International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI): Recent submissions

  • Changing Gender Stereotypes: A Survey on Definitions and Dimensions 
    Priyashantha, K. G.; De Alwis, A. C.; Welmilla, I. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Changing gender stereotypes has been a hot topic among researchers on gender studies since the 1970s. Researchers have considered this concept and tested it in different studies with other variables in various contexts in ...
  • Exploring Strategies to Establish an Effective Organizational Culture to Enhance Corporate Performance: A Proposed Business Model 
    Pathiranage, Y. L.; Jayatilake, L.V. K.; Abeysekera, R. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Maintaining an effective organizational culture within the corporate group is indeed a must to enhance organizational performance and shareholder return. A qualitative study is proposed to explore the prominent strategies ...
  • Impact of Employee Value Proposition on Employee Retention 
    Kumar, P. D. A. S. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Labor turnover is a critical issue in the apparel manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka since employees are short term oriented and they are moving from one organization to another due to various reasons very often. According ...
  • An Inquiry to Achieve Social Sustainability from Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka 
    Pathirana, M. T.; Herath, H. M. R. P.; Scott, N.; Gardiner, S. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Achieving social sustainability is a challenge while managing the internal and external pressure in a hotel. In Sri Lanka, a majority of the boutique hotels have not paid attention to the importance of social sustainability ...
  • Overcome from the Shadow: Literature Review of Engagement in Digital Payment on SME Lending in Sri Lanka 
    Chanuka, S.; Wickramasinghe, C. N.; Liyanage, S. R. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Sri Lanka’s digital payments have experienced an explosive growth during the last five years. Introduction of new financial services channels, progress of information technology, initiatives by the Central Bank, influx of ...
  • Theorizing the Plausibility of Exponential Organizations through Digital Transformation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 
    Thillaivasan, D.; Wickramasinghe, C. N.; Mohan, D.U. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    The age of billion USD startups and trillion USD organizations are here signaling the birth of a new era, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Pervasive and inexpensive digital technologies are causing widespread ...
  • A Conceptual Framework of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for New Venture Creation 
    Mahathevan, V.; Wanninayake, W. M. C. B (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Today it is evidenced that entrepreneurship acts as an engine of sustainable economic development, and entrepreneurs are driving the movement through their endeavours by creating new jobs and wealth. Thus, it becomes ...
  • A Review of Literature on Impact of Open Innovation on Firm Performance 
    Dilrukshi, M. G. M.; Wickramasinghe, C. N.; Edirisinghe, S. D. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Open innovation and firm performance has been examined by many researchers using various contexts. But there is no comprehensive view on the subject of open innovation. Having a desire to examine current research on open ...
  • The Strategic Change Required for the Sri Lankan Hotel Industry to Face the New Normal Emerged with COVID -19 
    Kannangara, C. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    This study aims to examine the strategic change required for the Sri Lankan hotel industry to face the new normal emerged with the COVID -19 pandemic outbreak. More specifically, the study examines the essential change ...
  • Use of Biomass for Industrial Boilers in Sri Lanka 
    Ediriweera, A.; Bandara, W. A. R. T. W (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Biomass plays a dominant role in primary energy supply in Sri Lanka. A large portion of the energy needs of the rural population of the country is fulfilled by firewood. It is possible to further increase the usage of ...
  • Mix Method Research - A New Era: A Brief Literature Review 
    Wijeyaratne, R. T.; Herath, H. M. R. P (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Mixed Methods Research (MMR) is transforming into an increasingly popular approach in research discipline in the field of sociology. MMR appeals for the combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods. ...
  • Determinants of Attracting Public Private Partnership as a Financial Strategy to Develop Power Generation Infrastructures in Sri Lanka: A Concept Paper 
    Fernando, S. N.; Nanayakkara, K. G. M (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Public Private Partnership (PPP) has been recognized as an investment strategy to develop power generation infrastructure as per Sri Lanka Electricity Act No 20 of 2009. It is observed that no power plant brought by Ceylon ...
  • A Study on Antecedent of Student Engagement and the Implication of Education Technology in the Higher Education Sector in Sri Lanka 
    Chandramohan, S. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    The student engagement is long researched, yet a complex concept. Researchers have found a significant relationship between learning outcome and the student engagement. The seminal work in student higher education research, ...
  • Does the Impact of Firm Performance Vary Owing to Changing Compensation Figures: Evidence from India 
    Rath, C.; Deo, M. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    The compensation paid to the top-level executives in the Indian corporate sector has led to a spotlight debate in recent years owing to its visible disparity when compared to the average pay of employees. Meanwhile, the ...
  • Financial Literacy of Owner Manager and Firm Performance of SME’s: Systematic Literature Review 
    Premarathna, G. K. T. P.; Madurapperuma, M. W.; Wjiekoon, N (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Financial literacy of Owner Manager has been identified as a one of the key competencies required for the establishing, management and thriving SMEs. However, the exact effect they have on the performance of SMEs has not ...
  • “Innovation and Sustainability as the New Normal”: Setting a new Paradigm for Mass Tourism in Sri Lanka 
    Hemachandra, O. G. Y.; Marasinghe, M. M. G. K (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Tourism had thrived despite a three-decade war which ended in 2009 and became the third highest foreign exchange earner of the economy. A testament to its resilience, Sri Lanka’s tourism again challenged the devastating ...
  • Impact of Social Media Marketing in Selecting Sri Lanka as a Tourist Destination 
    Sarathchandra., A. B. S. P.; Wijesundara, C. B.; Guruge, M. C. B. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Social media provides a platform for the tourism service providers to market their products and services at a lower cost. As tourist arrival to Sri Lanka has been increasing, interested stakeholders have started using ...
  • Evaluating E-Learning Systems Success: A Case of Wayamba University, Sri Lanka 
    Tennakoon, W. D. N. S. M.; Lasanthika, W. J. A. J. M (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Incorporation of technology with educational activities expedites teaching and learning processes. Modern learning environment widely employs technology, particularly in the form of E-learning systems (ELS). E- Learning ...
  • Conceptual Review on Digital Transformation of Higher Education 
    Udovita, P. V. M. V. D. (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    With the increased impact of digital disruption in all the industries, today, the concept of digital transformation has gone beyond a mere technological shift emerged and has become an important aspect of business. Among ...
  • A Study on Career Aspirations of Undergraduates in Sri Lanka 
    Ratnayake, R. M. C. S.; Elvitigala, D. Y. C (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)
    Studying career aspiration among undergraduates has become an important topic since undergraduates face numerous challenges after completing their university degree especially when seeking for suitable employment opportunities. ...

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