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.

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 use of adaptive project management practices and methodologies in the development of a professional doctoral program

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-62
Author(s):  
Gabriel Barroso De Azevedo ◽  
Emerson Antônio Maccari ◽  
Nader Asgary
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Doctoral Program ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Management Tools

Purpose – Higher education institutions have used more and more project management tools to run development projects to create new professional postgraduate programs. The purpose of this research was to propose an adaptive project management model for creating a professional doctoral course in Business Administration, in order to fulfill the goals established by CAPES.Design/methodology/approach – For such, the qualitative approach was favored with the adoption of the single case study method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with academic coordinators who are experts in the field in addition to the gathering of documents, thus using data triangulation to explore the phenomenon. The analysis of primary data and the analysis of documents from the Coordinating Agency for Advanced Training of Graduate Personnel (CAPES) served as inputs for analyzing and interpreting the results.Findings – As a result, we developed an adaptive project management model with the following characteristics: a) constant planning of activities, occurring in every cycle of interactions; b) iteration using short activities, allowing for more control of the project; c) validations performed continuously to ensure the goals proposed by CAPES are reached; and d) adaptable to change of scope during the execution phase of the project life cycle.Research limitations/implications – Among the limitations of the study is the lack of other studies related to the use of adaptive project management methodologies for developing postgraduate programs. And for future researches, we point out the need for applying the proposed model, to verify its efficacy and adherence to the development of a professional doctoral course.Originality/value – This study contributes to the academy by highlighting the need for project management as a tool and technique for the development of stricto sensu professional graduate programs. In this way, HEIs will be able to use a model of adaptive project management practices to achieve the objectives proposed by the CAPES evaluation process. As a result, HEIs are strengthened in the management, control and monitoring of the progress of their programs.

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.

Factors Affecting the Hazardous Waste Management Practices in Heavy Industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 108-118
Author(s):  
Kennedy Degaulle Gunawardana ◽  
Chamari K. Jayasinghe ◽  
A. D. Nuwan Gunarathne
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Hazardous Waste Management ◽  
Company Policy ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Industry Sectors

Among the different types of waste, hazardous waste poses a serious challenge to humans and the environment if not properly managed. Although many industries generate hazardous waste in various degrees, heavy industries generate the largest volume of hazardous waste. While hazardous waste management (HWM) has been studied well in many industry sectors and countries, it is not so with heavy industries in developing countries. The purpose of this paper was therefore to identify the factors affecting the HWM practices in heavy industries in Sri Lanka. The data was collected from 40 companies in ten different industrial categories of heavy industry. The respondent was the environmental officer of each company. The analysis reveals that technological facilities, public resistance, company policy, and economic factors affect the HWM practices in heavy industries in Sri Lanka. This study has several policy level and managerial implications for HWM in heavy industries to contribute towards the achievement of sustainable development.

scholarly journals A study on stress management initiatives in electro magnetic flux industries private limited, chennai

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
John Kaviarasu S ◽  
Josephin Priya
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electro Magnetic

Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organization which focuses on controlling a person‟s level of stress for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. The stress management techniques are used by health practitioners, which  may help to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Aims: Objectives of the study focused on analyzing the level of stress of the employees and as to how the management given suggestions in order to minimize stress. It also aims to find out how the employees reduce their stress in work place, in addition to identify the coping methods practiced by the employees. Research Methods: This research focuses on descriptive research methodology, making the stress management practices in the organization clear. The universe in the present study is restricted to the total 250 employees in Chennai branch of Electro Magnetic flux industries. Stratified Random sampling technique has been used for collecting the primary data from 75 employees. Results: Through this project, one can have a reasonable understanding of the term stress Management, understand what is being done for the employees by the management to reduce stress, and analyze the internal conflicts from a wide range of external situations of employees, determine how importance it is for the employees to implement an effective stress management system in the organization and promote well-being. Conclusion: Information was obtained on the response received from the employees of Electro Magnetic flux industries, Chennai through questionnaire. It was observed that employees are feeling stressful due to the heavy work pressure given in the organization. The result showed that employees differ in their stress levels based on their departments, age and gender. Hence, the management must take several initiatives in helping their employees to overcome its disastrous effect. This can be done by giving counseling & incorporating the suggestions given here in at individual and organization level.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MARKETING MIX ON “KPR XTRA BEBAS” DECISION MAKING IN BANK X REGIONAL I

