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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Department of Information Technology
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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
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Publisher: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Date: 12-2021
DOI: 10.54389/VHOU3544
Abstract: The global spread of the recent coronavirus outbreak has disrupted supply chains in both unanticipated and unprecedented ways. In the wake of such numerous catastrophic incidents, the core notion of supply chain resilience has sparked the attention of countless researchers and practitioners. However, the supply chain resilience of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) remains rather underresearched to date. In such turbulent times, it is important to investigate the role of relationships in achieving supply chain resilience in the context of SMEs. Thus, the overall intention of this study is to explore the influence of supply chain relationships on the resilience of SME supply chains by exploring the impacts of both outsourcing and collaboration. A well-structured online questionnaire was administered by selecting respondents using stratified random s ling techniques. In order to measure all the variables, a 5-point Likert scale was used. The survey was administered to a total of 160 SMEs and 114 valid responses were returned (response rate of 71.25%). Quantitative data was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis with the help of SPSS tool. The results of the study revealed that both outsourcing, and collaboration positively influences supply chain resilience. Therefore, the study recommends SMEs to engage in outsourcing and collaborative processes to foster resilience in supply chains during turbulent times. To the best of the author’s knowledge the present study is one of the first study done regarding SME supply chain resilience in Sri Lanka. The study recommends SMEs to focus better on outsourcing techniques and collaborative procedures in order to nurture supply chain resilience. Therefore, the guidance of this study will provide future scholars and practitioners to pursue an effective study in the field. The present study was limited to quantitative methods to achieve the objectives of the study. Hence, the authors recommend future researchers to focus on qualitative methods that can aid in the advancement of knowledge. Keywords: Collaboration, COVID-19, Outsourcing, Small–Medium Enterprise (SME), Supply chain resilience.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 11-08-2022
Publisher: Virtus Interpress
Date: 2022
Abstract: Most organizations refer to their human resources (HR) as a significant value-creating asset but fail to recognize them in financial statements. Further, the financial accounting domain operates without a unique accounting standard for human value inclusion (HVI) in the financial statements. Moreover, comprehensive empirical studies in this area are hard to find. Therefore, the present case study attempts to find whether the inclusion of human capital in financial statements has an impact on financial performance and if so, which valuation model is a more appropriate, historical cost (HC) or present value (PV). The paired s les t-test method was employed to analyze 10-year data (2010–2019) and it is revealed that the inclusion of human capital in financial statements in the PV model might enrich the financial performance of a firm. These findings could inspire the administrators of professional bodies of accounting to initiate a distinct accounting standard to recognize HR in financial statements
Publisher: IGI Global
Date: 10-03-2023
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6859-3.CH003
Abstract: The debate of application of research philosophy in social science research is trending. One side takes the positivism while another side depends on interpretivism, some other believes critical realism and the rest stand with pragmatism. Yet, the understanding on and interpretation of ontological argument and epistemological positioning of the pragmatism is criticized. Accordingly, the authors are motivated to critically argue that gap with empirical research evidence from management disciplines in Sri Lanka. The pragmatism followers contend that all beliefs, knowledge, and scientific concepts are provisional and defined by their practical application in ongoing experience, not by their correspondence with antecedent truth or reality (Carlsen and Mantere, 2007). Hence, recent social sciences studies are rooted in pragmatic ideas, practice-based approaches thereby harvesting the intersubjective knowledge. Thus, this chapter acknowledges the paradox of whether the definition of pragmatism could be universal or differs contextually research scholars.
Publisher: Macrothink Institute, Inc.
Date: 17-02-2019
Abstract: The study focused on investigating the perception that the non HR employees have regarding the work life balance in their respective organizations in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Sri Lanka. In this study the data is collected from 16 FMCG companies in Sri Lanka which included 4 foreign (Global) companies and 12 local (Sri Lankan based) companies during the period of 6 months (June 2018 – December 2018). The study adopted the survey strategy with a s le size of 1000. Both the online and manual methods were used in order to collect the data. According to the results obtained it was demonstrated that the perception that the non HR employees have regarding the Work Life Balance in their respective organization to be satisfactory with an average value of 4.5472. However it was found that there is a gap in between the perception that non HR employees in the local FMCG (Sri Lankan based FMCG companies) companies possess and the perception that non HR employees in the foreign FMCG companies (Global FMCG companies) possess regarding the work life balance in their respective organizations based on the differences in mean values.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.3886134
Publisher: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS)
Date: 30-06-2019
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 23-01-2023
DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0280843
Abstract: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) occurs when one country invests in another. Multiple factors have contributed to fluctuations in FDI flows globally. This study investigates the impact of the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) and Interest Rates (IR) on FDI in the African region. The study is significant because the African region is underdeveloped and with an unstable macroeconomic environment. Data were collected for 26 countries in the African region for the years 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 and analysed using Panel Regression and Multiple Linear Regression models. The study’s findings concluded that LPI, GCI, and IR are three major macroeconomic factors impacting FDI inflows. The results indicated that LPI positively impacts FDI in Gambia, Lesotho and Rwanda, while in contrast, LPI impacts FDI negatively in Mauritius. GCI has a positive impact on FDI in Algeria and Lesotho with a negative impact in Rwanda, Mauritius and Namibia. Moreover, IR has a negative impact on FDI in Algeria, Rwanda and Mauritius with a positive impact in Lesotho. Policymakers should pay more attention to the infrastructure development and management of macroeconomic and other factors affecting FDI.
