Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the maintenance performance indicators (MPIs) which are significant for maintenance decision making in the apparel industry through an accurate maintenance performance measurement. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was followed. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data which were evaluated based on Mean Weighted Rating and Relative Importance Index. Findings In total, 15 significant MPIs were determined which can directly affect maintenance decision making. A systematic approach was finally developed by allocating weightages for each critical MPI. Practical implications These results can be used to assist the decision-making process and as a performance measurement platform for maintenance management of the apparel industry. Originality/value The significance of maintenance has not been recognized and the value created through such massive efforts has remained hidden. Therefore, the need of adopting a performance-based approach for maintenance management in apparel industry exists. This research was aimed to provide a systematic approach to make decisions on maintenance management in the apparel industry in Sri Lanka.

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Through considering social and environmental factors in organisational activities, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is broadly defined as ensuring organisational effectiveness. In the construction industry in Sri Lanka, organisations are very excited to take part in CSR initiatives for sustainable business growth. The current research tends to investigate CSR performance indicators of Construction organisations and develops a CSR performance evaluation framework for construction organisations. A comprehensive literature review was executed identifying CSR performance indicators for the construction industry. Literature review found that, CSR holds that three main dimensions as economic responsibility, social responsibility and environmental responsibility. Correspondingly, in literature review identified CSR performance indicators of those CSR dimension. Then a quantitative approach using questionnaire survey is adopted to investigate the research phenomena. Subsequently, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique used to determine relative performance scores of each CSR dimension and CSR performance indicators. Finally, a CSR performance evaluation framework was developed for construction organisations in Sri Lanka.

Construction Joint Venture (CJV) is a response to the complex and competitive environment which characterised the nature of construction industry. However, various disputes arose in CJVs which impede the successful completion of the construction project especially as a result of the ineffective partner selection. Nevertheless, the literature thus far has failed to provide an effective partner selection for the CJVs since none of the studies subjected to partner selection in CJVs. Hence, the research is aimed to investigate the existing practice of partner selection in order to develop a model for avoiding disputes in CJVs in Sri Lanka. Three rounds of Delphi survey were conducted through the adoption of quantitative approach with the participation of experts who have plenty of experience and adequate knowledge on CJVs. The identified joint venture (JV) partner selection criteria from literature synthesis were the base for the adoption of the CJV partner selection criteria developed using the relative importance index. Consequently, effective CJV partner selection model was proposed based on the effect of dispute avoidance. The concern of literature and industry experts proved the absence of the standard partner selection criteria for the CJVs. However, guidelines for selecting partners provided in tender documents were followed by only contractors in order to fulfil the required criteria merely towards winning the project. Thus, the partner selection model proposed in this research provides a basis to select the most appropriate and the best partner for CJVs by evaluating all particular skills and capacities which may avoid having the future disputes.