Manual Dissertation (1)

[DISSERTATION GUIDELINES]

PIMS BANGALORE

MANUAL FOR PREPARATION OF DISSERTATION

IV SEMESTER,M.B.A (12 Credits or 200 marks + 50 marks for VIVA-VOCE)

PADMASHREE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Kommagatta Kengeri BANGALORE 560060

PIMS BANGALORE [DISSERTATION GUIDELINES ]

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REGULATIONS

3. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED

4. ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS

5. MAJOR TYPOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TO MAIN TEXT

6. PLAGIARISM

Appendices

1. Proposed Titles for Dissertation2. Registration Proforma for Dissertation3. Format of Synopsis4. Cover & Title Page5. Certificate from the Guide and Principal6. Declaration of the Student7. Table of Content8. List of Tables9. List of Figures10. List of Referencing

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1. INTRODUCTION

The M.B.A course of Bangalore University requires every student to prepare a dissertation on a live/latest business/management problem/issue as a partial fulfillment of the course. As this dissertation exposes students to real life management issues and it is equivalent to 12 credits or two elective courses, it must be carried out with all seriousness and exemplary commitment with a mark of distinct quality. This manual is prepared by IASMS with an intention to depict clearly how the report should be prepared.

2. REGULATIONS

2.1 Dissertation: The dissertation will start at the commencement of IV semester and be submitted well before the end of IV semester. Dissertation is of 12 Credits, which is equivalent to 2 elective courses. Thus the choice of topic and depth of the subject are significant, keeping in view the weightage, work load and learning experience. During the III semester itself, the topic for dissertation needs to be finalized. The student shall be encouraged to choose a topic for dissertation in the areas of specialization. Nonetheless, the research committee suggests the students a few topics within the specialization (See Appendix 1).

2.2 The topic selected for dissertation shall be an issue oriented or a problem specific in a market/industry/business.

2.3 As and when the topic is chosen, the student shall submit a duly filled in Registration Proforma (Appendix 2) for dissertation work to the guide for comments and finally be approved by the guide and research supervisor

2.4 It will be prepared under the supervision of a recognized faculty guide.

2.5 The dissertation must be submitted well before the end of IV semester.

2.6 Dissertation carries a maximum of 200 marks and viva-voce carries a maximum of 50 marks.

2.7 The topic for dissertation and finalization of the proposals is not only the starting point, but also the crucial phase of dissertation; students are expected to first get in touch with respective guides and discuss their draft proposal. The final synopsis must be approved by their faculty guide. The submission of synopsis must be as per the time schedule and format as it has to be submitted to the University well in advance (Format of Synopsis: Appendix 3).

2.8 Maximum of two students shall be permissible to do the dissertation in the same topic of similar market/industry/business. In this circumstance, these students should ensure that the


research site/region/samples are entirely different. Topic shall be allotted on first come first serve basis. Dissertation on issues or problems in industry is preferred. Associates or representative companies, branches, partnership and proprietary concerns, dealers are not permitted.

2.9 Students shall have regular interaction with the faculty guides in order to have understanding of nature, scope, relevance, suitability, research objective and design, schedule and importance of research. Students need to substantiate these important components which normally decide the quality of dissertation.

2.10 The students shall submit the proforma for registration, synopsis and manuscripts of different chapters within the time schedule as instructed by the respective faculty guide/coordinator/director. The faculty guide shall monitor the progress of his/her student in all respects like finalization of the dissertation proposal, typology, methodology, data analysis, inferences, discussions and report writing. The faculty guide shall necessarily approve the questionnaire/interview schedule. The faculty guides are authorized to reject the dissertation if it does not meet his/her expected standard quality or the guidelines.

3. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED

Three hardbound copies of dissertation along with soft copy (CD) have to be submitted. Spiral binding, plastic comb binding will not be accepted. The office shall send (i) One copy to the library; (ii) one hard copy and the soft copy to the University for evaluation; (iii) other copy to the student concerned.

4. ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS

Dissertation should be as per the following format and size. The sequence given below should be strictly followed:

• Cover Page & Title Page • Certificate from the Guide & Principal • Declaration • Acknowledgements • Abstract • Table of Contents • List of Tables • List of Figures • Chapters* • References • Appendices

