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A Project on WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION In the subject of BUSINESS ECONOMICS Submitted to UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI For Semester I of MASTER OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT) by (RAHUL TUKARAM JADHAV) (GR. NO. 36) Under the guidance of Asst. Prof. SachinMungase YEAR 2013-14
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SR. NO. CONTENT PAGE NO. CHAPTER 1 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Research problem 1.3 Objective of the study
CHAPTER 2 2.1 Review of literature if applicable CHAPTER 3 3.1 Research Methodology/Collection of Data CHAPTER 4 4.1 Analysis of data CHAPTER 5 5.1 Findings 5.2 Recommendations 5.3 Conclusion 5.4 Summary
Bibliography
CHAPTER 1 1.1 Introduction The project should start with an introduction to include some of the information listed below. In writing this section, the literature review is of central importance as it serves two main functions: 1. It explains you with the available literature in the area of your study, thereby broadening your knowledge base. 2. It provides you with information on methods and procedures other people have used in similar situations and tells you what works and what does not. Start with a very broad viewpoint of the main subject area, before gradually narrowing the focus to the central problem under investigation. In doing so, cover the following aspects of your study area: An overview of the main area under study; A historical viewpoint (development, growth, etc.) related to the study area; Philosophical or ideological issues relating to the topic; Trends in terms of commonness, if appropriate; Major theories, if any; The main issues, problems and advances in the subject area under study; Important theoretical and practical issues relating to the central problem under study; The main finds relating to the core issue(s). Example: Suppose that you plan to study the relationship between academic achievement and social environment. The introduction would include the following: The role of education in our society. Major changes in the philosophy of education over time. Factors affecting attitudes towards education. The development of education in the country. Trends in education participation rates in the country with particular reference to the region in which the study is being carried out. Changing educational values. Role of parents and peers in academic achievement. Impact of social environment on academic achievement. 1.2 Research Problem: Having provided a broad introduction to the area under study, now focus on issues relating to its central themes, identifying some of the gaps in the existing body of knowledge. Identify some of the main unanswered questions. Here some of the main research questions that you would like to answer through your study should be raised, and a justification for each should be provided. Knowledge gained from other studies and the literature about the issues you are proposing to investigate should be an important part of this section. Specifically this section should: Identify the issues that are the basis of your study; Specify the various aspects of/viewpoints on these issues; Identify the main gaps in the existing body of knowledge; Raise some of the main research questions that you want to answer through your study; Identify what knowledge is available concerning your questions, specifying the differences of opinion in the literature regarding these questions if differences exist; Develop a rationale of justification for your study with particular reference to how your study will fill the identified gaps. The following example outline the topic that you should include in the section entitled The problem. What theories have been developed to explain the relationship between academic achievement and social environment? What is the relationship between educational achievement and social environment: what theoretical model will be the basis of your study? What do previous theories and research have to say regarding the components of the theoretical model and academic achievement, for example the relationship between academic achievement and: - the self-esteem and aspirations/motivation of a student; - Peer-group influence; - parental involvement and its relationship with their socioeconomic status; - the motivation, and interest of students in the subjects; - employment prospects; - relationship with a teacher; - etc. 1.3 Objective of the study In this section include a statement of both your studys main and sub-objectives. Your main objective indicates the central thrust of your study whereas the sub-objectives identify the specific issues you propose to examine. The objective of the study should be clearly stated and specific in nature. Each sub- objectives should explain only one issue. Use action-oriented verbs such as to determine, to find out and to ascertain in formulating sub-objectives, which should be numerically listed. Example: Main objective: To examine the relationship between academic achievement and social environment. Subobjectives: 1. To find out the relationship, if any, between self-esteem and a students academic achievement at school. 2. To ascertain the association between parental involvement in a students studies and his/her academic achievement at school. 3. To examine the links between a students peer group and academic achievement. 4. To explore the relationship between academic achievement and the attitude of a student towards teachers.
