Browsing by Author "Weerarathna, R.S"

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Operation Flexibility Focused Capability Impact on Supply Chain Risks in Sri Lankan Courier Companies
(Emerald Publishing, 2022-12-01) Kendangamuwa, J.K; Senanayake, T.V; Jayasundara, I.H; Botheju, I.U; Madhavika, W.D.N; Weerarathna, R.S
This study primarily looks at how operation flexibility focused capability impacts supply chain risks in the Sri Lankan courier sector in the industry 4.0. This is meant to measure both the good and bad effects that operation flexibility focused capability has had on Sri Lankan courier companies. This research gives the reader, some important information and ideas that they can use to reduce any negative effects or improve their ability to innovate in logistics. Also, this study will look into a number of ways to reduce supply chain risks caused by operation flexibility focused capability. This research paper discusses about how operation flexibility focused capability impacts on the company side, risks on the customer side, and the environment side risks. Also, based on the research model and hypothesis, researchers estimated that operation flexibility focused capability has a statistically significant effect on company side risks, customer side risks, and environmental side risks. A thorough review of the literature and a questionnaire survey with managers and executives in the Sri Lankan courier industry were used to collect data for the research paper. A sample population of 60 courier companies were selected from the Registrar of companies and based on the morgan’s table, 52 courier companies were selected as the sample size. Simple random sampling was used as the sampling technique to derive the sample size. Smart PLS (Partial Least Square Method) version 4 was used to validate the sample data collected for the research paper through an empirical analysis of the questionnaire survey data.
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Sustaining Employee Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2025) Gunawardhana, N; Weerarathna, R.S; Malkanthi R.R.M.N; Dumalka S.W.S; Chathurangi W.H.W.M
This chapter explores the variables that influenced employee engagement in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Structured interviews were conducted in this longitudinal qualitative study to gather primary data. The study focused on 20 executive-level personnel from a selected bank, who were interviewed in multiple phases. The researchers utilized word cloud analysis to qualitatively assess word frequency, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of participants’ experiences and perspectives over time. The findings from the study suggest that Human Resources (HR) managers can employ various tactics to maintain employee engagement during health or economic crises, such as decentralization, flexibility, travel arrangements, IT facilities, work flexibility, disaster resilience plans, employee recognition, empathy, stress management, communication and problem-solving. Also, financial support, recreational activities, trust and transparency are essential for building employee engagement during any economic downturn.
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The impact of video game addiction on aggressive behaviour among tertiary students in Sri Lanka
(Discover, 2026-01-30) Fonseka, W.Y.S; Hathurusinghe, B.M; Weerarathna, R.S; Rathnayake, R.M.N.M; Samindika, H.R.T; Ramasingha, L.T.D; Jayasuriya, N.U; Kumarapperuma, C; Dayapathirana, N
This research examines the impact of video game addiction on aggressive behaviour of tertiary students in Sri Lanka. Video game addiction, with its potential adverse impacts has raised concerns among the public, especially regarding its link to aggressive behaviour. Data was gathered from a sample of 382 undergraduates of local non-state universities selected employing cluster sampling technique to examine the correlation between video game addiction and aggression. The survey was conducted to collect data on video game addiction and aggression. Research findings reveal how gaming addiction leads to aggressive behaviour in addicted gamers indicating a strong positive relationship between video game addiction and aggressive behaviour. Therefore, researchers recommend balanced time management practices between game usage and other daily essential activities and promoting awareness about negative behavioural implication of game addiction. It is expected that this study provides insights to stakeholders including teachers, parents, and administrators to better understand the effects of video game addiction, and mitigation strategies to minimise the negative impact on students’ behaviour.