NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & HIGHER STUDIES

(Deemed to be University) Model Project Guidelines for the Students

These Model Project guidelines are a part of the standards of education we wish to establish in the Institute. These guidelines apply to the Final Project Report for MPE programme of NMIMS. Do take the time out to read these guidelines and adhere to them for smoother and more efficient functioning of the Institute.

1.0 The Project Report is a part of the academic requirements of the Programme and is
compulsory. Submit the Project Report within the deadline given. It shall not be accepted after the deadline. Any Project creates long-term effect on funds, various gainers and losers, and different decision-makers. 2.0 The following are the key parameters which are expected in the Project: 2.1 Content and Coverage 2.2 Analytical Approach 2.3 Arithmetical Accuracy 2.4 Originality 2.5 Personal Learning 2.6 Written Presentation 3.0 Format of the Project Report: The Project Report should be in following sequence and format: 3.1 Title of the project report (on T-1) 3.2 Preface 3.3 Acknowledgements 3.4 Executive Summary 3.5 Table of Contents 3.6 List of Tables, Graphs & Figures 3.7 Chapter 1 Introduction & Research Methodology 3.8 Chapter 2, 3, 4, and so on 3.9 Last Chapter Findings & Recommendations 3.10 Annexure-A, B, C and so on 3.11 Bibliography 3.12 Glossary (if required) 3.13 Index (if possible) 3.14 Authors Profile (on T-4) 3.1 Title of the project report (on T-1):The Title page is on T-1. It contains the title of the project report, presented to whom, on which date, for what purpose, name of the authors along with their Roll No. and Group No. (see Annexure-A for sample)

3.2 Preface: The Preface is after the Title page. It is started on a right-hand side page. It is
included in numbering but page number is not to be written if it is of only one page. If Preface is of two pages, then the first page is not numbered but only second and subsequent pages, if any are numbered. They are numbered in Arabic in lower case font Times New Roman size 12 with brackets. The objective of writing Preface by the author is to indicate how the subject was chosen, its importance and need. At the end of the Preface, the authors/s name is/are given on the right side. On the left side, name of city where the preface was written, and date appear. All these are put in font Times New Roman size 12 in italics.

3.3 Acknowledgement: The Acknowledgement is after the Preface. It is started on a righthand side page. It is included in numbering but page number is not to be written if it is of only one page. If Acknowledgement is of two pages, then the first page is not numbered but only second and subsequent pages, if any are numbered. They are numbered in Arabic in lower case font Times New Roman size 12 with brackets. 3.3.1 This is an attempt of thanks giving by the author to those who have helped the author during the work. At the end of the Acknowledgement, the authors/s name is/are given on the right side. It is put in font Times New Roman size 12 in italics.

3.4 Executive Summary: It is also called Synopsis or Abstract. Executive Summary is after
the Acknowledgement. It starts from the right-hand side page. It is included in numbering but page number is not to be written if it is of only one page. If Executive Summary is of two pages, then the first page is not numbered but only second and subsequent pages, if any are numbered. They are numbered in Arabic in lower case font Times New Roman size 12 with brackets. Its length is from 100 words to 1000 words depending upon the length of the project report itself. The Executive Summary provide and overview to the reader or a busy researcher or executive. It should summarize whole project report including its findings and recommendations. Important calculations or workings should be referred with page numbers. E.g: The Company has faced a liquidity crisis in the year 1997-98 (see page 64).

