BRM Report Corrected (2)(2) (1)

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OBSERVATION OF BZU, SAHIWAL 2

Preface

Being the students of Business Administration, it is necessary for us to study the course

of Business Research Methods. This course tells us that what method we can use while doing

research work in our Business/Professional life. So, this research report is a compulsory part of

our academics. The first phase of our research report includes, abstract, executive summary, the

introduction and history of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, afterward it is included the

literature review. In the second phase, we have given the details about our aims of research,

summary statement and theoretical framework which includes dependent and independent

variables of our research. We also have explained the sources of data collection and our target

population. In the last phase of our research we have given our questionnaire and data analysis of

our research. Moreover, in the last phase we have explained our experience from this research

report and some recommendations.


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Abstract

The construction plan of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Sub Campus, Sahiwal is a great

opportunity for the people of Sahiwal, which is given to them at their door step. This plan was

not an easy job because it requires a huge amount of investment. This research is conducted to

observe the students of this campus that what they think about different aspects of this master

plan. The elements which are under observation throughout this research are: Admission

procedure, infrastructure, faculty, transportation facility, library, cafeteria and co-curricular

activities.


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Introduction of Bahauddin Zakariya Unversity

Multan has always remained a centre of excellence in education. Hazrat Bahauddin

Zakariya (1172 - 1262 A.D.), a Muslim religious scholar and saint, established a school of higher

learning in theology in Multan; where scholars from all over the world came for studies and

research. Multan has maintained its central position and centurys old cultural heritage and

therefore suited ideally to become a center of learning. Thus the University of Multan was

established in 1975 by an Act of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. To pay homage to the Great

Saint, the name was changed from University of Multan to Bahauddin Zakariya University in

1979.

The University is located at a distance of 10 km from the city center. The main Campus is

spread over 960 acres of land. The University has a fleet of 28 buses and 3 coaches which

provides transport facilities to students and staff. The University started functioning in 1975 in

rented buildings with 8 departments. Presently, it has more than 30 departments, institutes and

colleges. Out of its 523 faculty members, 175 hold doctoral degrees and among its around

13,185 students, half are females.

The University offers a wide range of programs: M.A., M.Sc., MBA, M.Com., MCS,

M.Phil, and Ph.D. Additionally, in recent years, the University has taken a lead in introducing 4-

Year Undergraduate programs in Science, Commerce, Business, Pharmacy, Engineering, and

English Literature and Linguistics. Various short-time courses and diplomas have become

popular with the general public and are offered from time to time. The University is widely

known as an institution of strong performance and high ambition because it has continued to

make excellent progress toward its goals. It plays a significant role in developing original human


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resources through its highly productive achievements, both in sciences and humanities.

The University through different phases has made tremendous progress, but some recent

developments are remarkable. To promote the activities of art and culture, Multan College of

Arts was established in 2003. In order to cater to the needs of textile industry, which is a major

industry of the area, the University College of Textile Engineering was established in 2004.

The University has also established three sub-campuses at Sahiwal, Layyah and D.G.

Khan to provide education facility at the doorsteps of the people as part of the policy of the

Government. Steps have been taken to establish the University's linkages with the community

and Industry. A large number of buildings are under construction. These buildings will provide

better facilities to the students. The University has implemented semester system in almost all

the departments and organizing international conferences and seminars has been a routine

academic activity. A significant number of faculty members have been awarded post-doc

research fellowships. Bahauddin Zakariya University is the fastest growing public university in

Pakistan, and it will continue to play a vital role in the development of the country.

Literature Review

Sahiwal: The National Engineering Services of Pakistan (Private) Limited has approved

the master plan for the construction of the Bahauddin Zakariya University's sub-campus in

Sahiwal.

The groundbreaking ceremony is likely to be held in a month's time. The master plan has

been submitted to the BZU vice-chancellor for final approval and starting the construction work

on the project, learnt on Friday.


