Faculty of Business, Management of Technology
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Theses / Dissertations submitted to Department of Management of Technology2024-03-28T11:42:52ZFactors restraining on become an entrepreneur-
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Factors restraining on become an entrepreneur-
Wijethunga TN
Entrepreneurship is a frequently discussed scope within the Sri Lankan business
community as most of the individuals are keen on commencing businesses and to
become entrepreneurs. However, retention of entrepreneurs successfully in the market
is fewer vis-à-vis new entrants. Therefore, underlying purpose of this study is to identify
the factors which restrain the individuals on becoming an entrepreneur in the
perspective of fruit and vegetable cultivators in Sri Lanka.
Relevant theories and empirical reviews pertaining to the study were referred in order
to grasp available knowledge. Mixed Approach was used to carry out the research
where both quantitative and qualitative aspects of study scope were covered.
Questionnaire was used as the main source of data collection where Histograms, Pie
charts, Bar charts, Line Charts, Cobweb charts were used for the qualitative analysis
whereas Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis and other SPS analysis were used
to assess quantitative aspect of the study.
240 Farmers were selected for the study representing five distinctive districts i.e.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Jaffna, Batticaloa and Puttalam where Stratified and Random
Sampling was used. Based on the analysis, it was identified that there are relationships
between Access to markets, Attitudes of Farmers, Government assistance,
Entrepreneurial knowledge, Access to Financial channels and Executing an Innovation
have relationships towards becoming Entrepreneurs.
Therefore, appropriate recommendations such as increasing government assistance,
conducting proper vocational training, introduction of attractive financial assistance
schemes can be introduced to enhance the interest of the entrepreneurs in the market.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZFactors affecting SME financing:
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Factors affecting SME financing:
Jayasekara TDM
This study aimed at assessing the factors affecting SME financing, addressing the role
of private commercial banks in Sri Lanka. Though identification on factors affecting
SMEs are based on SME owner’s perspective in many scholars, the supply side
perspective has not been covered. The literature was assessed to grasp knowledge being
published by previous researchers pertaining to SME financing and banks’ role, and
comprehensive theoretical framework analysis was also carried out to evaluate SME
financing and the behavior of banks.
A mixed method was used in the study where both quantitative and qualitative data
were collected using semi structured interview mode. 150 bank credit officers who are
involved in SME financing and credit units were selected to carry out the study where
the scope is limited to the Colombo District.
Both statistical analysis and thematic analysis were carried out based on the data being
collected and it has been identified that there are significant relationships between the
Lending policies of banks, Risks associated with banks, credit officers’ attitudes and
perceptions towards the SMEs, Rules and regulations by governments for banks and
Banks’ strategic motive and tendency for loan granting for SMEs by private
commercial banks. Further, it has been identified that the relationship management
between SME owners and banking staff is also a critical factor in loan granting
propensity. The study contributes to suggest policy implications on revising the lending
policies of Commercial Banks to look at customers in an objective manner without
making decisions based on the preconceptions to fulfill the financing needs of SMEs.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZImpact of research & development expenditure of Sri Lankan large scale enterprises with special emphasis on the financial indicators
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Impact of research & development expenditure of Sri Lankan large scale enterprises with special emphasis on the financial indicators
Mayooran, K
The respective research is conducted, in order to identify the impact or influence of
expensed R & D as well as capitalized R & D on the financial performance of the
firm, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards. Its
necessitate that the R & D expenditures must be accounted in the comprehensive
income statement, and none of the intangible assets are considered from the R & D
research phases must be accounted as an asset in the statement of financial position.
For the data collection, the total samples size contains of 105 firms with 525
observations, from the audited financial statements of the public listed companies at
Colombo Stock Exchange, which are engaged with the R & D activities over the
period of last five financial years between 2010/2011 and 2014/2015. Those samples
are adopted with the random and stratified sampling techniques as well as the
multivariate quantitative technique is selected as the research technique to measure the
financial performance of the firm by using the selected accounting based indicators.
