Journal of management http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1410 2026-04-05T23:14:27Z 2026-04-05T23:14:27Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1420 2021-10-18T19:09:00Z 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

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2014-04-01T00:00:00Z Jahufer, Aboobacker http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1418 2021-10-18T19:08:58Z 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Contribution of macroeconomic factors on the stock market performance in Sri Lanka Authors: Jahufer, Aboobacker Abstract: The main aim of this research study is to analyze the connections that exist amongst the all share price index of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and four major macro economic factors: Inflation, Exchange Rate, Money Market Rate and Money Supply of Sri Lanka. To study this research the data were collected monthly basis from January 2001 to December 2011 time periods. Co-integration analysis for macro economic factors and all share price index of stock market were carried out to test for the existence and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), indeed extent of the co-movement that is evident of co-integration can be viewed as the statistical expression of the nature of equilibrium relationships, with co-integrated variables sharing common stochastic trends. The Johansen co-integration test and VECM and its estimation procedures are discussed in this paper Long and short run relationships exist among the Stock price index and macroeconomic variables. The results of the study will aid us to gain insight into how all share price index of CSE of Sri Lanka co-integration contributes to portfolio diversification strategy. The results have implication for investors, both domestic and international.

2014-04-01T00:00:00Z Salfiya Ummah, Mohamed Abdul Cader Mohamed Bilal, M.N http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1417 2021-10-18T19:08:47Z 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Career development- a knowledge based economy for employability: from the perspectives south eastern university οf Srι Lαnka Authors: Salfiya Ummah, Mohamed Abdul Cader; Mohamed Bilal, M.N Abstract: University graduates are facing strong competition for top jobs within the country as well as in overseas. Therefore they have to prepare and develop their careers well before they start seeking for jobs as early as their freshmen year at university. For a country like Sri Lanka which has the vision “To be the miracle of Asia” it is very important to identify the gaps of 'KSA’ of the younger generation of the country because ultimately they are the future of the nation. The concept of career development is being considered important and being discussed very much than ever before. It is indeed much more important to focus on career development today because unlike earlier, the environmental changes are rapid and thus, it is important to develop more flexible and competent graduates in a country to make its future a bright one. Though many of us don't pay much attention on the importance of the career development it is indeed important and plays a major role in deciding an individual's future. Of an individuals perspective it is very important in order to identify his or her potential, interests, and capabilities in order to find out what should be improved. Thus, the aim of this article is to highlight the importance of career development and identifying the employability skills that influence a person s career development of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. This exploratory study uses a semi-structured, face-to-face interview with 210 undergraduates and 72 graduates passed out from South Eastern University of Sri Lanka based on the simple random sampling method. Based on the findings, the skills for employability and career development revealed by both undergraduates and graduates the Language competency is the most important skill with a contribution of 62% for career development, while team work, communication, positive attitude and practical Skills contribute 39%, 35%, 34%, and 33% respectively. The research skills, problem solving skills, initiative and adoptability skills also makes some useful contributions. This study will be a useful output for the entire society, specially the youths to succeed and meet the future requirements in any market, especially in a developing country like Sri Lanka. Universities do play a key role in developing individual characteristics, which is a dominant factor that affects an individual's career development. Focusing more in language, communication and team working skills are important because it will be a big challenge in the future in crating globally employable graduates. Finally, whatever the barriers we may have, ourselves are the biggest barrier for the development of our career because of the attitudes and thoughts that we form regarding our own knowledge skills and abilities. So it is imperative to develop the competencies of undergraduates with the intention of making them employable in any market around the world.

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