Vol. 18 (2021): Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Business Management- 2021

Articles

• The Impact of Dividend Announcement on Share Price: Empirical Evidence from the Colombo Stock Exchange

  M. T. Y. De Silva, D.L.M.N.K. Ariyasena

• Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Advancing Public Health in the Time of the Global Pandemic: The Impact of the Increasing Use of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of COVID-19 Medical Equipment

  S.S. Wijesinghe, A.A.C.J Adikari

• Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Performance by Differently Abled: The Case of Western Province, Sri Lanka

  J.M.K. Balasuriya, P.J. Kumarasinghe

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• The Impact of Work from Home on Employee Job Satisfaction and Performance: A Study of a Selected IT Company in Sri Lanka

  Y. Priyangaa, M.A.P.D.P. Wickramaratne

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• Factors Affecting Customer Retention: A Case Study of ABC Finance PLC, Sri Lanka

  W.P. Chathuranga Indunil, Shyaman Udayanga

• Influence of Geographic, Demographic and Psychological Factors towards Customer Intentions in Purchasing Organic Food in Sri Lanka

  Hiroshi Manorathne

• Influential Factors on the Effectiveness of Land Title Registration Program in Sri Lanka: Professional’s Perspective

  N.C. Wickramaarachchi, K.W. Namasinghe

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• A Study on Low Student-Lecturer Interaction during Lectures in Sri Lankan State Universities

  H.V. Wickramasinghe

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• The Impact of Open Innovation Practices on Innovation Performance of the Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  U. A. S. Yapa, R. N. Weerasinghe, R. B. S. N. Rathnayaka

• Organisational Factors Affecting Commitment of Sewing Machine Operators at ABC Clothing Private Limited

  Bhanuri Perera, Seshika Kariyapperuma

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• A Bourdieusian Perspective to Identity Work in Strategy Work: Evidence from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Industry

  T. Nayomi S. De Peiris, K.A.S.P. Kaluarachchi

• Understanding Impulse Buying Behaviour: A Systematic Literature Review

  P.K.C. Dinesha

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• Is Organisational Ambidexterity a Good Booster to Supply Chain Flexibility in the Textile and Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka?

  A.T.M. Seimon, D.M. Endagamage

• The Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Stock Markets: A Systematic Literature Review for Future Research Pathways

  Ruwangi Mahanamahewa, Wasantha Perera

• The Impact of Services Offered by the Financial Institutions on Business Performance of SMEs in Non- Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka

  R. B. S. N. Rathnayaka, S. V. Sandaruwan, R. T. T. Kumari, N. K. K. Gunasekara, R. N. Weerasinghe, H. K. G. S. Ranasinghe, M. P. S. R. Perera

• Factors that Help the Work-Life Balance of Female Graduate Employees Holding Administrative Positions at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

  W.N. Sellahewa, T.D Samarasinghe

• A Maturity Model for Assessing the Extent of Automation in Sri Lankan Warehouse Operations: A Multiple Case Study

  Harishani Liyanage, Kavindu Delpachitra

• A Specific Textual Analysis of the Itukama Commercial and Its Contribution to Society through the Concepts of 'Hero' and 'Nation' in relation to the Context of Sri Lanka’s Struggle against Battling COVID-19

  S.V.W. Udugahapattuwa, R.M. Wijayawardhana, G.A.R.C. Jayarathna, H.R.D.F.G.A. Weerakoon

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• The Impact of Strategic Orientation of Eco Reputation on Cost Saving through Reverse Logistics Drivers

  P.A.S.P. Pananwalal, Nilakshi W. Galahitiyawe

• The Effect of CSR on Brand Loyalty: Mediating Role of Corporate Branding Dimensions

  Suvendu Kr. Pratihari, Shigufta Hena Uzma

• Determinants of Investment Diversification Intentions by Young Adults: A Study of Recent Graduates

  K.K.D.P. Ranaweera, S.S. Kodithuwakku, V.W. Jayaweera

• Perceived Causes and Effects of Project Delays: A Study of Government Building Construction Projects in the Central Province of Sri Lanka

  S. Gunawardena, D. Hemachandra, K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakkku

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• The Changing Role of the HR Department in Response to the Corona Virus

  J.M.P.M. Peiris

• Resource Orchestration in Digital Servitisation: A Case Study of Integrated Energy Service

  Qiubo Huang, Qing Xia

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• Feminism and Beauty: A Study on How the Conceptualisation of Beauty by the Contemporary Cosmetics Industry Influence Female Managers in Sri Lankan Corporate Sector

  Rumali Tennekoon

• The Impact of Green Marketing Mix Strategies on Customer-Based Brand Equity in Green Hotels: Matale District in Sri Lanka

