CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA

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Department of Management Studies

Project Work (Course Code: SLM MGT 01 401 C 02128) Guidelines

1. GENERAL
1.1. Each student of Fourth Semester, MBA Programme has to carry out a project work
as a core course in the IV Semester. It will be a Semester long course with six credits.
It will be guided by a faculty of the Department. After completion of the Project
work, the students will have to submit a Dissertation in proper format.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

2.1. To make the students learn how to define a problem and hypothesise
2.2. To make the students learn advances in various functional areas of management
2.3. To make the students develop a broader understanding of various functional areas of
management in a multidisciplinary context

2.4. To make the students apply tools and techniques by adopting proper research
methodology for solving a problem of area related to the specialization offered

2.5. To make the students learn connect theory and practice of managerial principles for
better solutions to the problem

2.6. To develop the analytical, report writing and presentation skills

3. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

3.1. The project study is to be based on the functional area of Management (such as
Marketing, Finance, HRM etc.) that the student opted as major in third and fourth
semester. Before commencement of project study each student is to develop a
synopsis in consultation with his/her guide in the chosen functional area covering the
broad aspects on which the data is proposed to be collected and analysis is to be
conducted. It may be noted that the chosen functional area is not restrictive. If the
student finds any other area interesting or otherwise, he must explore it and comment
 on it in his /her report. Each student is required to carry out the work and submit
the report in form of a Dissertation individually.

4. SYNOPSIS
4.1. The project Synopsis should be about two/three page long and must be submitted in
writing to your respective guide. General guidelines for synopsis are given in
Appendix ‘A’. The format of the synopsis is given in Appendix ‘B’. All students
are required to submit the proposal within due date.

NOTE:
1. Once the topic is finalized, it cannot be changed.
2. Proper referencing should be followed throughout the Synopsis.
3. No content should be used in Synopsis from any work/research without proper
referencing to the original work. The body of the synopsis should contain the
references in proper format.

4. Student has to present his/her proposal/synopsis before the competent authority to

get it approved.

5. FINAL DISSERTATION/REPORT
5.1. The Guidelines for the report writing are given in Appendix ‘C’. The
format of the project report is given in Appendix ‘D’. All students are to
adhere to these guidelines.

5.2. Progress Report/ Presentations are to be submitted / delivered by each

student at regular intervals as per University Ordinance of PG
Programmes.
 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Project Work will be evaluated as per University ordinance of PG Programmes.

As per the following weightage:

Evaluation Criteria Weightage

1. Dissertation Evaluation 40%

2. Periodic Presentations 30%

3. Viva Voice 30%

APPENDIX-A

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SYNOPSIS

1. Page Size
1.1. Good quality white A4 size executive bond paper should be used for typing and
duplication.

2. Numbering
2.1. Each new paragraph with new heading should be numbered as 1, 2, 3 etc.
Wherever necessary, Sub-paras may be numbered as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3----, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3---
--etc. Sub-sub paras may be numbered as 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.2,

2.1.3 etc.
3. Page Specifications
3.1. Left Margin : 1.25 inch
3.2. Right Margin : 1.25 inch
3.3. Top Margin : 1 inch
3.4. Bottom Margin : 1 inch
4. Page Numbers
4.1. All text pages starting from Body of the Project Report as well as program source
code listings should be numbered at the bottom center of the pages.

5. Body Text Details

5.1. Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 Line Spacing, Single Side
5.2. Paragraphs Heading Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, Bold
5.3. Page/Title Font Size: 14, Times New Roman

APPENDIX-B

FORMAT OF SYNOPSIS

Each student is to submit a written project synopsis to their respective guides. The project
synopsis must comprise the following Heads:

1. Title of Project
1.1. Title should be meaningful and should convey the broad aspects that will be covered
in the body and the scope of the project.

2. Introduction
2.1. This part should introduce the topic of project to the reader in such a way that the
reader understands the topic well. All the terminologies, Concepts which might be
used in project should be introduced to reader in introduction. If introduction has
concepts from earlier works/research, they should be properly cited (For referencing
style, refer to point 8.1 of this section).