3.5 Table of Contents: The Table of Contents is after the Executive Summary. Table of
Contents is different from Index. (see Annexure-B and Annexure-E for samples)

3.6 List of Tables, Graphs & Figures: This is also just like Table of Contents. It appears
after the Table of Contents. It contains titles and page numbers of all Tables, Graphs & Figures appearing in the project report. This will help reader to understand the report very well. (see Annexure-C for sample) 3.7 Chapter 1 - Introduction & Research Methodology The first chapter should have the above-mentioned title. The chapter introduces the reader to the project report. Tries to justify the title and elaborates on the Research Methodology. The following components must be mentioned in the Research Methodology: Research Objective
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Research Methodology (a) Primary Data universe, instrument, size (b) Secondary Data sources Assumptions Limitations

3.8 Chapter 2, 3, 4, and so on All these chapters should be written as per the requirements of the individual project report 3.9 Last Chapter Findings & Recommendations The last chapter should have the above-mentioned title. It should enlist the findings of the project report and give logical, feasible recommendations. 3.10 Annexure-A, B, C and so on It appears after the last chapter gets over. It is also called Appendix. Secondary references are put in this part. This helps the author to authenticate the main text and the reader to check the data. In the text, the attention of the reader is drawn to the appendices. Annexure have to be serialized with capital letter Annexure: A, B, and so on to differentiate from the chapter numbers. All Annexure are listed in the table of contents. The page numbers of the Annexure should be give numbers like AA-1, AA-2 for Annexure-A, AB-1, AB-2 for Annexure-B, and so on. Generally Annexure includes the following : Original data Long Tables Legal Decisions, Laws Extensive Computations Schedules Forms Transcripts of Interviews Photographs Any other reference material of secondary nature Newspaper / Magazine cutting

3.11 Bibliography It comes after the Annexure are over. It contains the source of every references cited in the footnote and any other relevant works that the author has read or consulted. It gives the reader an idea of the literature available on the subject and that has influenced or aided the author. The page numbers of the Bibliography should be give numbers like B-1, B-2 and so on. (see Annexure-D for sample) 3.12 Glossary (if required) Glossary appears after the Bibliography. It is a short dictionary of definitions and terms or phrases which are technical, used in a special connotation. The objective of preparing Glossary is to make aware the reader the meanings of technical words used in the project report. List the items of Glossary in alphabetical order just like dictionary.
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3.13 Index (if possible) Index appears after the Glossary. It is an alphabetical list of names, events, or major words appearing in the text and indicates the page numbers where they appear. The objective of putting Index is to increase user-friendliness of the report. (see AnnexureE for sample) 3.14 Authors Profile (on T-4) Authors/s Profile appears on T-4 page. This is a brief description of Authors of the project report. It should mention their names, nature of work, name of the organisation and also their email addresses. The objective of Authors/s profile to help reader to know and contact the authors. 4. General The students are encouraged to buy and follow the book titled: "Handbook for Writers & Editors" by Sreenivas S Rao for further study the art of preparing project report. The complete project report should be typed in font Times New Roman, single space, paragraphs justified. The fonts should be not bold and not italics anywhere unless specified otherwise. The following formatting must be followed throughout the project report unless specified otherwise: Title (e.g. Preface, Chapters, etc.): font Times New Roman size 16 bold Heading 1: font Times New Roman size 14 bold Heading 2: font Times New Roman size 12 bold Heading 3: font Times New Roman size 12 underline Heading 4: font Times New Roman size 12 Italics Heading 5: font Times New Roman size 12 Page Numbers: font Times New Roman size 10 without brackets

The hard copy of the Project Report must be on A4 size white paper duly hardbound. However, one can use both the sides of paper, provided the printing is legible. Colour prints are not needed. Any attempts to enhance external features and to make the Report attractive shall not fetch any positive remarks. 4.1 Tables, diagrams, graphs Give title to all tables, diagrams, graphs, and long calculations. Number the exhibits, in the order in which they have been introduced in the text. Put all tables, diagrams, graphs in the text in flowing manner related to the content of the text. Dont put them in isolation. Show clearly mathematical steps used to draw conclusions. When one exhibits uses figures derived from another one, indicate the cross-reference. Number Tables, Graphs, Diagrams and page number. E.g: (see Table 3.2 page 41) 4.2 Footnotes Foot Note indicates the source of reference or provides an explanation, which is not important enough to include in the text. The objective of the footnote is to help the
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reader to check the accuracy of the interpretation of the sources of information. Writing footnotes makes the project report more credible and trust-worthy. It also helps reader to distinguish between the authors/s contribution and that of others. It is positioned at the bottom of the same page. Old fashion of putting footnotes is keeping it at the end of the chapter or end of the project report with a tile Endnotes. The text of the footnote is in font Times New Roman size 10. The footnotes are number in the order of the appearance in the project report. The numbering of the footnotes is in font Times New Roman size 10 Superscript. No punctuation mark is used after the footnote number. The first line of each footnote is indented five spaces, and the rest of the lines are started from the regular margin. There can be more than one footnotes on one page depending upon the requirements of the project report. Dont allow footnotes to overflow from one page to another. (see Annexure-D) 5. Submission of the Project Report The paper copy of the project report must be submitted to Ms. R.Ambika by the due date and time given. This must be hard bound along with a declaration from student on the authenticity and originality of the work and counter signed by the faculty concerned.

