Student Notice: Project Report
Student Notice: Project Report
Project Report
For BBA (Both Shifts) Semester-4
Students of BBA (Shift 1&2), Semester-4 are required to carry out Project
Report (BBA 218) work as part of their curriculum. All these students are to
commence working on their Projects in consultation with their respective guides
specified in Annexure-1. Students are required to follow the procedure and
schedule as laid down in Annexure-2.
1. Course Outcome:
CO1: Identify a business problem or a field of study
CO2: Explore the environment to identify potential research areas
CO3: Crystallize a business concern into a concrete business research problem
CO4: Explore alternative ways to resolve a business problem.
2. Objective
Students of BBA, Semester IV, are to carry out a project work as part of curriculum. At the end of
the semester the students are to submit a written project report. This Circular lays down guidelines to
conduct the project work including its methodology and standardise the format of submission of the
project report. The objectives of the project work are:
To enhance analytical abilities of students by applying theoretical concepts, tools &
techniques of management to a business situation/problem,
To develop research skills of students in terms of using statistical tools and research
methodology, and
To develop skills in technical report writing.
The schedule, various milestones and evaluation methodology is given in the table below.
The schedule is to be adhered to by all the students:
Final Report
The Guidelines for methodology to be adopted for conducting the project are attached as Appendix-
A. The format for compilation of project report is attached as Appendix-B. Project reports are to be
compiled as per laid down guidelines.
Appendix A
REPORT STRUCTURE / CONTENTS:
2. Introductory pages:
a. Acknowledgement(s)
b. Table of contents
c. List of Tables / Figures / Abbreviations used etc
3. Executive Summary: This includes the summarization of the entire project in around 2-3 pages.
8. References / Bibliography
9. Appendices: Should include Questionnaires (if any) etc. And formats used for collecting data.
Template for Project
While conducting Minor Project II on industry/ sector/ company analysis students are posed with a
question ‘which characteristics to analyse and on what parameters data to be collected’. The
answer to this question requires prior preparation and structuring data collection process and analysis
in line with the management learning and in structured manner. Thus to come up with a structured
data collection the student can use the following template mentioning the various functional and
supporting activities for collecting as much information as possible.
The students should try to gain holistic overview of the organisation and try to relate with academic
inputs received in the class.
Director
S. Characteristics Parameter
No.
1 Background 1. Vision
2. Mission
3. Objectives
4. Policies
5. Historical Evolution
6. Organisational Structure
7. Products and Clients
8. Competitors, Etc.
Template 2/1: For Environment Analysis
Note: Students have to identify Strength & Weaknesses of the company using the different
characteristics.
S. Characteristics Parameters
No.
1 Internal Identify the internal capabilities, Strengths and Weaknesses.
2 External Identify the environmental factors influencing (PESTLE / PEST),
Opportunities, Threats / Challenges
S. Characteristics Parameter
No.
1 Operational 1. Output(s)/Outcome(s) of the company
Systems and 2. Types of outputs (Tangible product versus service)
Processes 3. Operational processes and sub-processes & their integration
2 Input 1. Nature of input (Physical, Manpower, Information)
Management 2. Identify sources of input (Suppliers/in-house assembly system)
3. Procurement system (Just-in-time, order processing mechanism)
4. Preparation of bill of materials
5. Vendor management system
3 Output 1. Packaging policy
Management 2. Outbound order processing system
3. Management of return goods
4 Quality 1. Quality assurance and quality control system deployed
2. Status of TQM, ISO and other Quality Policies
3. Deployment of Environment friendly systems
4. Integration of IT enabled systems
S. Characteristics Parameters
No.
1 Capital Owned Funds, borrowed funds, Proportion of various sources of
Structure financing
2 Cost of Capital Interest on bank loan, debentures etc., dividend on shares (preference)
3 Cost Fixed, Variable, Semi-variable Cost, Administrative, selling,
Identification distribution overheads and prime cost
4 Leverage Financial, Operating Leverage, Contribution (Sales-VC), EBIT, PBT
5 Profit Gross profit, Net profit, operating Profit or Revenue in excess of cost
Estimation incurred
6 Cash Opening Cash, Sales, Collection from Debtors, Purchases, Payment to
Management creditors, other expenses.
S. Characteristics Parameters
No.
1 Size and 1. Total no of employees (grade wise, managerial, clerical, etc),
Structure of functional area wise (HR, Marketing etc.), temporary or permanent,
Human 2. Manpower planning process, Recruitment and selection, Internal
Capital sources of recruitment, External sources of recruitment
3. Organisation structure.
2 Training 1. Training need analysis,
Systems 2.Types of Training programs (induction, refresher etc.) conducted
grade wise,
3. Training structure.
3 Career System followed by the company for
Development 1. Promotion and succession,
2. Job enrichment, Job enlargement & Job rotation,
3. Coaching, Mentoring & Counseling.
4 Performance 1.Monitoring, Feedback and control mechanism deployed by the
Appraisal and company,
Recognition 2. Appraisal Techniques applied.
Systems
5 Compensation 1.compensation package/wage fixation grade wise,
Management 2. Composition of salary package,
3. Extra benefits (social security benefits, ESOP, ESI, etc).
6 Facilities and 1. Facilities provided (canteen, restrooms etc.),
Employee 2. Ergonomic Environment,
Welfare 3. Statutory support systems (Maternity leave, sick leave, etc.), 4.
Unique facilities.
