Hello Everyone,
I am a Ph.D. student, and my thesis topic is a comparative study of HRM policies in the public and private sector airlines, with reference to Jet Airways and Air India. Can anyone guide me on data collection for the above? I am unable to find the HR policies. Please help with your suggestions for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Miss Meenu.
From India, Jaipur
I am a Ph.D. student, and my thesis topic is a comparative study of HRM policies in the public and private sector airlines, with reference to Jet Airways and Air India. Can anyone guide me on data collection for the above? I am unable to find the HR policies. Please help with your suggestions for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Miss Meenu.
From India, Jaipur
Also i have a paper presentation in an international conference, please suggest some topic for the same related to hr and airlines.
From India, Jaipur
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu,
First, finalize the topic with your guide. Based on my experience, this title might be rejected by the Ph.D. panel members. If this topic is already approved by the panel, then it's okay. Please inform me about the number of public and private airways in India based on your preliminary survey. This information will allow me to guide you more effectively.
Before commencing the research, please prepare a synopsis under the guidance of your guide. Once your synopsis is ready, it will assist you in the right direction. For any further support, please contact me at manjunath@mjhrm.com.
Regards,
Manjunath MJ MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
From India, Bangalore
First, finalize the topic with your guide. Based on my experience, this title might be rejected by the Ph.D. panel members. If this topic is already approved by the panel, then it's okay. Please inform me about the number of public and private airways in India based on your preliminary survey. This information will allow me to guide you more effectively.
Before commencing the research, please prepare a synopsis under the guidance of your guide. Once your synopsis is ready, it will assist you in the right direction. For any further support, please contact me at manjunath@mjhrm.com.
Regards,
Manjunath MJ MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
From India, Bangalore
Dear Manjunath,
Thank you for your advice. It has been one year since I registered for my Ph.D. As you may know, for admission to a Ph.D. program, one needs to face the Doctoral Research Committee (DRC). My research topic has been sanctioned. Since there is only one public sector airline in India, which is Air India, I have chosen Jet Airways as the private sector airline to study.
Could you please guide me on potential sources for my data collection?
Regards,
Meenu.
From India, Jaipur
Thank you for your advice. It has been one year since I registered for my Ph.D. As you may know, for admission to a Ph.D. program, one needs to face the Doctoral Research Committee (DRC). My research topic has been sanctioned. Since there is only one public sector airline in India, which is Air India, I have chosen Jet Airways as the private sector airline to study.
Could you please guide me on potential sources for my data collection?
Regards,
Meenu.
From India, Jaipur
Hi,
Thank you for your message. Here is the revised version with corrections:
"Then you do one thing, don't depend on secondary data, go for primary data. First, study and collect the basic material on the nature of HR practices in the airline industry. After that, study generic universal HR policies in other companies. Based on that, prepare a questionnaire based on your preliminary study. Once you complete this stage, inform me. Once I have gone through your questionnaire, I will tell you how to proceed with the final questionnaire. When preparing the questions, refer to your synopsis where you give more preference to your aim and objectives of the study.
I apologize for my poor English.
Regards"
I hope this helps. Let me know if you need further assistance.
From India, Bangalore
Thank you for your message. Here is the revised version with corrections:
"Then you do one thing, don't depend on secondary data, go for primary data. First, study and collect the basic material on the nature of HR practices in the airline industry. After that, study generic universal HR policies in other companies. Based on that, prepare a questionnaire based on your preliminary study. Once you complete this stage, inform me. Once I have gone through your questionnaire, I will tell you how to proceed with the final questionnaire. When preparing the questions, refer to your synopsis where you give more preference to your aim and objectives of the study.
I apologize for my poor English.
Regards"
I hope this helps. Let me know if you need further assistance.
From India, Bangalore
Thank you, Tayal, for attaching the project, which I could access. Here are some critical comments about the expectations of institutions rather than your project report.
It is amazing to see how poor the methodology section is. I could hardly find any justification of the methodology used by supporting the decision with previous studies and/or expert opinion. The target population is also not clearly stated. How did you conduct the survey, and where did the 100 come from? How many did you approach, and how many were willing to respond?
The recommendations are too general and do not consider the cost of implementing the suggestions.
The bibliography, especially those relating to material gathered from websites, is very poor. The details of some of the books referred do not include the date of publication.
There is hardly any citation of references used in the text of the report.
Finally, I wonder of what use was all the demographic data collected! I think you missed out on an opportunity of conducting a good study by not using the SERVQUAL instrument for your study.
Have a nice day.
