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

Linkedin

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

…..

http://in.linkedin.com/in/mmbagali

mm.bagali@jainuniversity.ac.in

so, where do we go

from here …

thanks