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Working capital management practices and policies in Sri Lanka | |
Author | Perera, Kothalawala Liyanage Wasantha |
Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-96-38 |
Subject(s) | Working capital--Sri Lanka--Management |
Note | A research submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of Business Administration, School of Management |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Abstract | The research study attempts to show the practical aspect of working capital management in Sri Lankan manufacturing companies. The information used in this research study was gathered through questionnaires and interviews with chief financial officers of leading manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. The study also relies on companies annual reports, functional reports, internal publications, and industry related journals. The study identifies practical aspects of working capital management policies, management of working capital components, and controlling and planning of working capital in private sector manufacturing companies. In the area of management of working capital components, the study is limited to the management of cash, receivables, inventory, and working capital funds. Finally, the study identifies some areas of concern to both the manufacturing companies and the banking sector for creating a favorable environment to the development of working capital management in Sri Lanka. |
Year | 1996 |
Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
School | School of Management (SOM) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
Chairperson(s) | Pandey, Indra M. |
Examination Committee(s) | Gupta, Jyoti P. ;Do, Ba Khang |
Scholarship Donor(s) | DAAD |
Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1996 |