Vol. 17 (2020): Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Business Management- 2020

Articles

• Conceptualizing the relationship between Spiritual Orientation and Entrepreneurial Orientation in developing sustainable enterprises

  E. Wickramasekera, I. K. Peiris, R. Ulluwishewa

• Environmental Disclosure Practices and Firm Performance; Evidence from Sri Lanka

  D.K.S Nimanthi, W.A.N Priyadarshanie

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• Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: An Empirical Study on Ampara District of Sri Lanka

  V. Perera

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• Mediating role of Marketing Information Systems Effectiveness on the relationship between Marketing Information Systems (MkIS) and the Business Performance in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Companies

  L. K. Doluweera

• Women in Boards and Sustainability: Empirical evidence from Sri Lanka

  D. Fernando, D.H.S.W. Dissanayake, N.P.T. Deshika

• Is Ethical Banking the Future? A Literature Review

  M.A.K.De.S. Jayasekera, M.D. Pushpakumari

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• Lauderdale Paradox in COVID-19 Pandemic Times- A Study on Kerala

  N.M. Jaffer, V. Vasudev

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• Application of Green HRM Practices (GHRM) in Brandıx Apparel Solutions Ltd.: The Managerial Perspective

  P. Dayananda, K.N. N. Silva

• A Case Study on the Role of Social Enterprises in the Empowerment of Women in the Agricultural sector and the Moderating Effect of Personal Constraints

  M.S. Elapata, D.S.R. Samarasinghe

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• The Impact of Disclosure of Integrated Reporting Practices on Stakeholder Value Creation (Special References to Listed Companies in Sri Lanka)

  S.A.S.S. Adhikari, T.K.G. Sameera

• Increasing the Accommodation Capacity towards Sustainable Tourism in Northern Province of Sri Lanka

  A. Mathuranthy, S. Anandasayanan

• Factors influencing the development of Port of Colombo as a Mega Hub Port for Transshipment Containers and current challenges

  P. Gunawardena, R.G. Ariyawansa, U.A. Kumara

• The applicability of Robotic Process Automation in the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry in Sri Lanka

  V.N.B. Witharana, H. L. Liyanage

• Support for Innovations and Innovative Behavior: A Moderating Effect of Power Distance in Innovative Behaviour of Middle and Lower Level Employees in Sri Lanka

  W.A.M. Niranga, M.P.P. Dharmadasa

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• A Critical Review of Literature on Talent Management Practices

  M.H.R. Sandeepanie, P.N. Gamage, G.D.N. Perera, T.L. Sajeewani

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• Systematic and Unsystematic Risk in Real Estate Development: A Theoretical Based Analysis

  K.A.M. Thilini, N.C. Wikcramaarachchi, P.A.N.S. Anuradha

• Multi-National Corporations and their Human Rights Obligations –A Legal Assessment of Ruggie Principles and other the UN Initiatives

  N.S.L. Muhandiram

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• Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Stock Returns: Evidence from a Frontier Market

  I. W.M.S. Sarangi, S.M.R.K. Samarakoon, W.A.D.K.J. Wanigasekara

• Motives of Social Media Usage on Building Consumer Behavioural Engagement

  S.K.D.U. De Silva

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• Determinants of Economic Growth in China

  J.M.A.N. Jayawardana, P.J. Kumarasinghe, Q. Huan

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• An Investigation on the Readiness of the Sri Lankan Construction Industry towards Internet of Things (IoT): Conceptual Guideline

  S. Dilakshan, A.P. Rathnasinghe, L.D.I.P. Seneviratne

• The Contribution of Mentoring on Organizational Commitment of Millennial Employees: A Case Study of Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization

  T. Perera, S. Kariyapperuma

• The relationship Emotional intelligence (EI) of Nurses on selecting conflict resolving styles at ABC hospital

  J. Ajenthiny

• Does Psychological Empowerment Mediate the Impact of Transformational Leadership Style on Employee Performance: Evidence from the Public Sector in Jaffna District

  T. Raveendran, A.S. Gamage

• Making Intellectual Property a Common Good to Combat Global Pandemics: The COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) and the Role of Big Pharma

