Mr. G.M.C.J.B Gajanayaka
Mr. Channa Gajanayaka
Senior Lecturer (Gr. II)
Department of Entrepreneurship
Academic Qualification
- . M.Sc. in Management at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) (Hons.) Degree, of Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)
- Certificate Course in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences at National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS)
Teaching Interest
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Creativity and Innovations
- Business Plan Development
- Business Digitalization
- Managing Entrepreneurial Growth
Research Interest
- Entrepreneurial Intention
- Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management
- Issues in Entrepreneurial Growth
- Business Renewals
- Globalization of SMEs
Publications
- Kapugamage, U.P, Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B. (2020). “Obstacles for Growth of Small Businesses in Sri Lanka. (With Special Reference to the Colombo District). 03rd Undergraduate Research Symposium of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B, Perera, M.P.S.R & Ranasinghe, D.H.B.Y. (2019). “Technopreneurial Intention among Practicing Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka” 681st International Conference on Economics and Business Management (ICEBM) by the International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (IASTEM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He won the IASTEM Excellent Paper Presentation Award at the conference.
- Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B, Weerasinghe, R.N. (2019). “Entrepreneurial Orientation of and Performance of SMEs in Sri Lanka” 681st International Conference on Economics and Business Management (ICEBM) by the International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (IASTEM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B & Gamage, P. (2017). “The impact of human capital characteristics of SME entrepreneur’s on access to debt finance”. 6th International Conference on Management, Economics and & Social Science (ICMESS 2017) under 105th IIER International Conference by the International Institute of Engineers and Researchers, Institute of Research and Journals (IRAJ). He won the IIER Excellent Paper Presentation Award at the conference.
- Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B., Palllewatta, R., Abeyrathne, Y.M.P.S., Illubethenne, J.G.S.M., Kongahawatte, S.D.L., Mapitiya, G.S., Perera, K.L.U.D., Sachitra, K.M.V., & Sajeevi, G.A.C. (2013). Challenge the Unknown: The Person who Endures, Conquers the World. 10th International Conference on Business Management of Faculty of Management Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegeoda. 74-85.
- Gajanayaka, G.M.C.J.B. (2016). Need of an Entrepreneurial Culture to boost up Innovations. ‘The Innovator’, Vol.1, Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Research Supervision
- Lanka, U.A.B.D. (2014). Effect of Product Quality and Brand Name on Customer Preference of Preserved Food Products. – Undergraduate Research.
- Madalagama, M.A.L. (2014). Role of Organizational Culture in Determining the Success of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka. – Undergraduate Research.
- Nishantha, W.G. (2014). Effect of Family Background on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Colombo District, Sri Lanka– Undergraduate Research.
- Kumara, A.A.E.M. (2016). Effect of Business Plan on Performance of SMEs in Sri Lanka” (With Special Reference to the Colombo District).- Undergraduate Research.
- Sampath, H.D.D. (2018). The effect of Organizational Factors to E-commerce Adaptation of SMEs in Colombo District, Sri Lanka– Undergraduate Research.
- Kularathna, K.D.S. (2018). The Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education and Performance of the SMEs in Western Province, Sri Lanka– Undergraduate Research.
- Kapugamage, U.P. (2019). Obstacles for Growth of Small Business in Sri Lanka (With Special Reference to the Colombo District)-Undergraduate Research
- Silva, G.J.C.K. (2020). Impediments to Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka (With Special Reference to the Western Province)- Undergraduate Research
Business Project Supervision
- Ranasinghe, D.T.A. (2019). Business Project Report. Eats Products (Pvt) Ltd– Postgraduate Project Supervision.
- Serasinghe, J. (2019). Business Project Report. Suntech Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd– Postgraduate Project Supervision.
- Wijesinghe, C.L. (2020). Business Project Report. Chandra Furniture (Pvt) Ltd– Postgraduate Project Supervision
Business Supervision
- Madalagama, M.A.L. (2013). Nutry Fresh Food Manufacturers and Distributors– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Lanka, U.A.B.D. (2013). BL Products. Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Nishantha, W.G. (2013). Attitudes Picture Framing. Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Thilakarathne, N.D.U.G. & Lakmal, R.M.D.I. (2013). Smart Marketing Chanel- Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Wijewardene, S.D.S.N. & Jayasinghe J.A.M.M. (2013). Auram Marketing Chanel– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Premasiri, K. (2013). KP Marketing Network– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Dilruk, T. (2013). Fresh– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Gunarathna, H.M.C.L. (2014). Agro Economics Enterprises– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Eranga, M.G.H. (2014). BM Trading -Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- De Silva, P. W. G. B. P. S. (2014). Milano Restaurant– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Wijerathna. R.S. (2014). Alimankada Restaurant– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- De Silva, K. (2015). Home Sweets– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Kumara, D.R. (2015). Tailor-Made Apparel– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Madushanka, P. (2015). Teesla Garments– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Rupasinghe, P. (2015). Life Express Consultancy. Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Nisanka, L. (2016). Wanderlust Lanka- Tourism– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Gamalath, G. (2016). Nine Nine (Pvt) Ltd. – Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Eranga (2016). Epic Business Solutions. Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- De Silva, C.H. (2017). Biz Care BPO Solutions. Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Perera, S.S. (2018). Exito Global Holdings (Pvt) Ltd-Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Vimukthi, C. (2018). Charles Textiles – Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Liyanagoda, A.V.K. (2020). Fellow You Follow– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
- Anjana, I. (2020). Rusiru Timber Industries– Undergraduate Business Supervision.
Teaching Experience
- Senior Lecturer: Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Visiting Lecturer: Department of Social Statistics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Visiting Lecturer: Small and Medium Enterprises Development Support Unit, Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Visiting Lecturer: Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management, Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Visiting Lecturer: National Institute of Traditional Medicine
- Visiting Lecturer: National Institute of Education
- Visiting Lecturer: Ministry of Education- Capacity Development Workshop Series of Advanced Level Commerce Teachers
- Visiting Lecturer: University of Moratuwa
- Visiting Lecturer: University of Vocational Technology
- Visiting Lecturer: American Center Colombo
Other
- Former Chief Coordinator –Small and Medium Enterprises Development Support Unit (SMEDSU), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (December 2017-September 2020)
- Academic Coordinator of the Organizer of the “Saubhagya” National Project (Since 2012)
- Coordinator of the “Nawa Arunalu” National Project (2012-2018)
- Chief Organizer of the “Prosper” Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program (2012-2017)
- Department Representative of the “ Wayawasayaka Udanaya” national program of National Enterprises Development Authority (2013 to 2017)
- Student Advisor- Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (2015-2020)
- Career Advisor and the Faculty Representative of the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2017-2020)
- Former Chief Advisor Center for Entrepreneurship Students’ Wing (2012-2020)
Contact Details
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