Volume 01 - 2003
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Item Success factors in Information Technology applications in small and medium scale industries - the Sri Lankan experience(Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2003) Munasinghe, L.; Jayawardena, D.P.W.This paper argues that the industrialist in developing countries should make use of the opportunities made available by the rapid advancement of information technology to enhance the competitiveness. Most of the enterprises that have made an attempt towards this have not realized the expected benefits of implementing Management Information Systems (MISs). The main reason for this being the lack of understanding of the factors which influences the success of MISs. The main objective of this paper is to identify the factors having a positive influence on success of MISs. The present levels of application for each of the potential areas were assessed.The impact of several factors, which are likely to influence the success of the MISs were analysed. This paper identifies the importance of high commitment of management, efficient manual procedures, high level company wide computer literacy, adequate knowledge of management techniques of the systems analysts and a number of other factors for the success of MISs argues the need for a shift of the policy of IT and management education to strengthen the success factors.Item The role of Information Technology trends in planning an Information Technology led development strategy for Sri Lanka(Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2003) Munasinghe, L.; Jayawardena, D.P.W.It is important to accurately identify the trends of a technology to formulate realistic policies relevant to it. Number of examples related to IT industry proves that this is no exception to IT. This article discusses the global trends of IT applications in areas like education, acces to information, governance, public services, business & commerce, industry , agriculture, home & leisure and their relevance to Sri Lanka . The potential key impediments and trends with respect to the two main investment opportunities namely the software and IT education & training are also highlighted. Sri Lanka has the potential to take advantage of the emerging trend s in many areas. This paper stresses the need to formulate a national policy on IT that would actively promote its application in as many spheres as possible and eliminate the obstacles stifling their implementation.Item Harnessing Information Technology for national development: A policy framework for Sri Lanka(Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2003) Munasinghe, L.; Jayawardena, D.P.W.Unprecedented advancements in Information Technology have made mankind very much dependant on it for a wide array of activities. IT also has paved a path for developing countries like Sri Lanka to overcome the severe challenges imposed by the globalisation of economic and financial activities. Therefore, the time is opportune for Sri Lanka to embrace IT and harness its capabilities for national development. Sri Lanka possesses the necessary prerequisites like a literate population and a liberalised economy, which would make this a relatively easy task. This paper discusses the measures needed to strengthen the key enabling factors for proliferation of IT including IT manpower and IT literacy, information infrastructure and legislation, measures needed to promote application of IT for activities falling under the major potential areas including education, access to information, governance, public services, business & commerce, industry, agriculture and home & leisure activities. The paper also presents measures to reap the maximum benefits of the two sectors related to IT having the greatest potential for success i.e., software industry and IT education & training. The paper argues the importance of incorporating the measures discussed under the above categories if Sri Lanka is to successfully harness the opportunities made available by IT for its development.