It is with immense pleasure that I send this message to the 12th
International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) organized by
the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) of the
University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Being the largest faculty of the
University, FMSC is involved in several annual academic and research
activities, and it is noteworthy to say that ICBM occupies a prominent
position in the annual university academic calendar. FMSC is holding this widely recognized
international conference for the 12th consecutive year of which I too held the post of conference
chairman twice, in its illustrious conference history.
I need to emphasize that an international research conference of this caliber provides a platform
where local and international researchers as well as the business community could interact and
share their knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields. I strongly believe that universities
should play a vital role in this kind of research engagement, which will pave the path to national
development and social prosperity. As the Vice Chancellor, I have initiated several steps in
promoting research and to foster a vibrant research culture in the University, which will
undoubtedly help in realizing the vision of the University ‘Prosper lives through education’ and
achieving the mission, create and disseminate knowledge for the prosperity of the nation while
preserving its cultural heritage. The theme of the 12th ICBM is ‘Future Sustainability,
Governance and Ethics. As far as I am concerned this is a timely theme which addresses
contemporary important managerial issues with regard to academia as well as corporate and
public-sector organizations. I fervently hope that strong and mutually beneficial links will be
created between the academia and the business community through the research presented and
discussed in the technical sessions. The journey towards national development cannot be
reached alone, and both the academic and business communities should join hands by sharing
their knowledge and expertise via conferences such as this.
The success of a conference of this nature depends on team effort. I am grateful to the Dean, the
Conference Co-chairs and the Conference Committee, and the members of FMSC for organizing
and making this conference a reality. Furthermore, I appreciate the local and foreign
researchers who shared their expertise and knowledge, and the business community for
actively taking part. I sincerely wish that our mutual partnership will lead our society to a
higher degree of economic and spiritual success.
Professor Sampath Amaratunge
Vice Chancellor
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
As the Center of Excellence in Management Education in Sri Lanka, the
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC), is delighted to
host the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) for
the twelfth consecutive year. FMSC is committed to high quality teaching
and
research,
and
promoting
an
intellectually
stimulating
multidisciplinary environment.
ICBM is the apex event of the academic calendar of the faculty, and the theme selected after
careful consideration for this year is, “Future Sustainability, Governance and Ethics”. This
conference aims at promoting and publishing research thoughts on “Sustainability, Governance
and Ethics,” to disseminate knowledge on the theme to a wider community and to enhance the
links and the network between academics and practitioners.
I firmly believe that ICBM 2015, which is an enormous venture, would bring the industry and
the academia together. With this, I convey my very best wishes for the conference and to the
paper presenters while appreciating and admiring the commitment of the Organizing
Committee of ICBM 2015.
Dr. U. Anura Kumara
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
I am very happy to send this message on the occasion of the 12th
International Conference on Business Management of the Faculty of
Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri
Jayewardenepura. This year’s theme for the conference is Sustainability,
Governance and Ethics. It is a contemporary topic keeping abreast with
the world’s corporate practices. Sustainability is referred to as the “Triple
bottom line, namely environmental, social and economic”. Sustainability focuses on sustainable
development. This is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This conference will explore how
existing and new corporate governance mechanisms are being used to control the corporate
responsibility strategy. Today, they are not looking at the ethics of corporate governance but at
the governance of ethics.
Finally, I wish the organizing committee, every success at this conference.
Message from the Dean
It gives me great pleasure to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone
attending the 12th International Conference on Business Management
(ICBM -2015), in Colombo, Sri Lanka. I am pleased to welcome all the
conference emissaries on behalf of the Organizing Committee of this
annual event conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and
Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The theme of the conference this year is ‘Future Sustainability, Governance and Ethics’, which is
a contemporary topic for discussion particularly in the Sri Lankan context, and which will
undoubtedly offer a valuable insight both in theory and practice with the input of several
leading academics and industry practitioners. Thus, ICBM 2015 aims to promote and publish
current and relevant ideas on sustainability, governance and ethics, which are vital and
dynamic, especially for corporate and public sector organizations, which play an important role
in improving the quality of life of all stakeholders.
I have no doubt that you will benefit greatly from the research presentations and discussions
scheduled. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I convey my best wishes to all the conference
participants who have contributed in making the conference a success.
