scholarly journals WOMENS ENTREPRENEURIAL BARRIERS DURING BUSINESS START-UP STAGE: EVIDENCE FROM WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (07) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
S.A.C.D.K. Silva ◽  
◽  
S.M. Mihirangika ◽  
K.D.L.G. Minimuthu ◽  
W.D.H. De Mel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Business Startup ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Personal Attitudes

Various barriers are faced by women entrepreneurs specially during the startup stage which inhibit them from getting their hands-on entrepreneurial initiatives.This study aims to identify the barriers towards female entrepreneurs with concern to business startup stage in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. This study was conducted using qualitative research method.The primary data was gathered from eight women entrepreneurs in Western Province, using semi-structured in-depth interviews. The sample for the study was selected based on non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data gathered from the interviews were analyzed using the thematic analysis. Findings of this study revealed that the family background, education level, access to financialcapital and personal attitudes of female entrepreneurstend to be the main barriers when initiating business ideas. As for the limitations of the study, the sample was limited to the Western Province and all interviewees were female entrepreneurs who were running their own businesses for at least two years since initiation.

scholarly journals Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty: Leading Super Markets in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Kumaradeepan V. ◽  
Pathmini, M G S
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Impact

The topic of the research is Customer Satisfaction (CS) and Customer Loyalty (CL); special reference to the leading supermarkets in Jaffna. The objective of the research is to identify the impact of Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty of leading Supermarkets in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The research is simply deductive approach to find out the impact between Customer satisfaction and Customer loyalty. Quantitative method is available based on primary data. At present there are 08 numbers of supermarkets functioning in Jaffna district and popular three were selected. Random sampling technique is used to collect the data from customers of supermarkets in selected area. The analysis is carried out using a sample of 240 customers in Jaffna and only 218 were taken to analyze. ‘Statistical Package for Social Sciences’ (SPSS) 22.0 version was used in order to analyze the data. Correlation was used to find the connection between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty. Also Regression analysis is used to predict the value of a variable based on the value of two or more other variables. Also found that about 40 percent connection between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty and also found around 16% affect by Customer satisfaction to Customer loyalty.

scholarly journals The Effect of Knowledge Identification and Knowledge use on Performance of Small and Medium-Scaled Enterprises (SMEs): A Study of Apparel SMEs in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-41
Author(s):  
I. P. W. Sirinaga ◽  
Prof. (Dr.) Ali Khatibi ◽  
Dr. Ferdous Azam
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Knowledge Use ◽  
Frame Work ◽  
Knowledge Identification

The previous empirical findings identified knowledge identification and knowledge use as two dimensions of knowledge management; however, both areas were not extensively studied in the literature. Therefore, the paper attempted to determine the nature of knowledge identification and knowledge use on the performance of apparel sector Small and Medium-scaled Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka and also to analyze the effect of the performance of apparel SMEs. The population was determined from export performance indicators of the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) as of 2017, and National Frame Work for SMEs in Sri Lanka was taken as the parameter to classify SMEs, which record annual turnover less than LKR 750 million. A simple random sampling technique was used as the sampling technique to ensure appropriate representation of the sample population. The owners of export-oriented apparel SMEs in Sri Lanka have been considered as respondents. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to gather primary data and SPSS 21 version was used to generate results.

scholarly journals Accounting Practices and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
Saseela Balagobei
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Medium Scale

Over the past few decades, the researchers demonstrate consistent effort in investigating the Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs). This sector plays a crucial role in the economic growth in both developing and developed countries. The research investigated how accounting practices influence the organizational performance of small and medium scale enterprises in Sri Lanka. Accounting practices consists of record keeping, budgeting practices and payroll accounting whereas organizational performance is measured by organizational goal achievement, organizational effectiveness and organizational efficiency records. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data from 75 SMEs which were selected by means of the random sampling technique. The results revealed that among the accounting practices, only record keeping and budgeting practices have significant positive influence on organizational performance of Small and medium enterprises in Sri Lanka. It can be recommended that academic institutions and other bodies which are responsible for SMEs should organize training programmes for those operators who do not have the technical knowhow in the field of accounting to come to grips with it and also provide some SME-specific accounting guidelines and template forms for capturing accounting practices for the operators to use. JEL Classification: M41.

scholarly journals Empowerment of Zimbabwean Women through Entrepreneurship an Economic and Social Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Nhuta ◽  
Ellen Mukumba
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Household Decision

