M S RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

PGDBM BATCH - 2011-2013

(The following is a template to for empirical study and preparation and presentation of the report)

“PROJECT REPORT / SYNOPSIS”

GROUP MEMBERS NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

SLNO

REG.NO

NAME AREA OF SPECIALISA

TION

AREA OF EMPIRIC

AL STUDY

SIGNATURE

1 091122 FN/MK FINANCE2 091123 FN/MK FINANCE3 091124 FN/MK FINANCE

NAME OF THE GUIDE : __________________________________

DESIGNATION & QUALIFICATION : __________________________________

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IMPORTANT DETAILS ON PROJECT CONTENTS, FORMAT AND EXECUTION

The empirical study is to be executed in three stages.

1. Stage – I: Preparatory stage2. Stage – II: Execution stage3. Stage – III: Reporting stage

Stage – I: Preparatory stage (___________ weeks)The preparatory stage involves an elaborate Literature Review should be based on books

published research articles white papers or PhD theses that enables identification of the research

gap and based on the research gap identified , identify an area of research and title of the study.

[ in case of empirical study based on industry requirements, the extent of review of literature

may be respected to the relevant dimensions of the study and applicability of existing models to

the research undertaken.

The review of literature shall result in identifying the key elements of research such as

Type of study /research, Hypothesis if any, Sources of data collection, Sampling design,

Population/ universe for the study, Sampling technique, Sampling size, Plan of analysis etc. The

outcome of the activities of Stage – I shall be (a) drafting of the synopsis (b) preparation of the

questionnaire. The content of the synopsis has been given as an annexure to this document.

The students are to seek due guidance from the identified faculty and submit the synopsis along

with the approved copy of the questionnaire by the specified date. (Students failing to submit the

synopsis and questionnaire in time may be subject to punitive action in the form of reduced

grade/score in the empirical component)

Stage – II: Project Execution (___________ weeks)

After due-approval of title & synopsis the student may undertake the execution of the

project. Wherever necessary a pilot survey may be conducted to validate the tool of data

collection as well as the research model adopted and redesigning of the tool of data collection

(questionnaire/ interview schedule/ observation card etc) may be undertaken. The student may

then proceed with field work (data collection/ survey/ expect interview etc.) and complete the

task of compilation of data/ work done.

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Stage – III: Reporting stage (___________weeks)

The process of analysis of data collected and its presentation in the form of a report is

taken up during this stage. It is expected of the student to be in constant touch with the respective

faculty guide and seek guidance in the process of analysis as well as preparation of the report.

The report shall be presented in the format given in the annexure. The tasks accomplished

during this period shall include compilation of data( (Master Table), data analysis, Appropriate

tool of analysis (statistical/ mathematical financial/ etc…), Interpretation of data analysis,

Preparation and approval of the draft copy of the report and submission of approved report.

(Students failing to submit the final (approved and bound) copy of the report in time may be

subject to punitive action in the form of reduced grade/score in the empirical component)

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ANNEXURE – I

SYNOPSIS CONTENTS (RESEARCH DESIGN)

The research design chapter should contain the following components: (guidance may be sought from the faculty for clarification and contents for each of the components)

1. Brief introduction of the background subject..

2. Statement of the problem.

3. Review of Previous literature, if any.

4. Scope of the study.

5. Objectives of the study.

6. Hypotheses, if any.

7. Operational definition of concepts.

8. Methodology.

9. Sampling plan.

10. Tools for collection of data.

11. Plan of Analysis.

12. Chapter scheme.13.

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ANNEXURE - IIEMPIRICAL STUDY

ON

(COVER PAGE AND INNER PAGE)

“Monetary Policy: It’s Impact on the Profitability of Banks in India”

A Study Conducted For Axis Bank

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT

TO

M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

BY

SANDHYA RANI C S

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

DR. SAVITHA RANI RAMACHANDRAN

MSRIM - LOGO

M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE - 560 054.

2011 - 2013

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CERTIFICATE BY THE GUIDE

Certified that this dissertation is based on an original project study conducted by Ms. Sandhya Rani under my guidance. She has attended the required guidance sessions held. This project report has not formed a basis for the award of any other Degree / Diploma of any University or Institution.

SIGNATURE OF THE GUIDE:

SIGNATURE OF THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT:

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STUDENT’S DECLARATION

We hereby declare that the Project Report conducted on“A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN INDIA” Under the guidance of Asst.Prof Jayashree Kowtal Submitted in Partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT TO M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT It is our original work and the same has not been submitted for the award of any other Degree/Diploma/Fellowship or other similar titles or prizes Place: Bangalore R. Charitra (111210) K. Dileep (111123) Deepika. M (111211)

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CERTIFICATE BY THE COMPANY

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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LIST OF CONTENTS (WITH PAGE NUMBERS)

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LIST OF TABLES AND GRAPHS (WITH PAGE NUMBERS)

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BODY OF THE PROJECT

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BODY OF THE PROJECT

The project report should be presented in the following chapters:

Executive Summary Executive summary outlines the gist of the study and its executable outcomes

Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter should include the subject background of the

research topic.

Chapter Two: Design of the Study: This chapter should include a brief introduction to the subject background, statement of the problem, review of previous literature if any, scope of the study, objectives of the study, hypotheses if any, operational definition of concepts, methodology, sampling plan, tools and techniques for collection of data, plan of analysis and an overview of chapter scheme.

Chapter Three: Profile of Axis Bank. This chapter should contain a complete profile of the organization in terms of the history, the nature of its business, products or services, its competitors, its capital structure, turnover, number of branches, staff pattern, organization structure etc., and a brief SWOT analysis of the organization with reference to the research topic. (ALTERNATIVELY INDUSTRY PROFILE MAY BE GIVEN WHEN NO COMPANY IS INVOLVED)

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Chapter Four: Analysis of Monetary Policy ……

Software Packages for Hospitality Industry: This chapter should contain an analysis of the primary data in tune with the objectives. Each question is reduced to table followed by explanation and inferences. The analysis may also be supported by graphs, charts and diagrams, wherever necessary.

Chapter Five: Summary of Findings, conclusions and suggestions. This chapter should

provide a summary of the findings, conclusions drawn from the findings and also suggestions.

After the chapter on summary of findings and conclusions, the report should contain the Bibliography and annexures (including a copy of the questionnaire or interview schedule). The Bibliography should be in the following order:

Author, Title of the book, Edition of the book, Name of the Publisher, Place of publication, year of publication.

Dissertation Report Writing Requirement

1. The report should be in the third person (Passive Voice).2. Abbreviated words should not be used (e.g. Examination should be written instead of

Exams. Mathematics should be written instead of Maths, etc.)3. If the number is below 10, then it should be written in words (e.g. Two people were

consulting and not 2 people were consulting)4. Number of pages: Minimum 60 Maximum 805. Font size: Report heading should be 14 and running text size: 12. Line spacing 1.56. Font Style: Times New Roman or Arial only7. Report should be Hard bound form only. Spiral binding will not be accepted.8. Report to be submitted in Two copies only (students & department)9. A soft copy of the report on CD to be attached in the last page of the Report.

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