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Export competitiveness of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka: a case study based on the gem and jewellery sector

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dc.contributor.author Dollawatta, N.N.W.
dc.contributor.author Dasanayaka, S.W.S.B.
dc.date.accessioned 2016-01-06T08:30:32Z
dc.date.available 2016-01-06T08:30:32Z
dc.date.issued 2015
dc.identifier.citation Dollawatta, N.N.W. and Dasanayaka, S.W.S.B. 2015. Export competitiveness of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka: a case study based on the gem and jewellery sector. Journal of Social Sciences – Sri Lanka, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 07 (01): pp 11-24. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/11040
dc.description.abstract The factors affecting the export competitiveness of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) are very complex. From the firm’s point of view, the trading environment SMEs conducts their business play an important role. Thus, a trade-enabling environment, based on adequate trade policies, an efficient trade and customs administration and good infrastructure are critical for enterprises to compete effectively in the competitive global market. Today international competition became more innovative and knowledge based, understanding trade performance goes beyond the parameters of the traditional comparative advantage paradigm and stressed the role of technology and continuous innovation for international competitiveness. Therefore, this study aims to contribute to the assessment of export competitiveness by investigating the influence of firm and industry specific characteristics in the gem and jewellery products sub sector in Sri Lanka. Structured questionnaire survey followed by descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of data was performed to identify the key factors for the export competitiveness. This study revealed that the firms export orientation, human capital and technological capabilities have significant relations to the export competitiveness of the firms. Furthermore, the government policy, freight facilities and distribution, product variability, research and development, export market promotion attitudes at the industry and firm levels have significant impact for the export competitiveness. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Export competitiveness en_US
dc.subject Small and Medium Enterprises en_US
dc.subject Gem and jewelry en_US
dc.subject Global market en_US
dc.title Export competitiveness of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka: a case study based on the gem and jewellery sector en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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