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1 online resource : illustrations |
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SAGE Knowledge. Cases |
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SAGE Knowledge. Cases
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| Summary |
Small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) have been recognized as a critical segment and lifeline to push development and social improvement in Sri Lanka. The case begins with an examination of the essential trademarks of gem mining SMEs and the study discusses the primary issues which thwart improvements in this industry and will suggest necessary improvements and changes.The study is composed of an investigation in Ratnapura locale with organized questionnaire surveys and meetings with stakeholders. The vicious cycle of the SME model may be utilized to study the prevailing barriers in the gem mining industry. Marketing, technology, data and administration and administrative issues are identified as the main problems. Gems prices are kept at a falsely low level for those purchasers who come for repeat buys. This is the major sticking point in the development of the lifestyle of the minors who are still extremely poor, while the gem buyers have prospered |
| Notes |
Originally published in Dasanayaka, S. W. S. B., Jayaratne, W., Rangajeewa, D. G. T., & Sardana, G. D. (2017). Identification of barrier for development of the Sri lankan small- and medium-scale gem mining enterprises: A case study based on Ratnapura District. South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 6(1), 71-88. DOI: |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on XML content |
| Subject |
Precious stones -- Management
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Case studies.
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Études de cas.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781526441119 |
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152644111X |
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