Publisher: Sciencedomain International
Date: 11-01-2021
DOI: 10.9734/AJESS/2021/V14I130347
Abstract: The quality of Accounting Education determines the quality of Professionals in the field of Accounting. During last few decades with the effect of globalization, many technological advancements occurred in every industry. It directly affects the job profile of sustainable labor market of Accounting field where work becomes challenging and complex to achieve. Babike [1] proved that as Accounting Academics have become more important in the re-contextualization of the new global. The purpose of this article is to identify which qualifications are preferred by the employers out of Professional Accounting Qualification and Academic Accounting Qualification in Sri Lankan sustainable labor market. The present study adopted interpretation in philosophy and the inductive approach. The data collection was based on primary data and was collected through online interview method. Researchers selected convenience s ling method since more than 80% of listed companies in Colombo Stock Exchange are in Western Province. Based on the convenience s ling technique researchers have selected ten listed companies and interview ten Finance Managers in respective companies. Thematic Analysis technique was used to analyze the data by using the NVivo software application. The findings of the present study suggest that many employers prefer Professional Accounting Qualifications rather than Academic Accounting Qualifications. The main reason for the choice is candidates with Professional Accounting Qualifications are more capable in handling tasks and the assigned job role due to the training offered through Professional Accounting Qualification when compared to Academic Accounting Qualifications. As an implication the respected authorities in Sri Lankan educational sector can implement Accounting trainings component for Academic Accounting Education. This may also be useful to future researchers to identify the perceptions of the employers.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 02-2023
DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0281246
Abstract: This study examines the impact of the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) and Interest Rates (IR) on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the Asia & Pacific region. The study is original as extensive evidence on the impact of LPI, GCI and IR on FDI in the Asia & Pacific region are examined initially. For the years 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018, data was gathered for 33 nations in the Asia and Pacific area. Data analysis was performed using a panel regression model and multiple linear regression. The findings of the study reveal that LPI, GCI and IR are the three major factors influencing FDI inflows into the economies. However, the impact of these factors varies from country to country. The results concluded that LPI positively impacts FDI in India, Korea, Lebanon, and Oman. In contrast, a negative influence was observed for China, Kuwait and the Philippines. GCI positively impacts FDI in China, Korea, Kuwait, Pakistan and the Philippines, while a negative impact was observed in Armenia, India, Lebanon. Furthermore, IR has a positive impact on FDI flows in China and Egypt while in Korea and Lebanon, a negative impact was observed. Therefore, policymakers should focus more on improving the infrastructural requirements and macroeconomic factors while considering the other country-level variables that influence the FDI in flow.
Publisher: OSCM Forum
Date: 15-04-2022
DOI: 10.31387/OSCM0490343
Publisher: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS)
Date: 30-07-2019
Publisher: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Date: 12-2021
DOI: 10.54389/KGHP3940
Abstract: Increasing interests in the development of green purchase intentions have elevated the importance of related research that explain the relationships between influencing factors and green purchase intentions. The aim of the present study is to determine the factors influencing the green purchase intentions of consumers in the Sri Lankan event planning industry. The study adapted deductive approach. The study s le consists of 384 consumers in the Sri Lankan event planning industry selected using cluster s ling technique. Correlation and regression analysis technique was employed as data analysis techniques. The results stated that awareness, environmental concern, green advertising, and product attributes have a positive and significant impact on green purchase intentions of consumers in the Sri Lankan event planning industry while greenwashing and social norms have an insignificant positive impact on green purchase intentions of consumers. Therefore, the study recommends the Sri Lankan event planners in prioritizing on green advertising, environmental concern, product attributes and green awareness to positively influence the green purchase intention of the customers. Keywords: Green Concept, Green Purchase Intentions, Event Planning Industry.
Publisher: Global Journals
Date: 05-02-2021
DOI: 10.34257/GJCSTHVOL21IS1PG9
Abstract: Advances in technology and innovation require companies to embrace these new trends to compete and stay ahead in the business world. In particular, there is a need for companies to incorporate Business Analytics practices within their organizations. Business Analytics consists of two components: Information Systems and Business Process Orientation. This study aims to investigate the impact of the use of Business Analytics on the Supply Chain Performance in apparel companies in Sri Lanka. This research focuses on discussing the objectives developed to achieve the purpose of the study. To achieve this objective, this current study investigates the relationship between the Information System, Supply Chain Performance and the effect of the use of the Information System in the supply chains of Sri Lankan apparel companies. The study uses a quantitative approach. In this study, for quantitative analysis study performs regression analysis and decision tree analysis. This study identifies a positive relationship between the Information System and the Supply Chain Performance. For further future studies, it is advisable to extend this study by examining the performance of medium-and large-scale companies in the country.
Location: Sri Lanka
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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