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Commerce M.Com-
M117
Field Project (FPJ 501)
YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY, NASHIK.
HON VICE-CHANCELLOR - PROF. SANJEEV SONAWANE
HON PRO VICE CHANCELLOR PROF JOGENDRASINH BISEN
DIRECTOR – SCHOOL OF COMMERC AND MANAGEMENT
DR.SURENDRA PATOLE
FIELD PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Authors
Dr. Surendra Patole
Dr. Latika Gaikwad
Contribution
Dr Archana Pandagale
School of Commerce and Management
YCMOU, Nashik-422222
Production
Shri. Vilas Badhan
Head, Printing and Production centre, YCMOU, Nashik
ISBN NO:
Master of Commerce (M.Com) (M117) is a two-year Post Graduate degree
program offered by School of Commerce & Management, Yashwantrao Chavan
Maharashtra Open University, Nashik. This program is offered as per NEP-2020 from
the AY 2023-24. This programme offers four specializations namely Advanced
Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business Entrepreneurship and Business
Management. This Programme is designed to enable learners to enrich their
knowledge, enhance their abilities, and develop managerial and commercial skills
while working in their professions.
Field Project
Field project is one of the major components of this program. A field project is a
research or practical work that involves conducting activities, collecting data,
identifying problems, finding solutions to existing problems or performing
experiments directly in real-world environments outside of a traditional classroom.
These projects typically require hands-on work in various fields such as science, social
science, environmental studies, or engineering, and often involve interdisciplinary
collaboration and problem-solving.
The field based project will provide an opportunity to the learners to observe,
understand and analyse various socio economic scenario. This field project will give
learners exposure to various issues pertaining to growth and development in urban and
countryside areas in the field of commerce.
Field projects are essential for advancing systematic information, perceptive real-world
phenomena and addressing functional challenges of industries. Field projects provide
learners with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings and
contribute to the solution of real-world problems. Field projects will develop
employability skills of learners and bridge gap between theory and practice. It will
upgrade learners’ skills and abilities to face dynamic business environment. It will also
develop critical, analytical and professional skills.
Significance of Field Project
Field project will develop the overall personality of the learners:
Theory into Practice:
The field project allows the learners to exhibit their problem solving capabilities in
different work scenarios. It will enhance the learners’ ability to apply theoretical
concepts in business, ability to work with peers, building teamwork and group skills.
Practical Experience:
Field projects provide learners with hands-on experience outside the confines of a
classroom or laboratory. This practical experience allows learners to apply theoretical
knowledge in real-world settings, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic matter.
Skill Development:
Field projects help learners to develop a wide range of skills, including observation,
data collection, analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and critical
thinking. These skills are essential for success in industry, academia and many
professions.
Problem-Based Learning:
Field projects often involve addressing real-world problems or conducting research to
answer specific questions. This problem-based approach encourages learners to apply
their knowledge and skills to solve practical challenges, fostering creativity and
innovation.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Many field projects require collaboration across disciplines, bringing together learners
and faculty from diverse academic backgrounds. Interdisciplinary collaboration
encourages the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and methodologies, enriching the
learning experience and promoting holistic approaches to problem-solving.
Contribution to Knowledge:
Field projects contribute to the body of knowledge in various academic disciplines by
generating new data, insights, and discoveries. Learners may have the opportunity to
publish their findings in academic journals, present at conferences, or contribute to
ongoing research initiatives, thereby making meaningful contributions to their fields of
study.
Internal Assessment
Project Report – 30 Marks
Viva-Voce - 20 Marks
Internal assessment will be done by respective study centre.. Project report evaluation
and viva voce shall be conducted by the external examiner appointed by the respective
study centres.
SrNo. Components Marks
1. Presentation 05
2. Communication Skills 05
3. Ability to answer the questions 05
4. Subject Knowledge and overall
05
performance
Total 20
External Assessment
Project Report – 50 Marks
External assessment will be done by the University.
SrNo. Components Marks
1. Relevance of topic/problem identification 05
2. Review of literature and Research
10
Methodology
3. Fieldwork and data collection 10
4. Analysis and Data Interpretation 15
5. Feedback to Community/Findings
10
Conclusions and Suggestions
Total 50
After carrying out actual field work, it is expected to prepare a final field project
report as per the guidelines of the University.
1. The study centre and learners are instructed to take strict note of it, that under no
circumstances the field project report will be accepted after the due date, neither in
online nor in offline format.
2. Begin your field project report with a concise and informative title that clearly
reflects the project's scope and objectives.
