ADARSH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MANUAL
FOR PROJECT REPORT AND
GUIDANCE

CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

INTRODUCTON
REGULATIONS
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED
ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS
MAJOR TYPOLOGICAL INSTURCTIONS WITH REGARD TO MAIN
TEXT
6. PLAGIARISM

Appendices
1.
2.
3.
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8.

Registration Performa for Dissertation

Format of Synopsis
Cover & Title Page
Certificate of originality
Table of Content
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of References

INTRODUCTION
The M.B.A course of Bangalore University requires every student to prepare a dissertation on a live /
latest business / management problem/issue as a partial fulfillment of the course. As this dissertation
exposes students to real life management issues and it is equivalent to 12 credits or two elective
courses, it must be carried out with all seriousness and exemplary commitment with a mark of distinct
quality.

1. OBJECTIVES
The objective of the project is to help the student develop research ability to apply
multidisciplinary concept, tools and techniques t solve the organizational problems

2. TYPES OF PROJECT
The project may be form any one of the following types and preferably form area of
specialization
1) Comprehensive case study (covering single organization/ multifunctional area problem,
formulation, analysis and recommendation)
2) Inter-organizational study aimed at inters organizational comparison/validation of theory/
survey of management practices.
3) Field study (empirical study)
4) Free lance study

3. REGULATIONS
3.1 Dissertation: The dissertation will start at the commencement of IV semester and be
submitted well before the end of Iv semester. Dissertation is of 12 Credits, which is
equivalent to 2 elective courses. Thus the choice of topic and depth of the subject are
significant, keeping in view the weight age, work load and learning experience. During the III
semester itself, the topic for dissertation needs to be finalized. The student shall be
encouraged to choose a topic for dissertation in the areas of specialization.
3.2 The topic selected for dissertating shall be an issue oriented or a problem specific in a
market / industry/business.
3.3 As and when the topic is chosen, the student shall submit a duly filled in Registration
Performa (Appendix 1) for dissertation work to the guide for comments and finally be
approved by the guide and research supervisor
3.4 It will be prepared under the supervision of a recognized faculty guide.
3.5 The dissertation must be submitted well before the end of IV semester.
3.6 Dissertation carries a maximum of 200 marks and viva-voce carries a maximum of 50 marks.

3.7 The topic for dissertation and finalization of the proposals is not only the starting point, but
also the crucial phase of dissertation; students are expected to first get in touch with
respective guides and discuss their draft proposal. The final synopsis must be approved by
their faculty guide. The submission of synopsis must be as per the time schedule and format
as it has to be submitted to the University well in advance (format of Synopsis: Appendix-2).
3.8 Maximum of two students shall be permissible to do that dissertation in the same topic of
similar market/industry/business. In this circumstance, these students should ensure that
the research site/region/samples are entirely different. Topic shall be allotted on first come
first serve bases. Dissertation on issues or problems in industry is preferred. Associates or
representative companies, branches partnership and proprietary concerns, dealers are not
permitted.

3.9 Students shall have regular interaction with the faculty guides in order t have
understanding of nature, scope, relevance, suitability, research objective and design,
schedule and importance of research. Students need to substantiate these
important components which normally decide the quality of dissertation.
3.10
The students shall submit the perform for registration, synopsis an d
manuscripts of different chapters within the time schedule as instructed y the
respective faculty guide/coordinator/director. The faculty guide shall monitor the
progress of his/her student in all respects like finalization of the dissertation
proposal, typology, methodology, data analysis, inferences, discussions and report
writing. The faculty guide shall necessarily approve the questionnaire/interview
schedule. The faculty guides are authorized to reject the dissertation if it does not
meet his/her expected standard quality or the guidelines.
1. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED
Three hardbound copies of dissertation along with soft copy (CD) have to be
submitted. Spiral binding, plastic comb binding will not be accepted. The office shall
sent (i) One copy to the library: (ii) one hard copy and the soft copy to the University
for evaluation: (iii) other copy to the student concerned; (iv) one soft copy of the
project have to be uploaded to the website.
2. ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS
Dissertation should be as per the following format and size. The sequence given
below should be strictly followed:
Cover Page & Title page
Certificate of originality from the Guide and Student
Declaration
Acknowledgement
Abstract

Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapters*
References
Appendices

