GUIDELINES

FOR

RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT

MBA, SEMESTER – IV
IV

RUKMINI DEVI INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES

An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institute

(Approved by AICTE, HRD Ministry, Govt. of India)
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
2A & 2B, Madhuban Chowk, Outer Ring Road, Phase-1, Delhi-
110085
 Guidelines for the Research Project Report
MBA, Semester – IV

REASEARCH PROJECT

The research projects in M.B.A, Semester – IV aims at providing inputs to the

students relevant to the business industry and trade so that they can function in
different organizations and face the challenges arising there from.

The projects not only aim at providing practical knowledge in different areas of
management, but also enhance the analytical skills of students.

The MBA Research Project provides Masters level students with an opportunity
to undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in a relevant area of
particular interest. This research project work exposes the students to the real
world business scenarios and gives them competitive edge in the industry.

While carrying out the research project students of MBA, Semester – IV should
adhere to the following:

• Consult your Guide from time to time, as well as whenever necessary, carry
out suggested changes by your guide and then proceed for next step.

• Do take signatures of your project guide as required on your progress report

sheet.

• Work regularly with commitment and ensure you are following Project
Report Activity Completion Schedule and avoid last minutes’ hustle.

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• The entire research project report should be written in third form only except
the Declaration and Acknowledgement, where students can write first form
and use I, me, myself, etc.

Prescribed Cover Page and Guidelines

• The cover page must be hard bound in Black Color with Gold Embossing.

• The student’s Enrollment No., Class & Batch No. must be written on the
rim of the project report.

• The size of the report would depend on the project undertaken by the
student. However it must between 60 to 110 typed pages (1.5 space) on A4
size paper.

• All the students are required to use the uniform font and format i.e.
“Times New Roman” of font size 12 in the text (except in heading and
subheadings) through out the text of the report.

• The project report must accompany a certificate authenticating the

originality of the work done in the prescribed format.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Words or list of the words referred in a text or consulted by you for writing
report. It should be arranged in alphabetical order by name of the authors.

For Books

Name of the author (Last name first), Title of the book, Edition, Year of
publication, No. of Vol. (If any) Name and Place of Publisher.
E.g.:
Kothari, C.R.: Training methodology, 3rd edition, 1997, Vikas Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,

For Training Papers, Published articles, Magazines, Periodicals, Journals,

Newspapers etc.

Name of the author (last name first), Title of the article in double quotes “_”
mark, Name of the Journals /Periodicals /Magazines etc. in italics, Volume
number, Year, Page Numbers.
E.g.:
Wortman Maxs (Jr.): “Entrepreneurship: An Integrating Typology and
Evaluation of the Empirical Training in the field”, Journal of Management, Vol.
13 (2), 1967, pp259-279.

Online published material on World Wide Web (Alphabetically arranged

Webliography)

Name of Website, Name of the Author, Title /Topic

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPING / PRINTING

The project report should be strictly prepared according to the following

guidelines.

• Finalization of the Project Report

Student should obtain clearance from their respective guide before finally
printing the final project report.

• Paper
The size of the Paper sheet: A4
Typing should be done on one side of the paper only.

• Font
Type: New Times Roman,
Size: 12

• Line Spacing
Body of the text: 1.5 lines
List of tables/ graphs/charts/bibliography: Single line

• Alignment
Title page: Centre
Chapter heading: Centre
Sub heading: Left
Body of text: Justify

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• Margins
At the binding edge (Left): not less than 3 cm
Other margins (Right, Top, Bottom): not less than 2 cm.

• Titles
All titles and subtitles should be printed in BOLD.
All the Tables/ Graphs /Charts should have appropriate titles.

• Numbering of the Table / Graph/ Charts

Tables /Graphs/ Charts should be numbered in the following fashion.
Tables/ Graphs/ Charts should be numbered as per the chapters numbers, if
Tables/ Graphs/ Charts are in chapter one they should be numbered as 1.1
and if, they are in second chapter then they should be numbered as 2.1 and so
forth, where first digit stands for Chapter No. and after the decimal second
digit stands for number of table/ graph/ chart in that chapter.
Table /Graph /Charts must be followed by proper explanation and analysis.

• Pagination (Page numbers):

a. The Title page should not carry any page number.
b. For initial pages, (i.e. from Students Declaration to Executive Summary)
numbers should be given in small Roman Numbers. P (Like i, ii, iii, iv, etc.)
c. Report should contain main page numbers (i.e. 1, 2 …) after Executive
Summary.
d. Main page numbers should start from first page of Chapter No. 1 and will
continue until last page of the report.
e. Page numbers are to be given at the center of bottom of the page.
f. Pages separating Chapters should not be numbered but be counted.