  M.M.S.C. Madhunimasha, M.G.S. Pathmini

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• The Impact of CEO Characteristics on Capital Structure: A Systematic Literature Review

  L.G.R.V. De Silva, Y.K. Weerakoon

• The Impact of Board and Audit Committee Characteristics on the Adoption of Integrated Reporting of Listed Banks in Sri Lanka

  Vickneswaran Anojan, Skanthavarathar Ramesh

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• The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Rural Development in Sri Lanka

  A.M.C.P. Adhikari, H.M.T.S. Herath, S.D.P.P. Kannangara

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• A Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry into Family Business Succession Planning

  J.P.S. Mimasha, S.S. Kodithuwakku, V.W. Jayaweera

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• Effect of Reward System, Job Security and Training on Job Performance of Technical Assistants at the Irrigation Department in Ampara District, Sri Lanka

  Y.L.A.H.C.S. Thilaka, Jayarani Ramawickrama

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• Do Women Act as Effective Leaders? A Study of Female Leadership of Commercial Banks in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

  Nirmal Chathuranga

• An Analysis of Consumers’ Demographic Characteristics on Buying Behaviour Factors towards Life and Health Insurance Policies

  Shivkumar L. Biradar, Rajni Kshirsagar

• A Study on Factors Influencing Environmental Real Estate User Behaviour at Office Premises

  R. M. K. S. Rasnayake, P C Kaluthanthri

• Microfinance: A Conceptual Study

  P.B. Sajoy

• In a Permanent State of Global Crises Why Do We Need to Elucidate Crises Dynamics?

  Franck Duquesnois

• The Mediation Effect of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in the Relation of Entrepreneurial Passion on Entrepreneurial Intention of Final Year Entrepreneurial Undergraduates in Sri Lanka

  W.M.H.K. Bandara, S.G.M.S.D. Senanayaka

• Economic Success of Women Machinists: The Case Study of Garment Factories in Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sri Lanka

  W.A.S.S. Weerakkody

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• The Art of Appearance: A Study on Impression Management among Academicians of a Selected State University in Sri Lanka

  L.S.D De Silva

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• Factors Influencing Brand Evangelism: Experience from Sri Lankan Toothpaste Market

  R. A. Kumarajeewa, P.G.S.A. Jayarathne

• The Impact of Physical Learning Environment on Undergraduates’ Academic Engagement in an Online Learning Setting during COVID-19: Evidence from a Sri Lankan University

  Hashini T. Wickremasinghe, W.Y. Kumuduni

• Exploring Online Learning Experiences of Undergraduates in a Selected National University, Sri Lanka

  L. A. Pavithra Madhuwanthi, Aruna Muthulingam, M. G. Hansani Madusha

• Determinants of Translating Entrepreneurial Intention to Action: A Study of Undergraduate Students of the University of Peradeniya

  D.T. de Alwis, K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku, D. Hemachandra

• An Analysis of the Application of Human Resource Management (HRM) Practices in Agricultural Farms: Perception of Farm Employees

  M.P.A.S. Fernando, K.N.N. Silva

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• The Effect of Job-Related Factors and Organisational Factors on Turnover Intention of IT Professionals in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

  D.M.A.M Dunukara, M D Pushpakumari

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• Factors which Influence Online Purchasing Decision of Consumers at ABC Company, in Online Food Delivery Industry, Sri Lanka

  E.M.S.H Ekanayake, M.D. Pushpakumari

• Assessing Customers', Employees' and Managers' Perceptions of Service Quality in Sri Lankan Financial Industry

  W.M. Arosha D. Weerathunga

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• Measuring Self-Regulation and Self-Direction in Flipped Classroom Learning

  S.A.N. Danushka, T.A. Weerasinghe

• The Role of Quadruple Helix in Fostering Social Innovation through Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

  Thathsara Dulangi Palliyaguru

• Determinants of Turnover Intention of Rubber Harvesters in Medium Scale Rubber Holdings: A Case Study in Colombo District

  P.K.K.S. Gunarathne, K.K.I. Jayasundara

• Customer Acceptance towards Self-Service Technologies: Special Reference to Commercial Banking Sector in Sri Lanka

  Badra Sandamali Galdolage, R.M.K. Samudrika Rasanjalee

• How Offline Shopping Safety Practices Affect Consumer Buying Behaviour during COVID-19 Pandemic

  R.K. Kasunthika

• The Impact of Green Procurement on Purchasing Performance: With Special Reference to the Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka

  D.M.S.M. Dasanayake, T.S.M. Amarasena

• Trichotomy of Needs Theory in Stock Market Investment Decision: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  N. P. K. Ekanayake, P.A.N.S. Anuradha