Annexure-A: Sample of Title of the Project Report (on T-1)

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Cost Behaviour Pattern in Hotel Industry with a Case Study on J W Marriott Hotels
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A Project Report presented to

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Dr. ________________
Faculty Member Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai on August 25, 2004 in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for the ___________________________________Programme by Group 03 (MFM-I)

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Mr. Rahul Gandhi (82) Mr. Bhaumik Khanna (96) Ms. Sweta Pandey (103) Mr. Arun Patil (107) Ms. Sheetal Shah (118)
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Annexure-B: Sample of Table of Contents Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Executive Summary List of Tables, Graphs & Figures Chapter 1 Introduction & Research Methodology 1.1 Introduction to the Hotel Business 1.1.1 History of Hotel Business 1.1.2 Growth and Evolution of Hotel Business 1.1.2.1 Pre Independence 1.1.2.2 Post Independence 1.1.3 Future Ahead: Hotel Business 1.2 Profile of J W Mariott Hotel 1.2.1 Background 1.2.2 Business 1.3 Research Methodology 1.3.1 Research Objective 1.3.2 Research Methodology 1.3.2.1 Primary Data 1.3.2.2 Secondary Data 1.3.3 Assumptions 1.3.4 Limitations Chapter 2, 3, 4, and so on Last Chapter Findings & Recommendations Annexure AA: List of Cost Items in Hotel Industry AB: Transcript of Interviews AC: Questionnaire and so on Bibliography Glossary Index AA-1 AB-1 AC-1 B-1 G-1 I-1 (i) (iii) (iv) (vi) 1 1 1 4 4 7 12 21 21 23 29 29 30 30 31 31 32

Annexure-C: Sample of List of Tables, Graphs & Figures List of Tables, Graphs & Figures Tables
Table 1.1: Distribution of National Income Table 1.2: Revenues of Hotel Business in India Table 4.1: Cost Items of JW Mariott Hotel 4 12 62

Graphs
Graph 1.1: Contribution of Hotel Business in Service Industries Graph 3.2: Net Profits of J W Mariott Hotel 3 56

Figures
Figure 3.1: Flow Chart of Processes at J W Mariott Hotel Figure 4.1: Cost Allocation at J W Mariott Hotel 49 67

Annexure-D: Tips for Bibliography & Footnotes

The following are tips to be observed while drafting Bibliography and Footnotes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Bibliography contains the source of every reference cited in the footnote and text. The first line of each items of the Bibliography begins after leaving five spaces. In Bibliography, the last name of the author is given first (Patel, Ajay). But in footnote the first name is given first (Ajay Patel). Bibliography is arranged within a section in the alphabetical order of the last name of the author or in the alphabetical order of the title of the work But footnotes are arranged in the sequence in which they have been referred in the text. In Bibliography the total number of pages of a book (320 pp.) or page numbers of the article (1-20) are given, while in footnote only the specific page (p.25) or pages cited (pp. 2-4) are given. Classify Bibliography by headings such as Books, Magazines & Journals, Newspapers & Pamphlets, Websites, etc. Example of One Author