I would suggest that you do not include the whole report but edit the data analysis part to include only some responses and delete the rest, to stop others from submitting your report to their colleges.
Simhan
PS: A kind request to other students. Please do not copy and submit this report as your own. I have seen this done in the past.
From United Kingdom
It is amazing to see how poor the methodology section is. I could hardly find any justification of the methodology used by supporting the decision with previous studies and/or expert opinion. The target population is also not clearly stated. How did you conduct the survey, and where did the 100 come from? How many did you approach, and how many were willing to respond?
The recommendations are too general and do not consider the cost of implementing the suggestions.
The bibliography, especially those relating to material gathered from websites, is very poor. The details of some of the books referred do not include the date of publication.
There is hardly any citation of references used in the text of the report.
Finally, I wonder of what use was all the demographic data collected! I think you missed out on an opportunity of conducting a good study by not using the SERVQUAL instrument for your study.
Have a nice day.
I would suggest that you do not include the whole report but edit the data analysis part to include only some responses and delete the rest, to stop others from submitting your report to their colleges.
Simhan
PS: A kind request to other students. Please do not copy and submit this report as your own. I have seen this done in the past.
From United Kingdom
Dear Manju,
Thank you for your advice. I was also trying to collect data from primary sources, but the barrier that is hindering me is the cost involved. How can I obtain references from Jet and Air India for training permission? Do you know someone who has undergone training with these companies?
Regards,
Meenu
From India, Jaipur
Thank you for your advice. I was also trying to collect data from primary sources, but the barrier that is hindering me is the cost involved. How can I obtain references from Jet and Air India for training permission? Do you know someone who has undergone training with these companies?
Regards,
Meenu
From India, Jaipur
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your advice. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. course, focusing my research on the period from 2000 to 2010 in Air India and Jet Airways to compare HR policies.
It has been one year since I started my Ph.D. program, and changing the topic at this stage is not feasible. Could you please guide me on potential sources for data collection?
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
Thank you for your advice. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. course, focusing my research on the period from 2000 to 2010 in Air India and Jet Airways to compare HR policies.
It has been one year since I started my Ph.D. program, and changing the topic at this stage is not feasible. Could you please guide me on potential sources for data collection?
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu,
You need to approach the companies; I am afraid you will not find the companies' policies from secondary sources. I am sorry to disappoint you in stating that it may be better to cut losses at this stage rather than pursuing with the research to find that your thesis is not up to PhD standard. I am stating this as an external examiner of a PhD thesis from the University of Mysore.
Wish you all the best.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
You need to approach the companies; I am afraid you will not find the companies' policies from secondary sources. I am sorry to disappoint you in stating that it may be better to cut losses at this stage rather than pursuing with the research to find that your thesis is not up to PhD standard. I am stating this as an external examiner of a PhD thesis from the University of Mysore.
Wish you all the best.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
Dear all,
I am a Ph.D. student researching the comparative study of HRM policies in the public and private sectors of airlines, specifically focusing on Jet Airways and Air India. I am seeking guidance on data collection for my research as I am having difficulty locating the HR policies for these companies.
Your topic is specific to Air India and Jet Airways and again very specific about HRM Policies of these two companies, that too for a Ph.D. You have to be very serious about the study you are doing and also about the authenticity of data and information you are collecting. The only way to ensure that is to directly approach the management of these two companies. There is a possibility that these companies may not part with the information you may need. But you should have thought about all these possibilities before deciding on the topic of your Ph.D.
Please provide your suggestions and guidance for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Miss Meenu
From India, Pune
I am a Ph.D. student researching the comparative study of HRM policies in the public and private sectors of airlines, specifically focusing on Jet Airways and Air India. I am seeking guidance on data collection for my research as I am having difficulty locating the HR policies for these companies.
Your topic is specific to Air India and Jet Airways and again very specific about HRM Policies of these two companies, that too for a Ph.D. You have to be very serious about the study you are doing and also about the authenticity of data and information you are collecting. The only way to ensure that is to directly approach the management of these two companies. There is a possibility that these companies may not part with the information you may need. But you should have thought about all these possibilities before deciding on the topic of your Ph.D.
Please provide your suggestions and guidance for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Miss Meenu
From India, Pune
Dear Meenu,
Vijayalakshmi Institute of Management, Chennai guides and helps Ph.D. aspirants and registered students. For details, please contact Prof. T. Varadharajan at Mobile: 09894291932.
T. Varadharajan
From India, Madurai
Vijayalakshmi Institute of Management, Chennai guides and helps Ph.D. aspirants and registered students. For details, please contact Prof. T. Varadharajan at Mobile: 09894291932.
