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Project Guidelines (MBA FLEXI)

A) Introduction:
This guide will provide you all the information you need to know for
developing a project dissertation. The Project work for MBA course
curriculum has been marked four credits.

The following guidelines are to be adopted for MBA and MBA
specializations

1. The duration of the project is two semesters starting from 3
rd
Semester
with synopsis preparation and ending with evaluation during the 4
th

Semester.
2. It must be a live project either done at the place of work or some other
organization.
3. The project must be taken up under a guide of student`s choice.
4. Student must select two guides
(i) Organization guide
(ii). Academic Guide
5. Eligibility criteria for guides

Organization Guide: Guide from the organization should have minimum 5
years of corporate experience.

Academic Guide:
Guide should be a post graduate
Guide should have minimum 5 years academic experience /
corporate experience. It is not compulsory but it is desired that the
guide has specialized or working in the area of the project chosen.
Academic guide should sign the project report vouching that the
project is done by the student

6. It is desirable that the project relate to the specialization pursued.


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B) The Project Flowchart:




































Selection of the Project Topic
Prepare Project Synopsis
Submit the Project Synopsis
Feedback from the University
Corrections
Carried Out
Prepare the Executive
summary, Project Report and
the PowerPoint presentation
Viva Voce / Project Presentation Student should
submit the hardcopy of the Executive summary,
Project Report and soft copy of the PowerPoint
presentation
30 Days from
Registration in to the
3
rd
Semester
Viva Voce will be conducted
on the date specified by the
University in the 4
th

Semester
Submit the Soft copy of the Executive summary,
Project Report and the PowerPoint presentation

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C) Selection of Project title:

The title selected should be coherent with the stream of study or
specialization
A list of suggested topics is provided at the end of this document.
However, the student and the guide have the freedom to identify an
appropriate topic
The title should be specific and focus towards the objectives of the
project

D) Project Process:

1. Prepare Project Synopsis:
The project synopsis needs to be submitted within the deadline specified
by the university. Student can refer to the Project Synopsis Template
document for standard template.

It needs to be prepared with the following components:
Should be of approximately 1000 words
Title of the project
Introduction
Research problem
Significance of the research
Should outline the methodology to be used
Expected results
Should mention the tools / techniques to be used for data analysis
Literature review / related research outcomes (a brief review of
similar or related studies conducted elsewhere. (should not be more
than 500 words )
Work done:- visits to company; list of functionaries met; documents
received from company; registers and files seen; observations made;
field visits; number of samples collected/questionnaires filled;
Books, sites, journals, magazines referred
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2. The actual Project study can be completed after getting the feedback
from the university on the synopsis.
3. The Final report:
The Soft copy of the final project report, executive summary and the
power point presentation should be submitted to the University at least
20 days before the VIVA VOCE. The date for submission of the reports
will be intimated by mail to you by the university.
4. Viva Voce / Presentation:
Viva will be conducted as per the schedule given by the Office of
Additional Registrar Student Evaluation. Hard copy of the final project
report and the executive summary should be submitted along with the
softcopy of the power point slides. The student should demonstrate or
make a power point presentation of the project to the University
approved External and Internal Examiners.
The project work terminates with the viva voce / presentation. A
summary of the project is to be submitted.

Executive summary: Should be 500 words, besides being a part of the
project report, a copy of the executive summary should be submitted
separately also. The following are the constituents of the summary:

o Title
o Statement of the problem
o Methodology used
o Main findings / outcome of the study with respect to objectives
o Recommendations

E) Project Report:

The final project report should consist of the following components:
Cover page
Title page
Acknowledgement
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Bonafide Letter (from the company where the project was
undertaken)
Table of contents
List of Tables &List of Figures
List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature
Executive Summary
Chapters
o Introduction
o Project details
Title of the project
Aims and objectives of the study
Problem statement
Scope of the study
Significance of the Study
o Literature review / related research outcomes (should not be
more than 500 words)
o Methodology used: Data collection method, research tools used,
sampling methodology, validity of the data
o Data analysis and interpretation / Research findings
o Recommendations and conclusions
o Limitations of the study and scope for further research if any

References/Bibliography
Format for Bibliography:

Books:
Authors or Editors Names, Title of the Book, Place of Publication,
Publisher, Year of Publication, Page number
Example:
R.C.Goyal, Hospital Administration and Human Resource
Management, New Delhi: Prentice Hall Publication, 2008, Pg. 75
S. K. Joshi, Quality Management in Hospitals, New Delhi: Jaypee
Brothers, 2009, pg 89-93
Journals:
Author, Article Title, Periodical Title, Date of Publication, Page
Numbers of the article.
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Example:
Bronwyn Fryer, The Layoff, Harvard Business Review, March
2009, pg 17-24.
Keila Rooney, Consumer Driven Healthcare Marketing: Using the
Web to get up close and Personal, Journal of Healthcare
Management, Chicago: July 2009. Vol 54, Pg 241

F) Project Duration:

Activities Semester 3 Semester 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Synopsis
Conduct
Study

Final Project
Preparation

Viva /
Presentation


The project duration is 2 semesters. It starts immediately after the
registration into the 3rd semester and ends with a viva that will be
conducted in the 4
th
semester.

