Academic Circular 02 /2018 (Revised)

January 23, 2023

CONDUCT OF MINOR PROJECT II

BBA SEMSTER IV

Objectives

1. Students of BBA Semester II are to write a dissertation on a topic of assigned to him/her by

his/her guide during the second semester. The academic objectives of writing the dissertation
are:
(a) Inculcate the habit of self study.
(b) Enhance analytical ability by comprehending management concepts through self
study.
(c) Develop research ability by extracting the material from the different sources,
compilation and collating with references.
(d) Write comprehensive and exhaustive dissertation specific to a topic.

University Scheme

2. As per the syllabi of BBA (Paper ‘Minor Project Report’ code BBA-218), students during
Semester IV are to write a dissertation on a topic assigned to him/her. It is termed as “Minor
Project Report” and comprises of 3 credits. The report evaluation has two components, viz.

(a) External: Viva (50 Marks) by an external examiner.

(b) Internal: Conduct & Submission (50 Marks); it involves conduct of study &
submission of report, presentations & viva by the internal committee.

Scope of Minor Project Report

3. Each student shall be assigned a topic in writing by the respective guide along with the scope
giving functional aspects to be covered under it. He/she is to collect contents/study material
related to the topic from various sources such as books, journals, magazines, Internet etc. One
copy comprising of minimum 40 typed pages (inclusive of diagrams, references etc) is to be
submitted to the respective guide as per the schedule given in the following paragraph. Each
student is required to carry out the work independently and submit the report
individually.

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ANY PREVIOUS WORK OR BORROWED REPORT WILL BE SUMMARILY
REJECTED AND IN ALL CASES OF REJECTION THE WORK IS TO BE REPEATED
AFRESH

Final Report

4. The report is to be compiled as per Guidelines in Appendix A & Appendix B. and submitted
as per the format attached as Appendix C. All students are to adhere to the format.

Schedule of Submission & Evaluation

5. Students are required to strictly follow the schedule for given below:
To be Completed by Marks
Activity
Date Allotted

Briefing and Allocation of Topics & Project Guide to

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each Student

Mid-term Review: Submission of Work Done Till Date 10

Submission of Draft Report to the Respective Guides. 10

Submission of Final Report (One Spiral Bind Copy) to

-
the Respective Guide

Viva & Power Point Presentation (Along with Spiral

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Bind Copy) to the Internal Supervisor

Submission of 1 Final Spiral Bound Copy and 1 Hard

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Bound Report with CD to the Respective Guides

As notified by the
Viva before the External Examiner 50
GGSIP University

Total Marks 100

The list of faculty guides assigned to the students shall be issued separately and displayed on
Notice Board.

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 Appendix-A
(Refer Para 4)

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Each student is to submit a written project proposal to their respective guides. The project proposal
must comprise the following aspects:

1. Title of the Project: Title should be meaningful and should convey the broad aspects that
will be covered in the body and the scope of the project.

2. Organisation/Company: Mention the name of organisation/company and the functional

area (e.g. marketing, finance and human resource) where you intend to do your project.
Briefly explain the nature of the organisation and its business.

3. Objectives: Explain the objectives and the scope of the project along with functional area
that will be covered in the study.

4. Methodology:

(a) Explain the methodology for data collection.

(b) Explain the techniques proposed to be used for data analysis.

5. Tools: Explain the statistical tools and software tools e.g. SPSS/MS Excel or any other
that you propose to use in the project.

ONCE THE TITLE & THE ORGANISATION IS FIXED, IT

CANNOT BE CHANGED.

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 Appendix-B
(Refer Para 5)

METHODOLOGY OF PROJECT WORK

The methodology for carrying out the project is given in the following paragraphs. Each student
is to compile his/her study in five chapters as detailed below:

Chapter-I: Introduction

This chapter is to include the following aspects:

Profile Organization/Company: Briefly explain the nature of the organisation and its business.
It should include type of industry & business in which the company is operating, its vision &
mission, geographical & functional area of operation, size of organisation & its structure, turnover,
market share & position of the company in the industry, product range, present leadership,
strengths & weaknesses, if any.

Theoretical Framework: A brief theoretical description of concepts, tools and techniques used in
project along with definition of key words and formulae etc. should be included.

Chapter-II: Literature Review

A literature review is an account of what has been published on a topic by accredited scholars and
researchers. Literature review is a text written by someone to consider the critical points of
current knowledge including substantive findings, as well as theoretical and methodological
contributions to a particular topic. Often, it is part of the introduction to an essay, research report,
or thesis. In writing the literature review, the purpose is to convey the knowledge and ideas that
have been established on a topic, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. As a piece of
writing, the literature review must be defined by a guiding concept (e.g., your research objective,
the problem or issue you are discussing).

At least 5-8 research papers should be reviewed and defined in the report. A sample of review of
a research paper is given below:

Rai, Usha Kiran and Srivastava, Monica (2022) examined the motives of women entrepreneurs
in starting a small-scale enterprise in the socioeconomic milieu of Varanasi district. The sample
units were selected randomly resulting in a sample size of 150 units. The data was collected
through a structured questionnaire and informal interviews. The conclusions drawn from the
empirical study show that the direct support from their family members (in the form finance)

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encouraged them to start their new ventures, which is a healthy signal for economic development
of the country.