Dr. Wasantha Perera
Co-Chair, ICBM 2015
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Message from the Co-Chair
Dr. K.L.W. Perera (Co-Chair)
Dr. K.P.L. Chandralal (Co-Chair)
Dr. D. Kuruppuarachchi (Co-Chair)
Ms. A.D.D.T. Saparamadu (Co-Secretary)
Ms. S. Somasiri (Co-Secretary)
Dr. (Ms.) C. Hewagamage
Dr. (Ms.) G.D.N. Perera
Dr. (Ms.) L. Wijewardene
Dr. (Ms.) M.A.K.Sriyalatha
Dr. N.W.K.D.K. Dayaratne
Mr. C. S. Vitharana
Mr. D.T. Ratnayake
Mr. H.M.R.W. Herath
Mr. H.M.T.G.C. Sandaruwan
Mr. R.H.G.W. P. Kumara
Mr. S. D. L. Kongahawatte
Mr. K.A.D.S. M. Kalugampitiya
Mr. W.G.T.S. Senanayake
Mr. W.H.T. Gunawardena
Mr. W.P.S.H. Tissera
Ms. D.H.B.Y. Ranasinghe
Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi
Ms. G.A.T. Kaushalya
Ms. H.M.P.L. Karunaratne
Ms. I.G.S.M Illubethenne
Ms. K.M.V. Sachithra
Ms. M.P.S.R. Perera
Ms. N.P. Parameswara
Ms. S.M.G.P.K. Samarakoon
Ms. S.U. Gamage
Ms. W.A. P.C. Weerakkodi
Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika
Conference Programme
7th December 2015
Inauguration Ceremony
Venue:
Committee Room B, BMICH
1.30 p.m.
Registration of Participants
1.50 p.m.
Arrival of Invitees
2.00 p.m.
Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
2.10 p.m.
University Anthem
2.15 p.m.
Welcome Address by Dr. Wasantha Perera
Co-chair, ICBM 2015
2.25 p.m.
Address by Dr. Anura Kumara
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
2.35 p.m.
Address by Prof. Sampath Amarathunga
Vice-Chancellor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2.45 p.m.
Address by the Chief Guest
3.00 p.m.
Keynote Address by Prof. Ferdinand A. Gul
Monash University
3.20 p.m.
Launching Online Conference Proceedings
3.30 p.m.
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Lalith Chandralal
Co-chair, ICBM 2015
3.50 p.m.
National Anthem
3.55 p.m.
Refreshments
Industry Forum
Venue: Committee Room B, BMICH
4.30 p.m.
Welcome Address by Dr. D. Kuruppuarachchi
Co-chair, ICBM 2015
4.50 p.m.
Commencement of the Panel Discussion
Moderated by Mrs. Savithri Rodrigo
6.40 p.m.
Vote of Thanks by Mrs. A.A.D.T. Saparamadu
Secretary, ICBM 2015
8th December 2015
Technical Sessions
Venues: Fayol, Taylor, Webber, A3
8.00 a.m.
Registration
8.30 a.m.
Technical Sessions
9.30 a.m.
Refreshments
12.30 p.m.
Lunch
1.30 p.m.
Technical Sessions (contd.)
3.00 a.m.
Refreshments
3.30 p.m.
Technical Sessions (contd.)
Higher Degree Research Symposium
Venue: SBFF 1
8.30 a.m.
Welcome Speech by Dr. N. W. K. D. K. Dayaratne
8.50 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9.45 a.m.
Refreshments
1.00 p.m.
HDR Presentations
3.00 p.m.
Refreshments
3.30 p.m.
HDR Presentations (contd.)
Concluding Session
Venue: Fayol
5.30 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
5.40 p.m.
