FORMAT OF THE REPORT

Title/Cover Page
(The following information should be presented in this order and same alignment)

“The title & sub-title, if any”

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the
Degree of Master of Business Administration

Submitted To:​ Submitted By:

Faculty Mentor’s Name​ Student’s Name

GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY,DEHRADUN.

The month & year of submission
 SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF THE REPORT

#​ Title Page (As shown above)

#​ Guide Certificate
#​ Acknowledgement
It is necessary to acknowledge members of faculty, the University and the individuals and organizations
from which assistance has been taken.
#​ Executive Summary
A summary of the project, of maximum 2 A-4 size pages are required. This should briefly state the
main aims and conclusions of the project.
#​ List of Tables & Figure
The list of tables & figures (diagrams, graphs, illustrations) should follow the list of contents & each
has their own numbering sequence.
#​ Table of Contents
This should list in sequence, with page numbers, all sections of the project from objectives to
Appendices.

Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Discussion of the theory, concept, technique or issue on which the project is based.
1.2 This should include a review of the literature on the topic and the development of the hypothesis,
which you plan to test.

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

a)​ Research Objectives
b)​ Research Design
c)​ Data Sources
-​ Primary Data (Interviews of Company employees/ vendors/ Distributors etc.,
Questionnaire Survey from the Respondents mentioned
-​ Secondary Data (Information gathered from Magazines, News Papers, Journals,
Libraries, Fairs & Conference etc.)
d)​ Questionnaire Design/ Formulation [Describe the objective behind formulating each
question to be interviewed/ answered from the respondent. Also describe whether open
ended or close ended questions are being used & objectives behind choosing such
questions]

e)​ Sample Design

o​ Sample Element/ Sample Unit [Those who are to be interviewed through
Questionnaire Survey (Structured or unstructured)]
o​ Extent (Territory in which survey is to be carried out)
o​ Time Frame
o​ Sampling Technique
o​ Sample Size
f)​ Limitations of the Research

Chapter 3.​ Data Analysis & Interpretations

Presentation & analysis of the salient information, which has been gathered in order to test
the hypothesis. This section will vary considerably in both length and content depending
 on the nature of the topic. It may include models or systems constructed by the student as a
result of the investigation.

Chapter 4.​ Conclusions/ Findings

Comparison of findings and conclusions with those of previous authors.
Reassessment of the hypothesis and discussion of the broader implications for management,
industry, government organizations or other appropriate bodies.

Chapter 5.​ Recommendations

This section should include your conclusions, recommendations and suggestions for the further
development.

# References
Use the following convention for listing references to published papers/ articles:
List all references used in the test in alphabetical order by the author’s surnames according to the convention
detailed as follows:
Surname and initials of author(s), year of publication, title of article, name of journal-accepted abbreviations
may be used, Volume number (issue number if possible): pages.
For example:
Articles- Ducker, P (1984), Managing the Computer, Management Today, 9(7): 35-42
Bryan, FL Smith, JD McKinley TW (1980), Hazard analysis of Frozen
Dinners prepared at a Catering establishment, J Food Protection. 43:
60-612
Thesis - Marsden, SR (1986), Developing Systems of Management Control, BA thesis.
Leeds Polytechnic
Books- Richards, M (1978), Organizational Goal Structures. (2ndEdn.) West: NewYork Chapters-
Young, LR (1986), Management information in his systems of control. Prentice Hall Pages-
Young, LR (1986), Systems of Control. Prentice Hall Pp 23-37
N.B. When the author is not stated, use Anon or the name of the organization responsible for the publication.

# Appendices
These are to be used sparingly. Separate appendices are to be used for different sets of detailed information
that would not be appropriate to include in the main text of the project. For instance: Reproduction of a
questionnaire used
Details of a population sampled
List of organizations sampled
Relevant extracts from standard tables (with acknowledgement of source)
Raw or gross data from surveys summarized in the text
Appendices MUST NOT include brochures, pamphlets, etc. obtained from organizations. The only unlikely
exception would be where you are investigating specifically the design of the brochures themselves.
Similarly, extracts from other articles, etc. must not be reproduced.