Chapter-III: Research Methodology

Objectives of Study: It should be pragmatic and consistent with the title of the study and
achievable during the course of study within the prescribed schedule. Students are advised to
develop the objectives in consultation with their respective guides. The objectives must start with
action oriented verbs. A sample of objectives is given below as example:

(a) To study the growth of sales of RO Water Purifiers.

(b) To compare the market share of branded and local manufacturers of RO Water
Purifier.”

Scope of Study: The scope of study should clearly mention the activities that are actually
performed in the study. It should include the period of study, the functional area (HR, Finance and
Marketing) and volume of work carried out in the study. With reference to above objectives, the
scope of study could be as follows (note this is suggestive and not exhaustive):

“(a) To collect and analyse the sales data of RO Water Purifiers in Delhi region of last
five years. For this purpose secondary data from the published sources and the dealers is
collected.

(b) To carry out market survey of customer perception for the use of RO Water Purifier.
For this purpose the geographical area selected is Alaknanda locality. Data is collected
through a questionnaire that is attached as Appendix A.”

Sources for Data Collection:

(a) Primary Data Collection Sources: The project should be based on primary data. For
data collection, a questionnaire must be prepared and it has to be made part of the project
report. The questionnaire should be consistent with the objectives and the scope of the
study and duly vetted by the respective guide. The questionnaire should be designed in a
simple language so that the targeted population must understand and able to respond
effectively.

(b) Secondary Data Collection Sources: If in case of any secondary data, proper references
of sources of data must be compiled and mentioned against each data used in the study in
the following manner (with reference to above example):

(i) The sales data of Forbes & Kent brands of RO Water Purifier is collected from their
Annual Financial Statements for the period 2019-2022.”

Universe/Population: The universe consists of all survey elements that qualify for inclusion in
the research study. The precise definition of the universe for a particular study is set by the research

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question/objectives, which specifies who or what is of interest. The universe may be individuals,
groups of people, organizations, or even objects. For example, research about voting in an
upcoming election would have a universe comprising all voters.
The students should define the universe/population selected for conducting the study.

Sampling Unit: It is a unit from where a respondent is selected. The students should explain (in
few words) about the respondents from whom the primary data was collected.

Sample Size: The characteristics of whole population are difficult to study in most of the
researches. In order to best analyse the results, sample is taken from the population which best
describes the characteristics of the population. A sample is a sub group of the population selected
for the study and best describes the population.
The sample size of a survey most typically refers to the number of units/respondents that
were chosen from which data was gathered. The sample size selected for the study should be
mentioned in the report. The justification for selecting the sample size (total number of
respondents) should also be explained.

Sampling Technique: A sampling technique is the name of the technique or identification of the
specific process by which the entities/ respondents of the sample have been selected. There are
basically two type of sampling methods- probability sampling methods and non- probability
sampling methods which are further divided into different types.
The Sampling technique should be selected according to the problem under study. The justification
for selecting particular sampling technique should also be explained.

Tools Used for Data Analysis: In this part the students should explain the concepts, tools and
techniques used for data analysis. The rational and justification for using a particular tool and
technique should be explained. For example if a student uses Standard Deviation as a statistical
tool, he should explain the concept of Standard Deviation and its relevance to the study along with
its formula.

Chapter-IV: Data Analysis & Interpretation

Raw data (primary or secondary) collected must be reduced to standard formats such as tables,
charts, graphs, diagrams etc and is to be presented in this chapter. The tool for data presentation
should be suitably selected so that interpretation and inferences could be drawn easily and become
self-explanatory. Proper titles, legends, scales, source (s) etc must be mentioned along with each
diagram.

In this chapter, students are required to present the data in the form of tables & graphs/charts and
inferences have to be drawn through data analysis. Students should apply established theoretical
concepts, tools and techniques (discussed in Chapter-I) to the data presented and draw inferences.
Students are required to discuss rationale and logic for drawing inferences. For each inference,
proper linkages are to be established with the data analysed in this chapter. Wherever, calculations
are to be carried out, it must be provided before drawing any inference. The inferences are to be

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presented in narrative form from each data set along with any limitation (s) due to data
insufficiency, if any.

Chapter-V: Findings and Conclusion

This Chapter should comprise the following:

(a) Findings of the Study: These are to be presented and supported by facts & figures in
narrative form and be culled out from the Chapter-IV. The sequence of the results must be
consistent with the objectives of the study mentioned in Chapter-III. Also, mention the
achievement of objectives or otherwise.

(b) Limitations: The limitations could be mentioned in terms of data insufficiency, time &
expertise constraints etc.

(c) Suggestions: Suggestion based on the main findings of the study should be incorporated.

(d) Conclusion: The concluding paragraph should summarize and conclude the study in brief.

(e) Scope for further Study: Any scope for extension of the study to new geographical areas,
segments, time with larger data, is to be mentioned under this heading.

