GUIDELINES FOR MBA STUDENTS ON PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF

RESEARCH PROJECT (CP-402)

*The candidates should ensure that the Title chosen by them falls under the respective Subject Domain. *It is required that the student should attend FRP class with the concerned supervisor for the completion of their research project. FORMAT OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT The RESEARCH PROJECT should be of the following format:
1. Front Wrapper Cover Page: Title, Name of the Candidate (Roll No.), Name of the Guide, University Name (with emblem) and Year of submission. ((Refer the specimen).

2. Title Page: (As in Sl. No. 1 just above) 3. Declaration of the Student: (Refer the specimen). 4. Certificate of the Guide: (Refer the specimen). 5. Acknowledgements: The candidate may thank all those who helped in the preparation of RESEARCH PROJECT. 6. Executive Summary: Brief summary about the project. 7. Table of Contents: (Refer the specimen). 8. List of Tables: Tables, if any, with Table No., Title of the Table and Page No. be given table-wise. The source of table be given at the bottom. (Refer the specimen). 9. List of Figures: Figures if any, with Figure No., Title of the Figure and Page No. be given figure-wise. (Refer the specimen). 10. Main Body of the RESEARCH PROJECT: The main body of the RESEARCH PROJECT may be divided into 4 to 5 Chapters with suitable Title for each Chapter. The last chapter shall be invariably conclusion. The total number of pages of the RESEARCH PROJECT may be between 70 and 100 pages. 11. Reference Section: After all Chapters are presented, Annexure (s) are included. (i) Copy of the Questionnaire or Schedule (Give full copy of the Questionnaire or Schedule) (ii) Bibliography (Give full list of Books, Reports, Journals and Newspapers referred in alphabetical order of authors under respective headings) (Refer the specimen). TYPING AND BINDING 1. The RESEARCH PROJECT material should be neatly computerized in 1.5 Line spacing, 1.25 Side spacing, using Times New Roman 14 font in A4 size Bond Paper only. 2. The RESEARCH PROJECT must be hard bounded with Leatherette cover duly embossed in Golden in BOLD letters with Laminated Wrapper Sheet. (Spiral binding and other forms of binding will not be accepted). 3. The RESEARCH PROJECT in Four Copies must be prepared. Two for the University, one for the Guide and one for the Candidate. 4. Two Copies of RESEARCH PROJECT duly forwarded by the Guide must be submitted to the FRP COORDINATOR.

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A RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT ON xxxxxxxxxxxxxx NAME OF THE TOPIC xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx SUBMITTED FOR THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF PAPER CP-402 FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (SESSION 2010-2012)

UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF: xxxxxxxxx NAME xxxxxxxxx DESIGNATION

SUBMITTED BY:

xxxxxxxxx NAME xxxxxxxxx ROLL NO:

MMIM, MM UNIVERSITY, MULLANA, AMBALA

SUBMITTED TO:

MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR UNIVERSITY, MULLANA, AMBALA HARYANA, 133203, INDIA

Specimen DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the dissertation entitled XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Name XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX submitted for the Degree of Master of Business Administration is my original work and the dissertation has not formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma, associateship, fellowship or similar other titles. It has not been submitted to any other University or Institution for the award of any degree or diploma.

Date: Place:

Name Roll No

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CERTIFICATE

Certified that the research project entitled XXXXXXXXX NAME OF THE TOPIC XXXXXXXXXXXXX done by Mr/Ms. XXXXXX NAME XXXXXXXX, Roll No XXXXX 00000 XXXXXX, during the period of his study under my guidance.

Date:
Place:

Name of Research Guide Designation

Specimen CONTENTS
Chapter No. Declaration Certificate Acknowledgement Executive Summary 1. Introduction 1.1. XXXXXXXXXXXX 1.2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.3 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2. 3. Review of Literature Research Methodology 3.1 Selection of the Topic 3.2 Objectives of the Study 3.3 Nature of the Study 3.4 Sampling Procedure and Design 3.5 Method of data Collection 3.6 Analysis and Interpretation of Data 3.7 Scope of the Study 3.8 Sampling Method 3.9 Significance of the Study 3.10 Limitation of the Study 1-15 1 5 9 16-30 31-37 32 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 35 36 Title Page No. (s)

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Latest Developments in XXXX The Specific Topic XXXXXXX 4.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.2 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.3 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

38-53 39 44 50 54-78 79-83 84-89

5. 6. 7.

Analysis and Interpretation Findings and Conclusions Suggestions and Recommendations Annexure (s) (i) Sample Questionnaire (ii) Bibliography BOOKS 1. Boyd HW & Westfall R, Marketing Research: Text and Cases, Richard D Irwin, Illinois, 1996. REPORTS 1. Government of India 1997 : Economic Survey 1996-97, p15. 2. Reserve Bank of India Annual Reports 1992 to 2000. JOURNALS 1. Agarwal JP, Intra-LDCs Foreign Direct Investment: A Comparative 2. Analysis of Third World Multinationals, The Developing Economics, NEWSPAPERS 1. The Economic Times, 12th October 2001, p4. WEBSITES

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92-93

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management

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Specimen LIST OF TABLES Table No. 5.1 Title of the Table Page No. (s) 55 56

Administration Concern about the Students Problems and Issues. College Administration Responses and Feedback to the problems and Issues of Students Body Openness of College Administration for the Students Involvement in committees, discussion, or in the decisionmaking Mentality of Top Management towards their Staff

5.2

5.3

57

5.4

58

Note: In the table numbers given, the first one indicates the Chapter number and the second number following the dot refers the number of the table in that Chapter.

LIST OF FIGURES Fig. No. 1.1 5.1 Title of the Figures Response to Job Dissatisfactions Administration Concern about the Students Problems and Issues. College Administration Responses and Feedback to the problems and Issues of Students Body Openness of College Administration for the Students Involvement in committees, discussion, or in the decisionmaking Mentality of Top Management towards their Staff Page No. (s) 9 55 56 57

5.2 5.3

5.4

58

Note: The first number in the figure indicates the Chapter number and the second number after the dot refers the number of the figure in that Chapter.