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

• Demographic Factors and Financial Literacy among Undergraduates: Special Reference to State Universities in Sri Lanka

  C.D. Bogahawaththe, D.D.K. Sugathadasa

• Impact of Cultural Dimensions on Accounting Practices in Sri Lanka: Study of Accounting Professionals’ Perspective

  D.R.N.A.M. Nanayakkara , P. O. De Silva

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• Co-educational vs Gender Segregated School Environment on Spouse Selection for Marriage: Perspective of Undergraduates in Sri Lanka

  H.S.V. Fernando, R.P.C.K. Jayasinghe

• Assuring Sustainable Construction through Project Feasibility Evaluation Criteria: A Literature Review

  G.P.D.P. Senanayake, C. Hadiwattage, D.C. Sirimewan

• A Bernoulli Trial in Gauging the Quantity Surveyors’ Standpoint on Concurrent Delays

  C. Jayalath, W.M.U. Wickramasinghe

• An Investigation on Occupational Safety and Health Best Practice in Building Maintenance: Case of Sri Lanka

  I.N. Wepitiyage, M. Gowsiga, G. Pavithra

• Business Startup Motives and Growth Expectations of MSEs: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation

  G.T.W. Sriyani, F. M. Fairoz, M.W.S.S. Silva, E.K. Jayampathi

• Audit Quality: Perception of Audit Practitioners in Sri Lanka

  P. Perera, A.G.H.S.K. Wijerathna

• Adoption of Sri Lanka Public Sector Accounting Standards in State Universities: Analysis of Benefits and Challenges: A Case Study of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  K.A.I.S. Ranasinghe

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• Effectiveness of Introductory Information and Communication Technology Module and its Implication on Academic Performance: A Study on Medical Entrants

  P.M. Nanayakkara, H.M. Peiris , R.A.N. Ranathunga, M.M. Muthuthanmy

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• Solid Waste Management in Local Governments in Sri Lanka with reference to the Boralesgamuwa Urban Council

  W.N. Sellahewa

• Facilities Management Outsourcing Options: Evidence from Practices in Sri Lanka

  S.P.M. Dasandara, B.P.S.S. Jayawickrama, D.M.P.P. Dissanayake

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• The Impact of Workplace Surveillance on Employee - Employer Bond

  V. R. Ranasinghe, S.M. Samarasinghe

• Impact of Employees’ Protean Career Attitudes on Affective Commitment to organization (With special reference to financial sector in Sri Lanka)

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

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• The Mediating Effects of Entrepreneurship Intention on the Relationship between Perceived Behavior Control and Start-up preparation

  N. Thevanes

• The Role of Liquidity Risk in Asset Pricing: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  H.M.K.M Herath, S.M.R.K Samarakoon

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• Hotel and Travel Sector in Sri Lanka and Easter Attack 2019: An Event Study

  K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku, S.M.R.K. Samarakoon

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• The Impact of Green Marketing Mix on Consumer Purchasing Behavior of Cosmetics Products (With Special Reference to Female Consumers in Western Province)

  W.M.K.K. Kaushalya , N.C. Jayasinghe , D.M.R.S. Dissanayake

• The Impact of Corporate Governance on Corporate Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review

  D.H.S.W. Dissanayake, D.B.P.H. Dissabandara, A.R. Ajward, K.L.W. Perera

• Electronic banking and customer satisfaction with reference to debit card holders in Sri Lanka

  I.M.S. Weerasinghe, O.G.C.G. Bandara

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• Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life as Determinants of Employee Productivity: Self-reports of Tea Harvesters in Sri Lanka

  A.T. Gamage, W.P.R. Wickramaratne

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• Impact of Strategic Role Behaviour on Employee Performances

  B.P.V. Subodha, K.N.N. Silva

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• Buddhist Teachings, Spirituality and Female Entrepreneurs’ Business Decisions in Sri Lanka

  L.E.A.N. Perera, H.A.K.N.S. Surangi

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• Demographic Factors and Saving Behaviour: It’s Relevance in Financial Planning for Retirement

  K. Hiremath, N. Afza

• Supply Chain Management practices: Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance in Sri Lankan Construction Industry