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This sub-campus will be constructed over 57.97 acres in front of the Government

College, Sahiwal, and will supply to 2,750 master's and undergraduate students in 24 disciplines

upon its completion in a three-year time.

According to sources, the federal government had already approved Rs 478.87 million for

the campus construction while the varsity administration was aspiring for another Rs 500 million

from the provincial government.

In 2005, the BZU had opened its sub-campus on the premises of the Government

College, Sahiwal, by taking 24 acres under a three-year lease agreement. Initially, as many as

150 students got admission in three disciplines, MBA, MBA (Executive) and BBA (Hons), and

this development helped many students of Sahiwal and sub areas, especially girls, get higher

education at their doorstep. Prior to this, they had to travel to Multan or Lahore for this purpose.

"Parents feel comfortable in sending their girls in institutes of advance learning,

preferably in the same city. Had this sub-campus not existed, I could not have gotten my higher

education," Hamna, a BBA student, said.

Presently, around 570 students are studying at the sub-campus offering six disciplines,

including Master's in Applied Psychology, English and Economics.

The BZU administration has also sanctioned a university bus for the sub-campus to pick

and drop students, reducing the travelling problems of many, especially the girls. The new

purpose-built campus will house an academic block, hostels for students and teachers, tennis and

basketball courts. Besides, it will have central library, conference hall, computer centre,

gymnasium, student service centre, cricket ground, faculty residences and a cafeteria.


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"The groundbreaking ceremony will be held very soon. I assure the people of Sahiwal

that upon its completion, the sub-campus will emerge as a centre of excellence," Project Director

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Bhutta told Dawn. ----- Shafiq Butt

Aims of Research

Our aim of conducting this research study is to observe the behavior of the students of

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Sahiwal. We are conducting this research through building a

questionnaire in which we highlighted some major issues regarding BZU, Sub Campus, Sahiwal.

Summary Statement

The elements we are focusing at about BZU, Sub Campus, Sahiwal in this research study

are:

Advertisement for Admissions And Its Procedure

Infrastructure of BZU Sahiwal

Faculty of BZU Sahiwal Transport System Library Cafeteria Co-Curricular Activities


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Theoretical Framework

Theoretical frame work is actually showing the relationship between the dependent and

the independent variables. In our study of Observation of BZU, Sahiwal our dependent and

independent variables are:

Dependent Variable:

StudentsIndependent Variables:

Advertisement for Admission and its Procedure Infrastructure of University Faculty Transportation System Library Cafeteria Technology Co-curricular Activities

Benefits of Research

The benefits of our research that after conducting this research we came to know that

what the students of BZU, Sahiwal think about a specific phenomena related to the facilities that

are provided to them. In our research we raised some questions about admission procedure,

faculty, infrastructure, transport system, library, cafeteria, technology and co-curricular

activities. By this response we know that the areas where the campus administration needs

improvement.


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Data Collection Sources

A data collection source includes the primary and the secondary sources and this show

that from where we get the data or collected the data.

Primary Sources:

Primary sources includes

Interviews Questionnaires

The primary source we used to conduct our research was Questionnaire. In it, printed

page of written questions about the specific topic were given to respondents to fill them up. Our

questionnaire was consists of 7 sections and in these section 22 questions were asked from the

respondents.

Secondary Source:

A secondary source includes the internet websites.

Target Population

Target population represents the people we are focusing at to conduct the research.

According to our research study, our target population is only and only the students of BZU, Sub

Campus, Sahiwal of all departments. Both male and female were included in our target

population.


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Respondents

The major source of collection of data for our research study are only and only the

students of all departments of BZU, Sub Campus, Sahiwal. Only students are the respondents of

our study because we are conducting this research to observe the students of BZU, Sahiwal that

what they think about the advertisement of admission procedure, faculty, infrastructure, transport

system, library, cafeteria, technology and co-curricular activities.

Sampling Technique

Sampling:

Sampling is the technique in which some of the elements from population are selected to

draw the conclusion about the entire population. In simple words, we can say that sampling is an

element of the population, which represents the whole population.