Bibliography Patel, Ajay. Cost Reduction Techniques. Mumbai: Vikas Publication, 1999. 230 pp. Footnote Ajay Patel, Cost Reduction Techniques (Mumbai: Vikas Publication, 1999), p. 31. 2 Example of Two Authors

Bibliography Singh, Mohinder; and Pandya, J.F. Government Publications of India. Delhi : Metropolitan Book, 1967. 270 pp Footnote Mohinder Singh and J.F. Pandya, Government Publications of India (Delhi : Metropolitan Book, 1967), p. 21 3 Example of Three Authors

Bibliography Mote, V.L. Malya,M. Meenakshi; and Saha, Jahar. Tables for Capital Investment Analysis. Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management, 1986.36 pp Footnote
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V.L. Mote, M.Meenakshi Malya and Jahar Saha, Tables for Capital Investment Analysis (Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management, 1968) p. 10 4 Example of More Then Three Authors

Bibliography Desai, D.K., et al., Studies in Block Development and Cooperative Organisation. Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management, 1966. 383 pp. Footnote D.K. Desai, et al., Studies in Block Development and Cooperative Organisation (Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management, 1966), p. 10 5 Example of Photocopy / Diskette / CD-Rom Material

Bibliography Rao, G.N. A Life Table Approach to Wastage in Education, Jaipur: University of Rajasthan, 1958. 121 pp. (Photocopy / Diskette / CD-ROM) Footnote G.N. Rao, A Life Table Approach to Wastage in Education, (Jaipur: University of Rajasthan, 1958), p. 10 (Photocopy / Diskette / CD-ROM) 6 Example of Article in a Journal

Bibliography Gandhi, Ved P. Taxation of Agricultural Incomes, Industrial Times, X, 12, (15 June 1968), 8 Footnote Ved P. Gandhi, Taxation of Agricultural Incomes, Industrial Times, X, 12, (15 June 1968), 8 7 Example of Article in a Newspaper

Bibliography Gandhi, Ved P., Will the Budget Achieve Its Aims? Certain Doubts, The Economic Times, VIII, 2,(8 Mar 1968), 5. Footnote
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Ved P. Gandhi, Will the Budget Achieve Its Aims? Certain Doubts, The Economic Times, VIII, 2,(8 Mar 1968), 5. 8 Example of More Than One Item of an Author

Bibliography Shah, B.G. Farm Finance: A Few Important Issues, Artha Vikas, IV, 1, (Jan 1968), 38-45. Alternative Method: ____________. Manpower Development for Banks, The economic Times, VIII, 3, (26 June 1968), 5. 9 Example of Internet Document

Bibliography Wainwright, Mark. markw@harlqn.co.uk MLA Citation Style for Internet Documents, Article D8Gv79.IMB@harlequin.co.uk in Usenet newsgroup alt.usage.english.12 May 1995. Footnote Mark Wainwright, markw@harlqn.co.uk MLA Citation Style for Internet Documents, Article D8Gv79.IMB@harlequin.co.uk in Usenet newsgroup alt.usage.english.12 May 1995. 10 Example of Interview

Bibliography Kumar, Arvind. The Future of Computers. Interview by V.P. Gandhi (or by author), 21 October 1998, Calcutta. Tape recording. Public Library. Ahmedabad Footnote Arvind Kumar, The Future of Computers. Interview by V.P. Gandhi (or by author), 21 October 1998, Calcutta. Tape recording. Public Library. Ahmedabad

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Annexure-E: Sample of Index

REGISTRATION FORM FOR PROJECT WORK NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

1. NAME IN FULL CAPITAL LETTERS: (Beginning with surname) 2. ADDRESS (Local): 3. 4. PROPOSED TITLE OF THE PROJECT: 5. BROAD AREAS CLASSIFICATION OF: THE TITLE OF THE PROJECT

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY NAME OF THE GUIDE ASSIGNED: FINAL TITLE OF THE PROJECT: DATE OF SUBMISSION OF PROJECT: NAME & ADDRESS OF THE GUIDE: (With Phone No. & e-mail ID) SIGNATURE OF THE GUIDE:

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