<div><p><em>The objectives of the study were to<ins cite="mailto:usr" datetime="2017-03-14T09:40"> </ins>identify socio-economic characteristics of female entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe and to ascertain the relationship between women empowerment in entrepreneurship and economic/social development. The research looked at economic and social independent variables that affect women empowerment in entrepreneurship. Literature covered but not limited to, power in households, decision making, ownership of property, access to capital, networking and freedom of movement. This study adopted a mixed research methodology that combined the positivism and the interpretivism paradigms. With regard to this study, the target population was the female entrepreneurs in Harare, Zimbabwe. </em><em>Non-probability was chosen as the sampling technique for this study because it is quicker, easier and cheaper. Convenience and judgmental sampling techniques shall were employed. The questionnaire was used to collect primary data for this study.</em><em>The study revealed that married female entrepreneurs continue to be absent from the household decision-making that shapes the allocation of the economic and financial resources, which further perpetuates gender inequality.  The study also confirmed that education and training as well as previous work experience are important success characteristics for empowerment, required by emerging female entrepreneurs as they start and grow their business. The study also confirmed that the lack of access to capital exacerbated by lack of collateral and high interest rates is one of the major deterrents for empowering women through entrepreneurship. Recommendations include coalition among female entrepreneurs, mentoring schemes and changing entrenched patriarchal cultural norms.</em></p></div>

scholarly journals Impact of Record Keeping Practices on Business Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
Saseela Balagobei
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Medium Scale

Record keeping plays a vital role in development by providing recorded information which is crucial in the strategic formulation of national development policies and plans. The purpose of the study is to examine the influence of record keeping practices on the business performance of small and medium scale enterprises in Sri Lanka. Record keeping practices consists of proper accounting records, preparation of accounting records and accounting records procedures whereas business performance is measured by organizational goal achievement, organizational effectiveness and organizational efficiency records. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data from 75 SMEs which were selected by means of the random sampling technique. The results reveal that record keeping practices have significant positive influence on business performance of Small and medium enterprises in Sri Lanka. It can be recommended that academic institutions and other bodies which are responsible for SMEs should organize training programmes for those operators who do not have the technical knowhow in the field of accounting to come to grips with it and also provide some SME-specific accounting guidelines and template forms for capturing accounting practices for the operators to use.

scholarly journals Differences Between Male and Female Entrepreneurs in The Kingdom of Bahrain: Does Gender Matter?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Randolf Von N. Salindo
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Time Commitment ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Management Experience

The research was conducted to investigate the effect of gender on the composition of start-up capital among Bahraini entrepreneurs, particularly those belonging to the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. This research also wants to determine if there is any significant moderating effect of the time commitment (part-time or fulltime); financial management experience; business networking frequency; and, Bahraini women entrepreneurs’ attitude towards risk on the start-up capital requirements (debt and equity) of these entrepreneurs. A total of 89 SME owners participated in the study from September to November 2016. This research proved that there is a significant relationship between gender and financial capital in the case of Bahraini entrepreneurs suggesting that gender has a direct impact on the proportion of bank loans and equity in the total amount of financial start-up capital used. A significant relationship between risk attitude and financial capital was also determined and proved that female entrepreneurs have a lower propensity to take risk than their male counterparts. There was however no significant relationship to prove that time commitment (part-time or fulltime); financial management experience; and, business networking frequency have an impact on SME start-up capital structure. In light of these conclusions from the study, the researcher recommended that government and business agencies in Bahrain remove the barriers to entry for women entrepreneurs, especially in the area of access to capital, not only from banks but also from other financial institutions. He also recommended that the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce Inc. (BCCI), Bahrain Management Society and other likeminded business agencies and organizations take note of the result of this study to come up with trainings and workshops to empower Bahraini women entrepreneurs especially in the area of risk management.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF MUSLIM WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN SRI LANKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. C. Salfiya Ummah
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Equation Modeling

Women entrepreneurship is a highly stressful initiative which requires mental efforts related to psychological characteristics. In some Islamic families, women are less empowered, as their mobility is constrained and certain traditions and values observed by society affect their achievement in business. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of several psychological capital (PC) factors on the business performance (BP) of Muslim women entrepreneurs (MWEs) in Sri Lanka. The measurement of PC entails the factors of need for achievement (NA), risk taking (RT), internal locus of control (ILC), and independent motives (IM). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire; the study sample involved 260 MWEs from Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province selected via the simple random sampling technique. The structural equation modeling (SEM) method with AMOS was used to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings show that only RT had a significant and positive impact on BP, whereas NA, ILC, and IM did not significantly influence the BP of MWEs in Sri Lanka. In short, those who were risk takers were able to make positive achievements in their business ventures. The study findings provide evidence of the significance of family members, spouses and social stigma on the MWEs’ psychological state and ultimately their business performance.  