G) Project Evaluation:
Evaluation Pattern for the project is as given below:

Evaluation Criteria Internal External
Synopsis 5 5
Methodology 10 10
Analysis / Findings 25 25
Project Report 25 25
Viva 35 35
Total 100 100
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H) Suggested Project topics for MBA but are not limited to:

SlNo. Project Topics
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. A study of performance appraisal / performance management
system in XYZ organization
2. Assessment of role stress amongst the employees of XYZ
organization
3. Job satisfaction survey at XYZ organization
4. Competency mapping in an organization
5. Training effectiveness in an organization
6. Study of organizational culture OCTAPACE profile.
7. Motivational analysis of organization
8. A comparative study of team effectives in an organization: Team
effectiveness assessment measure.
9. A study of Compensation Management System
10. A detailed study of promotion and reward policy of organization
11. A study of quality of work life in an organization.
12. Mapping training need of employees: Training Need Analysis
MARKETING
1. Formulation of marketing strategies to improve the market share
of the organization
2. Improving the effectiveness & efficiency of sales operations of
the organization.
3. Developing a service delivery model to bridge the gap between
services expected & provided by the organization.
4. Strategies for increasing the occupancy rate of the hotel
5. A market feasibility study for new product of an organization.
6. Distribution mapping & dealer satisfaction survey.
7. A study of marketing strategies & distribution channels of an
organization.
8. A study to increase penetration level & brand loyalty among
existing consumers of an organization.
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BANKING &FINANCE
1. The study on Indian Financial System post liberalization
2. The impact of Global recession on Information Technology
sector in India.
3. The impact of recent global economic slump on Indian capital
market.
4. A comparative study of bancassurance products in banks.
5. A Comparative study of Equity linked Savings Schemes floated
by domestic Mutual fund players.
6. A Comparative Study of cost of capital in
Automobile/Steel/Pharma/ Finance industry.
7. A comparative study of Finance performance of banks using
various ratios.
8. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector banks.
9. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of banks in India.
10. A study of working capital management in small scale industries.
11. The scope of Microfinance in Indian context.
12. Financial Inclusion- The scope and effect in Indian economy.
13. Rural banking in India.
14. Dematerialization The scope and effect.
15. The future of Investment banks in the post Lehman Brothers era.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1 Role of software agents as a collaborative toolEcommerce
2. Hospital Management System-Database Approach
3. Automation of Banking database, XYZ Bank.
4. Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product
5. A study on Electronic data storage
6. A webpage design using JAVA-Google page
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
1.
Implementation of 5 S in manufacturing companies in XXXXX
city/ town/state
2.
Quality Management in Software Industry A Study
3.
Process Capability Study in BPO companies
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4.
A Study on Continuous Improvement Process in XXXXXXX
Company
5.
Effectiveness of Six sigma Projects A Study
6.
Application of Quality Control tools A Study
7.
Cost reduction through Quality Approach A study
8.
A Study on Just In Time in XXXXXXX Company
9.
Total Productive maintenance in manufacturing Companies A
Study
10.
Customer Satisfaction through TQM Approach A Study
11.
Quality Management in Healthcare sector A Study
12.
A Study on Statistical Process Control in specific manufacturing
Company
13.
Application of QFD in Service Industries
14.
Impact of Application of FMEA in Manufacturing Industries in the
city of XXXXXXX
15.
A study on quality management in XXXXXXX bank
16.
A study on TQM implementation in hospital
17.
A Study on TQM implementation in service industries
18.
Measuring quality in service sectors
19.
SPC and its application in service industries
20.
A study on effectiveness of TQM implementation in XXXXXXX
industry
21.
Improving quality in small and medium scale industries
RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1.
A study on Indian organized retail sector
2.
Effectiveness of promotional schemes in Retail stores
3.
Study of retail store operations
4.
Emerging retail formats and strategies
5.
Role of FDI in Indian retail sector
6.
A study on retail consumer behaviour-personal, social & cultural
7.
A study on Loyalty programs in organized retail sector
8.
A study on changing consumer preferences towards organized
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retailing from unorganized retailing
9.
A study on strategies for promoting retailers brand
10.
An analysis of possible strategies for successful internet based
customer services in retail
11.
Measuring the effectiveness of display system in retail industry
12.
Retail outlet mapping of retail stores & shopping malls
13.
Study on private labels Vs. national brands
14.
A study on effective Supply Chain practices in organized retail
sector
15.
Impact of retail IT application on effective store operations
16.
Best HR practices in organized retail sector
17.
A study on customer relationship management practices in retail