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• Binding of the report

The project should be hard bound with golden embossing as per the standard
format

• Number of Copies to be prepared

02 Hard copies out of which one on Bond paper is compulsory.
• Each student is also required to make a copy of project in CD and submit
along with his/her project report.

• Before submission:
Students must sign Declaration and Acknowledgment before putting for the
Signature of the Guide.

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 RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SCHEDULE

S.No. Dates Particulars

th
1 19 Jan, 2011 Orientation

2 24th Jan- 29th Jan, Initial discussion and finalization of

2011 topic with concerned Mentor.

3 31st Jan- 5th Discussion related to literature

Feb,2011 review, research methodology, data
collection and questionnaire.

4 7th Feb- 12th Feb, Discussion related to analysis and

2011 interpretation.

5 14th Feb-19th Feb, Chapter I-Introduction and

2011 Literature Review.
Chapter II- Research Methodology.

6 21st Feb-26th Feb, Chapter III- Analysis &

2011 interpretation.
7 8th March-12th Chapter IV-Findings
March, 2011 Chapter V-Recommendation &
Conclusion.

8 14th March, 2011 Submission of first draft.

9 15th March, 2011 Submission of final draft.

10 21st March, 2011 Submission of hard bound.

11 28th March, 2011 Internal Viva & Presentation

Dr. Vikas Dahiya Ms. Kiran Vasishtha

Coordinator, MBA Projects Dean, Academics

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 WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR RESEARCH PROJECT

NAME OF THE SUPERVISOR:

DATE:
NAME OF PROGRESS DETAILS
S.
ROLL NO. THE ATTENDANCE
NO.
STUDENT
1

10

* Minimum (8 out of 10) 80% attendance compulsory.

Signature of Superviser

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A RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT

ON

“TITLE OF THE PROJECT”

SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF
THE DEGREE OF MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF:

Ms./ Mr./ Dr./ Prof. __________
Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor, RDIAS

SUBMITTED BY:
Name of the Student
Enrollment No._______
MBA, Semester ______
Batch 20__ - 20__

RUKMINI DEVI INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES

An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institute

(Approved by AICTE, HRD Ministry, Govt. of India)
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
2A & 2B, Madhuban Chowk, Outer Ring Road, Phase-1, Delhi-110085

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 CONTENTS

Student declaration………………………………………………………………………i

Certificate from Company/Organization…………………………………………….…ii

Certificate from Guide…………………………………………………………………..iii

Acknowledgement............................................................................................................iv

Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………….v

List of Tables…………………………………………………………………………..vii

List of Graphs...……………………………………………………………………….viii

List of Charts…………………………………………………………………………..ix

List of Abbreviations, if any…….…………………………………………………… x

Page Nos.

CHAPTER – 1 INTRODUCTION & LITERATURE REVIEW

1.1 About the Topic

1.2 Literature Review

(The below mentioned points from 1.3 to 1.5 in this chapter will be incorporated

if the need arises)

1.3 About the Industry/ Sector, (if required), in brief

1.4 About the Company (Company Profile)

1.4.1 History of Company (one paragraph)

1.5 Company Products and Services & (Major Competitors), Only few lines

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CHAPTER – 2 RESEARCH METHODOLGY

2.1 Purpose of the study

2.2 Research Objectives of the study

2.3 Research Methodology of the study

2.3.1 Research Design

2.3.2 Methods of Data Collection - Primary & Secondary data

2.3.2.1 Instruments for data collection

2.3.3 Universe

2.3.4 Sample Size

2.3.5 Sample design

2.3.6 Analysis of Data (Technique)

2.3.7 Duration of Study

2.3.8 Limitations of Study

CHAPTER – 3 ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

This chapter will cover the analysis on the basis of questionnaire or whatever is
applicable. The analysis will be done and shown in a tabulated form and
graphical representation with pie-charts, bar-diagrams, graphs, etc will also be
done. Below the graphs, diagrams and charts, inferences have to be made.

CHAPTER – 4 FINDINGS
This chapter will cover the Findings of the report. On the basis of the analysis
and interpretations, findings will be made. (Findings shoud be directly related to
the research objectives.)

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CHAPTER – 5 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
On the basis of the findings, the suggestions / recommendations will be offered
on the lacunas, lapses, loopholes or on the areas of improvements.
In the end, conclusion will be drawn on the basis of findings and
recommendations.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibliography will cover all the references, texts, text books, reference books,
articles, news, literature, journals, magazies, reports, websites, URLs which are
refferred and taken into consideration for the pupose of conducting the study.

ANNEXURES
All the formats, questionnaire(s), schedules, reports which are to be filled or
taken into consideration for the purpose of conducting the study will be annexed
in the Annexures.

STUDENT ‘s DECLARATION

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This is to certify that I have completed the Project titled “----------”

under the guidance of “-----------” in the partial fulfillment of the

requirement for the award of the degree of “Masters in Business

Administration” from “Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced

Studies, New Delhi.”