T. Varadharajan
From India, Madurai
Dear Meenu,
Please do not waste your time asking here and there to collect secondary data for your research. Approach your college Admin Office and request a letter stating that you are a research student pursuing your Ph.D. in [specific subject], and that you wish to collect data on HR in Air India or Jet Airways. You may be permitted to conduct your research within their office.
If your University declines to provide a letter, have the courage to directly approach the highest-ranking person in that office and request permission to conduct your research as part of your Ph.D.
Wishing you all the best.
From India, Kumbakonam
Please do not waste your time asking here and there to collect secondary data for your research. Approach your college Admin Office and request a letter stating that you are a research student pursuing your Ph.D. in [specific subject], and that you wish to collect data on HR in Air India or Jet Airways. You may be permitted to conduct your research within their office.
If your University declines to provide a letter, have the courage to directly approach the highest-ranking person in that office and request permission to conduct your research as part of your Ph.D.
Wishing you all the best.
From India, Kumbakonam
Dear S. Bhaskar,
Thank you for the advice. The purpose for asking here and there was simply to save on expenses. If I could get the project from an online source, a significant portion of my costs would be saved. This includes expenses such as traveling to Mumbai, accommodation, and taking leaves from my institute, resulting in a deduction of almost 15 to 20 days' salary.
However, I have realized that searching in this manner is futile. Perhaps, by the end of the month, I will go by myself to gather the necessary information.
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
Thank you for the advice. The purpose for asking here and there was simply to save on expenses. If I could get the project from an online source, a significant portion of my costs would be saved. This includes expenses such as traveling to Mumbai, accommodation, and taking leaves from my institute, resulting in a deduction of almost 15 to 20 days' salary.
However, I have realized that searching in this manner is futile. Perhaps, by the end of the month, I will go by myself to gather the necessary information.
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu,
You need not travel up to Mumbai. You can even check at Delhi or even at Jaipur itself with Airport Authority of India. Please try from there, and if not possible, plan for traveling.
Wish you all the success.
From India, Kumbakonam
You need not travel up to Mumbai. You can even check at Delhi or even at Jaipur itself with Airport Authority of India. Please try from there, and if not possible, plan for traveling.
Wish you all the success.
From India, Kumbakonam
From Airport Authority of India, you will get information about their policies and not that of Air India or Jet Airways. Approach right person at right place to get right information.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Dear Mr. Vkokamthankar,
If you approach the AAI, surely they will guide you and give some tips about how to approach and whom to approach (Not names but only the Portfolio of the concerned authority) in that office. As a matter of fact, our friend needs some clue to start collecting the primary information for her research. If we give some edge of the thread then she can catch hold of the thread and reach her destination. That's the reason I told her to approach the AAI. They may even route her to AI and Jet Airways Office in the local area itself, instead of directly approaching Mumbai or Delhi.
From India, Kumbakonam
If you approach the AAI, surely they will guide you and give some tips about how to approach and whom to approach (Not names but only the Portfolio of the concerned authority) in that office. As a matter of fact, our friend needs some clue to start collecting the primary information for her research. If we give some edge of the thread then she can catch hold of the thread and reach her destination. That's the reason I told her to approach the AAI. They may even route her to AI and Jet Airways Office in the local area itself, instead of directly approaching Mumbai or Delhi.
From India, Kumbakonam
Thanks to all for the suggestions given above.
Sir, I have visited Jet Airways office located in the airport premises of Jaipur, but they have no knowledge regarding training facilities for outsiders. They only have experience with their own induction training programs related to the job. One senior member guided me to approach the Delhi office and provided me with an email address of a HR personnel there, but there has been no response.
Now, I have only one option left, which is to visit the Delhi office and request permission to conduct research. I need to complete my thesis before the 30th of April and finish the primary data collection work by the end of February. I have set my objectives but have not yet finalized my route map.
From India, Jaipur
Sir, I have visited Jet Airways office located in the airport premises of Jaipur, but they have no knowledge regarding training facilities for outsiders. They only have experience with their own induction training programs related to the job. One senior member guided me to approach the Delhi office and provided me with an email address of a HR personnel there, but there has been no response.
Now, I have only one option left, which is to visit the Delhi office and request permission to conduct research. I need to complete my thesis before the 30th of April and finish the primary data collection work by the end of February. I have set my objectives but have not yet finalized my route map.