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4.1. Cover Page & Title Page: A specimen copy of the cover page & Title Page of the dissertation are given in the specimen of prefatory items (See Appendix-4) 4.2. Certificate: The Certificate shall be on the Letter head of Guide in one and a half line spacing using font style of “Arial Narrow” and Font size of 14 as per the format in Appendix 5. 4.3. Declaration: Declaration to be given by the student in one and a half line spacing using font style of “Arial Narrow” and Font size of 14 as per the format in Appendix 6. 4.4. Acknowledgement: It should brief and should not exceed one page in one and a half spacing using font style of Arial Narrow. Acknowledge the contribution of the Guide, Principal, company executives, other faculty members, librarian, parents and job typing personnel and so on as you like. 4.5. Table of Contents: The title page, Certificate and Declaration will not find a place among the items listed in the Table of Contents. The page number for the list of tables, list of figures, list of abbreviations and acronyms and abstract, should be in lower case Roman letters. A specimen copy of the Table of contents of the dissertation is given in Appendix 7. 4.6. List of Tables: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the tables in the text(See Appendix 8). 4.7. List of Figures: The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the tables in the text (See Appendix 9). 4.8. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Expansion/explanation for abbreviation/Acronyms should be written under this head. 4.9. Abstract: Abstract should be one page synopsis of the dissertation typed one and a half line spacing, Font style Arial Narrow and Font size 12. Key words of minimum 5 should be given at the bottom of abstract. The Abstract carries in sequence: Objectives(2 lines); methodology(three lines); major findings (10 lines) and conclusions with suggestions(5 lines). Nonetheless, abstract should not exceed two paragraphs. 4.10. Chapters: The chapters may broadly be divided into Five as follows:

CHAPTER NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO

1 Introduction 01 - 15

2 Review of Literature & Research Design 16 - 25

3 Profile of the Industry/Business/selected Organizations 26 - 35

4 Results, Analyses & Discussions 36 - 75

5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations 76 - 90

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The each and every chapter aforementioned should have the following sub-divisions:

4.10.1. Introduction: Introduction includes About the broad area of the topic chosen About the specific area of the topic chosen About the topic

4.10.2. Review of Literature & Research Design Introduction Review of Literature Statement of the Problem Scope of the Study Objectives of the Problem Hypotheses Operational Definitions of Concept Methodology Limitations of the Study Chapter Scheme

4.10.3. Profile of the Industry/Business/Selected Companies

4.10.4. Results, Analyses & Discussion

4.10.5. Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Suggestions Summary of Findings Conclusions Suggestions, and Policy Implications & Scope for Further Study

5. MAJOR TYPOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TO MAIN TEXT

The students are required to adhere to the following instructions.

1. Typing should be done on one side of the A-4 size executive bond paper. 2. The left side margin should not be less than 1.5 inches, the right top and bottom

margin should be 1 inch. 3. The text of the project should be double spaced; quotations and foot notes should be

in single space. 4. Chapter heading should be capitalized and should be kept at center. Section heading

& subdivision headings should be typed on the left hand margin in title case, say for example, Foreign Direct Investment.

5. Tables, graphs and diagrams should have respective number, captions and source. 6. All pages in main text except prefatory items should carry the Arabic numerals placed

on the bottom at the centre. As already mentioned, Title page, Acknowledgement, Table of contents etc. should be numbered in lower case Roman numerals.

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7. Numbering of chapters, divisions and sub-divisions should be done, using Arabic numerals only. For example, sub-division 3 under division 5 of chapter 1 should be numbered as 1.5.3.

8. Table and Figures appearing in the main text should have appropriate numbers and captions. If there is a First table in Chapter Three, the number of Table should be assigned as 3.1. Table and Figures should appear at the centre.

9. Endnotes should be numbered consecutively within each chapter or throughout the entire report. Citations on the main text should carry the author(s)’ name with year, say for example, Selvam (2009) or (Selvam, 2009) as the case requires. The full reference for the citation should contain full information for identifications, viz., author’s name, the title of the publication, year of publication, publisher’s name and the place of publication and page number. Follow the Harvard system of

reference (Appendix 10).

10. Students are required to preserve the valued manuscripts (initial drafts) as the same has to be produced during the Viva-Voce Examination if it is asked so.

6. PLAGIARISM

Any attempt to copy from another (present or Previous) student or to copy large chunks from academic or other sources without approximately referencing those sources will trigger the full weight of plagiarism procedures. IASMS/University will initiate stern action.

All the material that relates to the dissertation, including completed questionnaires or tapes from interviews, should be shown to the guide and be kept by the students until the University has declared the results. Students are advised not to throw the material away once their dissertation is submitted, as they might be asked to present it as part of the viva voce before their Dissertation results are declared.

