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

  • Qualitative Analysis of International Backpacker Tourists’ Perception towards Local Food Restaurants in Ella, Sri Lanka 
    Madhusankha, W.A.I.; Ranaweera, R.A.A.K.; Idroos, A.A. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Tourism & Hospitality Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    This study investigates the perception of backpacker tourists toward local food restaurants located in Ella, Sri Lanka. In-depth interviews with fifty international backpacker tourists who visited Ella were conducted and ...
  • Innovative Technological Amenities in Hotels and its’ Impact on Operational Performance of Hotels 
    Madhushani, D.M.P.; Fazana, S.F.; Danthanarayana, C.P. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Tourism & Hospitality Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The main objective is to identify the impact of innovative technological amenities on operational performance of hotels. Secondary objectives of the study are: to identify the existing level of innovation technological ...
  • Drivers of Destination Loyalty in Eco-Tourism: Evidence from International Millennial Tourists in Sri Lanka 
    Ranaweera, R.A.A.R.; Fernando, P.I.N.; Dilhani, H.A.A. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Tourism & Hospitality Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The primary objective of this study is to identify the drivers of destination loyalty in ecotourism. Non-probability sampling technique was used for this study to collect data from 150 international millennial tourists ...
  • Antecedents and Consequences of Customer Experience in Theme Parks 
    Mathi, K.M.; Bhuvaneswari, S. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Tourism & Hospitality Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    This study aims to investigate (i) the antecedents of customer experience and (ii) the impact of customer experience on customer loyalty with relevance to theme park. Data for the study were collected from the 460 respondents ...
  • The Impact of Market Orientation and Learning Orientation on Firm Performance: A Case of Born-Global Firms in Sri Lanka 
    Herath, H.M.T.S. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Despite many previous research on market orientation, learning orientation and international performance of born global firms, some questions are still unanswered. One such appealing question is do market and learning ...
  • A Systematic Literature Review on Female Entrepreneurship: Citation and Thematic Analysis 
    Surangi, H.A.K.N.S. (, International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Research investigating female entrepreneurs has developed considerably over the past two decades. But a significant part of this research area lacks systematization and categorization. Therefore, there is a need to understand ...
  • The Significance of SWOT Analysis for Performance of Entrepreneurial Process: A Review 
    Kumarapeli, K. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    SWOT analysis is a popular strategic tool found in strategic entrepreneurship literature. It is a technique applied to understand the internal and external environment of a business entity. However, little is known about ...
  • Innovative Marketing Strategy for (MSMEs): Scale Development and Validation 
    Sathana, V.; Velnampy, T.; Rajumesh, S. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a prominent role in the growth and development of a nation. Accordingly, this study intends to develop a scale to measure innovative marketing strategy in MSMEs in Sri Lanka. In the ...
  • Environmental Management Practices of an Apparel Manufacturer in Sri Lanka: A Critique 
    Thevanes, N. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Environmental degradation is considered as one of the critical issues in the current world. In order to respond to this issue, organizations and businesses around the world seriously focus on environmental protection and ...
  • The Impact of User Demography on Contextual Issues of E-learning: With Reference to Banking Sector Employees 
    Rathnasekara, K.I.; Suraweera, S.A.D.H.N.; Yatigammana, M.R.K.N. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Innovation & Technology], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The introduction of information technology in learning processes, commonly referred to as elearning, opens new dimensions in developing competent employees over traditional forms of training and development functions. ...
  • Rainout Companion: A Smart Cloth Rack with Dryer 
    Sivaloganthan, L.; Kirupananda, A. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Innovation & Technology], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    This paper documents the development of a completely automated cloth rack for drying and protecting clothes during unpredictable weather conditions, without any human involvement. The idea of automatic clothes covering ...
  • The Influence of Supply Chain Actors on Planning of Exports: A Case Study of a Tea Export Company in Sri Lanka 
    Karunaratne, D.D.R.M.; Kapiyangoda, K.K. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Operations Management], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The purpose of this study is two-fold. Firstly, to identify the supply chain actors involved in export planning. Secondly, to explore how supply chain actors influence the export planning process. This study is based on a ...
  • Post-method Pedagogy: Contextualized Methods for Productive Teaching and Learning 
    Herath, H.M.U.K. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Education], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    With the emergence of Kumaravadivelu’s post-method pedagogy, favoring one method after the other is no longer acknowledged by the English language teaching practitioners. Instead, using contextualized methods has come ...
  • Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by Humanities and Social Sciences Students of the University of Ruhuna 
    Anupama, D.S. (International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Education], Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2019)
    One of the challenges a second language learner is confronted during the progression of second language (L2) learning is grasping its vocabulary. Vocabulary acquisition is vital for L2 learning because the lexical knowledge ...
  • Pathway to Develop a New Agile ERP Implementation Approach 
    Rajakaruna, R.J.P.K.; Wijayanayake, W.M.J. (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) plays a key role in technology driven Business Process Reengineering (BPR) by ensuring smooth alignment with best business practices and dynamic market needs in current business setting. ...
  • Feasibility Study of Defense Research Projects: Identification and Analysis of Endogenous and Exogenous Parameters 
    Kumar, K.A.; Kiran Govind, V.; Ramanathan, H.N. (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    High technology research projects like defense and space technologies etc. are undertaken by Government of India departments like Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organization. ...
  • Downfall of Sri Lankan Cricket: Local Fans’ Perspective 
    Arjun De Silva; Weerasinghe, T.D.; Maldeniya, D. (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Even though the most popular and the most watched game during last few decades in Sri Lanka is cricket, it has been witnessed that the cricket fans are becoming less excited about the game of cricket during last years ...
  • Content and Readability Analysis of Mission Statements: A Study Based on Listed Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange-Sri Lanka 
    De Alwis, A.C.; Ramanadhan, H.N. (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mission statement is the most important document of corporate communication and it should be developed with relevant required components and able to read and understand by the different stakeholders. Considering this ...
  • A Study on the Export Competitiveness of Indian Industries 
    Menon, C.V.; Thomas, M.; Devika (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Overtime with liberalization, International Trade has grown to be significant contributor towards foreign exchange and national income. While, Manufacturing and natural resource exports constitute two-third of the export ...
  • A Vision-Information and Communication Technology Enabled Teaching: An Illusion or Reality 
    Enniriyil, V.T.; Kurian, S.; Ramanathan, H.N. (9th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI-2018), Department of Management Studies and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, India, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    With a whole new array of technological developments in and around the world, the Technology means are the strongest way to stay connected and relevant. As far as teachers are concerned, technology enabled teaching ...

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