GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT REPORT
Project report SIZE
The project report should, at the max, be 60 pages long, taking into consideration the first page of Chapter 1 and the last page of typed material, as the limits.
project report layout and COMPOSITION
The project report matter should be arranged in the following sequence:
Title page / Cover page
Training Certificate issued by organization
Abstract
Around 500-600 words long narration highlighting the project /research methodology and providing insight into various components that build it up
Acknowledgement
At the max, 1 page long ; it is a note of thanks in recognition of the inputs, guidance or any other support extended by Organizational key people, guides or any other individual, who contributed towards the successful completion of project work by the trainee
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures/ Flow-charts
Chapters
The titles suggested here for “Chapters” and their sub-divisions are optional and may be adapted to meet the specifications of the project under-taken.
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Chapter 1 : Introduction & Background
Company Profile
Organization History
Vision & Mission
Structure
Leadership
Constituent Units/ Departments
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About the Project
Introduction
Rationale behind choosing the project
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Chapter 2 : Research Layout & Design
Research Process
Research Objectives
Project Layout
Step-wise procedure followed
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Topic “XYZ”
What is “XYZ”?
Why is “XYZ” important?
Highlights of “XYZ”
Graphical representation/ Flow-chart of complete “XYZ” process
What are the different components of “XYZ”? (Explanation of management terms, methods, processes involved)
Effect of/ Relationship of “XYZ” with other elements of “your specialization”. For ex., if your project topic is “Brand Management”, you can demonstrate its impact on other functions of Marketing i.e. “Market Segmentation”, “Positioning”, “Customer Satisfaction” etc. Similarly , HR trainees can bring to light the impact of “Training & Development” on “Employee Satisfaction”, “Career Planning” etc
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Chapter 3: Research Findings
Assessment of “XYZ”
“XYZ” System/ Process analysis in context to the organization
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Components of “XYZ”
Evaluation of different components that build up the “XYZ” System/ Process at the organization
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Comparative Analysis
“XYZ” Practices in other Indian companies
“XYZ” Practices at the Inter-national level/ overseas
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Enhancing “XYZ” Effectiveness
Tools/ Measures for effective implementation of “XYZ” System/ Process
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Chapter 4: Analysis of Information
Execution
Making “XYZ” work
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Road-blocks
Why is “XYZ” difficult?
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Recent Trends
Modern Trends in India/ Overseas in relation to “XYZ”
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Impact of related factors
Implications of factors internal to the organization on “XYZ”
Implications of factors external to the organization on “XYZ”
Time & Cost constraints in relation to “XYZ” System/ Process
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Conclusion
Recommendations
Appendices
Feed-back forms; statistical calculations; any other material in support of your findings
References
Books, Journals, Articles, Web-sites, Organization documents and any other material referred to, for preparation of the project report
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