Junior Research Symposia
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Item The effects of total quality management practices on the business performance and the reasons and the barriers to TQM practices of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka(Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Kumari, S.A.L.N.Organizations in the world have been exploring ways of improving quality to increase business performance in order to gain competitive advantage (Ferdousi & Shabnam, 2013; Jha and Joshi, 2010). As a result of that many businesses in the world are practicing TQM in order to increase business performance and gain competitive advantage (Ferdousi & Shabnam, 2013). TQM is a business philosophy that would results in performance improvement (Lanarolle, Perera, & Yapa, 2014). Previous research on Total Quality Management (TQM) investigated that the relationship between TQM practices on business performance (Sadikoglu & Olcay, 2014; Joiner, 2006; Jaafreh & Al-abedallat, 2013; Ardestani & Amirzadeh, 2014). This study investigated that effect of TQM practices on various levels of business performance as well as the reasons and barriers of TQM practices of manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. The primary objective of this research is to find out the effects of Total Quality Management (TQM) practices on various levels of business performance. The secondary objectives are investigating the reasons and barriers in implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) practices of manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. For investigating that expected to use appropriate analytical techniques and statistical analysis methods such as exploratory factor analysis, tests for reliability and validity of the constructs, correlation and multiple regression analysis. The sample was selected from the members of Sri Lanka Standards Institution and manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. Conceptual framework and hypothesis are tested by using cross-sectional mail survey via questionnaire. Further these data collected through manufacturing firms operate in Sri Lanka. The research is basically based on the primary data by collected information such as questionnaire survey, email, fax or face- to-face meeting. Additionally, this expected to use secondary data also i.e. prior research articles, Conference proceedings, Books and annual reports. The test of schematic diagram supports the proposed hypotheses. This study expected to investigate the effect of TQM index on business performance. By analyzing these data using SPSS software supports to build strong positive relationship between total quality management practices and business performance in manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. And this support to identify reasons and barriers to TQM practices in manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka.Item The relationship between size, growth and business performance of firms in Sri Lankan manufacturing industry(Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Akram, R.M.W.Taking some firms in the manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka as samples, the research is going to investigate the interaction between Size, Growth and Business performance of manufacturing organizations. Identifying this relationship is very important in today’s context as many firms in Sri Lanka undergo with huge expansionary projects while some firms do not worry about their Size or Growth rather than their performance. This paper is trying to analyze the relationship between the variables size, growth and business performance in manufacturing industry using secondary sources of each firm in the selected sample specially using the external information available about the selected firms. The empirical study on this relationship shows that these three variables are independent of each other (Gibrat’s Law). Finally, the paper expects to conclude that the manufacturing firms’ Growth and performance are independent of each other.Item The impact of internet adoption on business performance(Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Sudarshani, P.E.The growth of information technology in the business world is spreading at a phenomenal rate. The uses of the internet for e-commerce purposes have seen a high increase due to growth in websites for commercial purposes (Gilmore et al, 2007).The success of a business organization stands at the usage of IT in their business. Internet based ICT practices also contribute to the increase of productivity in SME in developing countries (Jayathilake et al, 2008). SMEs under the BOI (Board of Investment) in Sri Lanka are far behind the fast moving world of IT. Though E-Commerce is accelerating at a high pace, most of the SMEs are still at the lower level compared to their competitors in business. This study identifies the major determining factors in Sri Lanka small and medium sized enterprises’ (SMEs) e-commerce adoption, offers practical implications, and indicates the actions required. This research integrates technological, organizational, and environmental determinisms with social constructivism to build a practical framework for understanding Internet adoption among SMEs in Sri Lanka. In this research best collecting data evidence is primary evidence and the questionnaire was the main element for this research. SPSS software was used for analysis purpose. Analysis will be carried out to identify the relationship between the adoption of E-Commerce or Internet and the firm Performance. The results of that E-Marketing will affect the adoption of E-Commerce and therefore it is proven reasonable to consider Internet and hopefully the research will help to convey the awareness among the SME towards E-Commerce and help them to speed up their involvement in E-Business.