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Conceptual Study on Isomorphism and Stagnation of Employment Opportunities for Female Labor Force in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2021) Nagendrakumar, N.; Madhavika, W.D.N.; Nimeshika, D.K.M.S.; Bulathsinhala, D.S.M.; Kalhara, H.L.R.; Rodney, R.
Female unemployment is one among the major issues that stifle the development potential of economies, as it slacks off the potential skills, knowledge, and competencies of female job anticipants without being utilized productively. Authors’ intension through the study is to develop a conceptual model in order to assess the continuing problem of female unemployment of Sri Lanka. The value is comparatively high to that of males despite the country’s initiatives towards equal access for health, education and other regulations to promote equal opportunities for all citizens. The identified research gap has been addressed using Institutional Isomorphism - A concept at the core of the Institutional Theory. Institutional Isomorphism explains the phenomena of organizational homogeneity created through three distinctive mechanisms - coercive, normative, and mimetic isomorphism and its subsequent effect on female unemployment is presented in a theoretical framework at the end of the study. Apparently, the study makes a theoretical implication as accommodation of Institutional Isomorphism to assess a research problem of this variety is done for the first time both locally and internationally. The study has socio-cultural and economic impacts as the proposed conceptual model would aid potential researchers to address the problem of female unemployment through a novel facet with the anticipation of revealing broader factors and forces that constrain the employability of females and suggest feasible solutions to overcome the above.
Corporate Governance and Firm Integrated Performance: Concept Paper
(Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2021) Nagendrakumar, N.; Kumarapperuma, C.; Malinga, J. A. C.; Gayanthika, S.D.K.; Perera, Y.A.M.D.; Amanda, H.N.
The firm's integrated performance has become widely significant in the development of business in present context. Corporate governance, which has become the focal point of corporate success, sets the rules for minimizing financial crises and management conflicts. Good management practices are essential not only to successfully manage an organization and remain profitable but also to enhance stakeholder wealth and strengthen corporate image in the long run. As such, good governance aims for the sustainability of an organization. Sound management practices are not just for a quick fix but rather requires foresight; these are among key concerns of organization which endeavor to wealth maximization as well as confidence as a responsible corporate citizen. Many studies have investigated the relationship between corporate governance and firm's core functional areas separately but not collectively. Thus, this paper explores the effect of corporate governance on a firm's integrated performance in terms of accounting and finance, marketing, logistics, and supply chain performance influenced by board size as the moderating variable. In addition, the study proposes a conceptual framework that demonstrates the aforesaid relationship, as well as specific research hypotheses for future study. The theoretical framework proposed in this study is highly backed by the theories of agency theory, stewardship theory, and stakeholder theory. This integration of corporate governance and given factors will disclose important management consequences and research discoveries for the future.