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Reva University, 18th & 19th Dec 2015 3/4/2016 1
g’ afternoon
Reva University, 18th & 19th Dec 2015 3/4/2016 2
M M Bagali, PhD
Head - Research in Management,
Professor of Human Resources Management
JAIN University,
CMS Business School,
b’lore
D I S C L A I M E R
Views, opinions, or strategies presented are what I personally think
and believe to reflect “Student Project”, and do not necessarily
reflect the views, opinions, or strategies of the Organization…..
As a researcher with 140 papers published; 8 PhD awarded; 90 PhD
mentoring; and around 600 MBA Projects guided, this what is my
views / experience, ……
The MBA Project Report /
Dissertation
Chapter 1…. Introduction
Chapter 2…. Review
Chapter 3…. Methodology
Chapter 4…. Data Collection / Presentation
Chapter 5…. Discussion and Conclusion
Suggestions and Recommendations
Appendix
– Annexure 1: Questionnaire
– Annexure 2: Schedule
– Annexure 3: Publications / Any Other
The Contents
Introduction of the theme
Focused on the work- Org / HR/ Mkt/ Fin
Background information / Sector
Definition/ Models/ Theories
Explain the scope of your work, what will and
will not be included
End with your study plans • Academic perspective
• Research perspective
• Organization perspective
# 3-4 tables/ graphs/ Figures
Chapter 1….Introduction
The pattern
Indian Study
Overseas study
Significant studies
Angles of Study
Focus: Your Framework /
Objective/Hypothesis, Tools, Outcome
Chapter 2…. Review
Specimen format……The review of the studies undertaken
Author/
researcher
Title of the
work
Journal Details,
with title, Vol,
issue, Page no
Outcome of the
Study
Remarks / Gaps
Identified
The Present Study: Theme
Objectives
Hypotheses
Scope of the work
Research Design
Method of Study
a) Geographical Area
b) Organisation
c) Sampling Population
Limitations
Chapter 3…. Methodology
A Part
Data Collection
• Pre-pilot observation
• Pre-pilot study
• Final observation
Mode of Data Collection
• Angles of Enquiry
• Sources of data collection
• Analysis of the Results
• Period of Study
• Findings of the Study
• Uniqueness of the Study
• Contribution of the work
Chapter 3…. Methodology
B Part
McKinsey Model- 5 S
Michael Porter- Competitive Forces
Deming's philosophy
Leadership of Blanchard Hershey
MBO by Drucker
Culture of Schein
Change Process of Kotter
Christensen of Disruptive innovation
SWOT
PESTLE / PEST
….. et al
Specific requirements
Chapter 3…. Methodology
Independent variables
Questionnaire Results
Part A-B-C
Table/ Graph/ Explanation
Chapter 4…. Data Collection / Presentation
A_B_C Part
Data says
Patter
Uniqueness
Contradictory
Surprises
Results with other study results
General and Specific Recommendations
Implications: General and Research
and Academic / Learning Experience
Chapter 5…. A. Discussion / B. Conclusion / Suggestions and
C. Recommendations
– Annexure 1: Questionnaire
– Annexure 2: Schedule
– Annexure 3: Publications
– Any other work related
– Photos
– Interview published
– Write-up
– et al
Appendix
– Preface
– Acknowledgements
– Certification: Inst- Guide- Organisation
– Content page
• Contents of chapter
• Tables
• Figures
• Graphs
• Map
• Roman numerals (iii, iv, v, …)
• The body of the dissertation
should be numbered using
Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3,)
Other observation
Figures and Tables
Horizontal Figures and Tables
Acknowledging the work of Others
List of acronyms and abbreviations
Headings and lists
A.3.1.1 Numbering of headings
Numbering of tables and figures
Other observation
Chapter 1…. Introduction / 25 pages
Chapter 2…. Review/ 15 pages
Chapter 3…. Methodology / 7-8 pages
Chapter 4…. Data Collection / Presentation / 40 pages
Chapter 5…. Discussion and Conclusion / 20 pages
Suggestions and Recommendations
Appendix
– Annexure 1: Questionnaire
– Annexure 2: Schedule
– Annexure 3: Publications / Any Other
The Report Run…
Formatting
Checklist
Does the abstract include the title of the dissertation, / author’s name / dissertation / Advisor’s name?
Is the title on the abstract the same as that on the title page?
Are the margins 1” on all sides?
Is the font size 10-12? Are we with Times !
Are references in the form of footnotes, or endnotes if customary in your field?
Are all charts, graphs, and other illustrative materials perfectly legible?
Do lengthy figures and tables include the “(Continued)” notation?
Is every page of the dissertation correctly numbered?
Does the body of the text begin with Page 1?
Is the Dissertation Acceptance Certificate unnumbered and positioned as the first page
Is there a blank page after the Dissertation Acceptance Certificate?
Is the placement of page numbers centered throughout the manuscript?
Is the title page formatted correctly?
Does the author’s name read the same on both and does it match the Dissertation Acceptance
Certificate?
When appropriate, have you filed for a patent?
and any other………..
Formatting Checklist
Branding !!
Slideshare
NHRD…. Swayavaar
CII- Best Project Competition
FKCCI Project Identification
ISTD Project competation
NIT, Surthakal
Knowledge Commission
Some Others …..
Challenges !!
Project in MNC
Right Permission
Faculty Guide visit to Organisation
Can we do Overseas
Start Ups as an Option
Govt. Organisation as an Option
Social and Professional Association
Untapped Sector
…..