4.1 Cover Page & Title Page: A specimen copy of the cover page & Title Page of the
dissertation are given in the specimen of prefatory items(See Appendix-3)
4.2 Certificate of Originality: the Certificate shall be in one and a half line spacing using font
style of Arial Narrow and Font size of 14 as per the format in Appendix 4
4.3 Declaration: declaration to be given by the student in one and a half line spacing using
font style of Arial Narrow and Font size of 14
4.4 Acknowledgement: It should brief and should not exceed one page in one and a half
spacing using fort style of Arial Narrow. Acknowledge the contribution of the Guide, Principal,
company executives, other faculty members, librarian, parents and job typing personnel and
so on as you like.
4.5 Table of Contents: The title page, Certificate and Declaration will not find a place among
the items listed in the Table of Contents. The page number for the list of table, list of figures,
list of abbreviations and acronyms and abstract, should be in lower case Roman letters. A
specimen copy of the table of contents of the dissertation is given in Appendix 5.
4.6 List of Tables: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the
tables in the text (See Appendix 6).
4.7 List of Figures: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the
tables in the text (See Appendix 7).
4.8 Abbreviations and Acronyms: Expansion/explanation for abbreviation/Acronyms should
be written under this head.
4.9 Abstract: Abstract should be one page synopsis of the dissertation toped one and a half
line spacing, Font style Arial Narrow and Font size 12. Key words, a minimum of 5 should be
given at the bottom of the abstract. The abstract carries in sequence: Objectives (2 lines);
methodology (three lines); major findings (10 lines) and conclusions with suggestions (5 lines).
Nonetheless, abstract should not exceed two paragraphs.
4.10 Chapters: The chapters may broadly be divided into Five as follows:

CHAPTER NO

CONTENTS

PAGE NO

Introduction

01 15

Review of Literature & research Design

16 25

Profile of the Industry/Business/selected Organizations

26 35

Results, Analysis & Discussions

36 75

Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

76 - 90

The each and every chapter aforementioned should have the following sub-divisions:
4.10.1. Introduction : Introduction includes

About the broad area of the topic chosen

About the specific area of the topic chosen
About the topic

4.10.2. Review of Literature & Research Design

Introduction
Review of literature
Statement of the Problem
Scope of the Study
Objectives of the Problem
Hypothesis
Operational Definitions of Concept
Methodology
Limitations of the Study
Chapter Scheme

4.10.3 Profile of the Industry/Business/selected Companies

4.10.4 Results, Analysis & Discussion
4.10.5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Suggestions

Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Suggestions, and
Policy Implications & Scope for Further Study

3. MAJOR TYPOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TOMAINTEXT

The students are required to adhere to the following instructions.
1. Typing should be done on one side of the A-4 size executive bond paper.
2. The lift side margin should not be less than 1.5 inches, the right, top and bottom margin
should be 1 inch.
3. The text of the project should be double space; quotations and foot notes should be in
single space.
4. Chapter heading should be capitalized and capitalized and should be kept at center. Section
heading & subdivision headings should be typed on the left hand margin in title case, say
for example, Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Tables, graphs and diagrams should have respective number, captions and source.
6. All pages I main text except prefatory items should carry the Arabic numerals placed on the
bottom at the centre. As already mentioned, Title page, Acknowledgement, table of
contents etc. should be numbered in lower case Roman numerals.
7. Numbering of chapters, divisions and sub-divisions should be done, using Arabic numerals
only. For example, sub-division 3 under division 5 of chapter 1 should be numbered
as1.5.3.
8. Table and figures appearing in the main text should have appropriate numbers and
captions. If there is a First table in Chapter Three, the number of table should be assigned
as 3.1. Table and Figures should appear at the centre.
9. Endnotes should be numbered consecutively within each chapter r thought the entire
report. Citations on the main text should carry the author(S) name with year, say for
example, Ramesh (2009) or (Ramesh, 2009) as the case requires. The full reference for
the citation should contain full information for identifications, viz.., authors name, the
title of the publication, year of publication, publishers name and the place of publication
and page number. Follow the Harvard system of reference (Appendix 10).

4. PLAGIARISM
Any attempt to copy from another (present or Previous) student or to copy large chunks form
academic or other sauces without approximately referencing those sources will trigger the full
weight of plagiarism procedures. University will initiate stern action.
All the material that relates to the dissertation, including completed questionnaires or tapes
from interviews, should be shown to the guide and be kept by the students until the
University has declared the result. Students are advised not to throw the material away once
their dissertation is submitted, as they might be asked to present it as part of the viva voce
before their Dissertation results are declared.

