SLIIT Business School Students Research Conference [SBSSRC]
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The Conference is open for all the business research students in Sri Lanka. The goal of the conference is to promote student research, while gaining and increasing the enthusiasm among students for academic research.
This conference gives the opportunity to showcase their scholarly work and to discuss the research interest with students with other Higher education institutions in Sri Lanka.
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Publication Open Access Investigating the Connections between Alcohol Use, Mental Health, and Undergraduate Academic Achievement in Sri Lanka(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Vandhana, R.D; Anuja, A.L; Zuha, A.R.F; Samarasinghe, S.L; Sannasooriya, K.H; Jafzan, M.J.AAlcohol and mental health problems are becoming more common among university students. During university activities, students use alcohol to ease the pressure on their mental freedom. The primary goal of this study is to have a look at how alcohol usage and depression affect university students' academic performance. Students face issues like skipping classes, late assignments, and dropping GPA due to substance abuse and mental health issues. The main purpose of this research is to investigate how alcohol use and mental health affect the academic performance of university students. A mixed-method approach was used, including online questionnaires, surveys, and interviews. The study found a significant link between binge alcohol consumption and academic performance, with factors like peer influence, coping mechanisms, and academic stress influencing this relationship. The study emphasizes the need for universities to address this relationship and recommends measures and awareness programs to reduce stress and improve student health in Sri Lanka. The study analyses data using correlation and thematic analyses and utilizes the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) to determine alcohol intake levels.Publication Open Access Navigating the Evolving Landscape: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review on Generation Z's Expectations for Internal Communication from Leaders to Enhance Employee Productivity(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Kumarasena, N; Rathnayaka, C; Dayawansha, P; Maduranga, S; Pathirana, G; Ehalapitiya, S; Krishan, G; Kulawardena, RThis systematic literature review delves into the dynamic realm of internal communication between leaders and Generation Z employees, aiming to elucidate the expectations of this emerging workforce and explore strategies to elevate organizational productivity. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting workplace dynamics, understanding, and adapting to Generation Z's communication preferences becomes imperative for fostering a thriving work environment. This review critically examines existing literature, synthesizes key findings, and proposes insights that leaders can leverage to optimize internal communication practices, ultimately boosting employee productivity in the contemporary workplace.Publication Open Access Reputation of Entrepreneur Mediates the Business Performance: A Study of Women-owned Small Enterprise in Sri Lanka(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Gunawansha, N; Rajapaksha, N; Witharana, N; Ishara, N; Wisenthige, K; Pathirana, UThis study intends to examine the impact of entrepreneurial network relationships on the success of women-owned small enterprises (WOSEs) in Sri Lanka. Knowledge sharing, innovation, transaction cost, and market opportunities all play a significant role as the network relationship's independent variables, with reputation representing as a mediator for the impact of innovation on women-owned small enterprises' performance. The present study used partial least square (PLS) structural equation modelling to examine the constructed hypotheses technique to examine the impact of entrepreneurial network relationships on WOSEs performance. The data used in this study is primary data collected from 384 women entrepreneurs registered in the chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka using a simple random sampling technique. The findings show that there is a significant positive impact of transaction cost, reputation, market opportunity, and knowledge sharing, on the performance of WOSEs. Innovation as a mediator also positively and significantly mediate the impact of knowledge sharing on performance. It implies that innovations strengthen the impact that knowledge sharing does on business performance. The findings of this study highlight the policymakers to take steps to improve the collaboration between other businesses which will indirectly improve the entrepreneurial network and ultimately improve the performance of WOSEs. Consequently, network relationships afford enterprises the opportunity to leverage embedded linkages to mitigate their vulnerabilities and attain economic benefits. Future studies could focus on businesses other than women-owned enterprises to examine the impact of entrepreneurial network relationships on small enterprise performance in Sri Lanka. Hence future research should establish how the entrepreneurial networks can help businesses to enhance competitive advantage and thus the performance of women owned enterprises.Publication Open Access Beyond Gender Diversity: Two Shades of Women Directors and Bank Cash Holdings(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Abid, A; Younas, ADrawing upon the precautionary savings theory and agency theory, the researchers present two competing hypotheses to examine the influence of women directors, critical mass, and the attributes of women directors (specifically, educational expertise in terms of level and type, and financial expertise) on decisions related to bank cash holdings. Utilizing a dataset comprising 1375 observations representing 187 Asian commercial banks spanning from 2011 to 2019, it is discovered that women directors (as well as a critical mass of women directors) exhibit a negative correlation with bank cash