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MANUAL
FOR PROJECT REPORT AND
GUIDANCE
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. REGULATIONS
3. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED
4. ARRANGEMENTOFCONTENTS
5. MAJOR TYPOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TO MAIN
TEXT
6. PLAGIARISM
Appendices
1. Registration Proforma for Dissertation
2. Format of Synopsis
3. Cover & Title Page
4. Certificate of originality
5. Table of Content
6. List of Tables
7. List of Figures
8. List ofReferences
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INTRODUCTION
The M.B.A course of Bangalore University requires every student to prepare a dissertation on a
live/latest business/management problem/issue as a partial fulfillment of the course. As this
dissertation exposes students to real life management issues and it is equivalent to 12 credits or \1.\o
elective courses, it must be carried out with all seriousness and exemplary commitment with a mark
of distinct quality.
1. OBJECTIVES
The objective of the project is to help the student develop research ability to apply mulu-
disciplinary concepts, tools and techniques to solve the organizational problems
2. TYPESOFPROJECT
The project may be from any one of the following types and preferably from area t>:
specialization
1) Comprehensive case study (covering single organization/multifunctional area prob!et::...
formulation, analysis and recommendation)
2) Inter-organizational study aimed at inter-organizational comparison validation c:
theory/survey of management practices.
3) Field study (empirical study)
4) Free lance study
3 REGULATIONS
3.1 Dissertation: The dissertation will start at the commencement of IV semester be
submitted well before the end of IV semester. Dissertation is of 12 Credits.
equivalent to 2 elective courses. Thus the choice of topic and depth of the re
significant, keeping in view the weightage, work load and learning experience.
the ill semester itself, the topic for dissertation needs to be fmalized. The studem
encouraged to choose a topic for dissertation in the areas of specialization.
3.2 The topic selected for dissertation shall be an issue oriented or a problem spec::fir
market/industry/business.
3.3 As and when the topic is chosen, the student shall submit a duly filled in RegtSLOC::.
Proforma (Appendix 1) for dissertation work to the guide for comments anc b:
approved by the guide and research supervisor
3.4 It will be prepared under the supervision of a recognized faculty guide.
3.5 The dissertation must be submitted well before the end of IV semester.
3.6 Dissertation carries a maximum of 200 marks and viva-voce carries a maxim::=
marks.
3. 7 The topic for dissertation and finalization of the proposals is not only the sta:-::i!lE
also the crucial phase of dissertation; students are expected to first !L
respective guides and discuss their draft proposal. The final synopsis mi!St be
by their faculty guide. The submission of synopsis must be as per the :::htC:::J=
format as it has to be submitted to the University well in advance (For.r.z: -sy_ ::q;s::s:
Appendix 2).
3.8 Maximum of two students shall be permissible to do the dissertation in the 5Z:::le
similar market/ industry/business. In this circumstance, these students
the research region/samples are entirely different. Topic shall be all :E:3:.
come first serve basis. Dissertation on issues or problems in 15
Associates or representative companies, branches, partnership and proprietary concerns,
dealers are not permitted.
3.9 Students shall have regular interaction with the faculty guides in order to have
understanding of nature, scope, relevance, suitability, research objective and design,
schedule and importance of research. Students need to substantiate these important
components which normally decide the quality of dissertation.
3.10 The students shall submit the proforma for registration, synopsis and manuscripts of
different chapters within the time schedule as instructed by the respective faculty
guide/coordinator/director. The faculty guide shall monitor the progress ofhislher student
in all respects like finalization of the dissertation proposal, typology, methodology, data
analysis, inferences, discussions and report writing. The faculty guide shall necessarily
approve the questionnaire/interview schedule. The faculty guides are authorized to reject
the dissertation if it does not meet his/her expected standard quality or the guidelines.
1. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED
Three hardbound copies of dissertation along with soft copy (CD) have to be submitted. Spiral
binding, plastic comb binding will not be accepted. The office shall send (i) One copy to the
library; (ii) one hard copy and the soft copy to the University for evaluation; (iii) other copy to
the student concerned; (iv) one soft copy of the project have to be uploaded to the website.
2. ARRANGEMENTOFCONTENTS
Dissertation should be as per the following format and size. The sequence given below should
be strictly followed:
Cover Page & Title Page
Certificate of origiillity from the Guide and Student
Declaration
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
List ofTables
List ofFigures
Chapters*
References
Appendices
4.1. Cover Page & Title Page: A specimen copy of the cover page & Title Page of the dissertation
are given in the specimen of prefatory items (SeeAppendix-3)
4.2. Certificate of originality: The Certificate shall be in one and a halfline spacing using font
style of"Arial Narrow" and Font size of 14 as per the format in Appendix 4
4.3. Declaration: Declaration to be given by the student in one and a halfline spacing using font
style of"Arial Narrow" and Font size of14
4.4. Acknowledgement: It should brief and should not exceed one page in one and a half spacing
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using font style of Arial Narrow. Acknowledge the contribution of the Guide, Principal,
company executives, other faculty members, librarian, paren;s and job typing personnel and
so on as you like.
4.5. Table of Cot.:tents: The title page, Certificate and Declaration will not find a place among the
items listed in the Table of Contents. The page number for the list of tables, list of figures, list of
abbreviations and acronyms and abstract, should be in lower case Roman letters. A specimen
copy of the Table of contents of the dissertation is given in Appendix 5.
4.6. List of Tables: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the tables in
the text( See Appendix 6).
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4.7. List of Figures: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the tables
in the text (See Appendix 7).
4.8. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Expansion/explanation for abbreviation/Acronyms should
be written under this head.
4.9. Abstract: Abstract should be one page synopsis of the dissertation typed one and a half line
spacing, Font style Arial Narrow and Font size 12. Key words, a minimum of 5 should be
given at the bottom of the abstract. The Abstract carries in sequence: Objectives (2 lines);
methodology (three lines); major findings (10 lines) and conclusions with suggestions (5
lines). Nonetheless, abstract should not exceed two paragraphs.
4. 1 0. Chapters: The chapters may broadly be divided into Five as follows:
CHAPTER NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO
1 Introduction 01 - 15
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2 Review of Literature & Research Design 16-25
3 Profile of the Industry/Business/selected Organizations 26 - 35
4 Results, Analysis & Discussions 36 - 75
5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations 76-90
The each and every chapter aforementioned should have the following sub-divisions:
4.10.1. Introduction: Introduction includes
About the broad area of the topic chosen
About the specific area of the topic chosen
About the topic
4.10.2. Review of Literature & Research Design