Appendix 1

Registration Pro-forma for Dissertation Work

1. Name of the Student

2. Name of the Guide

3. Proposed research area

: HR/Marketing/Finance/System(Tick the appropriate)

4. Proposed Research topic

5. Write a brief note on your topic : (Minimum 150 to 200 words)

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Students Signature:

Approved or Disapproved If it is disapproved, the reasons for revision

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Guides Signature with date
Research Co-ordinators Signature with Date

Appendix 2
Format of Synopsis

The synopsis should have minimum pages of 5 and should not exceed 9.
The First page carries the Name of the student, Registration Number, and Title of
the Dissertation.
The subsequent pages should contain:
Statement of the problem
Objectives
Methodology
Sampling
Plan of Analysis, and
Chapter Scheme

The Synopsis should be neatly typewritten in A4 Size paper with 1 inch margin on all the sides.

Appendix 3

Cover page & Title Page

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION

SYSTEM IN SOFTWARE INDUSTY
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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

award of the Degree of
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OF
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
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LOGO
By (Font Size 14-Italic)
Reema ( Font Size Arial Narrow 14-Title Case)
Reg.No.09KSCM6005
Under the guidance of
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Asst. Professor <font size Arial Narrow 12-Title Case>

ADARSH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Bangalore University
Bangalore-2011-2012(Font Size 14)

Appendix 4

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY

This is to certify that the project titled ``_______________________________

Is an original work of the student and is being submitted din partial fulfillment
for the award of the Masters Degree in Business Administration of Bangalore
University. The report has not been submitted earlier either to this University /
Institution for the fulfillment of the requirement of a course of study

SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR

SIGNATURE OF STUDENT

PLACE:__________________

PLACE:__________________

DATE:___________________

DATE:___________________

Appendix 5
Table of Contents
CHAPTER NO.

PARTICULARS

PAGE NO.

List of Tables
List of figures
List of Abbreviations
1

4
5

Introduction
1.1 Management Information System : An overview
1.2 Human Resource Information System in general and with ref.
to Software Industry across the World
1.3 Human Resource Information System in Indian Software
Industries.
Review Of Literature & Design of the Study
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Review of Literature
2.2.1 Literature with reference to HRIS
outside India
2.3 Statement of the Problem
2.4 Scope of the Study
2.5 Objectives of the Problem
2.6 Hypothesis
2.7 Operational Definitions of Concept
2.8 Methodology
2.9 Limitations of the Study
2.10 Chapter Scheme
Profile of the Software Industry
3.1 An Indian Overview
3.2 Profile of the Selected Organizations
Results, Analyses & Discussions
Summary of Findings, Conclusions & Suggestions
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Suggestions
5.4 Policy Implications & Scope for further Study

Appendix 6

LIST OF TABLES
Table No.
1.1
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Description
Number of Software Industries, 2009
Attrition Rate Among Top Executives

Page No.
09
46
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Appendix 7

LIST OF FIGURES
Table No.
1.1
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Description
Growth of Profitability, 2002-09
Net Capital , 2002-09

Page No.
08
24
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Appendix 8
System of Referencing (Bibliography Style)
References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following format:
Books
Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalization and Political
Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.
Edited Volume
Aharoni, Y. (2009) On Measuring the Success of Privatization. In Ramamurthi, R. and
Vernon, R. (eds) Privatization and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.:
World Bank.
Journals
Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) Ownership in Competitive Environment: A Ciparision of
the Performance of Mixed, Private and SOEs, Journal of Law and Economics, April, Vol. 1, No,
32, pp.16.9.
Reports and Gazettes
Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila, ADB.

Newspapers and Magazines

Ahluwalia, M. (2003) Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid, an exclusive
interview, D+C (Development &Cooperation), September, vol.30.
Websites
Ministry of Finance (2008) Privatization, Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MOF Website,
http://www.mof.in/~epa/Privatise/index.html.
Ram Mohan, T.T (2004) Privatization in China: Softly, Softly Does it, accessed on 02/10/2010
at http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/publications/public/Fulltext.jsp?wp-no=2001-09-04.