http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3089 2026-04-14T22:44:04Z 2026-04-14T22:44:04Z Kasum, Akila Hilal, Mohamed Ismail Mujahid http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3093 2021-10-18T19:23:35Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Organizational characteristics and market orientation of curd industry of Kanthalai: a managerial perspective Authors: Kasum, Akila; Hilal, Mohamed Ismail Mujahid Abstract: The objective of the study is to see the impact of organizational characteristics on the market orientation and to determine the level of market orientation of the curd manufacturing organizations in Kanthalai Region. The study used primary data collected though questionnaires from the proprietors and owners of curd businesses. The relationships were determined using multiple regression statistical techniques Researchers investigated the seven organizational factors namely owners’ emphasis on market orientation, owners’ attitude towards the risk taking, interdepartmental connectedness, conflict, formalization, centralization, market based rewards system as the independent variables and market orientation as dependent variable. Owner’s emphasis on market orientation, managers’ attitudes towards risk, interdepartmental connectedness, conflict within the organization and market based reward system are very important organizational characteristics that lead to market orientation. According to this study, these characteristics are not supported by curd businesses firms in the Kanthalai region and they are not market oriented.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Risath, A.L.M. Sivatharsan, S. Thishanth, P. http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3092 2021-10-18T19:25:07Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Perception of construction workers on work motivation towards safety practices at building construction site: a case study in Oluvil Authors: Risath, A.L.M.; Sivatharsan, S.; Thishanth, P. Abstract: The construction industry has been known as one of the menacing industries. Although there is an improvement of the safety performance and upturn in safety awareness in the industry, the accident rate is still one of the highest compared to other sectors. Besides causing human tragedy and economic losses, construction accidents also affect the productivity and character of the construction industry. But organizational characteristics and worker perceptions are among the main factors affecting the safety climate in construction sites. Work Motivation is one of the factors affecting worker perception. It is a process which triggers productivity of the works and construction site safety. The aim of this study is to assess perception of construction workers on work motivation towards safety practices at a building construction site in Oluvil and propose successful approaches to guarantee safe work sites for workers. The data was collected from the validated questionnaires which was adopted from a previous research of similar nature. The study concluded that work motivation at the site was of poor status though there were some positive aspects identified. The workers representing sub – contractors were found to be in a better condition than that of main contractors with respect to work motivation. The skilled work force was also in a better position as compared to unskilled work force.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Siriwardena, Sampath Silva, DAC Suranga http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3091 2021-10-18T19:23:35Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Prospect and challenges of cruise tourism development in Sri Lanka Authors: Siriwardena, Sampath; Silva, DAC Suranga Abstract: Cruise tourism is the fastest growing segment of leisure tourism. With its growth has come concern about theimpact of cruise tourism on coastal and marine environments, local economies, and on the socioculturalnature of port communities. These three areas are key elements in analyses focused on responsible tourism, and form a critical base from which to consider strategies to ensure the sustainable development of cruise tourism. The goal of this article is to illustrate how a responsible tourism lens measures the impact of cruise tourism and, with its focus on the perceptions of host communities, more effectively addresses grassroots concerns of cruise tourism development of Sri Lanka. Case examples are used to identify and describe the prospect and challenges faced by governments, communities, and the cruise industry agents. Analysis of these prospects and challenges give a direction for how cruise tourism can grow in ways that are both sustainable and responsible.

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