RESEARCH METHODS IN

BUSINESS AND COMPILATION OF

REPORT ON THE RESEARCH TOPIC /
PROJECT TOPIC

Dr. Muhammad Ramzan

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Sequence For Completion of “PROJECT REPORT”

1. Selection of “PROJECT TOPIC” BY All Students, Which MUST be from

the Area of Specialization of the Student;
2. Approval of PROJECT TOPIC, by the Supervisor;
3. Compilation of “DRAFT PROJECT REPORT” by All Students AND ITS
REVIEW / APPROVAL BY THE SUPERVISOR”;
4. Incorporation of “AMENDMENTS / ADDITIONS / DELETIONS / DEFECTS,
etc” by the Student and Compilation of FINAL PROJECT REPORT;
5. REVIEW of “FINAL PROJECT REPORT” BY THE SUPERVISOR, TO INTIMATE
FINAL APPROVAL;
6. “PRESENTATION” of Project Report, by ALL STUDENTS, (30 Minutes
Presentation, Followed by 30 Minutes Questions / Answers Session;
7. Submission of “PROJECT REPORT, TO THE EXAM SECTION, WITH CD OF
THE PROJECT REPORT, by All Students, on the Date given by Exam Section,
during Terminal-Exam.”
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Major PARTS of the PROJECT REPORT and MARKS of Each PART:

1. Project Topic and Outline: (10 Marks)

1.1 “TOPIC” Selected for THE PROJECT REPORT, MUST RELATE TO THE “AREA OF
SPECIALIZTION” of Every Student;
1.2 Details Regarding “Topic of the Project Report” have been given below, and
also Explained in Slides No. 4, 5 and 6;
1.3 “TOPIC PAGES” of the PROJECT REPORT shall include: (i) Title Pages, (03 Pages), –
(TITLE PAGE No. 3 shall be MARKED PAGE i,), followed by: (ii) Supervisor Certificate;
(iii) Dedication; (iv) Acknowledgement; (v) Plagiarism Undertaking of the Student; (vi)
Table of Contents, including REFERENCES; (vii) Abstract; (viii) Abbreviations; (ix) List of
Tables; and (x) List of Figures. These Pages to be “MARKED BY ROMAN NUMBERS;” and
(xi) All Headings and Sub-headings to be Serial-Numbered in “TABLE OF CONTENTS.”
But, “No Serial Numbers” shall be Reported “IN THE BODY OF PROJECT REPORT.”
(Details Regarding “Outline of the PROJECT REPORT,” are discussed in
Slide No. 4, Onwards.)
IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(MANAGEMENT SCIENCES)

By

Mr. XYZ
Registration No. …. - ……

Supervisor
Dr. Muhammad Ramzan

Department of Business Administration

Preston University Kohat
Islamabad Campus
2019
IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(MANAGEMENT SCIENCES)

By

Mr. XYZ
Registration No. …. - ……

Department of Business Administration

Preston University Kohat
Islamabad Campus
2019
 IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(MANAGEMENT SCIENCES)

By

Mr. XYZ
Registration No. …. - ……

Supervisor
Dr. Muhammad Ramzan

Department of Business Administration

Preston University Kohat
Islamabad Campus i
2019
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Title Pages, (Slides 4 - 6), Given above, (NO PAGE NUMBERING OF TITLE PAGES):

SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the Project Report, Titled “IMPACT OF BANKING
SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN,” submitted by Mr. XYZ , Registration
No. …. - ………, EMBA (HRM), in Partial Fulfillment for the award of MBA Degree,
Preston University, Islamabad Campus was carried out under my supervision, which
meets all the conditionalties of the university, which is Approved for submission to
the Examination Section of the Preston University, Islamabad Campus.

Date: _____________ Dr. Muhammad Ramzan

Supervisor

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DEDICATION

I, Mr. XYZ, Registration No. ….. - …….. , EMBA (HRM), DEDICATE my

Project Report to my beloved Parents, who have always prayed for my success and
also to all other family members, for their continuous support in my educational
pursuits.

