclearly and briefly

Statement should emerge from the need for the study

It should be object oriented

It should be eye view of the project

It should be in inverted commas1.5 Objectives of the Project

The point should cover the following:

The objectives of the project should be made in clear,specific and precise terms.

The objective of the project should be put in serial points

They should cover summary of the title of the researchproject they should be in minimum words.

They should be in minimum words

They should indicate scope of the study

They should drive the research Project1.6Research HypothesesThe point should cover the following:

A Hypothesis is a tentative generalization the validity ofwhich remains to be tested.

Specify research hypotheses that you wish to investigatein this study.

They should be clear, specific & precise.

They should state the relationship of variables.

They should be simple

They should be limited in scope.

They should be testable statements.

They should be in minimum number

1.7 Scope of the StudyThe point should cover the following:

Specific mention should be made of the rational scope ofthe research problem of the project, such as:

Geographical scope of the study.

The topical scope of the study.

The functional scope of the study


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Chapter II

Profile of the Organization


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This is the second chapter of the project, which should envelop thefollowing points :

2.1 Current status of the company2.2 Future plans of the Organization2.3 Any other relevant information of the Organization

The detail descriptions of these points are as under:

2.1 Current status of the company

The Point should cover the following:

Current market position of company should be given. Current financial positions of company should be given

Reasons for profit/loss should be discussed.

Marketing strategies should be listed.

2.2 Future plans of the OrganizationThe point should cover the following:

Future plans of company if any should be specified

2.3 Any other relevant information of the Organization.This point should cover the following:

Any other relevant information regarding the companyshould be given.


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Chapter III

Research Design and Methodology


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A good research design ensures against wasteful expenditure of time,money and energy. Thus chapter should contain information on thefollowing points :

3.1 Sampling Design

3.2 Source and methods of Data collection3.3 Methods of data analysis and statistical Techniques3.4 Key concepts and definitions3.5 Limination of the Study

The detail description of these points are as under :3.1 Sampling Design

This point should cover the following:

Define population with reference to project

Sampling unit should be specified

Sampling frame should be defined

Sample size should be defined Sampling Procedure Statistically /Judgement should be

defined

Know the budgetary constraints.

Understand sampling errors.

An explanation of the determination of size and type ofsample will also be necessary

Proposals not requiring a sample selection should specifytheir strategy appropriately and describe the rationale.

3.2 Source and methods of Data collectionThis point should cover the following :

The different types of data that are proposed to be gatheredand to be used should be specifically mentioned. Data collectionmethods may be as:

Sources of Primary Data collection

Observation,

Field Observation

Interview schedule,

Questionnaire, Discussion,

Sources of secondary data collection :

Abstract database,

Full text database,


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Online database,

Unpublished database,

The sources for each type of data and the tools andtechniques that will be used for collecting different types

of data should be specified.

3.3 Methods of data analysis and statistical Techniques :The point should cover the following

Different types of data analysis techniques used in theresearch project should be specifically mentioned. Suchas:

Basic analytical tools, which include TabularAnalysis, Graphical Analysis, Percentage Analysis, or

Ratio Analysis etc. should be specified. Project students can use some advanced techniques

in the project for data analysis which includesRegression Analysis, Multivariate Analyses, ANOVAetc., Should be specified.

3.4 Key concepts and definitions:This point should cover the following:

If some special technical terms used in the researchproject, those terms should be defined clearly.

3.6 Lamination of the StudyThis point should cover the following:

Major limitations of the study should be specified.


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Chapter IV

Data Presentation, Analysisand interpretation


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This chapter should contain information on the following points:

4.1 Getting data ready for analysis4.2 Data analysis4.3 Interpretation of results

4.4 Discussion on results derived4.5 Research Questions Answered

The detail description of these points is as under:

4.1 Getting data ready for analysis

Editing data

Handling blank responses

Coding data

Categorizing data

Creating data file Programming

4.2 Data analysis

Present data in tabular forms :i. Frequency table

ii. Response tablesiii. Contingency tablesiv. Unvaried tablesv. Bivariate tablesvi. Statistical tablesvii. Time series tables

All tables should have technical features, such as :i. Table Numberii. Title of the tableiii. Captions ( columns Heading)iv. Stubs( Row heading)v. Table Bodyvi. Head Body

vii. Foot Note

Feel for the data (Optional) depending on type of data1. Use Basic of statistics such as

i. Frequenciesii. Meaniii. Standard Deviationiv. Coefficient of Variation


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v. Correlationvi. ANOVAvii. Etc.