Bibliography: Example - Rai, Usha Kiran and Srivastava, Monica (2021), “Aspirations and
Motives of Women Entrepreneurs: An Empirical Study of Varanasi District”, The IUP Journal of
Entrepreneurship Development, Vol. VIII, No. 2, pp.23-33.

Chabbra, T. N. (2012), “Entrepreneurship Development” Sunrise Publications, New Delhi.

Appendix/Appendices

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 Appendix C

FORMAT OF THE REPORT

Format

1. The dissertation is to be written and compiled in the following the sequence:

(a) Title Page

(b) Certificate
(c) Acknowledgements
(d) Contents
(e) List of Tables
(f) List of Figures
(g) List of Symbols
(h) List of Abbreviations
(i) Body of the Report
(j) References/Bibliography
(k) Appendices

Title Page

2. The format of the title page is attached as Annexure-I.

Certificate

3. The format of the certificate is attached as Annexure-II.

Acknowledgements

4. In the “Acknowledgements” page, the writer recognizes his indebtedness for guidance and
assistance by the faculty guide 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.

Contents & List of Tables/Figures/Symbols/Abbreviation

5. The format of Contents and list of Tables/Figures/Symbols is attached as Annexure-III.

Body of the Report: Guidelines for Report Writing

6. While writing the dissertation following aspects must be adhered to:

(a) Review of Literature: The body of the report should also include Review of Literature
on the given topic.

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(b) Page Size: Good quality white A4 size executive bond paper should be used for typing
and duplication.

(c) Chapter/Para Numbering: In case a student wishes to compile the dissertation in

chapter form he/she may do so in logical fashion. 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 not to be numbered. Sub-paras are to
be numbered as (a), (b), (c) -----etc. Sub-sub paras are to be numbered as (i), (ii), (iii) -
-----etc.

(d) One chapter should be devoted to Review of Literature on the topic of the study.

(e) Page Specifications:

(i) Left Margin : 1 inch

(ii) Right Margin : 1 inch
(iii) Top Margin : 1 inch
(iv) Bottom Margin : 1 inch

(f) Page Numbers: All text pages starting from Body of the Project Report should be
numbered at the bottom center of the pages.

(g) Normal Body Text:

(i) Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, Double Spacing, Single Side Writing.
(ii) Paragraphs Heading Font Size: 12, Times New Roman.
(iii) Page/Title Font Size: 14

(h) Structure of Final Report: The report should be of covered within 40 typed pages in
double space (excluding Appendices and Bibliography) on A4 size paper with 12 font
size.

(i) Table and Figure Number: Table and figure numbers are to be written at the bottom
of the table/figure as given below:

(i) Table No-1: Number of Employees in Organisation ABC

(ii) Figure No-1: Sales Figures of ABC Company for 2002-2006

(j) Binding & Color Code of the Report:

(i) Hard Bound Report
(ii) Background of the cover page - Green
(iii) Letters in Golden

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References/Bibliography

7. Examples are given below:

1. D.L. Carney, J.I. Cochran, “The 5ESS Switching System: Architectural Overview,”
AT&T Technical Journal, vol. 64, no. 6, July-August 2021, pp. 1339-1356.

2. A. Stevens, C++ Database Development, MIS Press, New York, 2022, p. 34.

3. www.ibm.com/in downloaded on 15.5.2022 (date).

Appendices

8. 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. The Appendix should include
Questionnaire in case Primary data is used.

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 Annexure-I
MINOR PROJECT REPORT

On

Name of the Topic

(Font size = 18)

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Semester-II (Paper Code-BBA 114)

To

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

Guide: Submitted by
Name of Guide Name of Student:
Roll No.:
Batch:

NEW DELHI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

New Delhi – 110062
2020-23

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 Annexure-II

Certificate

I, Mr./Ms._______________________________, Roll No. ________________ certify that the

Minor Project Report (Paper Code BBA 114) entitled

“________________________________” is completed by me by collecting the material from

the referenced sources. The matter embodied in this has not been submitted earlier for the

award of any degree or diploma to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature of the Student

Date:

Certified that the Minor Project Report (Paper Code BBA-114) entitled

_________________” done by Mr./Ms.__________________, Roll No. ___________ is

completed under my guidance.

Signature of the Guide

Name of the Guide:
Designation:
Date:

Countersigned

Director/Project Coordinator

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 Annexure-III

FORMAT FOR CONTENTS & LIST OF TABLES/FIGURES/ SYMBOLS

CONTENTS
S No Topic Page No
1 Certificate -
2 Acknowledgement -
3 List of Tables
4 List of Figures -
5 List of Symbols -
6 List of Abbreviations -
7 Executive Summary -
8 Body of the Report
9 References/Bibliography
10 Appendices

FORMAT FOR LIST OF TABLES/FIGURES/ SYMBOLS/ABBREVIATIONS

LIST OF TABLES
Table No Title Page No
1 Number of Employees in Organisation ABC
2

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No Title Page No

1 Sales Figures of ABC Company for 2018-2022
2

LIST OF SYMBOLS

S No Symbol Nomenclature & Meaning

1  Sigma (Summation)
2 @ At the rate

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
S No Abbreviated Name Full Name
1 CRM Customer Relationship Management
2 EPS Earnings Per Share

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