Kelaniya Journal of Management

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    Efficiency and Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya., 2023) Herath, H. M. A. K.; Azeez, A. A.; Priyashantha, K. G.
    This study was conducted to find out common knowledge in the empirical literature pertaining to the performance and efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs), as well as the areas that require more attention for future research. The systematic literature review (SLR) technique was applied and the article selection and findings were reported according to the PRISMA guidelines. 69 empirical journal articles between 2013 and 2023 were included from Scopus database. (1) Efficiency of MFIs (Financial & Social efficiency) (2) performance of MFIs (Social & Financial Performance), (3) sustainable performance of MFIs, were identified as the three most common knowledge clusters. The review established that efficiency and conventional performance analysis of MFIs differ in methodologies and perspectives. Further, it was found that performance assessment, efficiency measurement, productivity, sustainability, and outreach of MFIs are infrequently investigated areas. Financial efficiency, social efficiency, financial performance, and social performance of MFIs were also identified as averagely investigated, creating avenues for more future studies. Thus, the study emphasized the need for further research diversifying perspectives on overall MFI performance to ensure lasting success.
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    Facets of Gender Stereotypes Change: A Systematic Literature Review
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya., 2023) Priyashantha, K. G.; De Alwis, A. C.; Welmilla, I.
    This systematic literature review paper highlights the definitions, dimensions, and various outcomes associated with the changing gender stereotypes. Using PRISMA article selection guidelines, Sixty articles were selected that were published during the 1970-2020 period in Scopus and LENS.ORG databases. The results found that the definition of people’s attitudes towards adopting the culturally defined social role of the opposite biological sex is ideal for being globally applied. The most used dimensions found in studies are agency and communion. Depending on the surface nature of gender stereotypes change outcomes found, only a few outcomes are favorable to the economy. There are more negative related outcomes in the family, work, and health clusters. It implies that future research needs to consider overcoming these adverse outcomes. Besides, a gap was identified in gender stereotype change in the technology landscape, and future research needs more focus on these areas. Moreover, the definitions, dimensions, and consequences synthesized in this paper provide insights to build an extended theoretical foundation for gender research in the future. This study had a limited number of articles inclusion because only two databases were selected for article retrieval.
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    Gender Stereotypes Changes and Changing Gender Role Behaviors: A Theoretical Perspective
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya., 2022) Priyashantha, K. G.; De Alwis, A. C.; Welmilla, I.
    Many scholars have used social role theory to examine gender stereotypes and changes in gender stereotypes. However, it falls short of having the same explanatory power as persons who engage in gradual cognitive processes that alter gender stereotypes and gender role behaviors. In this perspective paper, we argue that the theory of planned behavior can be used to explain the step-by-step cognitive processes of changing gender stereotypes and changing gender role behaviors. It can further be used to examine whether gender stereotypes have changed. The context we selected for this task is. We used two perspectives in this task and examined Sri Lanka as the context for analysis. In the first perspective, we argue that Attitudes, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control influence the Intentions for Changing Gender Role Behaviors. In the second perspective, we argue that Intentions and Facilitative Conditions for Changing Gender Role Behaviors influence the Changing Gender Role Behaviors. Moreover, each perspective provides directions for future research and implications for the theory.