Introduction

Review ofLiterature

Statement of the Problem

Scope of the Study

Objectives of the Problem

Hypothesis

Operational Definitions of Concept

Methodology

Limitations of the Study

Chapter Scheme
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4.10.3. Profile of the Industry/Business/Selected Companies
4.10.4. Results, Analysis & Discussion
4.1 0.5. Summary ofFindings, Conclusions and Suggestions
Swnmary ofFindings
Conclusions
Suggestions, and
Policy Implications & Scope for Further Study
3. MAJORTYPOLOGICALINSTRUCTIONSWITHREGARDTOMAINTEXT
The students are required to adhere to the following instructions.
1. Typing should be done on one side oftheA-4 size executive bond paper.
2. The left side margin should not be less than 1.5 inches, the right, top and bottom margin should
be 1 inch.
3. The text of the project should be double spaced; quotations and foot notes should be in single
space.
4. Chapter heading should be capitalized and should be kept at center. Section heading &
subdivision headings should be typed on the left hand margin in title case, say for example,
Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Tables, graphs and diagrams should have respective number, captions and source.
6. All pages in main text except prefatory items should carry the Arabic numerals placed on the
bottom at the centre. As already m1 ntioned, Title page, Acknowledgement, Table of contents
etc. should be numbered in lower case Roman numerals.
7. Numbering of chapters, divisions md sub-divisions should be done, using Arabic numerals
only. For example, sub-division 31 nder division 5 of chapter 1 should be numbered as 1.5 .3.
8. Table and Figures appearing in the main text should have appropriate numbers and captions. If
there is a First table in Chapter Three, the number ofTable should be assigned as 3 .1. Table and
Figures should appear at the centre.
9. Endnotes should be numbered consecutively within each chapter or throughout the entire
report. Citations on the main text should carry the author(s)' name with year, say for example,
Ramesh(2009) or (Ramesh, 2009) as the case requires. The full reference for the citation
should contain full information for identifications, viz., author's name, the title of the
publication, year of publication, publisher's name and the place of publication and page
number. Follow the Harvard system of reference (Appendix 1 0).
10. Students are required to preserve the valued manuscripts (initial drafts) as the same has to be
produced during the Viva-Voce Examination ifit is asked so.
4. PLAGIARISM
Any attempt to copy from another (present or Previous) student or to copy large chunks from
academic or other sources without approximately referencing those sources will trigger the
full weight of plagiarism procedures. University will initiate stem action.
All the material that relates to the dissertation, including completed questionnaires or tapes
from interviews, should be shown to the guide and be kept by the students until the University
has declared the results. Students are advised not to throw the material away once their
dissertation is submitted, as they might be asked to present it as part of the viva voce before
their Dissertation results are declared.
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Appendix 1
Registration Pro-forma for Dissertation Work
1. NameoftheStudent
2. Name of the Guide
3. Proposed research area
: HR :Marketing/Finance/System(Tick the appropriate)
4. Proposed research topic
5. Write a brief note on your topic: i n i m u m 150 to 200 words)
Student's Signature:
Approved or Disapproved If it is disapproved, the reasons for revision
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Guide's Signature with date
Research Co-ordinators Signature with Date
Appendix 2
Format of Synopsis
+ The synopsis should have minimum pages of 5 and should not exceed 9.
+ The first page carries the Name of the student, Registration Number, and Title of the
dissertation.
+ The subsequent pages should contain:
0 Statement of the problem
0 Objectives
0 Methodology
0 Sampling
0 Plan of Analysis, and
0 Chapter Scheme
The synopsis should be neatly typewritten in A4 Size paper with 1 inch margin on all the
sides.
Cover Page & Title Page
PREFATORY ITEMS
Appendix 3
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HUMAN RESOURCE INFO
SYSTEM IN SOFTWARE INDUSTRY
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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
award of the Degree of
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Appendix 4
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
This is to certify that the project titled"-----------------"
is an original work of the student and is being submitted in partial fulfillment for the award
ofthe Master's Degree in Business Administration ofBangalore University . The report has
not been submitted earlier either to this University /Institution for the fulfillment of the
requirement of a course of study
SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
PLACE: _______ _ PLACE: _______ _
DATE: _ ______ _ DATE: _______ _
Appendix 5
:-able of Contents
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Appendices
References
ListofTa.h_es
List off:.g-_::s
List of Ab:...
Introduct:io
1.1 Mz:o;s- --:InformationSystem:AnOYeniew
1.2 Hr:!"' R-"'S(Jwce Information System in general and with ref. to
Sofrwa;e k.6.:stry across the World
1.3 Hw::i:lZLl Resource Information System in Indian Software
Indus ..... :!'S.
Review of UtH:atti.re & Design of the Study
2.1 In troc.!Ztic:t
2.2 Re\ie'\\ of!..i i.eTature
2.2 with reference to HRIS outside India
2.2.2 with reference to HRIS in In.dia
2.3 Statemer;.: o:the Problem
2.4 Srudy
2.5 Objecti\ es of the Problem
2.6 Hypnfuesis
2. 7 'Jefinitions of Concept
2.8 . Merhodo ogy
2.9 Lim.itatiO"" ...s of the Study
2.10 Chapter Scneme
Profile of the Software Industry
3.1 An India!: Overview
3.2 Profile of the Selected Organizations
Results. A.nL_.ses & Discussions
Summary of Findings, Conclusions & Suggestions
5.1 Summary ofFindings
5.2
5.3 S:..ggestions
5.4 Poclcy Implications & Scope for further Sn .. ..,;.
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Appendix 6
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Description Page No.
1.1 Number of Software Industries, 2009 09
2.1 Attrition Rate Among Top Executives 46
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Appendix 7
LIST OF FIGURES
Table No. Description
1.1 frowth ofProfitabil::y, 2002-09
2.1 et Capital, 2002-09
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3.2
3.3
4.1
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Appendix 8
System of Referencing (Bibliography Style)
References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following format:
Books
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Abraham, K. (200 1) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalization and
Political Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.
Edited Volume
Aharoni, Y. (2009) "On Measuring the Success ofPrivatisation", in Ramamurthi, R. and
Vernon, R. (eds) Privatisation and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C. :
World Bank.
Journals
Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989; "Ownership in Competitive Environments: A
Comparison of the Performance of Mixed, Private and SOEs", Journal of Law and
Economics,April, Vol.l,No, 32,pp.l c -9.
Reports and Gazettes
Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila,
ADB.
Newspapers and Magazines
Ahluwalia, M. (2003) 'Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid', an exclusive
interview, D+C [Development & Cooperation), September, voL30.
Web sites
Ministry of Finance (2008) "Privatization", Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MoF Website,
http://www.mof.inl-epa/Privatise/index.html.
Ram Mohan, T. T. (2004) "Privatisation in China: Softly, Softly Does it", accessed on
02/10/20 I 0 at http:/ /www.iimahd.emet.in/publications/public/Fulltext.jsp ?wp-no=2004-
09-04.