3. Literature Review
3.1. This part will contain the earlier work/research carried out by researchers relating to
the topic of project. Earlier works/research should be properly cited in Literature
Review (For referencing style, refer to point 8.1 of this section).
4. Objectives
4.1. This part will contain the objectives of the project. It should be pragmatic and
consistent with the title of the study and achievable during the course of study within
the prescribed schedule. Students are advised to develop the objectives in
consultation with their respective guides. The objectives must start with action
oriented verbs. A sample of objectives is given below as example:

(a) To study the growth of sales of RO Water Purifiers.

(b) To compare the market share of branded and local manufacturers of RO

Water Purifier.”

5. Rationale of the Study

5.1. Why this project is being carried out. This section will highlight the research Gap to
which the project is addressing

6. Methodology
6.1. Methodology section should contain the following:
6.1.1. Data Collection Instrument
6.1.2. Data Collection Method
6.1.3. Sampling Technique
6.1.4. Hypotheses
6.1.5. Sample Size
6.1.6. Analytical Tools/Software to be used for Data Analysis
7. References
7.1. References should be given in the format given below:
7.1.1. For Journal
7.1.1.1. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Title of Paper. Name of Journal,
Volume No.(Issue Number), 12-34.

7.1.1.2. Kumar, R. (2013). Attitude of Customer towards Apple Phones.

Journal of Brand Management, 23(3), 30-46.
 7.1.1.3. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Attitude of Customer towards Apple
Phones. Journal of Brand Management, 23(3), 30-46.

7.1.2. For Book:

7.1.2.1. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Name of Book. Place: Publisher Name.

7.1.2.2. Kumar, R. (2013). Business Statistics (3 ed.). New Delhi: Sage

Publications.

7.1.2.3. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Business Statistics (3 ed.). New Delhi:
Sage Publications.

7.1.3. For Report:

7.1.3.1. Kumar, R. & Singh, R. (2013). Name of Report. Place: Publisher
Name.
7.1.3.2. Kumar, R. (2013). Problems in Indian Automobile Sector. New Delhi:
Indian Research Institute.

7.1.3.3. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Problems in Indian Automobile

Sector. New Delhi: Indian Research Institute.

7.1.4. For Conference Proceedings:

7.1.4.1. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Title of Paper. Conference
Proceedings Name (Page Range). Place: Publisher Name.

7.1.4.2. Kumar, R. (2013). Green Marketing: A Problem or Solution. Current

Issues in Marketing (22-34). New Delhi: Sage Publication.

7.1.4.3. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Green Marketing: A Problem or

Solution. Current Issues in Marketing (22-34). New Delhi: Sage
Publication.

7.1.5. From Website:

7.1.5.1. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Webpage Name. Retrieved Month &
Year Name, from link of website
 7.1.5.2. Kumar, R. (2013). Yahoo India. Retrieved November 2013, from
http://www.yahoo.com/news.html

9.1.5.3. Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Yahoo India. Retrieved November 2013,
from http://www.yahoo.com/news.html

APPENDIX-C

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT REPORT

1. Page Size
1.1. Good quality white A4 size executive bond paper should be used for printing and
duplication.

2. Numbering
2.1. Each new paragraph with new heading should be numbered as 1, 2, 3 etc.
Wherever necessary, Sub-paras may be numbered as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3----, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3---
--etc. Sub-sub paras may be numbered as 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.2,

2.1.3 etc.
3. Page Specifications
3.1. Left Margin : 1.25 inch
3.2. Right Margin : 1.25 inch
3.3. Top Margin : 1 inch
3.4. Bottom Margin : 1 inch

4. Page Numbers
4.1. All text pages starting from Body of the Project Report as well as program source
code listings should be numbered at the bottom center of the pages.
5. Body Text Details
5.1. Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 Line Spacing, Single Side
5.2. Paragraphs Heading Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, Bold
5.3. Page/Title Font Size: 14, Time New Roman

6. Page Limit of Project Report

6.1. Project Report should not cross the page limit of 100 pages. Minimum page limit for
Project Report is 60 Pages.

7. Table and Figure Number

7.1. Table and figure numbers are to be written at the top of the table/ figure as given
below:

7.1.1. Table 1: [Name of Table]

7.1.2. Figure 1: [Name of Figure]

8. Binding & Color Code of Project Report

8.1. Hard Bound Report

8.2. Background of the cover page – Black
8.3. Color of Letters - Black
 APPENDIX-D

FORMAT OF PROJECT REPORT

1. The final report should have the following Heads:

1.1. Title Page
1.1.1. The format of the title page is attached as Annexure-I.
1.2. Declaration
1.2.1. The format of the declaration is attached as Annexure-II.
1.3. Certificate
1.3.1. The format of the certificate is attached as Annexure-III.
1.4. Acknowledgement
1.4.1. In the “Acknowledgements” page, the student recognizes his indebtedness for
guidance and assistance to the adviser and other members of the faculty.
Courtesy demands that he also recognizes specific contributions by other
persons or institutions such as libraries and research foundations.

1.5. Executive Summary

1.5.1. An Executive summary is a brief or condensed summary of the work assigned
and performed for higher-level management positions. It should be about 3-4
pages in length. It should comprise problem definition, work assigned,
methodology adopted for the performance of work assigned, findings,
limitations, directions for future development, if any.

1.6. Contents
1.6.1. The format of Contents is attached as Annexure-IV.

1.7. List of Tables/Figures

1.7.1. The format of list of Tables/Figures/Symbols is attached as Annexure-
IV.
1.8. Body of the project Report
1.8.1. Introduction (Chapter 1)
1.8.1.1. This part should introduce the topic of project to the reader in such a
way that the reader understands the topic well. All the terminologies,
Concepts which might be used in project should be introduced to
reader in introduction comprehensively. If
introduction has concepts from earlier works/research, they should be
properly cited (For referencing style, refer to point 1.8.7 of this
section).

1.8.2. Literature Review (Chapter 2)

1.8.2.1. This part will contain the earlier work/research carried out by researchers
relating to the topic of project. Earlier works/research should be
properly cited in Literature Review (For referencing style, refer to
point 1.8.7 of this section). In other words, student has to carry out a
methodical examination of available study material (books, journals,
periodicals, official gazettes, etc) on the topic of your study. Provide
the existing information on the work already done by way of
fundamental nature of the study and the writer’s name and references
of publications.

1.8.2.2. Objective
1.8.2.2.1. It should be pragmatic and consistent with the title of the
study and achievable during the course of study within
the prescribed schedule. Students are advised to
develop the objectives in consultation with their
respective guides. The objectives must start with action
oriented verbs. A sample of objectives is given below
as example:

To study the growth of sales of RO Water Purifiers.

1.8.3. Methodology (Chapter 3)
1.8.3.1. In case a student uses primary data, a questionnaire must be prepared
and it has to be made part of the project report. The questionnaire
should be consistent with the objectives and the scope of the study and
duly vetted by the respective guide. The questionnaire should be
designed in a simple language so that the targeted population must
understand and able to respond effectively. Sampling technique and
the sample size should be selected according to the problem under
study. The justification for selecting particular sampling technique
must be given. In case of secondary data, it should be collected
according to objectives and scope of the study. Proper references of
sources of data must be compiled and mentioned against each data
used in the study in the following manner (with reference to above
example):

“The sales data of Forbes & Kent brands of RO Water Purifier is

collected from their Annual Financial Statements for the period 2002-
2006.”

Students also have to explain the concepts, tools and techniques used
for data analysis. The rational and justification for using a particular
tool and technique should be explained. For example if a student uses
Standard Deviation as a statistical tool, he should explain the concept
of Standard Deviation and its relevance to the study along with its
formula.

A brief theoretical description of concepts, tools and techniques used

in project along with definition of key words and formulae etc. should
be included
 1.8.3.2. Rational
1.8.3.2.1. Why this project is being carried out. This section will
highlight the research Gap to which the project is
addressing

1.8.4. Analysis and Interpretation (Chapter 4)

1.8.4.1. Raw data (primary or secondary) collected must be reduced to standard
formats such as tables, charts, graphs, diagrams etc and is to be
presented in this chapter. The tool for data presentation should be
suitably selected so that interpretation and inferences could be drawn
easily and become self-explanatory. Proper titles, legends, scales,
source (s) etc. must be mentioned along with each diagram.

Students are required to apply established theoretical concepts, tools

and techniques to the data and draw inferences. Students are required
to discuss rational and logic for drawing inferences. For each
inference, proper linkages are to be established either with the data
analysed or with the calculation(s) to be included in this Chapter.
Wherever, calculations are to be carried out, it must be provided
before drawing any inference. The inferences are to be presented in
narrative form from each data set along with any limitation (s) due to
data insufficiency, if any.