Presentation of Awards
Technical Sessions
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Accountancy & Finance - I
Session Chairs Dr. P D Nimal Dr. A. A. C. Abeysinghe
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9.0 0 a.m . – 9.45 a .m. Impact Of Dividend Policy On Corporate Profitability: Evidence From Listed Beverage Food And Tobacco Companies On Colombo
Stock Exchange (CSE) In Sri Lanka
R Paviththira
Sources of financing & difficulties of raising finance: The case of Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs
G N Kuruppu Lin- Log Model for Forecasting International Tourism Income in Sri
Lanka: Post War Period
K M U B Konarasinghe Drivers of Corporate Voluntary Disclosures: Empirical Evidence
from Sri Lankan Listed Companies
G K C Jeewantha D.B.P H Dissabandara A R Ajward
Conveners: Ms. W.A. P.C. Weerakkodi Mr. H.M.R.W. Herath Compere: B A S Fernando
Technical Assistance: Ms N S H Liyanarachchi
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Estate Management & Valuation
Session Chairs Prof. R G Ariyawansa Dr. D P S Chandrakumara
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9.0 0 a.m . – 9.45 a .m. Application of Building Management System for Sustainable Built Environment W H C D Kumara K G A S Waidyasekara
R P N P Weerasinghe Determinants of Time on the Market Reference to Residential Land
Market in Matara District, Sri Lanka
B A R N Fernando N C Wickramaarachchi Determinants of Rental Value in Telecommunication Towers: A
case study from Gampaha district of Sri Lanka
P S Hathurusinghe N C Wickramaarachchi Does Land Release Process promote Sustainable Land
Management? A theoretical review
H E R Gunawardana D A Tantrigoda U A Kumara Conveners: Mr. C. S. Vitharana Ms. D.H.B.Y. Ranasinghe
Compere: Ms P V N Perera
Technical Assistance: Ms S L S Fernando
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Information Systems
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9.0 0 a.m . – 9.4 5 a .m .Agriculture Knowledge and Information network in Sri Lanka: Perceptual aspects of Agriculture Instructors (AIs)
K N N Silva T Broekel An Analysis of the Challenges and Barriers of Popularization of
Government Web Sites
R K A D G K Rajapakse K D Gunawardane Impact of ICT Usage on Entrepreneurs' innovation and business
performance: A Review of Literature
W A D K E Weeramanthri K D Gunawardana
K M S Dushyantha Kulathunga Using E-Communication in the Mobile Telecommunication
Industry (Abstract Presentation)
D. Veerasamy J.P. Govender A. Arbee Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika
Compere: Ms. S.U. Gamage
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Green Management
Education & Knowledge Management
Session Chairs Prof.Hemanthi Ranasinghe, Dr. K. M. S. Dushyantha Kulathunga
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9.0 0 a.m . – 9.45 a .m .Risk of using crop residues and water that are contaminated with pesticides for feeding cattle’s in Nuwara Eliya DS division
K P S R Pathirana K G S Chaminda R A D I Dilhani R A U J Marapana J M J K Jayasinghe S B Navarathne Innovativeness of Sri Lankan IT Firms: The Roles of Knowledge
Management and Dynamic Innovation Capabilities
A Wijekoon N W K Galahitiyawe Extracurricular activities and employabiolity of
undergraduates in SL
P J Kumarasinghe K A A Udeshika Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika
Compere: Ms D R Welarathna
Technical Assistance: Mr. K L S Abeywickrama
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Accountancy & Finance - II
Session Chairs Prof. Ferdinand A. Gul Dr. M. Alfred Prof. K D Gunawardana
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10. 00 a.m . – 12. 00 p .m .The Effect of Qualified Auditors' Report on Share Prices: Evidence from Listed Companies of Sri Lanka
D G A S Anulasiri D B P H Dissabandara Roshan Ajward Degree of compliance with Corporate Governance Best Practices
and Corporate Financial Performance of Public Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
G S Mapitiya