This is an original work and I have not submitted it earlier

elsewhere.

Name of the Student

Enrollment No.
Class & Section

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 CERTIFICATE OF GUIDE

This is to certify that the project titled “---------------” is an academic

work done by “-------------” submitted in the partial fulfillment of
the requirement for the award of the degree of “Masters in
Business Administration” from “Rukmini Devi Institute of
Advanced Studies, New Delhi.” under my guidance and direction.

To the best of my knowledge and belief the data and information

presented by him / her in the project has not been submitted
earlier elsewhere.

Name of the Faculty

Designation of the Faculty
RDIAS

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(For Example Only)

I offer my sincere thanks and humble regards to Rukmini Devi Institute Of

Advanced Studies, GGSIP University, New Delhi for imparting us very
valuable professional training in MBA.

I pay my gratitude and sincere regards to “Faculty Name”, my project Guide

for giving me the cream of his knowledge. I am thankful to him as he has
been a constant source of advice, motivation and inspiration. I am also
thankful to him for giving his suggestions and encouragement throughout
the project work.

I take the opportunity to express my gratitude and thanks to our computer

Lab staff and library staff for providing me opportunity to utilize their
resources for the completion of the project.

I am also thankful to my family and friends for constantly motivating me to

complete the project and providing me an environment which enhanced my
knowledge.

Name of the Student

Enrollment No.
Class & Section

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
(For Example Only)
(Only brief summary of Project Report)

This project titled, “Terrorist Attack: Its Impact on Indian Tourism” has been
done after an in-depth analysis of tourism industry and consequences of
terrorism on it. In this project, The researcher has studied the major terrorist
attacks in the past and how the world has been suffering from it for a long period
of time and it has been discussed that how these attacks have had serious Social
and Economic implications. A primary data collection has been done through
Questionnaires covering the sample of 29 foreign tourists. Their views about how
they feel touring in India, their likings and dislikings, and the effect of terrorism
on their perception towards India as a tourist destination have been collected
through the questionnaires.

In this report it has been studied the series of terrorist incidents in India and their
short and long term effect on tourism of India. Its effect has also been interpreted
in terms of foreign exchange changes. The tourist inflow for the past two year
(oct-07 to jan-08 and oct-08 to jan09) has been shown and its fall also interpreted.

The project shows various types of tourism being followed in India viz. Medical,
Adventure tourism, wildlife tourism, pilgrimage tourism, eco tourism, cultural
tourism, and heritage tourism. This project is started with the Psychology of the
European or US tourists and what are the factors holding them back from
visiting India.

The Indian government has taken some initiatives to boost tourist inflow like
Incredible India Program, Bed & Breakfast and Buy 2 get 1 free. A brief about

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these programs and how these programs have helped tourism in India has also
been provided.

It has been shown that how the recent terrorist attacks in India (Jaipur, Delhi and
Mumbai) have had a negative impact on tourism.

It is concluded that there was not much effect of terrorism on tourism; rather, the
slump is due to the recession in the western countries. The terrorist attacks
usually have a short to medium term impact.

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 Guidelines for Presentation

There are some general rules of presentation which should be adopted by the
students while presenting their presentations. The guidelines and sequence are
as follows:

1. The first slide should contain the topic, name of student and his/her
enrollment number
2. Brief introduction of Industry, Company and topic
3. The objectives of the study
4. The Research Methodology in brief like,
a. Research Design
b. Hypothesis, if any
c. Universe of Study
d. Sources of Data Collection
e. Sampling Procedure, Size, Unit
f. Scope of Study
g. Limitation of Study
h. Duration of Study

5. Analysis and Interpretations

6. Findings & Recommendations
7. Conclusion
8. Bibliography
9. List of Annexure
10. Time Duration for PPT: 10 min.

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To ensure quality enhancement in presentations by the students, the following
suggestions may be given to the students by their respective mentors.

1. Information – Less Is More: Remember that the audience should listen to

you, not read the screen. Write just enough to remind yourself of what you
should say.

2. Limit the use of clip art: It is recommended that you use images that
might be more directly related to your presentation, such as logos instead of
using clip arts or irrelevant images.

3. Be quick fingered: Don’t take much time to show the next slide or text

4. Less use of sounds effects with animations.

5. Tables, Pie-Charts, Bar Diagrams: Incorporate Tables, Pie-Charts, Bar

Diagrams, etc to show major analysis and interpretations of your study however
there should not be many slides of the same in PPT.

6. Rehearse: Rehearse your presentation at least twice.

Note: The essential thing to remember when delivering a PowerPoint

presentation is to use PowerPoint slides as an aid to your presentation and not
the foundation of the talk. The idea is to keep the attention on you and to use a
slide to demonstrate important data or information without breaking the flow of
your presentation, distracting your audience.

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