  T.S.L.W. Gunawardana, D.H. Wedage

• The moderating effect of sustainability reporting on the relationship between board characteristics and firm financial performance

  O.N.K. Shyamanthi

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• Effectiveness of Project Management Tools and Techniques in Sri Lankan Telecommunication Sector

  E.M.C.L.B. Ekanayake, P. Weligamage

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• Impact of Sustainable HRM Practices on Employee Performance: A Study of Employees in a Selected Private Sector Company in Sri Lanka

  T.W.M.K.K. Weerasinghe, K.N.N. Silva

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• The Impact of Behavioural Factors on Organizational Adoption of Human Resource Analytics in Sri Lankan Large-Scale Apparel Companies

  K.M. Hettiarachchi, H.M.S.D. Bandara, M.C.G. Amarasinghe , U.S. Sirigampola, C.L. Kuruppu, W.D.N. Madhavika

• Enhancing Amicable Settlement of Construction Disputes Via A Systems Approach

  C. Jayalath, A. Kanchana

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• The Implication of Green Balanced Scorecard on Sustainable Performance in the Hospitality Industry

  P.O. De Silva, H.M.J.P. Herath, U.D.I.C. Udawaththa

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• Experiential Marketing, Destination Image, and Tourists’ Destination Loyalty (Reference to Tourists’ Cultural Destinations in Sri Lanka)

  Y.M.W.G.P.K. Udurawana, W.M.C.B. Wanninayake , B. Jayathilaka, J.P.H. Kandambi

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• The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  K. M. C. S. T. Subhasinghe, T.K.G. Sameera

• Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction in Mobile App-Based Taxi Services

  M.D.M. Perera, S.M. Samarasinghe

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• Work-Life Balance among Fresh Male Graduates in Sri Lankan Context: A Qualitative Study

  J. M. S. T. Medamarandawela, P. R. W. M. S. C. Weerakotuwa

• Employee Engagement and Job Performance in Pasikuda Hotels: The Mediating Role of Creative Behavior of Employees

  K. Dineshkanthan, D. Thavakumar

• Mitigation Approach for Significant Causes of Contractor’s Delays in Construction Projects in Sri Lanka

  P. Tharsan, K.A.K. Devapriya, M. Gowsiga

• Critical Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Retirement Benefit Schemes in Labour Legislations of Sri Lanka

  R.L.W. Rajapakse

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• Impact of Quality of Accounting Information Systems on Organizational Effectiveness of Automobile Companies in Sri Lanka

  G.D.M. Ranganath, N. Rajeshwaran

• Sustainability Reporting and Financial Performance: A study of Selected Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  B. Kowsana, P. Muraleethran

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• The role of Social Capital in Education Literature: A Critical Synthesis

  K. Rv. Fr. Perera, K. D. Gunawardena, Weerakoon Banda

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• A systematic literature review on the notion of sustainability in social enterprise research

  K. Jayawardhana, J. Siyambalapitiya, P.I.N. Fernando, N. Vimalini

• The mediating effect of organizational learning on the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational performance

  S.P. Aryarathne, N.W.K. Galahitiyawe

• A conceptual framework of how mindfulness can deal with the challenges of work-life balance

  S.K. Ariyasinghe, I. K. Peiris, R. Ulluwishewa

• Economic Impact of Developing Value-Added Products from Sri Lankan Eppawala Rock Phosphate Deposit

  K. D. Hapuhinna, R. D. Gunaratne, J. C. Pitawala

• Directors’ Security Purchases on Security Performance: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange

  D. D. C. Kavinda, P. A. N. S. Anuradha

• Human Capital Efficiency and Employee Productivity: A Comparative Analysis of the Manufacturing Sector vs. Service Sector Public Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  W.A.D.K.J. Wanigasekara, N.P.T. Deshika

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• A Critical Review on Terminology and Definitions of Blended Learning

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

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• Awareness of Sustainability and its Impact on Gaining Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Sri Lankan Food Industry

  K.D.I.M. Perera, S.F. Fazana

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• Reasons for the deviation in the Final Pre-Production Completion in Apparel Industry: Case Study

