MBA projects and management......
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This document provides guidance for an MBA project report or dissertation. It outlines the typical structure, which includes chapters on introduction, literature review, methodology, data collection and presentation, discussion and conclusion, and recommendations. Formatting guidelines are also discussed, such as margins, font, page numbering, and formatting of figures, tables, and references. Potential challenges and opportunities for project branding and competitions are mentioned. The document aims to help students understand the requirements and best practices for completing their MBA project report.
MBA projects and management......
- 1. Reva University, 18th & 19th Dec 20153/4/2016 1 g’ afternoon
- 2. Reva University, 18th & 19th Dec 20153/4/2016 2 M M Bagali, PhD Head - Research in Management, Professor of Human Resources Management JAIN University, CMS Business School, b’lore
- 3. 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, ……
- 4. The MBA Project Report / Dissertation
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. The pattern Indian Study Overseas study Significant studies Angles of Study Focus:Your Framework / Objective/Hypothesis,Tools, Outcome Chapter 2…. Review
- 8. 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
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. Independent variables Questionnaire Results Part A-B-C Table/ Graph/ Explanation Chapter 4…. Data Collection / Presentation A_B_C Part
- 13. 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
- 14. – Annexure 1: Questionnaire – Annexure 2: Schedule – Annexure 3: Publications – Any other work related – Photos – Interview published – Write-up – et al Appendix
- 15. – 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
- 16. 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
- 17. 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…
- 18. 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 withTimes ! 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?
- 19. 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
- 20. Branding !! Slideshare Linkedin NHRD…. Swayavaar CII- Best Project Competition FKCCI Project Identification ISTD Project competation NIT, Surthakal Knowledge Commission Some Others …..
- 21. 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 …..
- 22. http://in.linkedin.com/in/mmbagali mm.bagali@jainuniversity.ac.in so, where do we go from here … thanks