2. Get the basic findings / inferences.

4.1 Interpretation of results

Feel what findings / results are

Mean what findings say

Read whink and present the inference

4.2 Discussion on results derived :

Link the objectives with results of the data

Implications of findings

Personal perspective of the students on derivedresults

4.3 Research Questions Answered:

Feel the research questions are answered

Draw and Develop conclusions or generalisations


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Chapter V

Findings and Suggestions


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This chapter should cover the following :

5.1 Main Findings5.2 Policy Suggestions5.3 Scope for further research

5.1Main Findings

Findings are statements of factual information basedupon the data analysis

List all the major findings of the project serially

Put the findings in sequence of the study

5.2Policy Suggestions

Policy Suggestions or Recommendations should flow

from the findings

They should be very rational and practical

They should be specific

They should be indicative

5.3Scope for further research

Project study should indicate scope for further research

III) Terminal Items :This point should cover the following points :

1. Bibliography2. Appendices

Questionnaires or Interview Schedules

Complex Tables

Technical Note

3. Glossary terms4. Index

Bibliography :


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A bibliography is the listing of the work that is relevant to the maintopic of the research interest arranged in the alphabetical order ofthe last names of the author (s). A reference list is a subset of thebibliography, which includes details of all the citation used in theliterature survey and elsewhere in the report, arranged again, in the

alphabetical order of the last names of the author(s).

At least three modes of referencing are followed in the businessresearch. These are based on the format provided in the publicationmanual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (2001), theChicago Manual Style (1993), and the Turabian style (1996).

Each of these style specifies with examples, how books, journals,newspapers, dissertations and other documentation materials are tobe referenced in the manuscript. Since the APA format is followed forreferencing by many journals in the management area, the

monograph will highlight the distinctions in how books, journals,newspapers, dissertations and other documentation materials arereferenced using APA format as specimen referencing format below :

Book by single Author :1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2005) Dairy Cooperative Management

and Practice, Rawat Publication, Jaipur

Book by more than one author :1. Krishnaswamy, K.N., Appa, Iyer, Sivakumar, & Mathirajan. M.,

(2006), Management Research Methodology : Integration of

Principles, Methods and Techniques, Pearson Education, NewDelhi.

More than one Book by the same author :1. Roy, A., (1998a) Chaos theory, McMillan Publishing Enterprise,

New York.2. Roy, A., (1998b) Classic Chaos, McMillan Publishing Enterprise,

New York.

More than one Book by the same author :1. Pennathur, A., Leong, F.T., & Schuster, K (Eds), (1998), Style

and substance of thinking, Paradise Publishers, New York.

Chapter in the edited book :1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2007), Infrastructural Development and

Regional Disparity A Comparative District Level Analysis inKarnataka, in Dash L.N., (Ed ) Economics of Infrastructure,Regal Publication, New Delhi.


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Journal Article :1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2006), Sugar Factory Efficiency

Measurement : Application of Data Envelopment Analysis ANew Insight for Managers, Paradigm, The Research Journal of

Institute for Management and Technology, Vol. X, No. 2, July December.

Conference Proceedings Publication :1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2007), Status of Public Services in

Karnataka A Comparative District Level Analysis, in Shahu, A.,(Ed), Proceedings of the Second International Conference onServices Management, Oxford Brookes University & IIMT NewDelhi.

Doctoral Dissertation :

1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2001), Dairy Co-Operative Societies inKarnataka, unpublished doctoral dissertation, KarnatakUniversity, Dharwad.

Paper presentation at conference :1. Benni, Basavaraj, S., (2004, August 27th to 29th), Empowering

Decision Making Capacity of Global Corporate Managersthrough Econometric Tools, paper presented a for BestResearch Paper Competition in 16th Annual ManagementEducation Convention, conducted by Association of IndianManagement Schools, Goa.

Government Publication :1. Ministry of Law, Government of India, (1960), The Copyright

Act, 14 of 1957, Delhi

Unpublished Manuscript :1. Pringle, P.S., (1991), Training and Development in 90s,

unpublished manuscript, Southern Illinos University,Diamondale, IL.

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