Factors Affecting the Independence of Auditors N S Rathi
Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Size and Book to Market Effects in Stock Returns: Evidence from Sri Lanka
S D L Kongahawatte P D Nimal
Impact of Market Discipline on the Capital Adequacy of Banks: Evidence from an Emerging Economy
Ayesha Afzal
Why do companies pay dividends? : A Comment J N Dewasiri
Y K Weerakoon Banda The Analysis of Degree and Impact of Demographic Factors on
Financial Literacy in a Non-University Higher Education Institution in Sri Lanka
S S Edirisinghe S S Samarakkody D B P H Dissabandara A R Ajward
Conveners: Ms. W.A. P.C. Weerakkodi Mr. H.M.R.W. Herath Compere: B A S Fernando
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Track:
Human Resources Management - I
Session Chairs Dr.(Mrs.) Pavithra Kailasapathy, Dr.(Mrs.) M. G. G. Tharanganie, Dr. (Mrs) Padmini Jayasekara
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10. 00 a.m . – 12. 00 p .m .Presenteeism: Its Importance, Conceptual Clarifications, and a Working Definition
C Werapitiya H H D N P Opatha R L S Fernando
Impact of Occupational Stress on Employee Engagement N Simon
U Amarakoon A Study On the Impact Of Recruitment Methods On Employee
Turnover (Reference To Banking Sector In Sri Lanka)
U G Rajapaksha Influence of Task - Technology Fit On Individual Job Performance In
Insurance Industry Special Reference to Batticaloa District
R Kishokumar T Pavithira Relationship between Work-Family Balance and Job Performance
of Academics: A study on selected national universities in Sri Lanka
V Vithanage B J H Arachchige Business Ethics in Apparel Manufacturing: A Literature Review U Rathnayake
G Karunasena Empirical analysis of women leadership in the local government of
Bangladesh
M Arahman Conveners: Mr. C. S. Vitharana Ms. D.H.B.Y. Ranasinghe
Compere: Ms P V N Perera
Technical Assistance: Ms S L S Fernando
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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Session Chairs
Professor Milton Rajaratne Dr Trevis Perera Dr.(Mrs.) Rupika Senadheera
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10. 00 a.m . – 12. 00 p .m .Entrepreneurship Development Programs For Marginalized Groups -An Empirical Study on the Responses
M A Lokhande Thematic Analysis of Management Practices of
Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs towards Empowerment
Thesara Jayawardane P Mahanamahewa D Prasad
K Manchanayake D Samarasinghe Public Entrepreneurship and Delivering Public Services Effectively:
A study in public organizations in Galle District, Sri Lanka
A L Deshani R N Weerasinghe Understanding the effect of entrepreneurial desires and intentions
on creating entrepreneurial opportunities
I Peiris Léo-Paul DANA M Akoorie S Fernando Is luck a determinant in achieving sustainable entrepreneurial
opportunity?A theoretical perspective
G S B Aponso M D Pushpakumari K D Gunawardana Critical Success Factors For Construction Projects: A Literature
Review
G A K S Silva
B N F Warnakulasuriya B J H Arachchige Linking Stakeholder Behavior with Disclosing Strategies
of Environmental Sensitivity Companies
N. Rajeshwaran R P C Ranjani Conveners: Mr. H.M.T.G.C. Sandaruwan Mr. R.H.G.W. P. Kumara
Compere: Ms. S.U. Gamage
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Track: Accountancy & Finance - III
Session ChairsProf. D.B.P.H. Dissa Bandara Dr. (Ms.) R.P.C R. Rajapakse Dr. A.A.J. Fernando
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1.0 0 p .m . – 3 .15 p .m .An Analysis of Intellectual Capital Disclosure Practices of the Annual Reports of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
S D Jayasooriya K D Gunawardana
Y K Weerakoon Banda Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability: A Study
on Listed Manufacturing Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange.
S Kodithuwakku Impact of dividend policy on stock price volatility and market value
of the firm: evidence from sri lankan manufacturing companies.