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu,
Please enquire about the details of the HR Head in Delhi from the Jet Airways Jaipur office. Get a letter issued from your college to that HR Head at the Delhi office. Approach with confidence and positive thinking, which will convey your message through your body language and movements, seeking assistance. You can commend Jet Airways for their services and hospitality in comparison to Government Airlines to potentially receive support more easily.
Wishing you all the best.
From India, Kumbakonam
Please enquire about the details of the HR Head in Delhi from the Jet Airways Jaipur office. Get a letter issued from your college to that HR Head at the Delhi office. Approach with confidence and positive thinking, which will convey your message through your body language and movements, seeking assistance. You can commend Jet Airways for their services and hospitality in comparison to Government Airlines to potentially receive support more easily.
Wishing you all the best.
From India, Kumbakonam
Dear Meenu,
I do not want to give you false hopes, but rather prepare you for disappointments. I have had problems with my projects. Let this be a lesson for others: do not choose projects without conducting groundwork to determine if you can access primary data. It is highly unlikely that you will receive permission, even if you visit the Delhi office.
Wishing you all the best, and I hope to be proven wrong.
Have a nice day.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
I do not want to give you false hopes, but rather prepare you for disappointments. I have had problems with my projects. Let this be a lesson for others: do not choose projects without conducting groundwork to determine if you can access primary data. It is highly unlikely that you will receive permission, even if you visit the Delhi office.
Wishing you all the best, and I hope to be proven wrong.
Have a nice day.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
Dear Sir,
I don't understand why you have a negative impression of my topic. It was a relevant research topic, which is why it was sanctioned for research, so please don't criticize it. I was facing the problem of proper guidance regarding the collection of primary data sources. Now, I am clear that I will have to move forward and collect the data.
You mentioned that airlines will not disclose their policies. Sir, if this is the case, then no student would have ever completed assignments and projects on HR topics related to any company. As a student of MBA, I have prepared a Project report on GSK's induction policy. HR policies are disclosed by the department for every student.
I am in need of guidance from seniors, so please do not unnecessarily misguide me.
From India, Jaipur
I don't understand why you have a negative impression of my topic. It was a relevant research topic, which is why it was sanctioned for research, so please don't criticize it. I was facing the problem of proper guidance regarding the collection of primary data sources. Now, I am clear that I will have to move forward and collect the data.
You mentioned that airlines will not disclose their policies. Sir, if this is the case, then no student would have ever completed assignments and projects on HR topics related to any company. As a student of MBA, I have prepared a Project report on GSK's induction policy. HR policies are disclosed by the department for every student.
I am in need of guidance from seniors, so please do not unnecessarily misguide me.
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu,
I am not criticizing you. I am only warning you about realities. Given the problem that Air India is going through, I am just saying be prepared for disappointments. I have not got any negative impression about your topic. The supervisor only says that the topic is suitable when you write the synopsis.
I have presented papers in international conferences. I conducted a questionnaire survey of 100+ universities; however, when I wanted to interview the respondents, no one had the time as universities were going through changes.
Wish you all the best.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
I am not criticizing you. I am only warning you about realities. Given the problem that Air India is going through, I am just saying be prepared for disappointments. I have not got any negative impression about your topic. The supervisor only says that the topic is suitable when you write the synopsis.
I have presented papers in international conferences. I conducted a questionnaire survey of 100+ universities; however, when I wanted to interview the respondents, no one had the time as universities were going through changes.
Wish you all the best.
Simhan
From United Kingdom
Dear Sir,
I have recently presented a paper on the same topic at an international conference on HRM challenges in the airline industry. Thank you for your viewpoint; I will be prepared for all circumstances. I understand that employees are busy with their duties and may not have time to share knowledge with me, but it is my responsibility to collect data regardless.
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
I have recently presented a paper on the same topic at an international conference on HRM challenges in the airline industry. Thank you for your viewpoint; I will be prepared for all circumstances. I understand that employees are busy with their duties and may not have time to share knowledge with me, but it is my responsibility to collect data regardless.
Thank you.
From India, Jaipur
it was all india accounting conference & international seminar in jaipur held on 17th & 18th University of rajasthan
From India, Jaipur
From India, Jaipur
If it is the same conf that I found at I wonder how it is relevant to HR Practices?
From United Kingdom
From United Kingdom
It was also an international seminar. I hope you understand the meaning of an international seminar. All-round topics were entertained, such as HR, marketing, etc. If you have any doubts, clarify them with the academic department of the University of Rajasthan to upgrade your knowledge level.
