DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the thesis entitled Use of Adversity Quotient in creating strong business leaders submitted by me is based on actual work carried out by me under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Ajoy. K. Konar. The observations, analysis and interpretation made in this research study as well as the conclusions arrived at and included in this thesis are entirely my own. Any reference to work done by any other person or institution or any material obtained from other sources has been duly cited and referenced. It is further to state that this work is not submitted anywhere else for any examination.

Signature of Research Student Name: Ms. Susan Tripathi (Nee Dsouza) Date: 10th June, 2011 Submitted to SNDT Womens University

Research Centre: Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Matunga (W), Mumbai - 400019

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the thesis Use of Adversity Quotient in creating strong business leaders which is being submitted herewith for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies of SNDT Womens University, Mumbai is the result of original research work completed by Ms. Susan Tripathi (Nee Dsouza) under my supervision and guidance. Further I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the work evolved in this thesis has not formed earlier the basis for the award of any Degree or similar title of this University or any other University or examining body.

Signature of the Research Guide Name: Dr. Ajoy K. Konar Date: 10th June, 2011 Seal

Research Centre: Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Matunga (W), Mumbai - 400019

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