http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/907 2026-01-04T04:16:26Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/917 Theoritical Approach to Decentralization : An Introduction Fernando, L.S. 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/916 The Behaviour of Share Prices in Emerging Markets: Evidence from the Colombo Stock Exchange Gunasekarage, A.; Colombage, S.R.N. 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/915 Strategy and Structure Re-examined Rajapakshe, Wasantha This study attempts to extend current understanding of the relationship between an organization's structure and its strategy. A selective review of conceptual and empirical studies has been used to find out whether the strategy determines structure or structure determines strategy. It is assumed that, each affects the other simultaneously. To find a better solution for this phenomenon a conceptual framework and hypotheses related to the argument have been developed. Most of the studies suggest that the relationship between strategy and structure is highly complex. It is confirmed that changes in the structure depend on the strategy. However, some scholars argue that structure leads to change the strategy. Even though evidence does exist, however, to say with confidence that chosen strategies cannot be effectively implemented without developing a sound organizational structure. 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/914 Relationship between Perceived Climate of Universities and Job Performance of Academics Chandrakumara, P.M.K.A. The study examines the influence of organisational participants perception of work environment on job performance in a sample of university academics. The paper presents that the perception of organisational climate has a significant effect on job performance of some academics while it is not so for some others. It reveals that perception of climate to be positively related to job performance of many senior academics and that higher the qualification and experience, the greater the impact of perceived organisational climate on performance pertaining to research and publications. The climate dimensions of conflict avoidance, performance standards, clarity of structure, reward orientation, and individual responsibility are significantly related to the said performance criteria. It further reveals that there is no relationship between teaching performance and perceived organisational climate for any category of lecturers. It also presents that the relationship between the two concepts is negative for many academics who have relatively less experience and qualifications and that it is insignificant for many junior academics. 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z