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Appendix 2

PADMASHREE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Kommagatta Village Bangalore-560 060

Registration Pro-forma for Dissertation Work

1. Name of the Student :

2. Name of the Guide :

3. Proposed research area : HR/Marketing/Finance/System(Tick the appropriate)

4. Proposed research topic :

5. Write a brief note on your topic: (Minimum 150 to 200 words)

Student’s Signature:

Approved or Disapproved If it is disapproved, the reasons for revision

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Guide’s Signature with date

Research Co-ordinator’s Signature with Date

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Appendix 3

Format of Synopsis

The synopsis should have minimum pages of 5 and should not exceed 9. The first page carries the Name of the student, Registration Number, and Title of the dissertation. The subsequent pages should contain: o Statement of the problem o Objectives o Methodology o Sampling o Plan of Analysis, and o Chapter Scheme

The synopsis should be neatly typewritten in A4 Size paper with 1 inch margin on all the sides.

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PREFATORY ITEMS Appendix 4

Cover Page & Title Page

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN SOFTWARE INDUSTRY

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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of <Font Size Arial Narrow 14>

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION of

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY < Font size Arial Narrow 14-All caps & Bold>

By (Font Size 14-Italic)

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Reg. No. 08YYCM6052

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PADMASHREE INSTITUTE<Font size Arial Narrow 20-All caps& Color Bold)

OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Kommagatta Village , Bangalore - 560 043

2010-2011(Font Size 14)

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Appendix 5 Certificate from the Guide & DIRECTOR

Padmashree institute of Management Studies

Bangalore-560 060

Mr. Shahid Akbar ShahAsst. Professor & the Guide

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this dissertation report entitled “A Comparative Study on Human

Resource Information System in Software Industry”, which has been submitted in partial

fulfillment for the award of MBA Degree of Bangalore University, was carried out by Mr.

M.S. Arpana under the guidance of Mrs. Sheeja, K. This has not been submitted to any

other University or Institution for the award of any degree/diploma/certificate.

Date: Signature of the Guide

Place:

Signature of the Director

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Appendix 6 Declaration of the Student

Mrs. Kumuda K IV Semester, MBA Register No. xxxxxxxxx Padmashree Institute of Management Studies Bangalore-60

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this Dissertation entitled “A Comparative Study on Human Resource

Information System in Software Industry” submitted to the Bangalore University in partial

fulfillment of requirements of MBA Programme is a bonafide work carried by me under the

guidance of Mr. Shahid Akbar Shah This has not been submitted earlier to any other

University or Institution for the award of any degree/diploma/certificate or published any time

before.

Date: Place: Signature of the Student


Appendix 7

Table of Contents

CHAPTER NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO.

List of Tables List of FiguresList of Abbreviations

1 Introduction 1.1 Management Information System: An Overview 1.2 Human Resource Information System in general and with ref. to Software Industry across the World 1.3 Human Resource Information System in Indian Software Industries.

2 Review of Literature & Design of the Study2.1 Introduction2.2 Review of Literature

2.2.1 Literature with reference to HRIS outside India 2.2.2 Literature with reference to HRIS in India

2.3 Statement of the Problem2.4 Scope of the Study2.5 Objectives of the Problem2.6 Hypotheses2.7 Operational Definitions of Concept2.8 Methodology2.9 Limitations of the Study2.10 Chapter Scheme

3 Profile of the Software Industry3.1 An Indian Overview3.2 Profile of the Selected Organizations

4 Results, Discussions & Analyses

5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions & Suggestions5.1 Summary of Findings5.2 Conclusions5.3 Suggestions5.4 Policy Implications & Scope for further Study

AppendicesReferences

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Appendix 8

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Description Page No.

1.1 Number of Software Industries, 2009 09

2.1 Attrition Rate Among Top Executives 46

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Appendix 9

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Description Page No.

1.1 Growth of Profitability, 2002-09 08

2.1 Net Capital, 2002-09 24

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Appendix 10

System of Referencing (Bibliography Style)

References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following format:

Books

Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalisation and Political Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.

Edited Volume

Aharoni, Y. (2009) “On Measuring the Success of Privatisation”, in Ramamurthi, R. and Vernon, R. (eds) Privatisation and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.: World Bank.

Journals

Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) “Ownership in Competitive Environments: A Comparison of the Performance of Mixed, Private and SOEs”, Journal of Law and Economics, April, Vol. 1, No,32, pp.16-9.

Reports and Gazettes

Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila,

ADB. Newspapers and Magazines

Ahluwalia, M. (2003) ‘Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid’, an exclusive interview, D+C [Development & Cooperation], September, vol.30.

Websites

Ministry of Finance(2008) “Privatisation”, Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MoF Website,http://www.mof.in/~epa/Privatise/index.html.

Ram Mohan, T.T. (2004) “Privatisation in China: Softly, Softly Does it”, accessed on 02/10/2010 at http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/publications/public/Fulltext.jsp?wp-no=2004-09-04.

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