3. Provide a brief but thorough introduction, outlining the background,
significance, and objectives of the project.
4. Clearly define the methodology used in the project, detailing the research
methods, tools, and techniques employed.
5. Provide detailed organisations profile.
6. Present the findings in a systematic manner, using graphs, charts, and tables
wherever necessary to enhance clarity.
7. Ensure to include a comprehensive discussion of the results, interpreting their
implications and relevance to the project's objectives.
8. Acknowledge any limitations or challenges faced during the project,
demonstrating a transparent and honest approach.
9. Include a thorough conclusion summarizing key findings and their
implications, as well as potential avenues for future research.
10. Provide a well-organized and detailed bibliography section citing all sources
used in the project report.
11. Adhere to the specified formatting guidelines, including font type, size, and
spacing, to maintain a professional appearance.
12. Submit the report by the designated deadline, ensuring it is free of grammatical
errors and has undergone thorough proofreading.
The field project should be prepared in consultation with the ‘field project
supervisor/guide’.
Following are some of the guidelines to draft the field project report.
1. The field project should have a clear title.
2. A concise introduction of the topic should be given.
3. Importance and significance of the topic should be highlighted.
4. Should be based on rational approach.
5. Objectives of the study should be clearly mentioned.
6. Hypotheses (if any) to be tested should be clearly mentioned.
7. Research methodology of the field project to be undertaken should be well
described.
8. Expected contribution of the field project should be well defined.
9. Chapterisation should be given as per prescribed format in the field project
report.
Let’s us discuss the expected content under each head.
1. Title of the Project: The learner should discuss the topic of field project with
his supervisor/guide before deciding the research/organisational problem and the title of
the field project report. The process beings with selecting and defining a existing
problem properly. It is essential here that researcher himself is clear about the problem
that prevails in the organization that he/she intends to carry out the field project. He/she
must have sensed the symptoms of the problem. He/she themselves must be aware that
it exist and is a cause of dislocation of work or causing some unset in the organization.
“Research Problem, in general, refers to some difficulty which a researcher experiences
in the context of either a theoretical or practical situation for the same”. The research
problem exist where:
a) Organizational or individual lives in an environment which is uncontrollable.
&
b) Where there are more than two alternative solutions or courses of
action &
c) There are more than one outcome
&
d) Each alternative offers different outcome. That means the comparison,
evaluation and analysis is possible.
The research problem must be reflected in field project title and should not contain any
ambiguous theme. Even by just reading the title of the field project, anyone having
reasonable knowledge of the topics should be in position to make out the theme of the
project. The title of the project should not be too short (Which express the very wide
area of knowledge) or too long (which covers every minute detail of the theme). Title
should be
1. Short but full
2. Concise and clear
3. Expressing the topic
4. Focusing the core area of the research undertaken
5. Containing the period if specific
6. Must reveal the name of the firm/ organization
Chapter-I Introduction: It is the introduction of the topic the researcher has
undertaken or intends to undertake. It is observed that number of learners give the
introduction of the firm or certain aspects of the topic under this sub-heading. In
introduction researcher is expected to give an overview of the topic. The focus here
should be to create awareness about the topic in the mind of the reader. If researcher is
covering different dimensions of the topic, all that must be explain briefly. His/ her
intention must be to give an overview of the topic. By going through it the reader must
get an understanding that researcher is having sufficient theoretical knowledge of the
topic and can explore something in depth. Here the researcher should start with wider
perspective of the topic and should take the reader to the specific problem. The problem
or issue should be explained/ introduced in brief.
Researcher has to explain the importance of the topic here. Why in his opinion the topic
is important is to be explained in brief. Importance of every topic is different, and it is
always based on the place, location, firm kind of firm, product etc. all these aspects are
to be covered under this head. For example; if researcher wants to deal with the topic
working capital, then he/she must explain the concept of working capital by quoting one
or two definitions. Further he should explain how the efficient utilization of working
capital is important for the said industry. And then he should discuss the important
dimension of the topic in brief. If research wants to deal with the topic absenteeism,
then he should explain the concept of absenteeism first and then it is to be addressed in
case of a particular industry.
Significance of the topic changes with time. For example, voluntary retirement scheme
were having different significance 20 years ago. Now it has lost that relevance as the
firms have already shaped themselves rightly and employees have also prepared
themselves for such situations. Same is the case with all cost cutting programme or
devices. So how the topic is significant in current situation is to be explained here. A
peculiar dimension that makes it significant is to be mentioned here. Significance of
absenteeism is different from area to area, unit to unit and industry to industry.
Researcher should cover all these aspects under this head.