• The Impact of Public Debt on Domestic Investment and Foreign Direct Investment in Sri Lanka

  Sathanantham Shiyalini

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• Occupational Health and Safety and Employee Engagement: A Case of Solid Waste Employees in Urban Council in Ampara

  L.P.S. Hasithani, M.A.M. Hussain Ali

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• Customers' Technology Know-How and Error-Correction Capability in Using Self-Service Technologies

  Badra Sandamali Galdolage

• A Conceptual Study on Potential Applications of E-Marketing Tools in Food Businesses amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

  P.C. Wanniarachchi, R.W.M.N.S.T. Rajakaruna

• Are You a Trend Setter or a Straggler? A Study on Social Drivers and Customer Shift towards Co-Creating Value with Self-Service Technologies

  Badra Sandamali Galdolage

• Assessing the Supplier Selection Criteria based on Minimising Pre-Consumer Fabric Waste

  P.N.K. Wijayarathne, L.D.S.C. Layangani

• The Role and Perception of Management Accountant in Sustainable Development: Evidence from Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel Sector

  W.G.N.K. Ilangasekara, S.M.C. Seneviratne

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• A Comparative Analysis of Suicide, Economic Growth and Unemployment Rates: South Asian Context

  Saumya Langappuli, Olithi Langappuli

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• Service-Learning, Spiritual Orientation, and Social Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of the Vikings Club of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  E.S. Wickramasekera, D.N. Wickramasekera, I.K. Peiris, R. Ulluwishewa

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• Women Machinists in Garment Factories and Social Success: The Case Study of Garment Factories in Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sri Lanka

  W.A.S.S. Weerakkody

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• A Qualitative Exploration of the Barriers Faced by Bancassurance Managers due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

  P. Bhagya Dewmini Fernando

• Organisational Changes for Adopting Virtual Reality in the Sri Lankan Hospitality Industry

  K.C.B. Muwandeniya, B.A.N. Eranda

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• Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Firms in Sri Lanka

  G.A.I Udayanga, H.J.R. Buddhika

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• An Analysis of the Impact of COVID–19 Crisis on Farmers Credit Repayment Capacity in Kamburupitiya DS Division

  D.M.C. Jayamini, K.N.N. Silva

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• The Need for a New Paradigm to Assess Quality of Life of Persons with Vision Impairment and Blindness: Evidence from a Literature Survey

  V.R. Dunuwila, M.S.S. Perera, T. Suraweera, P.J.S. Fernando

• Internationalisation of SMEs: Critical Review of Theories and Antecedents

  D. Lakshman, P.J. Kumarasinghe, R.N. Weerasinghe

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• The Impact of Job Involvement on Organisational Commitment with Special Reference to the Branch Managers in Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka

  R.S.L. Jayarathne

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• Work and Emotional Labour of Special Educators in Sri Lanka: A Case Study

  Manushi Kariyawasam

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• Conspicuous Consumption of Mobile Phones among Sri Lankan Managers

  A.A. Sajani Divya Silva, Seshika Kariyapperuma

• Framework to Facilitate Bid/No Bid Decision Making of the Contracting Organisations in Sri Lanka

  I.S. Gamage, B.A.K.S. Perera

• COVID-19 Pandemic Disruption and Efficacy of Blended Learning on Learning Outcomes

  Stephen Deepak

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• Factors Affecting Social Entrepreneurial Orientations: Moderating Role of Government Support

  Shafna Abdul Majeed, K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku, M.H.R. Abhayarathne

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• Competency Framework Developed for Site Administration Officers in a Sri Lankan Construction Company

  G.G.T.Y. Gunathilake, S.D. Jayasooriya

• Unmasking Digital Slavery: A Study of Labour Exploitation Occurring among Taxi Drivers in the Sri Lankan Gig Economy

  Masha Ruvishani, Seshika Kariyapperuma

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• The Impact of Experiential Marketing on Customer Loyalty: The Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction in the Modern Trade Supermarkets in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

  W.D. Sehani, B.S. Hettiarachchy

• Lateral Transhipment Inventory Models: A Systematic Literature Review of Models and Solution Approaches

  A.G.K.C. Kumari, A.N. Wijayanayake, D.H.H. Niwunhella

• Sri Lankan Management Undergraduates’ Employability Capital towards Work Readiness: Undergraduates’ Perspective

  Buddhini Amarathunga, Sadun Wijethunga

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• Mediated Mediation Model to Examine the Nexus among Entrepreneurship Skills, Entrepreneurship Attitude, Entrepreneurship Intention and Start-up Preparation of the Undergraduates in the Selected Universities in Sri Lanka

  N. Thevanes, A. Puspanathan

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• Being Underemployed is the True Test of Who You Really are - The Nexus of Underemployment and Employee Engagement: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  N. Jasintha