U G V D D Gunarathne W A N Priyadarshanie S M R K Samarakoon The Impact of Intellectual Capital Components of Investment
Managers on Stock Return of Listed Banks on the Colombo Stock Exchange
K M S Senevirathne W M A Bandara
Risk Management Practices of Banks: Evidence from Sri Lanka K P P Fernando
M A K Sriyalatha An Impact of Environemntal Practices on Financial Perfromance : A
Literature Review
L F D Z Gunathilaka K D Gunawardana M D Pushpakumari Barriers and Challenges of Introducing Environmental Taxation in
Nigeria, for future sustainability
I Garba
K D Gunawardana Conveners: Ms. W.A. P.C. Weerakkodi Mr. H.M.R.W. Herath
Compere: B A S Fernando
Technical Assistance: Ms K G T I Gunathilake
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Human Resources Management - II
Session Chairs
Dr (Mrs) B. J. H. Arachchige Prof. K. H. Hemantha Kumara Dr. (Mrs.) Prasadini .N. Gamage
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1.0 0 p .m . – 3 .15 p .m .Role of ethical orientation of HRM in establishing an
ethical organizational culture : A literature review and implications
N G V A De Silva H H D N P Opatha The Impact Of Cross Culture On Employee Performance In
Multinational Companies In Sri Lanka
U GRajapaksha Individual Character and its Dimensions: Directions for Empirical
Investigation
R B L Weragoda H H D N P Opatha Employee engagement: conceptual clarification from existing
confusion and towards an instrument of measuring it
Y AIddagoda H H D N P Opatha K D Gunawardana Antecedents and consequences of internal branding in
organizations in Indian services sector
A B Raj
Usage of alternative dispute resolution methods for settlement of labour disputes of manufacturing industry in sri lanka
S D A Soorige M D T E Abeynayake An examination/study of the impact of the academic background
of Business Leaders on the development of knowledge economy in Sri Lanka.
T M A Tennakoon K D Gunawardena S P P Amarathunga Conveners: Mr. C. S. Vitharana Ms. D.H.B.Y. Ranasinghe
Compere: Ms P V N Perera
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Economics
Session Chairs Prof. H.D. Karunarathna, Dr.(Mrs.) M.S.S. Perera Dr. S.C.B. HeenkendaVe
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1.0 0 p .m . – 3 .15 p .m .Study focused on the barriers to the exportation of garments in the apparel industry of Sri Lanka
Y S Dharmasiri R G Ranasinghe
Analyzing citizen profiles for Sri Lanka: A Review W A Mohotti
S C Premarathne The Effect of the Public Debt on Economic Growth in Sri Lankan
Economy
P J Kumarasinghe P R P Panakumbura Trade Liberalization, After School Education and Economic Growth:
A New Evidence from Pakistan
M Asim Discriminatory Transactions and Unequal Interactions
among Nation-States around the World
V N Shaw Analysis of the Regulatory Framework for Electronic Money in Sri
Lanka: Suggestions for Future Sustainability and Governance
S Hapugoda C Hewagamage Conveners: Mr. H.M.T.G.C. Sandaruwan Mr. R.H.G.W. P. Kumara
Compere: Ms. S.U. Gamage
Technical Assistance:Mr. K G Kuruppu
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Track:
Operations & Technology Management
Session Chairs Prof Chandana Perera
Dr. (Mrs.) N. W. K. Galahitiyawe Dr. G.D. Samarasinghe
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3.3 0 p .m . – 5 .15 p .m .Impact of dividend policy on stock price volatility Technology strategy for driving learning and growth: results of a pilot study
S M Nanayakkara V Wickramasinghe A Strategic Analysis of the use of Third Party Logistics Providers
(3PLs) in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry: A Systematic Review of Literature
W M N N Wannisingha M Heiyanthuduwa T Rupasinghe The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model: A
Systematic Review of Literature from the Apparel Industry
R H Thilakarathna M N Dharmawardana T Rupasinghe Intellectual capital of technology park structure: structural and
factorial model
A Maltseva Governance of buyer supplier relationship in supply chains: A
Theoretical Perspective
S Sapukotanage B N F Warnakulasuriya S T W S Yapa
Servitization in Manufacturing Firms: A Systematic Literature Review
S D S R Maheepala B N F Warnakulasooriya Y K Weerakoon Banda Conveners: Ms. W.A. P.C. Weerakkodi Mr. H.M.R.W. Herath
Compere: B A S Fernando
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Marketing Management
Session Chairs Prof. (Dr.) B. N. F. Warnakulasooriya Prof. Pradeep RandiwelaVe
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3.3 0 p .m . – 5 .15 p .m .Consumer Responses Towards The Four Pieces Marketing Strategies in the conflict Affected Areas of Sri Lanka: A Grounded Theory Approach
S Shivany T Velnampy K Kajendra Influencing factors on Consumer acceptability of Brand Extension:
A study on Kist’s Brand Extension
S J Evangeline V R Ragel Role of Marketing Capabilities in Enhancing SMEs Performance in
Ampara District
M I M Hilal K M Mubarak Analysis Of Public Satisfaction On Services Quality
Of Urban Local Authorities In Sri Lanka
J Edirisinghe
H M L P. Karunarathne W H T Gunawardhana “Freedom of Expression or Privacy”: A Critical Analysis On The
Ethical Behavior Of Internet Broadcasting Media In Sri Lanka.