CHAPTER 2 2.1 Review of literature if applicable The broad two functions of a literature review are (1) to provide a theoretical background to your study and (2) to enable you to contextualize your findings in relation to the existing body of knowledge in addition to refining your methodology. The content of your literature review reflects these two purposes. In order to fulfil the first purpose, you identify and describe various theories relevant to your field; and specify gaps in existing knowledge in the area, recent advances in the area of study, current trends and so on. In order to fulfil with the second function you integrate your results with specific and relevant findings from the existing literature by comparing the two for confirmation or contradiction. While reading the literature for theoretical background of your study, you will realize that certain themes have emerged. List the main ones, converting them into subheadings. These subheadings should be precise, descriptive of the theme in question, and follow a logical progression. Now, under each subheading, record the main findings with respect to the theme in question, highlighting the reasons for and against an argument if they exist, and identifying gaps and issues. Some people write up the entire literature review in one section, entitled Review of the literature or The literature review, without subheadings. I suggests that you write your literature review under subheadings in the following way: Example: Intercountry adoption in Western Australia (A profile of adoptive families) Introduction (introductory remarks about adoption) History and philosophy of adoption Reasons for adoption Trends in adoption (global and national) Intercountry adoption History of Intercountry adoption in Western Australia Trends in Intercountry adoption in Western Australia The adoption Act in Western Australia The adoption process in Western Australia Problems and issues in adoption Gaps in the literature (in this case it was a lack of information about the parents who had adopted children from other countries that became the basis of the study) The second broad function of the literature review contextualizing the findings of your study requires you to very systematically compare your findings with those made by others. Quote from these studies to show how your findings contradict, confirm or add to them. It places your findings in the context of what other have found out. This function is undertaken when writing about your findings, that is, after analysis of your data.
CHAPTER 3 3.1 Research Methodology/Collection of Data This section lists some of the many secondary sources that can be grouped into the following categories: Government or semi-government publications there are many government and semi-government organisations that collect data on a regular basis in a variety of areas and publish it for use by members of the public and interest groups. Some common examples are the census, vital statistics registration, labour force surveys, health reports, economic forecasts and demographic information. Earlier research for some topics, an vast number of research studies that have already been done by others can provide you with the required information. Personal records some people write historical and personal records that may provide the information you need. Mass media reports published in newspapers, magazines and so on may be another good source of data.
Example: The study made use of secondary data. Secondary data were collected from the various publications of Reserve Bank of India, Government of India, State governments. Lead Banks, National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development, Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCEAR), Central Statistical Organization, Planning Commission, Maharashtra State Planning Board, Department of Agriculture, Co-operatives, Revenue, Directorate of Economics and Statistics Maharashtra, various research papers and papers read in seminars, etc. Bibliography Journals 1. Rangarajan C. (1994). Indian Financial System - The Emerging Horizons, Yojana, vol. 38 No. 3 December 31. 2. Rangarajan V. (1995) Rural Banking - Lessons from the Past, National Bank News Review, Vol. 11 No. 3. 3. Sarkar P.C. (1999). Role of Financial Institutions in India's Economic Development. The Asian Economic Review, Journal of Indian Institute of Economics, Vol. 41, No. 3, December. 4. Stuti Chawla (2002). Restructuring Priorities in Rural Credit - Agriculture Today, Vol. 5 April Books 1. BasantMehata (1997). The Organisation and Working of Lead Bank Scheme in India. Vohra Publishers and Distributions, Allahabad. 2. Bennet Robert L. (1965) The Financial Sector and Economic Development. The Mexican Case, John Hopkins Press, Baltimone. Bhupat M. Desai (Ed 2000) Agricultural Development Paradigm for the 9Ih plan. Oxford and IBH publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi. 3. Desai B.M., RanjithGopla, Tripathi B.L. (1989). Framework for an Integrate Role of Rural Financial Institutions, Oxford & IBH Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 4. Gurudev Singh and Asokhan S.R. (1988). Institutional Finance in Rural India - Efficiency and Efficacy, Oxford and IBH publishing company, New Delhi. 5. Keval Kumar (1987). Institutional Financing in Indian Agriculture with special reference to Commercial Banks, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi. 6. Lindgren C.J., Gracia G and Sall M.I. (1996) Bank Soundness and Macro Economic Policy International Monetary Fund, Washington D.C. 7. Maharotra S.R. (1987). Institutional Credit and Agricultural Growth, Printwell publishers, Jaipure.