Final Year Projects (FYPs) - Undergraduates
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This collection archives the complete set of theses produced by students of the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
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Item An Efficiency Analysis of Agro-Production businesses on Dunes: A Case of Bhakkar District of Pakistan(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2015) Sehar Munir; FA11-MSMS-027; LHR TP 4329; Dr. Muhammad KhanMeasurement of efficiency is an imperative factor in output growth. If an economy has limited resources and lacking opportunities of advanced technology, inefficiency studies will help out to show that it is probable to increase productivity by enlightening efficiency without developing the resource base or increasing new technology. In this Study we have estimated the efficiency of three types of farming systems 1) Arid conventional farming, 2) Only tree farming, 3) Border tree farming on the sand dunes of Bhakkar district in Thal region. Efficiency estimates are based on technical, scale, allocative and economic efficiencies. Data was collected with the help of questionnaire technique from 200 farmers in Bhakkar. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique was used to estimate technical, scale, allocative and economic efficiencies. The mean value of total technical efficiency, pure technical efficiency, scale efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency in conventional farming was found 0.679, 0.803, 0.786, 0.852 and 0.685 respectively. While the mean value of total technical efficiency, pure technical efficiency, scale efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency in only tree farming was recorded 0.698, 0.954, 0.517, 0.337 and 0.301 respectively. Moreover, the mean value of total technical efficiency, pure technical efficiency, scale efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency in case of Border tree farming was found as 0.966, 0.938, 0.882, 0.687 and 0.638 respectively. The results specify that new and innovative ways of tree cultivation method were relatively more efficient compared to conventional ways of agriculture. Tobit regression was used to estimate the sources of inefficiencies in these three farming systems. Tobit regression estimates further indicates that education and age are important variables in explaining technical and allocative efficiencies in innovative farming. Hence results concluded that agriculture extensions should take appropriate policy measures to enhance awareness among farmers in the area.Item Sustainable Adoption of E-Health Technology: An Exploratory Survey from the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals.(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2016) Zulqarnain Shafqat; SP18-RPM-009; Dr. Asma ImranThe research in both developed and under develop countries on E-health applications are essential for advance quality of healthcare facilities in healthcare organizations. Although Information technology could provide most efficient and low-cost means, in spite of its constructive usage, research shows that the pace of e-health acceptance in several developing countries is disappointing. On the grounds main obstructions are due to underdeveloped infrastructure, confrontation from healthcare professionals, and low level of technical expertise. This study, intend to explore, identify and analyze the fundamental factors that affect decision to adopt e-health by healthcare professionals and utilization of e-health technology applications in developing countries, with specific reference to hospitals in Pakistan. This study contributes to the existent literature by investigating the impact of Perceived usefulness and Perceived ease of use of Healthcare professionals towards the adoption of E-health services. Data has been collected through structured questionnaire from healthcare professionals working in Hospitals. Different statistical tools such as regression analysis, correlation analysis and factor analysis have been applied for analyzing the data. The findings of the study indicate that the perceived usefulness, willingness as well as the attitude of healthcare professionals has significant influence on their intention to adopt and use E-health technologies. Other factors identified are low health literacy, low experience in using E-health applications and not up to date IT infrastructure in Hospitals. This thesis opens new possibilities for the future as the findings have significant implications in Healthcare sector.Item Impact of Human Resource on the efficiency of Microfinance Institutions: An empirical investigation(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2015) Rabiya Rasool; SP13-MSP¬M-016; Dr. Ahmad NawazThis study investigated how human resource (HR) contributes towards the efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Cost per borrower has been used as a proxy of efficiency. Human resource is one of the nine knowledge areas in Project Management on which this study focused on. To alleviate poverty, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) deal with every new intervention as a project and therefore, project management is helpful in a sense that it contributes to the efficiency of microfinance. As, for the survival, MFIs have taken a turn towards sustainability and commercialization. The quality of service delivery in the microfinance industry depends on person to person contact and relationship. Due to various challenging circumstances in business, MFIs competitive position keeps on changing constantly. Hence, it has become more human resource-intensive where sourcing of skilled and quality human resources can play a crucial role in sustaining the growth of this industry. Using a panel data set of around 491 MFIs, this study investigated the impact of HR variables i.e. personnel allocation ratio, personnel expenses and staff productivity on the efficiency of microfinance by controlling external and internal factors. By employing random effect model our findings suggest that staff productivity and personnel allocation ratio improves the efficiency of an MFI, whereas, personnel expenses have a positive significant relation with cost per borrowerItem Impact of leader member exchange and working behavior (OCB) on job satisfaction: a study from Banking Industry of Punjab, Pakistan.(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2015) Muhamamd Shomail Sarwar; MSMS-FA11- 038; Dr. Faisal Tehseen ShahThis research focuses the relationship between Leader Member Exchange, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Satisfaction. Firstly the research explored how Leader Member Exchange influences Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Satisfaction. Secondly, it focused how Organizational Citizenship Behavior influences Job Satisfaction. This research uniquely highlighted the impact of Leader Member Exchange on two dimensions of Organizational Citizenship Behavior i.e. Organizational Citizenship Behavior directed towards Individuals and Organizational Citizenship Behavior directed towards Organization. Another important aspect of the research is the examination of Leader Member Exchange and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on several dimensions of Job Satisfaction. Data is collected through self-reporting questionnaires from 227 respondents. This data is collected from banking sector and regression modeling is used for data analysis. The findings indicate that Leader Member Exchange significantly influences Organizational Citizenship Behavior, on overall basis as well as its dimensions i.e. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Individual) and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Organization). Similarly, Organizational Citizenship Behavior significantly influences overall Job SatisfactionItem Impact of leader member exchange and working behavior (OCB) on job satisfaction: a study from Banking Industry of Punjab, Pakistan(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2015) Muhamamd Shomail Sarwar; MSMS-FA11- 038; Dr. Faisal Tehseen ShahThis research focuses the relationship between Leader Member Exchange, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Satisfaction. Firstly the research explored how Leader Member Exchange influences Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Satisfaction. Secondly, it focused how Organizational Citizenship Behavior influences Job Satisfaction. This research uniquely highlighted the impact of Leader Member Exchange on two dimensions of Organizational Citizenship Behavior i.e. Organizational Citizenship Behavior directed towards Individuals and Organizational Citizenship Behavior directed towards Organization. Another important aspect of the research is the examination of Leader Member Exchange and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on several dimensions of Job Satisfaction. Data is collected through self-reporting questionnaires from 227 respondents. This data is collected from banking sector and regression modeling is used for data analysis. The findings indicate that Leader Member Exchange significantly influences Organizational Citizenship Behavior, on overall basis as well as its dimensions i.e. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Individual) and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Organization). Similarly, Organizational Citizenship Behavior significantly influences overall Job SatisfactionItem Destructive Leadership and Emotional Exhaustion: Intervening Effect of Job Stress on Employees’ Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2015) Nadia Zubair Ahmed Khan; FA13-MSMS-015; LHR TP 4323; Dr. Asma ImranThe conducted study aimed at investigating relationship between destructive leadership, emotional exhaustion, job satisfaction, turnover intention and job stress in telecommunication call centers sector in Pakistan. In addition, the study examined the relationship between destructive leadership and emotional exhaustion as an independent variables and dependent variables as job satisfaction and turnover intention moreover it has examined the impact of destructive leadership and emotional exhaustion on job satisfaction and turnover intention further this explored the intervening role of job stress between destructive leadership, emotional exhaustion, job satisfaction and turnover intention. The main study was conducted through systematic randomly selected sample of 365 employees working at low level frontline in call centers of ages between 25 and 56 and above belonging to the city of Lahore. Survey method was used to collect data comprising of five sections including the demographic sheet, Destructive leadership behaviors Scale, Singh, Goolsby & Rhoads’ Emotional Exhaustion scale, job stress scale based on anxiety and time pressure during the working hours, general satisfaction scale and turnover intention scale. Correlation analysis exposed the significance and strength of relationships between variables i.e. destructive leadership and job satisfaction (r = -.333, p<0.05), emotional exhaustion and turnover intention (r =.167, p<0.05), job stress and destructive leadership (r =.388, p<0.05). More over multiple regression analysis for Baron & Kenny (1986) steps for mediation analysis was performed. The results showed that job stress fully mediated between emotional exhaustion and turnover intention; partially mediated between destructive leadership and turnover intention. Practical implications, study limitations were discussed and research directions were recommended for future researchItem Assessing the Influence of Transformational Leadership on Project Success: Role of Team Building Dimensions(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2019) Hafiz Fakhar Abbas; FA13-MSPM-003/; Dr. Faisal Tehseen ShahThis study examines the impact of transformational leadership on project success in presence of team building dimensions (goal setting, interpersonal relations, role clarification and problem solving) (as mediators) in construction sector of Pakistan. If manager has the characteristics of transformational leadership can help ensure the success of the project even at a large scale. They actually inspire the followers to perform better and even beyond their expectations to foster healthy relationship. Similarly, a transformational leader may incorporate the team building dimensions in the project teams. With transformational leadership, team building dimensions also becomes the part of the team creation which ultimately impact the performance of the project team. This will help team members even in the absence of the team leader. Data collection was done using questionnaire. These questionnaires were distributed to the project managers in the construction sector of Pakistan. Findings suggest that there exists a significant relationship of transformational leadership and project success. There also exists a significant relationship between team building dimensions (goal setting, role clarification and problem solving except interpersonal relations) and project success. Future research dimensions and recommendations are also presented. Key words: Transformational Leadership, Team Building Dimensions, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Relations, Role Clarification, Problem Solving,, Project SuccessItem Livestock Growth in Pakistan(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2016) Muhammad Arif; Mr. Rashid Waheed QureshiThe term "livestock" an umbrella raised in an agricultural environment, pets, food for their holders, labor, clothing, or to provide fertilizer is used to determine. However, reindeer, yak, camel semi-wild animals, including other horses, goats, cows, sheep, and poultry, are common examples, and EMU is also well thought-out livestockFor thousands of years man and animal husbandry and livestock keeping pet linked with the development potential is a major change in social culture.Item National Bank Of Pakistan(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2018) Hafiz Muhammad Irfan; Abid Sharif; LHR TP 2545National Bank Of PakistanItem Internship Report on US & DYNOMO MILLS(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2019) Zain Ul Abideen; FA20-BBA-079; Prof. Umer FarooqThis report includes information about the history of the US & DYNAMO Company. Details about its divisions, goods, and services, as well as my two-month internship. Additionally, I've included in my report what I've learnt from my two-month internship. In this report, I've also included the company's financial analysis and SWOT analysis, both of which may be used to assess the organization's condition. The main goal of a SWOT analysis was to examine the characteristics that make an organization stand out in a crowded market and to draw attention to those characteristics that might ultimately bring about an organization's demise. The report's detailed conclusion is provided in the last section, along with suggestions based on both theoretical and practical expertise. With a strong organizational structure, positive employee relations, high-quality goods, and the required infrastructure, the organization is a serious contender in its industry, according to analysis of all of its activities and overall successes.