http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6 2026-07-30T04:20:04Z http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/8325 SRI LANKA FORUM OF UNIVERSITY ECONOMISTS Nuwan, A.N.; Bandara, H.G.K.N.; Perera, D.A.M.; Bulankulama1, S.W.G.K. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/8324 Impact of Dividend Policy on Share Price Volatility: Evidence from Sri Lankan Service Sector Nuwan, A.N.; Bandara, H.G.K.N.; Kathriarachchi, A.R. This study aims to examine the relationship between dividend policy and the share price volatility (SPV) of the service sector companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The data set used in this research was compiled from financial statements of thirty data observational points of 10 listed service sector companies. After adjusting for firm size, four important variables—asset growth, earning volatility, dividend yield, and dividend payout—have been chosen as the independent variables. The volatility of the stock price has been taken as the dependent variable. The magnitude of the effects was used to examine the relationship between SPV and dividend policy. First, the relationship between SPV, dividend payout ratio (DPR), and dividend yield (DY) is regressed. Second, the relationship between SPV and dividend policy is investigated using firm size as a control variable. In both 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/8323 DETERMINANTS OF SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN MICROFINANCE GROUPS IN RURAL SRI LANKA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF TRUST AND COOPERATION, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, GROUP FUNCTIONING, AND SOCIAL NETWORKS Wijerathna, WAID; Niranjala2, SAU; Adikari4, , AMP; Bandara, H.G.K.N. Microfinance has emerged as a crucial mechanism for sustainable development, socially, economically, and environmentally, particularly in rural contexts of developing countries. While the economic sustainability of microfinance groups has been studied comprehensively, social sustainability, particularly in rural Sri Lanka, remains underexplored. This study examines the dynamics of group interactions and their role in sustainability to recognize the key determinants of social sustainability in microfinance groups in rural Sri Lanka. It focuses on social and economic inclusion, leadership empowerment, and community well-being. Additionally, the study reveals the role of leadership, trust, and conflict resolution in sustaining groups. Sixteen interviews were conducted with leaders of microfinance groups in rural areas of the Anuradhapura district in Sri Lanka. The interviews employed a qualitative approach, utilizing a pre-tested interview guide and face-to-face interviews, a purposive sampling method, descriptive analysis, and in-depth thematic analysis while preserving the research ethics The findings Journal of Institute of human Resource Advancement University of Colombo 80 of the study revealed that trust and cooperation, conflict management, group functioning, and the impact of social networks on microfinance groups significantly influence the social sustainability of these groups in rural Sri Lanka, enhancing social capital and cohesion, leadership empowerment, socio-cultural context, economic inclusion, and community well-being. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of adopting a comprehensive and holistic approach to enhancing socio-cultural and economic inclusion through microfinance in rural Sri Lanka. The social sustainability of microfinance groups leads to overall sustainability through community-based growth and development, poverty reduction, and prominent financial inclusion. Keywords: Conflict Management, Group Functioning, Microfinance, Social Sustainability, Social Networks, Trust and Cooperation, Sri Lanka 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/8322 Study on Factors Influencing Financial Literacy among Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka Bandara, Kolitha Nishshanka; Madawalage, Tishani Diwyangi; Addikarige, Nalinda Nuwan2 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z