From India, Jaipur
From India, Jaipur
Dear Meenu Dhall,
I am writing this on the request of a member friend who asked me to look into this and provide any help if I can.
Sorry to say, but I had gone through this thread earlier and felt disappointed enough to offer any comments.
Here we have a request from a person doing a Ph.D. seeking help for sources of information! I wonder if even this basic fact has not been factored in earlier before attempting the project. This is what makes people say - why is the project being undertaken? Just to get an ornamental title to put before one's name? Hope you do not feel offended at such remarks.
The topic selected is of such a basic nature that I do not think even first-semester students of Premier/Tier-I Business Schools would even think of attempting. What is the purpose of just COLLECTING FACTS about the HRM policies, etc., of two airlines - one in a public sector and the other in the private sector? Unless the purpose is to test or validate some hypothesis or discover new facts or specific competencies?
To conclude, I do not approve of the usage of such language like, "[B]...and upgrade your knowledge level." with seniors who have an accredited track record in their chosen specialization, especially when the comment is not only unwarranted but also irrelevant. For example, why and how would knowing about a particular university holding a seminar, which it calls 'international' (whether it was actually that or not - depending on the numbers and quality of international delegates), enhance or upgrade one's knowledge 'level'?
Notwithstanding the above, I always welcome any new information or 'knowledge' that is relevant, correct, and useful.
With reference to the instant subject matter, the research design itself SHOULD include the type of data required, sources of data collection, etc., and these should be spelled out at the beginning of the research design itself rather than trying to 'retro-fit' them based on the researcher's convenience or limitations.
Warm regards to all; I am especially thankful to boss2966 and vkokamthanker for their valuable inputs and doing their best to be helpful.
From India, Delhi
I am writing this on the request of a member friend who asked me to look into this and provide any help if I can.
Sorry to say, but I had gone through this thread earlier and felt disappointed enough to offer any comments.
Here we have a request from a person doing a Ph.D. seeking help for sources of information! I wonder if even this basic fact has not been factored in earlier before attempting the project. This is what makes people say - why is the project being undertaken? Just to get an ornamental title to put before one's name? Hope you do not feel offended at such remarks.
The topic selected is of such a basic nature that I do not think even first-semester students of Premier/Tier-I Business Schools would even think of attempting. What is the purpose of just COLLECTING FACTS about the HRM policies, etc., of two airlines - one in a public sector and the other in the private sector? Unless the purpose is to test or validate some hypothesis or discover new facts or specific competencies?
To conclude, I do not approve of the usage of such language like, "[B]...and upgrade your knowledge level." with seniors who have an accredited track record in their chosen specialization, especially when the comment is not only unwarranted but also irrelevant. For example, why and how would knowing about a particular university holding a seminar, which it calls 'international' (whether it was actually that or not - depending on the numbers and quality of international delegates), enhance or upgrade one's knowledge 'level'?
Notwithstanding the above, I always welcome any new information or 'knowledge' that is relevant, correct, and useful.
With reference to the instant subject matter, the research design itself SHOULD include the type of data required, sources of data collection, etc., and these should be spelled out at the beginning of the research design itself rather than trying to 'retro-fit' them based on the researcher's convenience or limitations.
Warm regards to all; I am especially thankful to boss2966 and vkokamthanker for their valuable inputs and doing their best to be helpful.
From India, Delhi
Dear Madam,
What you need is a good guide. Since you are in Jaipur, you can meet Dr. Udhai Pareek, a former professor of HR at IIM Ahmedabad and now the Director of an Institute in Jaipur. You can mention that you were referred by T. Varadharajan, an ex-IIMA student from the 1972 batch, and Prof. Jeevan Gopal of Vijayalakshmi Institute of Management, Chennai, who worked with him in Jaipur when he established his institute. If you require any assistance, please contact me on my mobile 09894291932. If you need a regular guide, we have 12 Ph.D. guides working for us who can provide guidance to you online and via mobile.
T. Varadharajan
From India, Madurai
What you need is a good guide. Since you are in Jaipur, you can meet Dr. Udhai Pareek, a former professor of HR at IIM Ahmedabad and now the Director of an Institute in Jaipur. You can mention that you were referred by T. Varadharajan, an ex-IIMA student from the 1972 batch, and Prof. Jeevan Gopal of Vijayalakshmi Institute of Management, Chennai, who worked with him in Jaipur when he established his institute. If you require any assistance, please contact me on my mobile 09894291932. If you need a regular guide, we have 12 Ph.D. guides working for us who can provide guidance to you online and via mobile.
T. Varadharajan
From India, Madurai
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