402- Dissertation

Course Objectives:

1. To offer the opportunity for the young students to acquire on job the skills, knowledge,
attitudes, and perceptions along with the experience needed to constitute a professional
identity.
2. To provide means to immerse students in actual supervised professional experiences
3. To gain deeper understanding in specific areas

Guideline:
In Semester IV the student shall work under the supervision of the Faculty and carry out a
dissertation and submit a structured report in TWO hard copies & one soft copy (CD). In the
interest of environmental considerations, students are encouraged to print their dissertation
reports on both faces of the paper.
The student is required to conduct advanced research on a topic related to one (or more) of
contemporary issues in management. The topic is chosen in consultation with the student's
supervisor. The student will prepare and present a detailed research proposal prior to starting the
work. It is mandatory for the student to seek advance written approval from the faculty guide and
the Director of the Institute about the topic before commencing the dissertation work. A
dissertation outlining the entire problem, including a survey of literature and the various results
obtained along with their solutions is expected to be produced. The student must submit the
completed dissertation and make an oral presentation of the same. Through the dissertation, the
student is expected to furnish evidence of competence in understanding varied aspects of the
theme/topic selected and a deep understanding of the specialty area. The completion of the
dissertation / project shall be certified by the Faculty Guide & approved by the Director of the
Institute.
There will be concurrent evaluation for 50 marks and external evaluation of 50 marks.
The student can undergo desk research or field research and can follow the guidelines mentioned
in the SIP for preparation of their final hard copy.
The Panel shall comprise of 2 Faculty members (One who has guided the student and
the other appointed by SPPU).
Outline for Dissertation
Chapter No. 1
Introduction to the Study
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Management Problem/ Research Problem
1.3. Statement of Research Problem
1.4. Objectives of the Study
1.5. Hypothesis of the Study
1.6. Scope of the Study
a) Geographical Scope
b) Conceptual Scope
c) Analytical Scope
1.7. Importance of the Study
1.8. Research methodology
1.8.1 Type of Research Design
1.8.2 Data Required- Primary and Secondary Data
1.8.3 Data Source- Primary and Secondary Data
1.8.4 Instruments- Questionnaire/ Schedule
1.8.5 Sampling
1.8.6 Data Analysis
1.9. Chapterisation
Chapter No.2
Conceptual Background
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Core concept with citations
Chapter No. 3
Organizational Profile
3.1 Introduction
3.2 History
3.3 Profile of Organization
3.4 Product portfolio/ Marketing Mix
3.5 Organizational Structure
3.6 Award/ Rewards/ Achievement
3.7 Future Plan
3.8 Financial Scenario (Optional)
Chapter No. 4
Data Analysis and Presentation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Data Analysis Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis
Chapter No. 5
Finding, Suggestion and Conclusion
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Findings: General findings/ Specific Finding
5.3 Suggestions: General suggestions/ Specific Suggestion
5.4 Conclusion
Annexure
Questionnaire/ Schedules
Bibliography (APA style)
Standard Formatting:
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Page Size: A4
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Page Margin: Left-1.5 Other-1 (Mirror for Chapter Pages)
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Line spacing : 1.5 for Text
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1 for Table
Font Style: Times New Roman
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Font size: 12 regular
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Heading: 14 Bold
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Sub heading: 12 Bold
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Printing: Both Side

Sequence for
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initial pages
Title Pages
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Guide/ Institute Certificate
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Organization Certificate
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Acknowledgement
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Index
 Content
 Tables
 Charts

Schedule:

Sr. Particulars Date Marks

1 1st Presentation ( Chapter 1) 5th March 2018 15
2 2nd Presentation (Chapter 1 to 5) 15th March 2018 15
3 University Internal Viva 25th March 2018 20
4 University External Viva As per University Schedule 50