Analysis of The Influence of Entrepreneurship Capability, Agility, Business Transformation, Opportunity on Start-Up Behavior In E-Commerce Companies In Indonesia During The Covid 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1103-1112
Author(s):  
Christopher Allen Pramono ◽  
Adler Haymans Manurung ◽  
Pantri Heriyati ◽  
Wibowo Kosasih
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Business Transformation ◽  
Partial Least Square Analysis ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Start Ups

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Entrepreneurship Capability, Agility, Business Transformation, Opportunity on Start-Up Behavior in E-Commerce Companies in Indonesia During the Covid 19 Pandemic. The quantitative method used in this study was applied to start-up companies in Greater Jakarta with a population of 522 start-ups. The sampling method in this study used a purposive sampling technique. Questionnaires were distributed using google form as many as 522 questionnaires, 200 questionnaires were returned. From the returned questionnaires, after sorting the completeness and fulfilling the requirements for testing, 187 questionnaires were obtained consisting of the founders. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire and then analyzed using statistical analysis methods using Partial Least Square SmartPLS version 3 program. The partial least square analysis results show that each of the factors: agility, entrepreneurship capability, business transformation and opportunity have a significant effect in increasing start-up behavior in Jabodetabek. This finding explains that in building a start-up, the founder must possess the agility entrepreneurship capability factor while still following business transformation and opportunities in developing the business. This study also found that the opportunity factor is the most dominant factor in increasing the start-up behavior of founders.

scholarly journals The Finance Aspects of Building a Small Business in Kurdistan Region-Iraq: A Comparison with Sweden

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Светлана Муртузалиева ◽  
Svetlana Murtuzalieva
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Analytical Strategy ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Private Banks

The study aimed to identify the finance aspects that are associated with starting and running small business enterprise in Kurdistan, in comparison with Swedish small business enterprises. In caring out the study, a qualitative research method was used. The most important method data was sourced by primary data using interviews, utilizing a questionnaire. The researchers also used purposive sampling technique to select some of the top ranking personnel in Sherko Engineering Group, Jamal Company, Tanyayi Café, Cafe Clarintte, Café Master and Marianne Bageri. The analytical strategy used was in relying on theoretical propositions. On the basis of the analysis of data collected during the interview, the study revealed that small business owners in developing countries such Kurdistan face many problems when compared with developed countries like Sweden. The finance problems facing Kurdish small business owners are ranked as follows: lack of finance in starting and developing business, non use of accounting and finance Standards, having few sources of finance and private banks, inability in determining money need and start up costs, lake of a factor for distinguishing between personal and business money, poor infrastructures, inappropriate legislation, lack of managerial skills in managing money; further problems are corruption and inflation. Small business owners in Sweden are face with the problems of high increase of work absentee due to cases of sicknesses by personnel and the effect of the weather on business. Also they face very few the problems that Kurdish small business has related finance aspects when establishing and managing the business, they have support of government completely.

scholarly journals A Study on Sustainable Event Management Practices in Sri Lanka; Event Managers’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
Dhananjaya Bandara Nawarathna
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Event Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Event Model ◽  
Event Managers

Sustainability practices have begun to take hold in all kinds of events, and there are very few forces or mechanisms driving the widespread adoption and expansion of sustainable event management to become a common practice throughout the community in Sri Lanka. Hence, the central focus of the study was to identify the current sustainable event management practices in Sri Lanka. Primary data collected through structured interviews from 15 event managers who have membership of the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition, and Event Organizers by using the purposive sampling technique. A qualitative data analytical method was employed, and the collected data were transcribed and analyzed by using content analysis. The findings of the study reveal that targeting high-end events, better planning, strengthening the local communities, cultural conservation, waste management, energy efficiency, and dissemination of information are the current sustainable event management practices in Sri Lanka. Further, the findings elucidate effective theoretical and managerial implications for event organizers, government, and residential communities where events are held. Moreover, maximize the awareness of sustainable education, develop a sustainable event model, adapt to the green-related technology, introduce green venues and promote sustainable events, government involvement of making policy framework and private-public partnership create long term and sustainable legacies for host communities and development of sustainable event management in Sri Lanka.

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