holdings, supporting the agency problem-based explanation. These findings remain robust across alternative econometric specifications and varied measures of cash holdings. Concerning the impact of educational expertise, results from the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) analysis indicate that women directors with a high level of education reduce the level of cash holdings, and those with qualifications in business/accounting/finance also decrease the level of cash holdings when measured by CASH1. Notably, the results reveal that women directors with a financial background increase excess cash holdings, aligning with the precautionary savings-based explanation. The findings contribute valuable insights to the ongoing global discourse on gender diversity and its ramifications for the banking sector.Publication Open Access The Socioeconomic Consequences of Brain Drain and Migration in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Literature Analysis(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Maussawa, G; Wijerathne, C; Gunasekara, J; Wickramarachchi, C; Thelijjagoda, SOver the years brain drain has given risen to a lasting imprint on the economy of Sri Lanka, which has resulted variouse consequenses. Currently educated professionals from various sectors are migrating to developed countries at an increasing rate. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding on the factors influence skill migration in Sri Lanka. This study utilizes a comprehensive systematic review of past literature over the period of 22 years (2000- 2022). The findings of this study demonstrate that migration of skilled professionals has been increased up to 2022 and how social, economic, and political factors affected migration. Some identified examples for economic factors that influence skill migration are better working opportunites, higher wages and higher living standards. Some identified social factors are political violence and better facilities like health and educational services. Increasing income tax rate and loss of liberty are some recgonized political factors that affect skill migration. Some of the studies have argued that there are positive concequences of skill migration in Sri Lanka, while some other studies have brought up arguments that negative impacts of skill migration take over the positive impacts.Publication Open Access Parental Involvement, Demographic Factors, and its Effects on the Academic Success of Undergraduates in Sri Lanka(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Delpitiya, A; Paththuwearachchi, D; Jayalath, W; Mendis, T; Karunarathna, N; Wickramarachchi, CParental involvement plays a pivotal role in the lives of their offspring. Education is a highly regarded aspect at present. Parents are concerned about their children and their education. In Sri Lanka, parents are involved in their children's academic lives. Therefore, common knowledge is that parental involvement impacts the academic performance of undergraduates, this phenomenon has not yet been conducted in the Sri Lanka context. Hence, to fill this empirical gap, this study aims to understand whether there is an impact of parental involvement and demographic factors on the academic success of undergraduates. Data were collected from state and private university undergraduates in the Western Province through a simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was developed through a thorough analysis of the past literature available in the related field. Data were analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Through analysis, it was found that there is insufficient evidence to prove that there is a significant impact of parental involvement on undergraduates. While the result deviates from common expectations, distanced parent-child relationships in the modern era may have caused this result. In addition to the contribution to the body of knowledge, this study assists educational institutions in policy implementation and parents and teachers in parenting and teaching respectively. Further, this study can be further extended with comprehensive coverage of undergraduates and getting the opinions from parents' side as well.Publication Open Access Institutional Best Practices Amidst and Beyond the COVID-19: The Case of Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-24) Rathnayake, N; Weerasinghe, A; Weerasinghe, N; Kumarasinghe, JCOVID-19 is a blessing for the higher education industry in developing nations since it has accelerated the digitization of higher education. Education is essential to transforming people into human capital. The COVID-19 restrictions on physically entering educational institutions gave boost to the biggest educational disaster in the world. The objective of this study is to investigate the best practices employed by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Sri Lanka to enhance university academic role both amid and beyond the pandemic. The technique of nonprobability purposive sampling was employed, and the results were then analyzed thematically. Best practices in academic research and knowledge dissemination fields, and teaching have been recognized by the study from the viewpoint of the HEIs. Beyond the pandemic, virtual laboratories, concurrent delivery, and hybrid deliveries are still in use, while academic research and knowledge dissemination are being digitalized and exposed to a global audience. The shift from traditional classrooms to the distance learning environment in developing nations has accelerated the process of meeting the sustainable development objective of high-quality education by 2030. As a result, policymakers in these nations can emphasize digitally enabling the higher education sector.Publication Open Access Impact of Financial Literacy and Financial Distress on Financial Wellness among Public University Students in Sri Lanka(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-24) Senarathna, G. H. N.; Anuradha, P. A. N. S.The term "financial wellness" is increasingly used to assess an individual's financial situation. Amidst a severe economic crisis in 2021 and 2022, Sri Lanka is grappling with