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• The Mediating Role of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment in the Relationship between Perceived Green IT Practices and Perceived Environmental Performance of Bank

  Patuwatha Withanage Yashara Binali, Anthonypillai Anton Arulrajah

• A Study of the Effectiveness of Radio Marketing

  H.A.P.B. Ranasinghe, S.S. Kodithuwakku, S.D.S. Hemachandra, M.P. Jayathunga, M. H. R. Abhayarathne

• The Impact of Extended Warehouse Management System Implementation on Warehouse Operational Performance: A Case Study of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry

  Harshani Edirisinghe, Harishani Liyanage

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• Factors Affecting the Behavioural Intention to Use Cryptocurrency Market among Non-State University Students in Sri Lanka

  H.A.C.P. Maduranga, H.M.C. Bandara, E.A. Nipuna Ravishka, L.D.A. Ranjitha, D. Dissanayake

• Demand Driven Factors of Inflation in Sri Lanka: An ARDL Approach: 1977- 2019

  Tyrone De Alwis

• “To Know the Score” - A Critical Analysis on the Shift of Workplace Culture Created by the Pandemic and Its Influence on Conflict Management and Employee Morale in Corporates in South India

  A.C. Merlin Varsha, S. Ramya

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• A Study on the Exposure to E-Learning during COVID-19: Special Reference to Management Undergraduates of Non-State Universities

  D.S.H. Weerasinghe, D.S. P. Biyanwila, S.D. Bogahage, M.P.S. Thiwanka, R. S. Weerarathna, U.P.G.Y. Pathirana

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• Factors Influencing Prescribe Branded Drugs by Physicians: An Empirical Study in Sri Lanka

  S.G. Priyantha, Tyrone De Alwis

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• Examining BOP Customers’ Package-Size Choice Decision

  Suvendu Kumar Pratihari, Anand Kumar Jaiswal

• Environmental Sustainability in Family Business

  Nishanthi Kariyapperuma, Eva Collins, Stephen Bowden

• The Impact of Behavioural Biases on Investment Decision Making and Mediating Effect of Risk Perception

  Biswajit Acharjya, Basanta Kumar

• Why Sri Lankan State-Owned Enterprises Continue to Make Losses: A Special Case Study on a State-Owned Enterprise in Sri Lanka

  K.M. Vidushini Wasana Perera

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• Impact of Individual Factors on Business Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

  R.V.S. Darshani, G.D.N. Perera

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• The Impact of Social Media on Business Performance of Hotel Enterprises in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

  Paramanantham Sasitharan, Shyaman Udayanga

• Maintaining Health, Safety and Hygiene of Differently Abled Shop-Floor Employees in the Confectionery Industry in Sri Lanka: An Ethnographic Narrative

  Anuruddika Jayathilaka

• Modelling and Forecasting Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka by Purpose of Visit Using Box-Jenkins Methodology

  H.A.N. Thilakarathna

• Factors Affecting the Sustainability Reporting with Special Reference to Consumer Services Sector Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  Nadeesha Priyadarshanie, P.G.H.R.P. Jayawardane

• An Analysis of the Impact of Financial Literacy on Credit Utilisation Behaviour of the Farmers in Kamburupitiya DS division

  R.P.S.A. Gunawardhana, K.N.N. Silva

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• Analysing Determinants of the Public Debt Dynamics in Sri Lanka: An Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag Bound Testing Approach

  Asel Hettiarachchi, Janaka Fernando, Sampath Amaratunge

• Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Approaches of Award-Winning Women Business Operators in Kandy District of Sri Lanka

  I.D.C Wijerathna, Sarath S. Kodituwakku

• An Explore of the Views on the Work Transformation of HR Professionals in Sri Lanka amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

  L.V. Arambawatta, L.R.H.G. Perera, D.N. Wickramasena, K.R.M. Kaluarachchi, R.M.N.M. Rathnayake, R.S. Weerarathna

• The Impact of Background Music on the Work-Life of Managerial and Non-Managerial Level Staff in a Sri Lankan Apparel Organisation: A Case Study

  Ridmi Senani Kodikara

• An Assessment of Brand Equity and Its Effect on Intention of Advanced Level Students to Enrol in Medicine, Agriculture and Biological Science Degree Programmes Offered by State Universities

  T.M.G.H.B. Tennakoon, S.S. Kodithuwakku , M.H.R. Abhayarathne, S.D.S. Hemachandra

• Benefits of Green Walls: Assessment of Energy Cost Saving

  Chaya Rajamanna, Nisa Zainudeen, Malka Nadeeshani, Thanuja Ramachandra, U. G. D. Madushika