Cover page

A certificate from the Organization

A certificate from the guide, HOD and Head of the Institution Declaration Acknowledgement

Table of contents
List of Tables and Graphs Executive summary

Chapter 1 Introduction: Introduction about the Internship, Topic chosen for study, Need for the study, Objectives of the study, Scope of the study, Methodology adopted, Literature review and Limitations of the study. Chapter 2: Industry profile and company profile: (Promoters, Vision, Mission & Quality Policy, Products / Services profile, Areas of Operation, Infrastructure facilities, Competitors information, SWOT analysis, Future growth and prospects and Financial Statement. Chapter 3: Theoretical background of the study elaborative information on the subject chosen for better understanding and usage in the analysis.

Chapter 4: Analysis and interpretation of the data Collected with relevant tables and graphs. Results obtained by using statistical tools must be included. Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Suggestions / recommendations. Bibliography Annexure relevant to the project such as figures, graphs, photographs etc.

It is a 3 page document / hard copy to be submitted to the HOD with the signatures of Guide and the Student. Page1 Title, contact addresses of student - with details of internal & External Guide Page 2 Short Introduction with objectives and summary (300 words), Review of articles/literature about the topic with source of information. Page 3 Time-Activity Chart

Listen to the problem

Clarify Problem

Decompose Problem

Hypothesize

Summarize Findings

Goal Activities

Absorb problem facts Listen carefully Take notes Do not assume youve heard it before and know the answer Distinguish relevant issues from others

Key Success Factors

Listen to Problem

Clarify Problem

Decomp ose Problem

Hypothes ize

Summarize Findings

Goal Activities

Articulate key problem Ask clarifying questions Probe for additional information Assess facts Repeat concisely whats heard

Key Success Factors

Understand problem thoroughly Establish agreement on problem Appreciate general problem type (e.g., company/industry profitability, organization design, etc.)

Case Interview Process

Listen to Case

Clarify Problem

Decompo se Problem

Hypothes ize

Summari ze Findings

Goal Activities Key Success Factors

Identify root causes of problem Break the problem into its component parts in a structured manner Ensure problem decomposition is exhaustive/contains no overlaps Ensure subcomponents are linked in a logical manner Prioritize the issues Perceive possible solutions in the decomposition

Listen to Case

Clarify Problem

Decomp ose Problem

Hypothes ize

Summari ze Findings

Goal Activities

State hypothesis/potential solution Review problem decomposition Identify potential hypotheses/solutions State assumptions Choose appropriate framework to test hypothesis

Key Success Factors

Avoid force fitting frameworks Mitigate interviewer guesswork; remind her/him where you are on your issue tree at all times

Listen to Case

Clarify Problem

Decomp ose Problem

Hypothes ize

Summari ze Findings

Goal Activities

Summarize findings/implications Discuss related issues (e.g., implementation challenges) Present alternative scenarios Synthesize potential solutions Perform reality check: Did you address the key problem? Makes sure all major branches of problem decomposition have been addressed

Key Success Factors