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    Do Supply Chain Management Practices Contribute Firm Competitiveness? A Study based on Medium Scale Entrepreneurial Firms in Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, 2017) Wijetunge, W. A. D. S.; Ranwala, R.
    It is evident that supply chain management (SCM) practices are widely practiced by large scale and established business organizations as benchmark. Not only the large firms but also the small and medium scale businesses are required to follow these practices to achieve the growth. Further, present business environment is very competitive and organizations should face this as a challenge. This study is undertaken to empirically investigate the impact of supply chain management on competitiveness. Sample consists of 327 production managers of medium scale entrepreneurial firms (manufacturing sector) in Colombo district. The analyzed data supports the hypotheses revealing that higher the level of involvement in SCM practices higher the competitiveness. Further, it is found that except level of information quality and lean practices, other practices of SCM (Strategic partnership with suppliers, customer relationship, level of information sharing and internal supply chain process are significant factors that affect firm competitiveness.
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    Undergraduates’ Perception of Entrepreneurship Education: A Study Based on the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Ranwala, R.; Nimeshi, G. K. S.; Sarathchandra, K. S. H.
    Entrepreneurship education plays a pivotal role in fostering aspiring entrepreneurs and driving economic growth. Entrepreneurs significantly contribute to wealth creation and job opportunities, making entrepreneurship knowledge and skills essential for sustainable economic development. This study examines the perception of undergraduates towards entrepreneurship education and explores the reasons behind their decision not to pursue a specialized degree in entrepreneurship. Employing an exploratory design model and a qualitative research approach, the study utilizes in-person interviews conducted in an unstructured format to collect data. The research was conducted at the University of Kelaniya, employing purposive-homogeneous sampling for participant selection. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the gathered data. The study reveals that undergraduates perceive entrepreneurship education as a ‘promising subject stream, a ‘social inclination’, and a ‘theoretical discipline’. Moreover, reasons for not choosing entrepreneurship education include concerns related to ‘future career goals’ and ‘limited awareness’. The study's findings are expected to contribute to further research in entrepreneurship education and offer valuable insights for Sri Lankan universities and higher learning institutions to enhance their entrepreneurship education curricula and practices.