ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This is a great privilege to acknowledge each and everyone who are associated with me while carrying out

this study. I acknowledge each one of them for their support.

First, I would like to thank Dr. K.C. John, Principal, and Dr. K.C. Mishra, Director, School of Management, Sambhram Academy of Management Studies for their encouragement and support throughout the completion of this study. I wish to acknowledge with gratitude to my project guide Dr. Subhasree Kar, Associate Professor, Sambhram Academy of Management Studies for her guidance, encouragement, support and generous help to make this porjet work successful. I am equally thankful to my family and friends for their help and support for the successful completion of this project.

Place: Bangalore Date:

VIKAS KUMAR SONI