Sample Size:

Sample size is the act of choosing the number of observations to include in a statistical

sample. The sample size is an important feature of any empirical study in which the goal is to

make inferences about a population from a sample. In our study of observation scale of BZU,

Sub Campus, Sahiwal we selected the random sample of 40 respondents, who were selected to

observe.


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Development Tool for Data Collection

Keeping in view the objective of the research, we develop a tool for data collection. The

questionnaire was used in this research. The questionnaire contained 22 questions which are

classified into 7 section, and guidance for the respondents. Questionnaire is given as follows:

Advertisement for Admission and its Procedure

1. University properly advertises its Admissions /Events etc.Strongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

2. Admissions are done on merit and properlyStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

3. Fees of the university are reasonable as compared to other universitiesStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

Infrastructure of University

4. University is at an excellent location of the city i:e near College ChowkStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

5. The building and rooms and over all infrastructure is goodStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

6. Proper sitting plan, proper ventilation and fans are properly installed in the roomsStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree


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Faculty

7. The BZU Sahiwal teachers are well qualified and have good skills to deliverStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

8. University teachers properly response back to the questionsStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

9. University has enough number of faculty members to teach all the studentsStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

10.Course material is well enough to make you a good professionalStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

Transport System

11.The routes and city coverage of the Bus is goodStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

12.The Bus is in proper condition and properly maintained

Strongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

13.The drivers are punctual and expert in drivingStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

14.One Bus is enough for all the students of BZU SahiwalStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

Library

15.The BZU Sahiwal library has enough number of books to support me in my studies Strongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree


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16.Book issuing procedure is easy and student friendlyStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

17.The atmosphere of library is properly maintained for example, no smoking, silence etcStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

Cafeteria

18.The food Quality and Price at BZU Sahiwal cafeteria is goodStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

19.There is a proper check and balance system by university administration on cafeteria

Strongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

20.There are proper arrangements for sitting and take away the itemsStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

Co- curricular Activities

21.University encourages co curricular activitiesStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

22.Interaction with other universities/institutions is made through thisStrongly Agreed Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree


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Data Analysis

After getting my questionnaires filled the next step was of data analysis. For this purpose, I

calculated percentages, used Microsoft Excel to draw graphs. The graphical representation of the

questions is given are as follow:

1) University properly advertise its admission/events etc.?

2) University properly advertise its admission/events etc.?

Strongly

Agree45%

Agree 25%

Neutral 10%

Disagree 12.5%

Strongly

Disagree7.5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree

57%

Agree 27%

Neutral 7.5%

Disagree 5%

Strongly

Disagree

7.5%

Total 100%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongle Disagree


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3) Fees of the university are reasonable as compared to other universities?

4) University is at an excellent location of the city i:e near college chowk?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree47.5%

Agree 30%

Neutral 10%

Disagree 2.5%

StronglyDisagree

10%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree35%

Agree 35%

Neutral 7.5%

Disagree 7.5%

Strongly

Disagree15%

Total 100%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree


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5) The building rooms and over all infrastructures is good?

6) Proper sitting plan, proper ventilation and fans are properly installed in the rooms?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree

5%

Agree20%

Neutral17.5%

Disagree25%

Strongly

Disagree

32.5%

Total100%

Strongly

Agree10%

Agree 10%

Neutral 27.5%

Disagree 25%

Strongly

Disagree27.5%

Total 100%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree


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7) The BZU Sahiwal teachers are well qualified and have good skills to deliver?

8) University teachers properly response back to the questions of students?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree25%

Agree 42.5%

Neutral 15%

Disagree 12.5%

StronglyDisagree

5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree27.5%

Agree 42.5%

Neutral 15%

Disagree 12.5%

Strongly

Disagree2.5%

Total 100%


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9) University has enough number of faculty members to teach all the students?

