This study develops a preliminary study to explore the determinants of leverage of Sri Lankan manufacturing companies listed on Colombo stock exchange. Leverage level of the firm determined by several factors. Proper leverage leads to the firm to achieve the better performance and ensures the...

The research is conducted with the primary objective of identifying the impact of Earnings Per Share on Market Price Per Share, evidence from the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco companies listed on the Colombo Stock exchange over the period 2013 2019. In this study, the researchers used Earnings Per...

The economic growth of a country is a dominant factor in determining how prosperous a nation is. Finance is an important element of economic growth. Stock market is also playing a vital role in promoting the industry and commerce, which affects the economy of the country. Smooth functioning of a...

In Sri Lanka, tourism has been identified as the third largest and fastest growing source of foreign currency in 2018, after private remittances and textile and garment exports, accounting for almost $4.4 billion or 4.9 percent of gross domestic product in 2018. Tourism industry is a key element...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. This concept has emerged over the past thirty years to occupy a significant role in certain aspects of the...

In the sense of the developing world, foreign debts are earned in order to meet the expenses of the government. Consequently, the research aims to assess the effect of foreign debt on economic growth in Sri Lanka using a review of data obtained from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's annual report...

Bankruptcy is the legal status for an individual or company unable to pay off outstanding debt. It is a status that can only be granted by a state or federal court..Predication of Bankruptcy is critical task. Early stage of identification of likelihood of solvency may avoid evils in the near...

The present study examines the effect of liquidity management on banks profitability in Sri Lanka. Long term assets are more profitable than liquid assets. It is a mandatory function to invest in assets which generate high profit. 26 Sri Lankan banks are taken for the study and 20 years’...

Stress is an unavoidable and dreaded, yet needed, part of everyday life. Although life's stress are usually thought of as only damaging to physical and mental health, they also motivate people to live actively and productively. Teaching is becoming more challenging as a profession and it is one...

Working capital management is important part in firm financial management decision. An optimal working capital management is expected to contribute positively to the creation of firm value. To reach optimal working capital management firm manager should control the tradeoff between profitability...