Most MBA students think the conclusion chapter is easy.
They believe it is just a summary.
Repeat what is already written.
Close the project and submit.
That thinking is where many projects lose marks.
In IGNOU MBA project, conclusion and recommendations are not formality. This part shows whether you actually understood your research or just completed pages.
Many students write decent introduction, decent literature review, even data analysis is okay. But when it comes to conclusion, everything becomes vague. Generic lines. No direction. No clarity.
This article explains how to write conclusions and recommendations that feel real, logical, and acceptable in IGNOU evaluation.
Why Conclusion and Recommendations Matter So Much in MBA Projects
IGNOU examiners do not expect corporate level research.
They expect clarity.
The conclusion chapter answers one simple question
What did you actually find
Recommendations answer another
So what should be done now
If your conclusion does not clearly connect with your objectives, examiner feels you did not understand your own project. If recommendations look copied or unrealistic, marks drop quietly.
Many students lose marks here without even realizing it.
What Conclusion Is Not Supposed to Be
Before writing the right way, let us clear common mistakes.
Conclusion is not
A copy paste of introduction
A list of chapters again
A motivational speech
A paragraph full of words like growth, development, improvement without meaning
If your conclusion sounds like it can fit any project, it is weak.
How to Start Writing a Meaningful Conclusion
Start with your objectives. Always.
Every MBA project has objectives written in chapter one. Your conclusion must directly talk about those objectives.
Example
If your objective was to study employee satisfaction in a company, your conclusion must say clearly what level of satisfaction exists and why.
Do not write
The study helped to understand employee satisfaction
Write
The study shows that employees are moderately satisfied with working conditions but dissatisfied with promotion policies and workload distribution
See the difference. One is empty. One is specific.
Using Your Findings Properly in Conclusion
Your data analysis chapter is full of tables, charts, numbers. Conclusion is where you convert those numbers into meaning.
You do not repeat tables.
You interpret them.
Ask yourself
What pattern did I notice
What was surprising
What was consistent across responses
Even simple observations matter.
Example
Majority respondents preferred private banks due to faster service
Customer trust was higher among older age group
Training programs existed but were not effective according to staff responses
These are conclusions. Simple. Clear. Based on data.
Keeping Conclusion Aligned With IGNOU Expectations
IGNOU likes grounded conclusions. Not dramatic claims.
Avoid statements like
This research will revolutionize management practices
This study proves the best strategy for all organizations
Instead keep it limited to your study scope.
Say
The findings are specific to the selected organization and sample size
Results may vary in other industries or regions
This honesty actually improves project quality.
Moving From Conclusion to Recommendations Naturally
Recommendations should not feel disconnected.
They must come directly from what you concluded.
If employees are unhappy with training
Recommendation should talk about training improvement
If customers complain about service delay
Recommendation should focus on service process
Do not add recommendations just to fill pages.
Writing Practical Recommendations That Make Sense
IGNOU prefers realistic recommendations. Not ideal world suggestions.
Bad recommendation example
The organization should increase salary for all employees
Better
The organization may consider performance based incentives for departments showing high workload and low satisfaction levels
See the difference. One sounds childish. One sounds managerial.
Think like a junior manager, not a consultant.
How Many Recommendations Are Enough
Students often ask this.
There is no fixed number.
Usually 5 to 8 solid recommendations are enough.
Each recommendation should
Relate to findings
Be written in simple language
Be implementable
Avoid one line recommendations with no explanation. Give one or two lines explaining why.
Language Style That Works Best for IGNOU
Keep language simple.
Avoid heavy corporate words.
Do not over polish sentences.
IGNOU evaluators read many projects. They can sense copied language easily.
Natural language feels safer.
It is okay if grammar is not perfect.
It is not okay if meaning is unclear.
Common Mistakes Students Make in Recommendations
Some frequent issues seen in MBA projects.
Copying recommendations from internet
Giving suggestions unrelated to findings
Making unrealistic financial suggestions
Writing generic lines like improve communication, enhance productivity
If you write something, explain how or why.
Adding Managerial Implications Carefully
Some students add a small section called managerial implications. This is optional but useful.
Here you explain how your findings help managers in decision making.
Keep it short.
Do not repeat recommendations.
Just explain relevance.
Example
The findings help management understand key dissatisfaction areas and prioritize policy level changes rather than superficial benefits
That is enough.
Keeping Conclusion and Recommendations Balanced
Do not make conclusion too long and recommendations too short.
Do not make recommendations long and conclusion weak.
Both chapters should feel connected.
If someone reads only these two chapters, they should still understand what your project was about.
Final Advice for MBA Students Writing This Chapter
Write conclusion and recommendations at the end. Not before.
After finishing analysis, take one break. Come back with fresh mind. Read objectives again. Then write.
Do not rush this part.
Many IGNOU projects get average marks because this chapter feels rushed.
Even if your data is simple, your thinking should be clear.
That clarity matters more than fancy words.
Closing Thoughts
MBA project is not about showing intelligence.
It is about showing understanding.
Conclusion and recommendations are where understanding shows most clearly.
If you can explain what you found and what should logically happen next, your project stands stronger.
Do not try to impress.
Try to be honest.
Try to be clear.
That usually works best with IGNOU.