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Michael Arthur ◽  
Alla Asmara ◽  
Megawati Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Effect Evaluation ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Place Promotion

The rapid growth of mortgages affected Bank X to launch product innovation "KPR Xtra Bebas." Realization since the establishment of KPR Xtra Bebas product did not reach the target desired by management. This study aims to analyze factors that influence consumer decision by using KPR Xtra Bebas products in order to do useful and efficient marketing. Sampling procedure used purposive sampling technique as one of the non-probability sampling techniques, namely sampling based on categories that have used the product. Data used are primary data by filling out the questionnaire conducted by the respondents themselves (self-administered survey). This study used the Partial Least Square (PLS) to analyze results from 94 samples. Results of the study identified the variables of price, place, promotion, and the process did not have a significant influence. While product, human resources, and physical evidence have a significant influence. Managerial implications that are generated are for variables that do not have a significant effect evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate strategy. Companies can build customer databases by implementing cross-selling so that promotional variables can function effectively.

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 Does Information Acquisition Influence the Adoption of Sustainable Land Management Practices? Evidence From Mpumalanga Province South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwaseun Samuel Oduniyi ◽  
Sibongile Sylvia Tekana
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
Bivariate Probit ◽  
Mpumalanga Province

Agricultural information plays a vital role in adopting agricultural technology. The study explored if information acquisition is related to the adoption of sustainable land management practices (SLMP) and jointly decided in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews, using a proportionate random sampling technique to get 250 smallholder farmers to participate in the survey. A seemingly unrelated bivariate probit (SUBP) model and a recursive bivariate probit (RBP) model were adopted to examine the objective. The statistical estimation of the SUBP showed that there is a relationship, an empirical association between information acquisition and SLMP; while RBP estimation showed that information acquisition was exogenous in the adoption model; thus, the decision to acquire information and adopt SLMP was not jointly decided. Therefore, the study presents the determinants of information acquisition alongside with the adoption of SLPM. The result from the SUBP model, indicated that the years spent in school; agricultural extension service; the number of extension visits and the years of farming, influenced both information acquisition and the adoption of SLMP. The cost attached positively influenced the adoption of SLMP; while gender, marital status and age only influenced the information acquisition.

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 Indigenous Agricultural Systems in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka: Management Transformation Assessment and Sustainability

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuwan Abeywardana ◽  
Brigitta Schütt ◽  
Thusitha Wagalawatta ◽  
Wiebke Bebermeier
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Landscape ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Agricultural Systems ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Dry Zone

The tank-based irrigated agricultural system in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka is one of the oldest historically evolved agricultural systems in the world. The main component of the system consists of a connected series of man-made tanks constructed in shallow valleys to store, convey and utilize water for paddy cultivation. Up to 10,000 tanks originating from the heydays of ancient kingdoms are still integrated in the current agricultural landscape. During the last two millennia, this indigenous system has undergone many changes in technological, management and socio-cultural norms. This research aimed to analyze the current management practices and existing indigenous aspects of the Dry Zone irrigated agricultural system from the viewpoint of farmers who are the main stakeholders of the system. Altogether, 49 semi-structured interviews were conducted in seven villages in the Anuradhapura district and a detailed survey was conducted in the village of Manewa with a mixed research approach. The basic elements of the indigenous landscape, agricultural practices and management structures based on Farmer Organizations were mapped and examined in detail. The analysis of results shows that the sustainability of the indigenous agricultural system is vulnerable to rapid changes due to modernization, market changes, education levels, and inconsistent management decisions. The case study demonstrates the value of preserving indigenous agricultural systems and the negative outcomes of current management interventions that neglect the indigenous system. Therefore, careful interventions and innovations are needed to adapt the tank-based indigenous agricultural system of the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka so as to preserve ecological and socio-economic sustainability.

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