Commerce Project - Classification

 Projects can be classified into Finance, Marketing, HRM (Human Resource Management), Entrepreneurship, and other domains based on the primary focus, objectives, and functions of the project. Here's a breakdown of how to classify them:

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🔹 1. Finance Projects

Focus on managing money, investments, costs, and financial planning.

Common topics:

• Capital budgeting decisions

• Financial statement analysis

• Working capital management

• Investment risk analysis

• Startup funding and valuation

• Credit risk management

• Portfolio analysis

Ask yourself:
👉 Does the project involve financial data, investment decisions, or cost management?

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🔹 2. Marketing Projects

Deal with market research, customer behavior, promotion, and branding.

Common topics:

• Consumer buying behavior

• Brand positioning and awareness

• Social media marketing strategies

• Market segmentation and targeting

• Customer satisfaction analysis

• Digital marketing impact

Ask yourself:
👉 Is the focus on customers, promotion, sales, or market trends?

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🔹 3. Human Resource Management (HRM) Projects

Centered around workforce management, training, motivation, and organizational behavior.

Common topics:

• Employee engagement and satisfaction

• Performance appraisal systems

• Training and development programs

• Organizational culture

• Work-from-home impact on productivity

Ask yourself:
👉 Does it explore issues related to employees, motivation, training, or workplace dynamics?

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🔹 4. Entrepreneurship Projects

Relate to starting and growing new ventures, innovation, and business models.

Common topics:

• Business model development (e.g., using the Business Model Canvas)

• Feasibility study for a startup

• MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development

• Entrepreneurial finance

• Social entrepreneurship

Ask yourself:
👉 Is it about launching, validating, or scaling a business idea?

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🔹 Other Common Domains

• Operations/Production – focuses on logistics, efficiency, supply chain.

• Information Systems – tech-driven business solutions or digital transformation.

• International Business – focuses on cross-border trade, global strategy.