Appendix B
Format
1. The final report should be written and compiled in the following sequence:
(a) Title Page
(b) Certificate (s)
(c) Acknowledgement (s)
(d) Executive Summary
(e) Contents
(f) List of Tables
(g) List of Figures
(h) List of Symbols
(j) List of Abbreviations
(k) Body of the Project Report (As per Appendix B)
(l) References/Bibliography
(m) Appendices/Annexure
Title Page
2. The format of the title page is attached as Annexure-1.
Certificate
3. The format of the certificate is attached as Annexure-2. A certificate of the organisation
where the student has conducted the project may also be attached separately after the Institute’s
certificate.
Acknowledgement (s)
4. In the “Acknowledgement” page, the writer recognises his/her indebtedness for guidance and
assistance by the faculty and any other member (s). Courtesy demands that he/she also recognises
specific contributions by other persons or institutions such as libraries and research foundations.
Acknowledgements should be expressed simply, tastefully, and tactfully duly signed above the
name.
Executive Summary
5. Executive Summary is a brief or condensed summary of the project for higher-level
management positions. It should be about 3-4 pages in length. It should comprise HEADINGS,
company profile, objectives & scope of the project, methodology and tools used, results/findings,
limitations, recommendations and directions for future development, if any. Executive Summary is
to be compiled with CLEAR HEADINGS with NO Para numbering. It is NOT to be compiled
Chapter wise. One loose copy of Executive Summary is to be submitted separately.
(a) Page Size: Good quality white A4 size executive bond paper should be used for
typing and duplication.
(b) Chapter/Para Numbering: The chapters are to be numbered as Chapter-1, Chapter-2
etc. The heading/title of the chapter is to appear below the chapter number in uppercase.
Paragraphs are to be numbered as 1,2,3 etc in every chapter separately. Sub-paras are to be
numbered as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3----, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3-----etc. Sub-sub paras are to be numbered as 1.11,
1.12, 1.13, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13 etc.
(d) Page Numbers: : should be numbered at the bottom center of the pages
(i) All pages prior to Chapter one should be numbered as roman numbers as shown
in Annexure- 3
(ii) All text pages starting from Body of the Project Report (i.e. from Chapter 1).
(g) Table and Figure Number/Title: Table No and its Title are to be written at the top of
the Table centre aligned and Figure No and its Title are to be written at the bottom of
the figure centre aligned & Bold as given below:
Table No-1.1: Number of Employees in Organisation ABC
i. Figure No-1.1: Sales Figures of RO Water Purifier 2010-2015
ii. Source, if any, is to be written in Font size 10, Italics, Unbold, outside the
Table, aligned with left boundary.
References/Bibliography
8. Follow APA Style of referencing (8th Edition) as given below:
Book:
Author, A.A.. (Year of Publication). Title of work. Publisher City, State: Publisher.
Moon, C. (1994). Changing Pattern of Business: Government Relations in South Korea. Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh: Tata Mc Graw Hill.
Journal:
Author, A.A.. (Publication Year). Article title. Periodical Title, Volume(Issue), pp.-pp.
Kaur, A. (2004). Time Varying Volatility in Indian Stock Market. Vikalpa, 22(3), 147-148.(DOI)
Website:
Author, A.A.. (Year, Month Date of Publication). Article title. Retrieved from URL
Simmons, B. (2015, January 9). The Tale of Two Flaccos. Retrieved from http://grantland.com/the-
triangle/the-tale-of-two-flaccos/ (DOI)
In-Text Citations:
(Author1 & Author2, Year of Publication) or Author1 and Author2 (Year of Publication)
After discussion participation in attending library increased (Chabra & Goyal, 2010).
Chabra and Goyal (2010) found that after discussion participation in attending library increased.
Note: Inside parentheses ‘&’ is to be used and outside parentheses ‘and’ is to be used.
Similarly, multiple in-text citation for the same point are to be separated by semicolon (;), e.g.
After discussion participation in attending library increased (Chabra & Goyal, 2010; Chander, 2012;
Ghosh, 2012).
In-Text Citations:
(Authorl & Author2, Year of Publication) or Author1 and Author2 (Year of Publication)
After discussion participation in attending library increased (Chabra&Goyal, 2010). Chabra and
Goyal (2010) found that after discussion participation in attending library increased.
Note: Inside parentheses ‘& is to be used and outside parentheses ‘and’ is to be used. Similarly,
multiple in-text citation for the same point are to be separated by semicolon (;) eg.
Appendix/Annexure
9. The appendices are to be attached at the end of the report and to be numbered as Appendix-A,
Appendix-B etc right justified at the top of the page. Below the word Appendix write in parenthesis
“Refer Para No__”. The para number should be the number in the body of text where the reference
of appendix is given.
10. An appendix may have annexure (s). The annexures, if any, are to be attached immediately
after the said appendix. The annexures are to be numbered as Annexure-1, Annexure-2 etc.
Annexure-1
To
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi (Font size = 15, Unbold)
Certificate
work has not been submitted earlier for the award of any degree or diploma to the best of my
Countersigned
Director/Project Coordinator
Annexure-3
CONTENTS
S No Topic Page No
1 Certificate (s) i
2 Acknowledgement (s) ii
3 Executive Summary iii
4 List of Tables iv
5 List of Figures v
6 List of Symbols vi
7 List of Abbreviations vii
8 Chapter-1: Introduction to organisation / Industry 1-
9 Chapter-2: Environmental Analysis
10 Chapter-3: Data Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation
11 Chapter-4: Findings and Conclusions
12 References/Bibliography
13 Appendices/Annexure
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF SYMBOLS