  A. S. P. Perera, S. P. Ariyarathne

• Impact of need for Affiliation on the relationship between Emotional intelligence and integrating style of conflict resolution

  W.D.M.B.K. Dissanayake, D.T.D. Kodagoda

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• Factors Affecting Private Sector Bankers’ Job Satisfaction in Sri Lanka: A Case Study

  L. P. Thotawatte, N.D. Samarakoon

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• Sustainable Tourism Assisting National Development in Sri Lanka – (STAND SL)

  P. V. N. S. Hemachandra, D. C. H. De Silva

• "Does Stock Market Liquidity Affect Firms' Dividend Policy?"

  M.H.A.S.U Hettiarachchi, S.M.R.K Samarakoon, R.M.T.N. Rathnayake

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• Financial Performance of the Firms and the Enterprise Risk Management: A Sri Lankan Perspective

  H.P. Rozairo, S.M.R.K. Samarakoon, U.S. Liyanaarachchi

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• Limitations and Hypothesis Underlying the Application of CIDA Price Fluctuation Formula in Sri Lanka

  C. Jayalath, W.M.U. Wickramasinghe

• Health Consciousness and Attitude towards Preventive Healthcare in India – An Empirical Study

  S.R. Menon, N.M. Jaffer

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• Factors Affecting Intention to use Cryptocurrencies with Special Reference to the University Students in Sri Lanka

  D.M.D. Chathurika

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• Predicting and Comparing the Retention and Turnover Intention of Generations X and Y at Selected Service Companies in Sri Lanka

  M.D.C.P. Walpola, A.D.W.D. Piyasiri , I.A.U.M. Jayamal , T.H.P.C. Wijenayaka , G. Y. Pathirana, R.S. Weerarathne

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• Impact of Meaningful Work on Altruistic Behavior of Employees

  R. A. Bartholomeusz, W.A. Edirisooriya

• Factors influencing Financial Performance of Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Northern Sri Lanka

  Y. Shahila, K. Kajendra

• Carbon Accounting as a measure of Quality in Construction Projects

  C. Jayalath, G. Somarathna

• The Factors affecting Young Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Green Products

  H.K.D. Thilinika, T.S.L.W. Gunawardana

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• Systematic process of waste management for sustainable operations of hotel industry

  D.M.P. Wijesekara, P. Sridarran

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• How Top Management Values Impact in Setting Strategic Direction and Directional Corporate Strategies in Large-scale Export-Oriented Companies in Sri Lankan Apparel Industry

  S.S.G. Wickramathilaka, M. D. Pushpakumari

• Redefining Professional Identities: Identity Work of Professional Accountants in the Presence of ICTs in Sri Lanka

  T.P.G.P.C. Alwis, T.N.S. De Peiris

• Organizational cynicism and its relationship with employee’s performance in big four audit firms in Sri Lanka

  P. Jayasekara, C. Seneviratne

• Women Entrepreneurial Characteristics in Developing Successful Brands in Sri Lanka

  K.P. Sumanasekara

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• Impact of Corporate Incentives of Finance Managers on Financial Performance of Public Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  M. S. S. De Livera

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• Factors Affecting the Purchase Intention of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics: with special reference to Women Consumers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

  T. Dasunika, L. Gunathilake

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• A Comparative Mathematical Study of the Relationship Between Marginal Social Cost and Pigouvian Tax in the Presence of Commodity and Wage Taxes: Putting Ramsey Theorem into Practice

  T.S.V. Ariyawansa, K. Amirthalingam

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• The Impact of Technology Readiness on Usage of Accounting Software among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kurunegala District

  W.A.M H. Abeysinghe, N. Rajeshwaran

• Revisiting Pro-Social Rule-Breaking: Suggestions for Improvements

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

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• The Effect of Green HRM on Environmental Performance in Dairy Industry in Sri Lanka: The Mediating Role of Green Employee Empowerment

  H.M.R.D. Kularathne, R.M.M.C. Rajapaksha

• A Review on Professional Indemnity Insurance for Quantity Surveyors

  A. Kanchana, C. Jayalath

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• Informative role of Mass Media during Covid-19 period: A study from Northern Province at Sri Lanka