Such as; Interest cover ratio (ICR), Price-earnings ratio (PER), Capital structure
gearing ratio (CSGR), Return on invested capital employed (ROICE), Earnings per
share stock (EPSS), Dividend yield ratio (DYR), Return on assets ratio (ROAR),
Asset turnover ratio (ATR) and Dividend cover ratio (DCR).
The results could be concluded as; the expensed R & D positively associates with
DCR, negatively associates with EPSS, positively associates with CSGR with does
not have any substantial impact and negatively associates with ROAR, ROICE, DYR
and PER. On the other hand the capitalised R & D has substantial negative association
on ROAR, ROICE and EPSS; meanwhile it’s positively associates with CSGR but
does not have any substantial impact and negatively associates with DYR, DCR and
PER.
A study of the national innovation system of Sri Lanka
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A study of the national innovation system of Sri Lanka
Govindaraj, S
National Innovation System (NIS) can be defined as a network of elements which include public, private and academic sector whose interactions and collaborations will induce the creation and use of knowledge for national economic benefit.
The purpose of this research was to identify the existence of the NIS along with its efficiency, effectiveness, strengths and weaknesses in Sri Lanka.
Literature review revealed that measuring the NIS is complex due to the large number of elements involved with no single accepted methodology to study it. The various measurement techniques such as the European Innovation Scorecard (EIS), World Bank Knowledge Assessment Methodology (KAM), Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard, Triple Helix and Innovation Chain aim to identify the strength of the innovation system, the S&T capability and interrelationship between S&T institutions of a region or a nation.
Innovation systems of six countries segregated into developed, developing and newly industrialized countries were studied. The countries studied were Australia, Finland, South Korea, Malaysia, India and Thailand. The study revealed that a central governance of S&T across the nation is vital for the success of any NIS.
A combination of methodologies which included EIS, KAM, Triple Helix, Innovation Chain and Porter‟s Diamond Model were adopted to study the NIS. Data collection was through interviews with 14 experts in the government, academic and industrial sectors. Secondary data was from published data available in the annual reports, journals and the internet.
The research revealed that the NIS of Sri Lanka is greatly compromised right from the very early stages of education. Low number of science based schools and exam oriented curriculum have failed to induce innovative thinking among Sri Lankan children. Further, competition for entrance into S&T universities has forced potential students to move to other fields of study.
Higher education institutes and government research institutes also suffer setbacks. Lack of funds, lack of infrastructure and advanced equipment, lack of qualified
human capital, low level of recognition and appreciation of researchers, difficulties in getting approval and resistance to change are serious concerns that need to be addressed immediately. This has led to decreased number of research projects done causing underutilization, demotivation and lack of coordination among existing researchers.
Industrial sectors contribution to S&T development has also remained low with the exception of a few sectors like Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the apparel sector. Increasing cost of operations, lack of government incentives for Research and Development (R&D) and poor implementation of Intellectual Property (IP) laws to protect ownership have discouraged industries to partner with government research institutes and universities for joint R&D ventures.
Lack of a coordinating body for research and innovation and the lack of a governance structure for S&T have caused R&D to be performed in an ad-hoc manner with no national goal or strategy in mind. This has resulted in duplication of work at many government institutes with similar objectives but based under different ministries.
These findings indicate that the government‟s role in the national S&T development needs to be improved and immediate measures should be taken to overcome existing weaknesses. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the government prioritize S&T development in its path to economic development. Initiatives to increase funds for S&T development in state research and academic institutes are vital. Further, laws should be strengthened to protect local innovations and S&T policies enforced should be implemented.
The S&T community in the country is aware of these issues and has proposed a 5 year strategy plan for science, technology and innovation to be implemented. Adequate actions are necessary by the government to implement this strategy plan to make Sri Lanka the “Wonder of Asia”.
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