1.8.5. Conclusions
1.8.5.1. This should contains the following heads:
1.8.5.2. Results of the Project
These are to be presented and supported by facts & figures in narrative
form and be culled out from the analysis. The sequence of the results
must be consistent with the objectives of the study. Also, mention the
achievement of objectives or otherwise.
 1.8.5.3. Limitation
The limitations could be mentioned in terms of data insufficiency, time
& expertise constraints etc

1.8.6. Scope of Further Work

1.8.6.1. Any scope for extension of the study to new geographical areas,
segments, time with larger data, is to be mentioned under this heading

1.8.7. References/ Bibliography

References should be given in the format given below: For
Journal

• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Title of Paper. Name of

Journal, Volume No.(Issue Number), 12-34.

• Kumar, R. (2013). Attitude of Customer towards Apple

Phones. Journal of Brand Management, 23(3). 30-46.

• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Attitude of Customer towards

Apple Phones. Journal of Brand Management, 23(3), 30-46.

For Book:
• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Name of Book. Place:
Publisher Name.
• Kumar, R. (2013). Business Statistics (3 ed.). New Delhi:
Sage Publications.
• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Business Statistics (3 ed.).
New Delhi: Sage Publications.
For Report:
• Kumar, R. & Singh, R. (2013). Name of Report. Place:
Publisher Name.
• Kumar, R. (2013). Problems in Indian Automobile Sector.
New Delhi: Indian Research Institute.
 • Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Problems in Indian
Automobile Sector. New Delhi: Indian Research Institute.

For Conference Proceedings:

• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Title of Paper. Conference
Proceedings Name (Page Range). Place: Publisher Name.

• Kumar, R. (2013). Green Marketing: A Problem or Solution.

Current Issues in Marketing (20–30). New Delhi: Sage
Publication.

• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Green Marketing: A

Problem or Solution. Current Issues in Marketing (22-34).
New Delhi: Sage Publication.
For Website:
• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Webpage Name. Retrieved
Month & Year Name, from link of website
• Kumar, R. (2013). Yahoo India. Retrieved November 2013,
from http://www.yahoo.com/news.html

• Kumar, R., & Singh, R. (2013). Yahoo India. Retrieved

November 2013, from http://www.yahoo.com/news.html

1.8.8. Appendices
1.8.8.1. The appendices are to be attached at the end of the report and to be
numbered as Appendix-A, Appendix-B etc. right justified at the top of
the page. Below the word Appendix, write in parenthesis “Refer Para
No__”. The para number is to be the number in the body of text where
the reference of appendix is given. An appendix may have
annexure(s). If there are annexure, there are to be attached
immediately after the said appendix. The annexure are to be numbered
as Annexure-I, Annexure-II etc.
 Annexure-I

A
Dissertation
On
Project Work
____________________(Title of Project)_______________________

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of

Degree of

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Supervised by: Submitted by:

(Student Name)
Roll No:

Course Code: SLM MGT 01 401 C 02128

Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh

Session:
 Annexure-II

Declaration

I, Mr./Ms._______________________________, Roll No. ________________ certify

that the Dissertation on Project Work entitled

____________________________________________________________________
is done by me and it is an authentic work. The matter embodied in this report has not
been submitted earlier for the award of any degree or diploma in any university/institution
to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature of the Student Date:

 Annexure-III

Certificate

Certified that the Project Work Dissertation entitled _______________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

undertaken by Mr./Ms._______________________________, Roll No. ______________

________________, has been completed under my supervision.

He/she has complied with the guidelines for submission of the same. It is fit for evaluation.

Signature of the Supervisor

Name of the Supervisor:

Designation:

Date:
 Annexure-IV

FORMAT FOR CONTENTS & LIST OF TABLES/FIGURES/ SYMBOLS

CONTENTS

S No Topic Page No
1 Certificate -
2 Acknowledgement -
3 Executive Summary -
4 List of Tables -
5 List of Figures -
6 Body of Report ( Chapters)
7 Conclusions
8 References/ Bibliography
9 Appendices

LIST OF TABLES

Table No Title Page No

1 Number of Employees in Organization ABC
2

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No Title Page No
1 Sales Figures of ABC Company for 2002 - 08
2

LIST OF SYMBOLS
S No Symbol Nomenclature & Meaning
1 @ At the rate
2

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
S No Abbreviated Name Full name
1 CRM Customer Relationship
Management
2 EPS Earnings Per Share.