Date: _____________ Mr. XYZ, EMBA (HRM)

Registration No. …. - …………

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All Praises to Almighty ALLAH, the Benevolent, the Merciful and the Creator of the
Universe, WHO provided me the wisdom and courage to complete my Project Report within the
Target time. I also invoke Salam and Peace for Hazrat Muhammad, (Peace be upon him), the
Last Prophet of ALLAH, whose entire life, All Actions and All Statements are the Source of
Guidance for the entire humanity, until the Day of Judgment.

I am extremely thankful to my all Faculty Members of the Department of Management

Sciences, Preston University who extended their valuable insights and suggestions to compile a
standard Project Report. I want to express my heartiest gratitude to my parents and all other
family members for their endless support, encouragement and prayers, due to which I wouln’t
certainly be, where I am standing today. I also extend my utmost thanks to all friends and
relatives who extended me their support and encouragement to fulfill all academic requirements
of EMBA of Preston University, Islamabad Campus.

I also want to express my heartiest gratitude to my Supervisor, Dr. Muhammad Ramzan,

Prof. Department of Management Sciences, Preston University, Islamabad Campus for his
valuable guidance and scholarly suggestions, which enabled me to complete this Project Report.

Date: _____________ Mr. XYZ, EMBA (HRM)

Registration No. …. - …………

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PLAGIARISM UNDERTAKING

I, Mr. XYZ, Registration No. ….. - ………. , student of EMBA (HRM), Preston
University, Islamabad Campus, do hereby undertake that the Project Report, titled
“IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN,” submitted to the
Department of Management Sciences, Preston University, Islamabad Campus, in partial
fulfillment of the Master Degree in Management Sciences, is my Original Research Report,
that has not been submitted Or published earlier, in Pakistan Or any other country.

I also solemnly declare that this Project Report shall not be submitted, in
future, to any University Or Educational Institution in Pakistan Or Abroad for obtaining any
other Degree.

I am also aware of the risk, that if evidence of “PLAGIARISM” is found in my

PROJECT REPORT at any stage in future, even after the Award of MBA Degree, the
underlying PROJECT REPORT shall be “CANCELLED AND THE MBA DEGREE REVOKED.”

Date: _____________ Mr. XYZ, EMBA (HRM)

Registration No. …. - …………

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Supervisor Certificate i
Dedication ii
Acknowledgement iii
Plagiarism Undertaking iv
Table Of Contents v
Abstract vi
List Of Tables vii
List Of Figures viii
List Of Abbreviations ix

1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the study and Roles of the Banking Sector in Economic Growth 1
1.2 Patterns of Economic Growth ….
1.3 Important Banking Factors / Variables for Economic Growth ….
1.4 ALL INDEPENDENT VARIABLES AND MODERATING VARIABLES BE EXPLAINED ….
1.5 Statement of the Problem ….
1.6 Objectives of the Study ….
1.7 Research questions ….
1.8 Research Gap ….
1.9 Contributions to the Literature
1.10 Significance of the Study:
1.11 For Investors
1.12 For Government
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1.13 For Regulator(s)
1.14 For Future Research
1.15 Scope of the Study
2. CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW …..
2.1 Impact of Banking Sector on Economic Growth ….
2.2 Impact of Economic Growth on Banking Sector ….
2.3 Bi-directional Relationship between Banking Sector and Economic Growth ….
2.4 Weak Relationship between Banking Sector and Economic Growth ….
2.5 A Negative Relationship between Banking Sector and Economic Growth ….
2.6 Economic Growth is Faster in More Banked-based Economies ….
2.7 Major Theories of Economic Growth
2.8 The Financial Intermediation Theory
2.9 The Fractional Reserve Theory
2.10 The Credit Creation Theory
2.11 Endogenous Growth Theory
2.12 Anticipated Income Theory
2.13 Banking Sector and Economic Growth Nexus in Pakistan
2.14 Major Independent Variables / Factors (Studied by Previous Studies / Researchers)
2.15 Key Moderating Variables (Examined by Previous Studies / Researchers)
2.16 Most Probable Effects of Independent Variables and Moderating Variables on
Independent Variable(s), reported by Previous Researchers
2.17 Theoretical Framework of the Study
2.18 Hypothesis of the Study
2.19 Summary of Chapter 2
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3. CHAPTER 3: RESERAC METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Model(s) / Design(s) __ (Research Model for Every Independent Variable)
3.2 Sampling and Data Collection
3.3 Estimation Methods and Testing of the Data Collected for This Study
3.4 Pilot Testing and Its Findings
3.5 Analytical & Statistical Tests of Every Independent Variable, through Research Model
Developed for Each Independent and Each Moderating Variable
3.6 Panel Unit Root Test
3.7 Panel Co-integration Test
3.8 Panel FMOLS and DOLS Casualty Test
3.9 Casual Effect between Banking Sector and Economic Growth
3.10 Hayes Process Model 1

4. CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF THE TEST RESULTS AND FINDINGS

4.1 Panel Unit Root Test Results

4.2 Panel Co-integration Test Results
4.3 Panel FMOLS and DOLS Casualty Test Results
4.4 Analysis of the Moderating Variables Tests

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5. CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 Discussion of the Observed Findings

5.2 Recommendations of the Study
5.3 Limitations of the Study / Research
5.4 Implications of the Study for Different Stakeholders
5.5 Theoretical Contributions of the Study
5.6 Recommendations for Future Research
6. References

List of Tables (To be Given on ANOTHER / SEPERATE PAGE)

List of Figures (To be Given on ANOTHER / SEPERATE PAGE)
Abbreviations (To be Given on ANOTHER / SEPERATE PAGE)

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LIST OF TABLES

x
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LIST OF FIGURES

xi
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LIST OF ABREVIATIONS

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ABSTRACT = Summary of a Research Paper / Thesis

that briefly explains, (i) the Research Model; (ii) Major Independent
Variables of the Study; (iii) Dependent Variable(s) of the Study; (iv) Sample
Size and Source of the Market used for the Study; (v) Statistical / Financial Tests
used to Get the Results; (vii) Findings of the Study, Its Implications and
Recommendations for Future Research

SYNOPSIS = Brief discussion of All Parts of a Scholastic Research Work / Thesis

THESIS = Scholarly Research Work Completed, to Obtain an Academic Degree

Note: Major PARTS OF (A) the SYNOPSIS; and (B) THESIS / PROJECT REPORT
are Discussed in the Table of Contents and Next Slides
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1. Outline will Include: CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; B. Background of the Study;
C. Problem Statement of the Study; D. Objectives of the Study; E. Research Questions;
F. Research Gap and Contributions of the Study; F.1 Research Gap; and F.2 Contributions to the
Literature; G. Significance of the Study; G.1 Significance for Investors; G.2 Significance to
Government / Regulators; G.3 Significance for Future Scholars/Research; H. Scope of the Study

2. CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

Detailed Review of (A) all National-level Studies / Research; and (B) also all
International-level Studies / Research Papers /Journals / Thesis / Books, etc.

3. CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: (10 Marks)

Research Methodology will Include: (A) Theoretical Framework and Analytical Model;
(B) Hypothesis: on (i) INDEPENDENT VARIABLES; and (ii) MODERATING VARIABLE(s), If Any;

C) Assumptions of the Study; (D) Research Methodology using, Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods – (Detail Discussed in Next Slide).

4. Field Research and/or Desk Research Methods (10 Marks)

Note: Target Data Collection for the Study, to be REPORTED in “A of CHAPTER 3”

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The Object Population and Data Collection through: (A) Field Research Method, (i.e.
Questionnaires, Personal Visits to Respondents, Interviews and Collection of Data & Reports);
OR (B) Desk Research Method, (i.e. Secondary Data Collection for the Study, from All Sources
of National and International Level, (i.e. Internet, Research Journals, SECPs of Developed &
Developing Countries, Centers of Research of All Countries, etc); OR (C) Both Methods.

