USJP - International and National Conferences
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1587
2024-03-27T23:58:31ZDigital Transformation of Internship Supervision and Evaluation: A Case Study of a Selected Department of a State University in Sri Lanka
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12946
Digital Transformation of Internship Supervision and Evaluation: A Case Study of a Selected Department of a State University in Sri Lanka
Assalaarachchi, L. I.; Rambukwella, T.A.; Ranasinghe, P.G.G.S.; Silva, K.P.K.H.; Hewagamage, C.
Digital transformation has become the trend in almost every industry nowadays which can also
be adopted to improve the productivity of the processes in the higher education sector. It was
evident from the literature that it lacks studies to identify how digital transformation using
information systems could be adopted to improve the internship supervision and evaluation
processes of universities, particularly in Sri Lanka. This research was carried out to identify
the limitations of manual internship supervision and evaluation of undergraduates and to
develop an information system to digitally transform the internship supervision and evaluation
process to avoid such limitations. Department of Information Technology in the Faculty of
Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was chosen as
the case for the study. Semi-structured interviews and document observations were used to
identify the limitations of the manual process. The tediousness of manual document
maintenance, the difficulty faced by interns in visiting the university frequently for document
submissions while interning, and the lack of a common platform to coordinate with process
stakeholders were identified as limitations. Thereafter a web-based information system was
developed, termed ISES, that avoids those limitations by maintaining a training record book,
submitting progress reports digitally, creating a common platform to co-ordinate all parties,
and facilitating e-mail notifications to ensure better communication. ISES was later validated
by interviewing the same users. This study adds novel findings to the theory area which lacks
how digital transformation could facilitate effective internship supervision and evaluation in
higher education institutes. As a practical implication, the ISES system developed as a result
of this study could be adopted by any higher education institution that offers internships as a
course in their degree programs to manage the supervision and evaluation process effectively.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZInstitutionalization of beyond budgeting ideas is going beyond the traditional budgeting system: Literature Review
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12945
Institutionalization of beyond budgeting ideas is going beyond the traditional budgeting system: Literature Review
Silva, L.M.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZProfessionally steered: Accounting’s impact in Sri Lanka’s evolving business landscape
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12944
Professionally steered: Accounting’s impact in Sri Lanka’s evolving business landscape
Cooray, S.; Wickramasinghe, D.
This study investigates how the accounting profession in business established its authority within Sri Lanka's VUCA environment by leveraging its expertise. Drawing upon Abbott's sociological analysis, the research employs qualitative methods, combining documentary reviews and interviews conducted from August to October 2023. The findings reveal the accounting profession's adept response to post-COVID challenges, particularly in managing customer relations and navigating heightened competition. This involved integrating business processes with financial considerations, often within multidisciplinary teams acting as internal consultants. Practical implications underscore the significance of comprehensive education, training, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and the adoption of a triple bottom-line approach by businesses. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of a profession's knowledge system in establishing jurisdiction, signaling a shift away from traditional closure strategies based on social class. This research contributes to the accounting professionalization literature by shedding light on the often-overlooked role of the accounting profession in business.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe moderating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between cashless banking and the financial performance of SMEs in Sri Lanka
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12943
The moderating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between cashless banking and the financial performance of SMEs in Sri Lanka
Weerakoon, W.A.Y.S.; Anuradha, P.A.N.S.
The practice of conducting financial and banking transactions without using cash, banknotes, or coins is known as "cashless banking." This study aims to examine how financial literacy moderates the relationship between cashless banking and the financial performance of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. The study employed a deductive approach and gathered data from 380 SMEs spread across Sri Lanka's nine provinces. As SPSS-based analysis, results show financial literacy has a positive and significant moderating effect on the relationship between Sri Lankan cashless banking and SMEs' financial performance. Additionally, the development of SMEs in Sri Lanka is significantly and positively impacted by cashless banking and financial performance. Owners of SMEs may enroll in financial literacy programs offered by organizations that support entrepreneurship to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions. The study demonstrates that financial literacy and cashless banking, which encourage effective and efficient utilization of their business operations, are necessary for SMEs to achieve financial performance. Besides, the study highlights the importance of financial literacy in promoting cashless banking, which is necessary for the growth of SMEs in developing economies.
2024-01-01T00:00:00Z