Microfinance plays a vital role to alleviate poverty through the development of micro enterprises. Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) provide services such as micro credit, savings, insurance, and business development services ...
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) provide business training to its clients in order to improve their knowledge and skills so that they can manage their businesses effectively and efficiently. MFIs can also experience better ...
Abeysekera, Ruwan(Open University of Sri Lanka, 2019)
Social entrepreneurship is an emerging phenomenon that provides innovative solutions to persisting social problems such as poverty, lack of access to education, clean drinking water and human rights which were previously ...
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) provide services such as microcredit, savings, insurance and Business Development Services (BDS) to low income people in order to start new businesses and expand existing businesses. MFIs ...
Microfinance institutions provide business training to its clients/owner managers to start and expand businesses. The literature reveals that business training given by MFIs helps improve the performance of both the MFIs ...
Kalpani, B.L. Wathsala; Abeysekera, Ruwan(the Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2018)
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) contribute immensely to low income earning individuals by providing microcredit and other services such as insurance, savings and training to engage in income generating activities. ...
Posited in the context of the exacerbating conditions of the economic crisis, the shortage of financial resources in the small and medium-sized enterprise market, and the low standard of living of the population in a number ...
Abeysekera, Ruwan(Faculty of Management & Finance University of Colombo, 2015)
The purpose of this paper is to present the concepts of co-production discussed in previous literature and to discuss its implications on research and practice. This is a theoretical paper. It identifies that the extant ...
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), in addition to the provision of microcredit, also provide business development services (BDS) to owner managers in order to develop micro enterprises. BDS are non-financial services such ...
Abeysekera, R.(Open University of Sri Lanka, 2019)
Research methodology refers to an overall approach to a problem, which can be put into practice in a research process; from the theoretical underpinning, to the collection and analysis of the data. Research methodology ...
The purpose of this study is to contribute to the ongoing discussion about Sri Lankan bank contribution toward sustainable development Goals (SDGs). This research aims to identify the scope of the contribution and SDGs ...
Kannangara, Panchali; Panditharathna, Kushani(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of green investment on the performance of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. This research is motivated by the recognition of the substantial environmental impact ...
Hewage, K.G.I.; Ranaweera, H.R.A.T.(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The modern consumer is keener on eco lifestyle. Using the theoretical lens of the theory of planned behavior, this current research seeks to examine the impact of switching barriers on consumers’ intention to purchase ...
Liyanage, Sanduni; Liyanage, Chatura(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has been highlighted as a key strategic sector in Sri Lanka, serving as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth, regional development, job creation, and poverty reduction. ...
Mallikarachchi, M.C. K.; Kalpana, Ambepitiya(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
This paper aims to provide an overview of the literature on consumer ethnocentrism. Along with demographic, social, cultural, and psychological factors, product features and other facilities also impact consumer behaviour. ...
Manarangi, K.T.A.; Dharmawardane, M.N.S.H.; Dissanayake, D.M.R.(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Consumer behavior of different products and services is featured by market-based factors apart from the individual factors. The notion of customer perceived value and its influence on purchase behaviors has been examined ...
Fernando, J.A.H.P; Buddhika, R(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Employee motivation is a critical factor in determining the overall performance of an organization. This study provides an overview of the relationship between employee motivation and organizational performance, highlighting ...
Fernando, J.A.H.P; Buddhika, R(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Employee motivation is a critical factor in determining the overall performance of an organization. This study provides an overview of the relationship between employee motivation and organizational performance, highlighting ...
Weerakkody, T Nawodya; Wanninayake, Bandara(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The residential Real Estate Market within the Market Economy plays a significant role and has been taken into consideration for the purpose of this study. Consumer behavior and intention lead to demand, which the study has ...
Kumari, Piumi(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The boardroom plays a crucial role within a company intending to bolster the performance of the company. Given its significance, many researchers have conducted several studies to investigate the impact of board structure ...