  S. Jesuthasan, J. Thevananth

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• Financial Literacy and its determinants: A Case of professionals’ in Sri Lanka

  P.W.G. Madhushani, R.P.C.R. Rajapakse

• Are Managers Motivated for Earnings Management through Interim Financial Statements: An Empirical Study Public Companies in Thailand

  P. Krissadee

• A Study on Business Performance of Boutique Hotels after Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka

  K.R.W.M.R.T.K. Ellepola, N.N.M. Balasuriya, K.W.G.E. Uddeepa, S.N.M.U.I. Kanumale, S.J.A.N.S. Jayasinghe, R.S. Weerarathna

• Effects of common requirements engineering techniques on requirements engineering success in agile environments: A case study from Sri Lanka

  S. Jayamaha, D. Herath, T. Nishadi

• Barriers in Implementing Total Quality Management in Organizations: A Literature Review

  H.D.M.M. Pussella, S.T.W.S. Yapa

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• Balancing the work-life balance: A cognitive approach to subjective well-being

  I. K. Peiris, R. Ulluwishewa, S. K. Ariyasinghe

• Consumer Dispute Resolution in B2C E-commerce in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Legal Analysis

  B.A.R.R. Ariyaratna

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• The Conditional Relation between Beta and Returns: Evidence from a Frontier Market

  P.M.S. Fernando, S.M.R.K. Samarakoon

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• The Influence of Internal Controls on Public Financial Reporting Quality (PFRQ) in Sri Lanka; An Empirical Study

  M.S. Anuruddha, P. Mahanamahewa

• Appraisal of the Competency Gap between UOM Quantity Surveying Degree Programme and IQSSL Competency Standards

  N.A.K.A.S. Padmasiri, A.P. Rathnasinghe, L.D.I.P. Seneviratne

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• Spiritual Growth and Social Entrepreneurship: Understanding the integration of spirituality and social entrepreneurial process

  T. Abeywardana, I. K. Peiris, R. Ulluwishewa

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• Impact of Service Quality on Foreign Tourists’ Satisfaction of Medical Tourism in Western Province, Sri Lanka

  B.D. T.M. Kamalasena, M.K.K. Chamodya

• The impact of workload, co-worker pressure and supervisor pressure on employee presenteeism: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  H.H.D.P.J. Opatha, K.I. Uresha

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• Accessing the Impact of Physical Isolation on Job Satisfaction of Private Sector University Academics in Sri Lanka during Covid - 19 Pandemic

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

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• Determinants of Social Entrepreneurial Intention of Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs (An Evidence from Current Entrepreneurs of Ratnapura District)

  W.A.K. Amitha, K.L.B.G. Dharmaratne, N.P.G.S.I. Naotunna

• Socio-economic, Trading Sophistication and Self-reflection on Investors’ Overconfidence Bias: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange

  B.A.H. Kawshala, P. A. N. S. Anuradha

• The Reaction of Right Issues and Debenture Issues on Share Prices: Evidence from Sri Lanka

  M.D.S. Jayarathne, S.M.R.K Samarakoon, A.R. Dissanayake

• Exploring students’ satisfaction in the university learning environment: A study of newly introduced courses for state universities in Sri Lanka

  K. M. S. Senevirathne, N. C. Samarasiri

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• Challenges Faced in the Implementation of Sustainability Reporting: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka

  W.A.P.L. Sandali, W.K.N.C. Gunathilake, M.G.C.D. Deshapriya, M.A.C. Nirman, A.A. Lokeshwara, R.S. Weerarathna

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• Critical Evaluation of Airport Business Plan

  W.W.A.S. Fernando, U.P.A. Indunil

• Role of Employer Green Commitment and Employee Green Awareness in Predicting Employee Green Behaviour: An Empirical Study of Apparel Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka

  W.P.R. Wickramaratne, H. A. J. C. L. Perera , U. G. N. A. Senarathna

• Development of Framework to Enhance Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Project Success Through Sustainable Stakeholder Relationships; Case of Unsolicited PPP Projects

  W.C.L. Widanage, S. Gunatilake

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