10)Course material is well enough to make me a good professional?

StronglyAgree

17.5%

Agree 50%

Neutral 20%

Disagree 7.5%

StronglyDisagree

10%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree22.5%

Agree 42.5%

Neutral 20%

Disagree 12.5%

Strongly

Disagree2.5%

Total 100%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree


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11)The routes and city coverage of the bus is good?

12)The bus is in proper condition and properly maintained?

Strongly

Agree

12.5%

Agree 37.5%

Neutral 27.5%

Disagree 20%

StronglyDisagree

2.5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree27.5%

Agree 45%

Neutral 12.5%

Disagree 12.5%

Strongly

Disagree2.5%

Total 100%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly AgreeAgree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree


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13)The drivers are punctual and expert in driving?

14)One bus is enough for all the students of BZU Sahiwal?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree

22.5%

Agree 47.5%

Neutral 2.5%

Disagree 15%

StronglyDisagree

12.5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree7.5%

Agree 12.5%

Neutral 7.5%

Disagree 32.5%

StronglyDisagree

40%

Total 100%

Strongly AgreeAgree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree


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15)The atmosphere of Library is properly maintained for example, no smoking, silence etc.?

16)The food quality and price at BZU Sahiwal cafeteria is good?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree10%

Agree 35%

Neutral 27.5%

Disagree 20%

StronglyDisagree

7.5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree10%

Agree 27.5%

Neutral 12.5%

Disagree 27.5%

Strongly

Disagree22.5%

Total 100%


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17)The Campus library has enough number of books to support me in my studies?

18)Books issuing procedure is easy and student friendly?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree

7.5%

Agree 25%

Neutral 22.5%

Disagree 17.5%

StronglyDisagree

27.5%

Total 100%

Strongly

Agree25%

Agree 40%

Neutral 20%

Disagree 2.5%

StronglyDisagree

12.5%

Total 100%


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19)There is a proper check and balance system by Campus Administration on cafeteria?

20)There are proper arrangements for sitting and take away the items?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree

5%

Agree 30%

Neutral 15%

Disagree 20%

StronglyDisagree

30%

Total 100%

StronglyAgree

7.5%

Agree 10%

Neutral 37.5%

Disagree 32.5%

Strongly

Disagree12.5%

Total 100%


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21)University encourages co-curricular activities?

22)Interaction with other universities/institutions is made through co-curricular activities?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Strongly

Agree15%

Agree 45%

Neutral 20%

Disagree 7.5%

StronglyDisagree

12.5%

Total 100%

StronglyAgree

7.5%

Agree 22.5%

Neutral 32.5%

Disagree 10%

Strongly

Disagree27.5%

Total 100%


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Our Knowledge and Experience after Research

During working on this research project we have learnt many things like how to develop

a questionnaire, how to gather data from respondents, how to deal with respondents, and how to

conduct a research on a specific topic. Our research was on the students of BZU, Sub Campus,

Sahiwal so, we came to know that what problems students are facing here and what they want.

Moreover, we our research report gave us the experience of professional researchers, which will

be helpful for our academic and professional career.

Recommendations

After conducting this research, we are giving recommendation to the University campus,

the things we concluded is:

1. University should properly advertise its admissions and events.2. Current infrastructure is very poor, there is no proper sitting plan and ventilation and ever

proper building. So, as soon as possible campus should be shifted to the new building.

3. Current faculty members are brilliant but campus should call back soon as possible, thefaculty who are given scholarships of Ph.D. like Mr. Moeed, Miss Shaheera etc.

4. University bus should cover the maximum area of Sahiwal City.5. Quantity of books should be increase to give benefits to each and every student.6. There should be proper sitting plan and proper check and balance system.7. University should organize co-curricular activities for the students in which they students

should be given a chance to interact with the students of other universities.


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References

http://www.bzu.edu.pk/aboutus.php

http://archives.dawn.com/2008/04/12/nat24.htm
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