5. Preliminary Findings/Reporting Results of the Statistical Tests (10 Marks)

Analysis of the Data through Statistical Tests: (A) Descriptive Statistics, (i.e. Mean, Median
and Standard Deviation); (B) Inferential Statistics, (i.e. Correlation Tests to investigate the Relation
between the Dependent Variable(s) and Independent Variables; (C) Regression Analysis, to Establish
the Effects of Each Moderating Variable on the Relationship Between Dependent Variable and
Independent Variables; and (D) T-test, to Determine the 5% Level of Significance of the Test
Results.
6. Draft Report, (i.e. Analysis of the Test Results and Draft Project Report)

Draft Project Report to be CHECKED/APPROVED BY THE SUPERVISOR (30 Marks)

Final Project Report / Research Report (30 Marks)
NOTE: Every Student shall “PRESENT” His/Her Final Project Report on Topic Approved
by the Supervisor.

7. Theoretical Framework/Research Design: (Reported in Next Slide)

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7. Theoretical Framework of the Project Report : - (On a TENTATIVE TOPIC):
Topic: IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF PAKISTAN

Independent Variables Dependent Variable(s)

Bank Investments

Lending Capability Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Innovation Level Moderating

Variables
Interest Rates

• Inflation Rates
• Monetary Policy
• Foreign Exchange Rates
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8. Hypothesis – on Independent Variables and Moderating Variables:
H1 There is a significant impact of Banks Investments on GDP of Pakistan;
H2 Bank’s Lending Capability has a significant impact on GDP of Pakistan;
H3 The Innovation Level of banks has a statistically valid effect on GDP of Pakistan;
H4 There is a significant effect of Banks Interest Rates on GDP of Pakistan;
H5 Inflation Rate in Pakistan has a Valid Moderating Effect on Bank Investments, Credit
Lending, Innovation Level, Interest Rates and Economic Growth/GDP of Pakistan;
H6 Monetary Policy of Pakistan has a statistically significant Moderating Effect on
Bank Investments, Credit Lending, Innovation Level, Interest Rates and GDP of Pakistan;
H7 FX Rates of Pak Rupee has a significant Moderating Impact on Bank Investments,
Credit Lending, Innovation Level, Interest Rates and GDP of Pakistan;

9. Data Collection Through:

9.1 Field Research, (i.e. Primary Data Collection through Questionnaires, Personal visits to
Respondents Premises, Meetings with Officers/Officials of Respondents, Collection of Reports
& all Printed Material of Respondents, and Collection of Data of Respondents – both
Quantitative / Numeric and/or Qualitative / All Reports, etc.)
9.2 Desk Research Method, (i.e. Secondary Data Collection for the Study, from All Sources
of National and International-level), SECPs of all Developed and Developing Countries, Centers
of Research of All Countries, Internet, Research Journals, Centers of Research of All
Universities, (National & International), and HECs of All Countries, etc.
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10. (A) Analysis of the Data Collected From PRIMARY & SECONDARY SOURCES of the
PROJECT REPORT Through “QUANTITATIVE/STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS /
TOOLS, (i.e. SPSS);” and (B) DISCUSSION / REPORTING FINDINGS OF THE PROJECT
REPORT / STUDY, OBTAINED THROUGH THESE RESEARCH TESTS.

11. References: Detail of “All Research Studies / Papers Analyzed For Your Project
Report, to be Reported at the End of PROJECT REPORT”

12. Submission of “DRAFT PROJECT REPORT” to the Supervisor for his “REVIEW”

13. PREPARATION OF FINAL PROJECT REPORT and Its “PRESENTATION”

14. Submission of “FINAL PROJECT REPORT” to the “EXAM SECTION, WITH CD

OF THE PROJECT REPORT, DURING THE TERMINAL EXAM” - For which, Exam
Section should be CONTACTED by Every Student.

With Best Wishes ! ! !