2018 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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The Interdependence of Gender, Sexuality, Ethnic and Class Binaries in Shyam Selvadurai`s Funny Boy and Cinnamon Gardens
(2018)Shyam Selvadurai`s novels have contributed significantly to Sri Lankan English literature. The author highlights sensitive areas such as gender, economic classes and racial issues as well as subjects considered as taboo in ... -
A Palimpsestuous Reading of Shehan Karunatilaka`s "chinaman"- Power Dynamics of the Palimpsest of Sri Lankan English
(2018)The present study is an attempt to device a combined approach towards reading Sri Lankan English literature that takes into account both socio-linguistic and thematic concerns of the cannon. In this context, the study holds ... -
Innovative Behavior of Employees in Sri LankanSoftware Companies
(2018)Along with the advancement of the technology, software companies have to face a huge competition in the global and local market. To face this competition innovations can be used as a strategic weapon. As employees are the ... -
Factors Affecting on the Demand for Three Wheelers: Special Reference to the Perception of Passengers
(2018)Three wheelers play a significant role in the transportation sector in Sri Lanka. The selection of this topic is highly influenced to the current situation of Sri Lanka where we can see a large number of three wheelers on ... -
A Study on the Effect of online System of Sri Lanka Customs on Shipping Lines` Satisfaction
(2018)Sri Lanka Customs performs a vital role in the country. The functions performed by them include collection of government revenue as customs duty and other levy on behalf of a number of other government authorities and ... -
Identification of Factors Affecting Warehouse Efficiency in Apparel industry
(2018)Warehouse activities are now becoming the midpoint of important to ensure the effective storing, handling, receiving the goods efficiently in the manufacturing firms. Therefore, this study has been conducted to identify ... -
Potential Applicability of Just-in-Time to Improve Procurement Efficiency Reference to Sri Lanka Navy
(2018)Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) required to be equipped with resources by new acquisitions whilst upgrading inventory in hand. Meantime acquisitions are challenging as many constraints in spending government funds in peace time ... -
A Mechanistic Probabilistic Model to Estimate Truck Operation Cost
(2018)Truck operations cost is the major cost element in the total supply chain for a better service. In relation to such situations, estimation of the truck operation cost has become a main factor in making important decisions. ... -
Applying Six Sigma Methodology to Reduce the Lead Time of Service Process; a Case Study Based on Visa Process At Catch My tour (Pvt) Ltd
(2018)Business organizations make an attempt to apply many strategies to enhance the productivity by improving the process to face the changes in modern competitive market. Sig sigma methodology is one of the strategies that can ... -
Automation of Sri Lanka's Downstream Petroleum industry Supply Chain Management Operations
(2018)Ceylon petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) is the entity responsible for handling 90% of the storage and distribution of the country's fuel requirement. This encompasses providing ERP, Laboratory and tanker operations ... -
Evaluation on Key Factors Affecting on the Profitability of the Carrier Transportation Services for Automobile: a Study Based on the Automobile Carrier Services from Hambanthota to Colombo in Sri Lanka.
(2018)Automobile supply chain is one of the pillar chains of operations in Sri Lanka. In the current context, the paper proposes counter measures from the core entrepreneurial level in order to evaluate key factors affecting the ... -
Analysis of Factors Affecting Passenger Satisfaction on Service Quality in Public Transportation in Sri Lanka
(2018)Public Transportation Service is outlined as a shared transportation service utilized by the overall public. Bus and Rail services play the most prominent roles as Public Transportation modes in Sri Lanka. Discrepancies in ... -
An intelligent Cost Optimized Central Warehouse and Redistribution Root Plan With Truck Allocation System in Colombo Region for Lion Brewery Ceylon Plc
(2018)This thesis is a case study based on Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC, Biyagama, which is a famous beer company and the market leader in Sri Lank. Company outbound logistics has been considered in this research and it is mainly ... -
Factors Affecting Coach Leadership Behavioral Styles and Team Success: The Mediating Role of Coach Leadership Behavior
(2018)The main purpose of this study is to determine if coach leadership behavior serves as a mediator between factors affecting said leader behavior and team success in sports. The research data were obtained from one hundred and ... -
Study of Vulnerabilities and Capacities for Natural Coastal Hazards in Negombo, Sri Lanka
(2018)Vulnerabilities and capacities for natural coastal hazards (Tsunami, Cyclone, Flooding, Sea level rise and Salt water intrusion) of selected GN divisions of Negombo, Sri Lanka were studied, estimated and gradient maps were ... -
Middlemen on Coconut Price Behavior in Sri Lanka
(2018)This research studies producer and retail's behaviour towards coconut price, and assesses middlemen's impact and the influence of inflation on it. Coconut contributes 0.6 % to the total GDP. Though researches attributed ... -
Assessing Service Quality Factors for Building a Loyal Customer in Life insurance industry
(2018)During the recent years, life insurance industry experienced great reforms to improve their market density and penetration. When it comes to provide service to the customers, they lack behind in resulting to customer ... -
Forecasting Domestic Guest Nights in Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka: Hybrid Approach
(2018)The Ancient Cities are highly occupied by domestic tourists after 2009. The high occupancy increases the demand for accommodation. Hence, the hotel industry should adopt various practices to maximize profits and minimize ... -
Optimizing the Allocation of Training Programmes to Maximize the organizational Goals
(2018)All Human Resource managers commit for dedicated corporate trainings to ensure that their employees have a better understanding of their assigned work and be able to achieve the organizational goals. Due to resource scarcity, ... -
Impact of Cross Culture on Employee Satisfaction of Employees of Non Governmental oraganisations in Sri Lanka
(2018)Non-government organizations are the most impacted organizations by the cultural determinants. This research study was set out to explore the impact of Organizational Culture on the Employee Job Satisfaction with special ...