significant challenges, including a scarcity of foreign currency, impending debt payments, inflation, and shortages of essential supplies. This crisis has particularly affected the younger generation, impacting both their education and businesses. Public university students in Sri Lanka face rising costs of living, including food, accommodation, transport, and educational materials. The financial crisis has exacerbated these challenges, limiting students' ability to meet their daily expenditures. While state universities offer free education, the quality and accessibility are constrained by severe competition and standardized programs. This study aims to examine the impact of financial literacy and financial distress on the financial wellness of public university students in Sri Lanka. Despite extensive international research on financial literacy, distress, and wellness, there is a notable gap in understanding these dynamics in the Sri Lankan context. Primary data collection involved distributing survey questionnaires to a randomly selected sample of public university students. The questionnaire assessed demographic information, financial literacy, financial distress, and financial wellness, totaling 61 questions. Data analysis was conducted using EVIEWS and Excel. The study found a strong positive relationship between financial literacy and financial wellness, supporting Hypothesis 01. While Hypothesis 02 suggested a negative relationship between financial distress and financial wellness, it was not statistically significant. However, Hypothesis 03 confirmed a significant combined impact of financial literacy and distress on financial wellness. Despite the economic challenges in Sri Lanka, public university students exhibit higher financial literacy and effective financial management. The study underscores the significant impact of financial literacy and distress on financial wellness, providing valuable insights for policymakers and educational institutions.Publication Open Access The Impact of Service Quality and Weather Condition on Tourists’ Guest Night Stays in Coastal Area of Sri Lanka: Perspective of Tourists(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Koralage, B; Fernando, T; Nilakshika, T; Madhavika, N; Jayasinghe, P; Ehalapitiya, SThis study aims to explore tourists' perceptions of service quality and weather condition of guest night stays in Sri Lanka and how they influence tourists’ decisions regarding the duration of their guest night stays. This study employed qualitative approach, having the data collected using purposive sampling. Researchers conducted in depth interviews with 18 foreign tourists in Colombo and Galle coastal area of Sri Lanka. The study revealed that both service quality and weather condition are significantly impacting tourists' decision of duration of guest night stays. Longer stays were associated with higher levels of service quality, emphasizing the pivotal role of service delivery in attracting and retaining tourists. In addition, weather condition was identified to be a major factor in determining guest night stays in the coastal area of Sri Lanka. This research offers valuable insights into Sri Lanka's coastal tourism, emphasizing the significance of excellent customer service and environmental responsibility in attracting and retaining tourists. The study's practical implications enable industry experts and policymakers to formulate strategies for promoting eco-friendly practices, ultimately enhancing the overall traveller experience in the coastal regions of Sri Lanka. By examining tourists' perceptions of service quality and weather condition's impact on guest night stays in Colombo and Galle coastal areas, this study contributes to existing literature on tourism in Sri Lanka. The results underscore the significance of sustainable practices and exceptional service in attracting visitors and fostering longer stays. Ultimately, these insights can aid in the formulation of effective plans to strengthen eco-friendly tourism and enhance Sri Lanka's appeal as a preferred destination for international travellers.Publication Open Access Impact of Entrepreneurial Factors Influencing Social Commerce Adoption: Based on Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises(SLIIT Business School, 2023-12-14) Panditasekara, C.M.; Rasaputhra, S; Peiris, V; Navanjali, R; Wisenthige, K; Jayasuriya, NSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are required to understand social media and strategies for using social commerce for business expansions in this new digital era. SMEs are important to the economic growth of any country since they play a major role in most international economies. In the same manner, the COVID-19 pandemic has reformed people's mode of lifestyle and dealing with information. This study has led to the expansion of social commerce especially related to entrepreneurs and SME owners. This study focuses on the impact of entrepreneurial factors when adopting social commerce by SMEs in Sri Lanka. The framework has been developed with the factors of Attitude (AT), Innovativeness (IN), and IT Knowledge (IK) under the entrepreneurial factors. The present research conducted a thorough quantitative study of the impact of entrepreneurial factors when adopting social commerce by SMEs. The simple random sampling technique was utilized to select SMEs from the target population of SMEs listed at chambers of commerce. 384 SMEs in the Western Province were selected for the data analysis of this research. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to test the developed hypotheses. The results indicated that adopting social commerce in Sri Lankan SMEs is practical and hugely beneficial to all parties involved. Entrepreneurs who are interested in applying social commerce for their businesses will find the study to be insightful. The study's findings showed the importance of utilizing social commerce in daily business activities as most SME owners hold the belief of possessing the required knowledge, skills, and resources in their business operations on social media as the focal point with a special emphasis on entrepreneurial factors.