TYPOGRAPHICAL DETAIL, BINDING AND COVER

# Paper : A-4 Size white paper
# Margins :
Left​ : 1.5 Inch
Right​ : 1 Inch
Top​ : 1 Inch
Bottom​ : 1 Inch
# Font : Times New Roman (Only)
# Font Size :
Chapter Heading​ : 16
Sub Headings​ : 14
Normal Text​ : 12

# Graphical Presentation​ : Graphs should be colored

# Reference No.​ : Each Table/ Exhibit/ Figure
must be assigned a reference No.
# Page Numbering​ : Bottom Centre aligned (Page numbering starts
from chapter 1, there will be no numbering on cover page and pages from Acknowledgement to
Table of contents numbering will be in roman letter i.e., i, ii, iii……)
#​ Line Spacing​ :​ 1.5
#​ Annexures to be Numbered and put in sequential manner
#​ Bibliography is must and should be mentioned in an orderly manner.
#​ Generally a training report consists of 60-80 pages. (But not limited to this)

Binding
i.​ One hard bounded copy should be hard bound in Black colour with Golden embossing
ii.​ Soft copy of the final report must be emailed at [email protected]

Cover title: the outside front cover shall bear the title of the work in block capitals, 28 pt (7.9mm).
The lettering shall read from top to bottom, i.e. as to be readable when the project is lying flat with the front
cover uppermost.
All the information cited in Point 1 (Title Page) on Page 1 of this Presentation Format should be presented.
The logo of the University and the Project guide’s name should also be placed, appropriately.
GENERAL GUIDELINES ON PRESENTATION:
1.​Pagination
All pages including tables, etc. and appendices, should be numbered consecutively throughout the project.
2.​Section Heading
It is often helpful to use section headings within a chapter such as the introduction. The hierarchy and
system of numbering chapter section headings should be consistent.
3.​Table & Figures
Where these are used, they should, as far as possible, be given the same margins as a page of text and bound
in the project as near as possible to the relevant passage. Material which cannot be bound in this way should
be contained in a pocket inside the back cover. Tables and figures should be numbered separately in the
order of their presentation.
4.​Referencing
The following system must be consistently throughout the dissertation:
When a reference is made to a book or article, the author’s surname should be given with the date of
publication in brackets, e.g. Richards (1978) has expressed the view that master strategy is a vital but
neglected component. Alternatively, the author’s name and date may be given in brackets after the reference,
e.g. (Richards, 1978).
Where referencing journals or newspaper articles, quote the name of the journal if the author is unknown.
5.​Quotations
If a quotation from any source is included, it must be correct to the last comma & quotation marks must
indicate exactly where the quotation begins and ends. At the ends of the quotation, which should be indented
from the main text and single-spaced, the author, date of publication and page reference must be given, as
follow: “The research findings suggest that style alone is not the answer to effective leadership” (Handy,
1976, p 93).
6.​Abbreviations
Only recognized abbreviations should be used and each should be given in brackets, on the first occasion,
e.g. Department of the Environment (DOE).
7.​Style
(a)​ Clear, simple language should be used.
(b)​ When an ordinary word is used in a technical or special sense, explain its meaning briefly.
(c)​ A general rule for numbers in the body of the text is that, up to ten, they are expressed in words (one,
six) and above ten in figures (124, 1,762). However, ‘one hundred’, ‘five thousand’, ‘ten million’
etc. are expressed in words.
(d)​ Use paragraphs as an aid to developing an argument. As a rule, paragraphs are often about one third
to half a page in length. Within each paragraph it should be clear to the reader where the literature
search ends and your own original work begins.
(e)​ The project should normally be written in the past tense using the third person singular (e.g. “a
questionnaire was sent to all, equal authority leisure departments” rather than “ I sent questionnaires
to……”):
 GUIDE CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the master’s thesis entitled​ is a record of research

work carried out by……. (Student name and ID)…………, during the period of his study under my
guidance and supervision. The Research Project Report has reached the standard of fulfilling the
requirements of the regulation relating to the Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (Batch
23-25) degree at Graphic Era Hill University.

Signature (Guide) Name:

Designation: