GUIDELINES

1. Espacement : 1 inch space 2. Margins : Left 1 inch : Right, Top, Bottom 1 inch 3. Pages : M.Phil : 80-120 pages Ph.D : 180-300 pages 4. Font size : 12

I. THESIS FORMAT
COVER PAGE

TOPIC: _____________________________________________________ (Ex: A STUDY BASED ON LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM DESIGNED AS PART OF DPEP OF KERALA)

THESIS SUBMITTED TO DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY/ DOCTOR OF PHYLOSOPHY IN (SUBJECT)

By NAME OF THE RESEARCH SCHOLAR REGISTRATION No..

Research Supervisor NAME OF THE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR

DEPARTMENT OF __________________ DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY KUPPAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

(YEAR)

DECLARATION

I, _______________________________ Scholar) hereby state that the

(Name of the Research thesis entitled (Topic)

_______________________________________________________

submitted to Dravidian University, is a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master of Philosophy/ Doctor of Philosophy in __________________ (Subject) is my original work under the supervision and guidance of __________________ (Name of the Research Supervisor), Head, Department of ________________________________________________. It has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma, associateship, fellowhip or other similar title.

NAME OF THE RESEARCH SCHOLAR Place: Date:

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the thesis entitled

_______________________________________________

(Topic) submitted

by __________________________ (Name of the Research Scholar) for the award of Master of Philosophy is a record of research work done under my guidance and supervision and the thesis has not formed the basis for the award to the scholar for any Degree, Diploma, Associate ship, Fellowship or any other similar title and I also certify that the thesis represents an independent work on the part of the candidate.

Signature

(NAME OF THE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR) Place: Date:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1) I thank Prof. G.K.SURESH my guide without whose inspiration and support this venture would not have been successful. 2. My thanks are due to Dr. M.PRAKASH, Principal, Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka, Bangalore who is a beacon in my professional life. 3) It is my privilege to thank Dr. S.N.VENKATESH Head of the department of Commerce and Management, Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka, Bangalore for his support and help in completing the course. 4) I thank Prof. R.C.NAGARAJU Assistant Professor, Univrsity Arts College, Tumkur University, Tumkur Karnataka for having given me a great support in completing this venture. 5.) I thank Mr. Manjunath, Managing Director, Emvee Solariser Private Limited, Bangalore for having given me an opportunity to conduct my project in the company. 6) I thank all the respondents who responded to my questionnaire. 7) My thanks are very much due to my young friend Mr. NAGAKIRAN who helped me in the preparation of this project thesis. 8) Last but not the least if I dont thank my better half Mrs. .Ashwini and my son Chi. Adithya my acknowledgement becomes incomplete.

Place: Date:

RESEARCH SCHOLAR

CONTENTS

II. DATA SHEET FOR THESIS SUBMISSION

1. Name of the scholar 2. Registration No. 3. Phone No. 4. E-mail I.D 5. Guide Name 6. Guide Phone 7. E-mail I.D 8. 10th Certificate 10. M.Phil Certificate (For PhD scholars only) with 50% marks 11. Expert Panel (Sealed Cover) (For PhD 10 Members for M.Phil 6 Members) 12. 5 Copies of thesis 13. 5 Copies of synopsis 14. Adjudication fees : : D.D No D.D Date/ Bank Amount : : : : : : : : : :

(Enclose Ph.D certificate of Guide)

9. P.G. Certificate with 50% marks

15. Copy of M.Phil Marks issued by Dravidian University: 16. Proceeding copy (Issued by DU) 17. Fees Balance if any 18. Above Item wise enclosed : : Yes/ No :

Signature of the Scholar

A STUDY ON CONSUMER SATISFACTION OF SOLAR WATER

HEATERS IN BANGALORE - WITH REFERENCE TO EMVEE SOLAR WATER HEATERS PRIVATE LIMITED

THESIS SUBMITTED TO DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN MARKETING

By

H A RAGHAVENDRA
REGISTRATION NO OPM PCM 0008 Prof. G. K. SURESH Research Supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF COMERCE SND MANAGEMENT DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY KUPPAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

2011

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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NAME OF THE RESEARCH SCHOLAR Place: Date:

I. DATA SHEET FOR THESIS SUBMISSION

1. Name of the scholar 2. Registration No. 3. Phone No. 4. E-mail I.D 5. Guide Name 6. Guide Phone 7. E-mail I.D 8. 10th Certificate 10. M.Phil Certificate 11. Expert Panel (Sealed Cover)

: H A RAGHAVENDRA : OPM PCM-OO8 : : 9035564258 raaghu62@gmail.com

: G K SURESH : 9900211116 : : : Enclosed N.A.

(Enclose PhD certificate of Guide)

9. P.G. Certificate with 50% marks

(For PhD scholars only) with 50% marks (For PhD 10 Members for M.Phil 6 Members) 12. 5 Copies of thesis 13. 5 Copies of synopsis 14. Adjudication fees : : D.D No D.D Date/ Bank Amount : N.A.

15. Copy of M.Phil Marks issued by Dravidian University: 16. Proceeding copy (Issued by DU) 17. Fees Balance if any 18. Above Item wise enclosed : : Yes/ No :

Signature of the Scholar

TOPICS FOR PHD.

1. A comparative study on consumers attitude towards private labels: a special focus on Bangalore. 2. Emotional Marketing A strategic way of Brand recall and extension. 3. Brand loyalty and Brand awareness as core dimension of Brand EquityA conceptual analysis. 4. Customer relationship management practices in motor vehicle services agencies- A study of Maruthi Udyog Limited. 5. Consumer attitude towards FMCGs: A comparative study of private Labels and National Brands. 6. Motivating retail sales personnel Customer orientation: Empirical study. 7. An empirical study of online social influence marketing with reference to Customers product purchase decision and product recommendation. 8. Risks associated with Celebrity Endorsements An empirical analysis from Karnataka. 9. Customer Loyalty Programmes and Marketing Strategies. 10. A study on customers preference for selective Household Brands at Bangalore City.