Cases in HRM/TYBBA/Project Viva

Guidelines for Project Reports 

(inline with SPPU Project and internship manual for BBA and BBA(IB))

Course Code for DSE /GE – Semester V - 506 TYBBA and TYBBA (IB)

4Credits -Project 30marks and SPPU Viva 20marks for total 50 marks 

Content of the  project report. 

A)Formulate the topic -It is the initial step students should focus. It is an important step in which students should formulate the problem.

B) Introduction– Based on the topic of study (from the chosen specialization of BBA), e.g. if it is a study on of HRM practice, an introduction as to what is HRM and its practices, and other relevant information should be given in context to the organization where this project is undertaken.

 C) Background- A brief background about the company/organization under study, like Name, Location etc. and relevant details like organization structure, existing systems related to the particular subject understudy and a brief write up of the problem you have identified, and you want to study in that organization. 

D) Research Methodology– It forms the crux of the report. It should clearly identify the Problem, the main objective of the study, the scope which indicates the usefulness of the project, how applicable it is, and how it can be used by the organization for improved performance. 

Review of Literature can be done included, which indicates the research done so far with regard to the subject.The relevant data gathered should be presented in the form of tables, graphs, flow charts etc. Detailed discussion about the present practices related to the subject. If new practices/augments have been introduced, a discussion of the same may be done. Analysis of the data collected or the effect of the new practices on the existing one. 

Survey/Questionnaire: Depending on the course objectives, the examiner may use the following criteria for evaluating learning through the survey method. 

• The research aptitude of the student. 
• The fundamental knowledge of the student with regards to the questionnaire, the nature of questions.
• The depth of the conclusions drawn, analysis done by the student. 
• The student's understanding of the problem area after data collection through survey method.

E) Conclusions & recommendations: Based on the study done, the recommendations are based on the conclusions of the study. It is important to indicate that a set of recommendations should follow from the conclusions inferred. The recommendations should have value to the organization. If possible quantify the benefits that can be gained from following the recommendations.Indications as to what other techniques can be applied to improve the systems viz. Cost-saving techniques, precautions.

1. Important guidelines while writing the project report 

• Medium of project report should be simple and good English while writing the report. Avoid grammatical errors. 
• Follow all the structure of the report as mentioned above. 
• Avoid ambiguity define and clearly state the problem and objectives. Important to include references, bibliography and list of tables. 
• The report should also include a Certificate from the guide and acknowledgments for support provided by different people while undertaking the project (if any) 
• The report should be in around 40 to 50pages.(minimum) 
• The following should be included in the Project Report in the same sequence as given below:

1) Acknowledgment - to all those who have helped the student complete the project. 

2) Certificate from the guide (if help from a guide has been taken).  

3) Table of contents, chapter wise with the appropriate page numbers. 

4) Actual project content following the given format.

5) Bibliography - It is important for students to list the Book

 Task to complete

1.Selection of a Topic / Area in which the Study to be done 

2 Identify the objectives and Methodology of the study. (Theory and material collection )

 3 Questionnaire design , (Based on Primary data or Secondary data ) Collection of data and information about company (If applicable )

 4 Analysis of data – interpretation etc 

5 Submission of summary of findings and Listing down findings ,suggestions and conclusions 

6 Finalization of the entire project Report 

7 Spiral Bound Copy submission and internal ( Mock- Viva voce) 

8 Hard Bound Copies last Submission date