store
18.
A study on effective retail project management
19.
Analysis of training needs assessment of retail sales executives
20.
A study on pricing strategies followed by successful retailers.
21.
To analyze visual merchandising and space planning in a mall
22.
To identify significance of CRM in retail sector
23.
A study of automotive retail management structure in an
organization
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1.
A study on Total Quality Management at XYZ Company
2.
A study on ERP selection process in SMEs
3.
A study on Production and inventory control
4.
A study on the role of internet in supply chains
5.
Analysis and design of service operations using waiting lines
6.
Computer Aided Management
7.
Impact of TPM practices on production performance
8.
Effect of six sigma on manufacturing performance
9.
A study on Quality Measurement in Service Operations
10.
Role of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing
11.
Aggregate Planning and Master Production Schedule
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MBA-HCS
1. A study on the identification of high risk groups prone to spinal
disorders / diabetes / heart attacks (or any other lifestyle
condition) and corresponding prevention recommendations.
2. A study on the wellness practices in a target group (MNC
employees, school children, and adults) and recommendations
on wellness practices.
3. A study on the identification of causes of delays in in-patient
discharges and recommendations to avoid delays and increase
patient satisfaction.
4. A comparative study on patient satisfaction in (executive suites,
VIP suites, Out-patient department, General ward, Laboratory
services, etc.) and recommendations to increase patient
satisfaction.
5. A study on the identification of causes of delays in patient
transfer (internal/ external) and recommendations to decrease
waiting time and increase patient satisfaction.
6. A comparative study on waiting time in various hospital
departments and recommendations to decrease waiting time
(Out-patient dept, billing, etc).
7. A study on job satisfaction of nurses / paramedic staff in ICU /
Operation Theatre/ wards / etc. and corresponding
recommendations to improve job satisfaction.
8. A study of sickness absenteeism among various groups of
hospital employees (nurses, House-keeping staff, ward boys,
CSSD employees, doctors, etc
9. A study on work safety for employees in the radiology
department / waste disposal department / lab / housekeeping /
etc. and corresponding recommendations to improve work
safety. A comparative study may also be undertaken between
the departments.
10. A study on Waste disposal management in a hospital and
recommendations for safe disposal.
11. A study on hospital acquired infections and prevention
recommendations.
12. A study on the efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a
multi-specialty hospital)
13. A cost analysis study in general ward (or any other department)
of a hospital to develop user charges.
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14. A comparative study on cost analysis of the various departments
in a hospital and cost-cutting recommendations.
15. A study on formulation of marketing strategies to promote a
healthcare service (e.g.: Women Wellness check-up
promotion).
16. A study on involvement of Doctors / nurses / paramedics in rural
healthcare and suggestions to improve involvement.
17. A study on medical representative triumphs and trials.
Recommendation to improve liaison of medical reps and doctors.
18. A comparative study of in-house pharmacy and retail pharmacy.
19. A Study on the identification of the causes of delays in cashless
hospitalization and suggest recommendations to reduce time
lags.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
1. A study on inventory management at XYZ company
2. A study on third party logistics services used by retail
organisations
3. A study on supply chain practices at XYZ Ltd.
4. Supply chain issues with special reference to Indian
manufacturing organizations
5. A study on outsourcing by Indian food processing companies
6. A study of managing the cold supply chain at XYZ Ltd.
7. Impact of Electronic data interchange on supply chain costs
8. A study on benefits of JIT implementation
Entrepreneurship and Family Business
1. Corporate Entrepreneurship
2. Entrepreneur Network
3. Service Innovation
4. Morality of Companies
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
1.
Market entry strategies and programs for a particular sector/
Company/ Product
2. Cross cultural issues and managing cross border teams
3. Strategies adopted by MNCs to cope with Indian brands
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4. Impact of FDI on any particular sector
5. Multinational mergers and acquisitions
6. HR policies Global and Local
7. Transfer pricing- issues and government policies
8. Impact of HRM practices on operational performance in MNCs
9. Changes in banking industry after incorporation of FEMA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.
Application of project management to Global product
development system
2.
Application of project management to software development
cycle
3.
Project cost estimation
4.
Project Scheduling
5.
Information Risk Management
6.
Knowledge management in project management
7.
Project administration
8.
Force field analysis
9.
Critical path analysis to software projects
10.
Importance of Human resource Management in project
management
11.
Importance of communication in project management