Rational is nothing but a thought behind the selection of the topic. What made the
researcher to choose this topic is to be explained here. It is the thinking or academic
thinking which leads the researcher to the selection of the topic for the study. Some
times because the person is working on a particular process thinks that the process need
to be altered. So, why he/she is of the opinion is what he/she should mention here.
Several times a person confronts with some issue in his/her working life or otherwise.
He/she observes number of things around him and wants to find out answer or solution
to it. All these ideas, thought are to be expressed under this head. Of course there should
be some logic behind the selection of the field project topic which needs to be dealt
under this head.
Research design: Under this head researcher is expected to disclose the way
he/she is going to carry out this field project. Here learner should write about
1. Sample size.
2. Sources of Data Collection
3. Tools of Data Collection
4. Methods of processing the data collected
Sample: it is assumed that the researcher will explain how learner has
determined sample design or sample size. Learners must give logical explanation for
sample size/ design he/she choose. In short there should be some plane for collection of
data the research work needs, how it will be obtained and why this sample size taken.
Further the researcher should give details about the sample. He/she is expected to give
justification for the chosen sample. The sample size should be significant. He/she
should try to reach to maximum respondents.
Sources of data collection: Both primary and secondary data collection sources
which are used for the field project needs to be mentioned under this heading.
Appendices
Here the researcher is expected to attach all the research instruments like Questionnaire,
annual reports etc.
Bibliography
All the references used to be mentioned under this heading as per APA format.
Submitted to
School of Commerce and Management
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik
Year
Declaration by the Learner
I hereby declare that the field project entitled ---------------------------------------------------
This is to certify that the work incorporated in the Field Project entitled -------------------
Submitted by
of the Master of Commerce
programme of YCMOU, Nashik was carried out by the learner under my supervision/
guidance.
submitted by Mr/Ms
------------------------------------------ of the Master of Commerce programme of
YCMOU, Nashik was carried out by the learner as per the University guidelines and
two hard bound copies this field project report has been submitted to our study centre
by the learner.
16. Analysis of Tax Planning Strategies for businesses in the Global Business
Environment
17. Evaluation of the Application of Activity-Based Costing in Improving Cost
Management for Manufacturing Firms
18. "Study of Ethical Challenges in Financial Reporting and Corporate
Governance Practices in the Modern Business Landscape
2. Banking and Finance
1. A study on Impact of digital banking on traditional banking models.
2. A Critical Analysis of the role of central bank in economic stability.
3. A Study of Cyber security in the financial industry: Challenges and
solutions.
4. A study of assessing the effectiveness of financial literacy programs.
5. Study of the Crypto currency adoption and its implications for traditional
banking.
6. The Study on role of credit rating agencies in financial markets.
7. A Study on Impact of Federal Government Tax Policies On Economy
8. A critical study on Impact of External Debt on Economy
9. Assessment of Customer Service in Financial Institution
10. Role of Commercial Banks in Financing Agricultural Co-Operative
Societies: A Critical Analysis.
3. Business Entrepreneurship
1. Analysis the on impact of venture capital financing on small and medium
enterprises.
2. The Study on role of manager in small scale business organization
3. A study of effect of entrepreneurial skills on product portfolio development
4. A study of Encouraging entrepreneurship as a way of reducing unemployment
5. A study of impact of electricity on performance of small and medium
enterprises
6. A study of the effect of social capital on entrepreneurial intentions and start-up
success
7. The role of leadership in the success of start-ups: A case Study
8. A study on Impact of entrepreneurial skills and leadership styles on firm
performance
9. The critical Analysis on Impact of loan facility on small and medium scale
enterprise development.
10. A study of contribution of insurance companies to the growth of small and
medium scale businesses.
Business Management
1. A study of Leadership and Its Impact on Organizational Success
2. A study of Change Management Strategies for Successful Organizational
Transformation
3. Effective Team Building and Collaboration in the Workplace: A case Study
4. Strategies for Managing Conflict in Organizations: The Study of Critical Analysis.
5. The Study of Innovation and Its Role in Driving Business Growth ( any
Institutions, Industry’s Name)
6. Effective Communication Strategies for Effective Management: A Case study
7. A Study of Strategic Planning and Execution for Organizational Success
8. A Study of Ethical Considerations in Business Management
9. A Study of Managing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
10. A study of Sustainability Practices and Their Impact on Business Success.
The above mentioned lists of topics are just an illustrative one. A learner may
choose field project based on their interest subject to the topic is related to their
specialisation and gain enriching experience and contribute to the growth of the
business/organisation.