W D P S Wickramasinghe
The Impact of After Sales Services on Customer Satisfaction- Special references to LG electronics products, Sri Lanka.
V.Nivethika D. Yoganathan Conveners: Mr. C. S. Vitharana Ms. D.H.B.Y. Ranasinghe
Compere: Ms P V N Perera
Technical Assistance: Ms R M G S Jayarathna
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Service Management
Public Policy Management
Tourism & Hospitality Management
Session Chairs Dr. M.S.M. Aslam Prof. (Mrs.) D. S. R. Samarasinghe Dr. M. H. A. Sisira Kumara
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3.3 0 p .m . – 5. 00 p .m .Measuring the efficiency in decision making of managers of service sector organizations in Sri Lanka
A M R Begam Three Tier Approach - An Ideology for Ecotourism Development
and Economic Sustainability
B R Pawar Factors affecting Public Value of E-government in Sri Lanka: An
Empirical Study based on the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs
M N N Sufna R L S Fernando Complexities in Individual Capacity in Interagency Collaboration:
The Case of Law Enforcement in Marine Environment Protection in Sri Lanka
S U Lanka Prasada R L S Fernando B J H Arachchige K Konasinghe Impact of Travel Motives on Destination Image Perception: with
special reference to Sri Lanka
W M H U Wijethunga B N F Warnakulasooriya Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika
Compere: Ms D R Welarathna
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Senior Prof. H H D N P Opatha
Prof. R L S Fernando
Prof. J. A. S. K. Jayakody
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10. 00 a .m . – 12. 00 p .m .Feasibility of Weather Derivatives for Agriculture Risk Reduction in Sri Lanka
D P S M Dayasekara Industrialization, Vision 2020 and Economic Development of
Aurangabad Region of Maharashtra State
W K Sarwade Sustainable Weed Management in the Commercial
Tea Industry: The Case of Hapugastenne Estate, Maskeliyaa
H M P Peiris A D N Gunarathne A Case Study on Application of DMAIC to Improve Delivery
Efficiency
B M M M Tennakoon T M B Palawatta Development of vehicle transshipment in Sri Lanka: Case study of
Hambantota Port
P D K Dilka S P P Amaratunge M P K Withanawasam A Real Time Production Tracking and a Decision Support System
(PTDSS) A Case Study from an Apparel Company
P.L.N.U Cooray T. D Rupasinghe Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika
Compere: Ms D R Welarathna
Technical Assistance: Mr. K L S Abeywickrama
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Dr. N. W. K. D. K. Dayaratne
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among Entrepreneurs
G S B Aponso M D Pushpakumari K D Gunawardana
An Impact of Foucaudian Micro Power Elements on Accounting. K M Thanthirige
K D Gunawardana A A J Fernando The Impact of Supplier Governance on the Relationship between
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices and Sustainable Performance of Organizations: the Case of the Apparel Exporting Firms of Sri Lanka
S Sapukotanage B N FWarnakulasuriya S TW S Yapa
Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika Compere: Ms D R Welarathna
Technical Assistance: Mr. D J Gurusinghe
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3.3 0 p .m . – 5 .30 p .m .Impact of Accounting Practices of Intellectual Capital on the Financial Credibility in the Financial Statements
S D Jayasooriya K D Gunawardena Y K Weerakoon Banda A Study of Introducing a Sustainable Model for Electronic Money
Usage in Sri Lanka
S Hapugoda C Hewagamage K M S Dushyantha Kulathunga An Impact of Environmental Practices on Business Performance in
Manufacturing Organizations - Sri Lanka
L F D Z Gunathilaka K D Gunawardana A Study of Barriers and Challenges for developing Knowledge
Economy in Sri Lanka
T M A Tennakoon K D Gunawardena S P P Amarathunga
Conveners: Ms. G.A.C. Sajeevi Ms. W.V.D.N. Nishadika Compere: Ms D R Welarathna
