Mihirani, D.M.P.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
The construction industry in Sri Lanka significantly contributes to national economic growth but faces persistent challenges such as inefficiencies, delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. These problems are often linked ...
Induni Nadeeka Weerasooriya, M.G.; Mathivathany, S.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
This qualitative study investigates the influence of strategic planning on the effectiveness of tourism hotel projects in Galle District. The research examines how financial planning, marketing planning, and human resource ...
Thirugnanasampanthar, S.; Fathima Raashitha, E.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
This study explores the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practices and challenges faced by non governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka, using qualitative data from 10 semi-structured interviews with key personnel. ...
Kumari, A.G.M.; Wijethunge, M.N.M(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)
Entrepreneurship has seen significant growth in recent years, with green entrepreneurship
emerging as a key area of focus. While universities play a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, research ...
Prasangika, K.D.S.; Herath, D.M.H.; Phillip, P.M.G.(Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)
Household expenditure patterns are crucial to economic stability, shaping aggregate demand and overall welfare. This study investigates the key determinants of household consumption expenditure in the Anuradhapura District, ...
Himali, L.P.; Abeysekara, J.D.(Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)
Customer retention is a crucial factor in ensuring a firm's long-term sustainability, particularly in highly competitive industries like telecommunications. A stable customer base mitigates risks associated with demand ...
Ravinthirakumaran, K.; Pathirana, H.M.(Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)
This study examines the impact of risk awareness, risk perception, and past investment
experience on cryptocurrency investments among Sri Lankan investors. Primary data were collected using a snowball sampling method from ...
Ranush Dilshan, A.O.M.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
The software development industry in Sri Lanka, a key driver of economic growth, faces significant challenges due to recurring management failures that lead to project delays, budget overruns, and compromised quality. ...
Kanchana, D.P.U.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
The increasing complexity of information and communication technology (ICT) projects in the contemporary business environment highlighted the critical role of project management software (PMS) in achieving successful project ...
Thusalini, P.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, 2025)
This study explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the project lifecycle phases in Sri Lanka’s software development sector. The primary focus is investigating how Generative AI influences ...
Hashini Prabodhani, J.M.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, 2025)
This research evaluates how Agile Project Management methodologies can enhance software project outcomes in Sri Lanka's expanding IT sector. Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and Lean focus ...
Kiththanpahuwa, A.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, 2025)
The construction industry in Sri Lanka faces persistent challenges in resource allocation, including inefficiencies, cost overruns, delays, and material wastage. These issues hinder project performance and efficiency, ...
Kaveesha, D.C.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
This study explores the Agile project management approach in tourism and hospitality industry projects in Puttalam District. Recognizing the dynamic nature of tourism and the need for adaptability, this research investigates ...
Sathuthika, S.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Sri Lankan software industry, project governance stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. While conventional governance frameworks have long guided project ...
Maran, K.; Harikumar, P.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)
Northern India has emerged as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurship, driven by a combination of geographical advantages, government initiatives, educational institutions, investor interest, and supportive infrastructure. This ...
Anjana Appuhami, M.A.D.S.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
This study explores the use of Agile Project Management (APM) to enhance scheduling efficiency in Sri Lanka’s construction industry. With increasing project complexity and delays, the need for flexible and adaptive ...
Nithiya, N.; Nanthagopan, Y.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
The use of Virtual Project Management (VPM) software is critical for improving project performance in international non-governmental organisations (INGOs). This study investigates the use of VPM tools, their impact, ...
Keepika, K.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
Project-Based Organizations increasingly face sustainability and accountability challenges in today’s dynamic environment. To address these demands, they require flexible, intelligent, and technically advanced performance ...
Thurkka, T.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
This study explores the critical success factors (CSFs) influencing the outcomes of community-based water projects (CBWPs), with a specific focus on the Vavuniya Distribution Extension Project (VDEP) in Sri Lanka. Employing ...
Thirugnanasampanthar, S.; Ajitha, S.; Sharangi, S.(Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)
Sri Lanka's protracted economic downturn with more profound structural weaknesses in manufacturing, industrialization, entrepreneurial landscape and project governance; sluggish recovery rate, and threatening international ...