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I) Templates / Details ofthe Project Report

1. Cover page and Title page
2. Acknowledgement
3. Bonafide Letter
4. Executive Summary
5. Table of contents
6. List of Tables
7. List of Figures
8. List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature
9. Chapters
10. References/Bibliography
11. Instructions























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1) Cover Page and Title page:


About Cover page and Title Page:

<TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT>

A PROJECT REPORT

Under the guidance Of
______________________________

Submitted by

______________________________

in partial fulfillment o f the requirement
for the award of the degree
Of

MBA

IN
[Finance/Marketing/Human Resource Management/Information Systems/ Banking/Retail
Operations/ Operations Management/ Project Management/ Total Quality Management]

<MONTH> & <YEAR>





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2) Acknowledgement:
Acknowledgment is the regards given to the people and organization who
have helped you in completing the project undertaken. Mainly it must
acknowledge the organization in which you carried out the study, followed
by the people who have helped you in the process.

3) Bonafide Certificate



Bonafide Certificate:

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report titled .. is the bonafide
work of ..<NAME OF THE CANDIDATE(S)>. who carried out the project
work under my supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT FACULTY IN CHARGE
<Academic Designation>
<Department> <Department>

<<Full address of the Dept & College >> <Full address of the Dept &
College >



<<Full address of the Dept. of College>><Full address of the Dept. &
College>




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4) Executive Summary:
Executive summary should be of one page summary of the project report. It
should consist of the statement of the problem, main findings, and
recommendations for the further use. It should be typed in double line
spacing, Font Style-Times New Roman and Font Size-14.

5) Table of contents:
It is the list of all the contents in the report and all the detailed content
precedes this table of content. A Specimen is shown below
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
No.
Title Page No.
1 Introduction
1.1 Detail 1
1.2 Detail 5
1.3 Detail 10
2 Literature review.
2.1 Detail 14
2.2 Detail 21

6) List of Tables:
Give the same name for the table as they exactly appear above the tables in
the text. The caption of the Table must be present above the table. 1.5 line
spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.
Table 1 <Caption of the table>
Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6



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List of tables
1. Table 1: <caption the table1>
2.

Note:By the word Table, we mean tabulated numerical data in the body of
the project report as well as in the appendices (if any). All other non-verbal
materials used in the body of the project work and appendices such as
charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams may be designated as
figures.

7) List of Figures:
Give the same name for the table as they exactly appear below the figures
in the text. The caption of the figure must be present below the figure. 1.5
line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.

Figure 1: < Caption of the Figure>

List of Figures
1. Figure 1: <caption the Figure 1>
2. .

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8) List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature:
1.5 line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.
Standard symbols, abbreviations etc. should be used.

9) Chapters:
Mainly the chapters can be broadly classified into 3 parts
1. Introductory chapter
2. Chapter(s) on the main content of the project
3. Concluding chapter.
The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter can be
further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions.
Each chapter should be given a relevant title.
Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the position with
respect to the reference where they are cited.
Headers and Footnotes should be used sparingly. The title of the
project must be reflected in the left side of the header and chapter
name must be in the right side of the headers. Page numbers are to
be placed in the right side of the footer. They should be typed single
space and placed directly underneath in the very same page, which
refers to the material they annotate.
Note: Always the report must be ended with the concluding chapter and
future enhancements

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10) References/Bibliography:
The listing of references should be typed 4 spaces below the heading
REFERENCES in alphabetical order in single spacing left justified. The
reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the first
author. The name of the author/authors should be immediately followed by
the year and other details. Any website reference must be referred preceded
by the publications reference.

11) Instructions:
The text in the printed copies must in black color.
1.5 line spacing should be used for typing the general text. The general
text shall be typed in the Font style Times New Roman and Font
size 14.



















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ANNEXURE 1

No Objection Certificate


This is to certify that the project titled
_______________________________________ is the bonafide work of
Mr./Ms. _________________________________ with roll number
________________ carried out for/in
________________________________________ (Organization Name).

We have no objection with he/she selecting
___________________________________ (project title) as his/her Project
for the requirements of his/her MBA degree. He / She will be allowed to
present the necessary technical details to the panel of examiners for the
purpose of evaluation.



Signature of the Organization Guide
(Name, Designation and Organization Details)