Research Papers - Dept of Business
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Publication Open Access Does e-commerce really matter on international trade of Asian countries: Evidence from panel data(PLoS ONE, 2023-04-24) Shanmugalingam, P; Shanmuganeshan, A; Manorajan, A; Kugathasan, M; Pathirana, G. YOver the decades, technology has become an essential indicator to actively participate in the economic growth of nations. The usage of technology and e-commerce had created a new pathway to improve trade in Asian countries. This study seeks to verify the linkage between e-commerce and international trade. The annual data for panel data regression analysis were collected from the World Bank covering 38 Asian countries for 11 years, from 2010 to 2020. This study applied a set of estimation procedures such as descriptive statistic, correlation matrix, stationary test (Levin–Lin–Chu test, Breitung test, Augmented Dickey Fuller test, Harris–Tzavalis and Im–Pesaran–Shin test), Kao cointegration test, autocorrelation test and heteroskedasticity test. The two-step system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator was employed for dynamic panel data analysis. Empirical findings show that e-commerce significantly impacts the international trade of Asian countries. Governments of Asian countries should employ policies related to telecommunication technologies for e-commerce improvement and realize/ reap potential benefits from international trade.Publication Open Access Analysis on Future Training Needs in Health Sector of Sri Lanka(SRAC - Romanian Society for Quality, 2022-08) Weerarathna, R; Rajapakshe, W; Pathirana, G. Y; Malage, M. HSri Lanka holds a unique position in South Asia as one of the developing nations to provide universal health. Government spending on welfare mainly involves compromising or constraining a country's development budget. It requires sound management strategies to utilize limited resources, including the human resource of the health sector. Training and development of health professionals can be identified as a critical component in strengthening the quality of health services. Fewer studies exist on Training Needs Analysis (TNA) on health professionals in Sri Lanka, and this study assessed the Training Needs of Sri Lanka's healthcare professionals. This is a cross-sectional study collecting data from 240 health sector professionals in Sri Lanka. The Hennessey Hicks Training Need questionnaire was used to obtain data. Data from the source was analysed through the one-way ANOVA to compare the training needs of various professional groups, and the Word Cloud Online tool was applied to analyse the open-ended questions. The study identifies published research evaluation, communicates with patients, identifies viable research, introduces new ideas, prioritizing works, assessing patients' needs, using technology, undertaking health promotion activities, collecting research information, and undertaking administrative duties as current training needs. While computer literacy training, training on new medical equipment, awareness programs on workplace stress-reducing, training on quality assurance certifications like ISO, programs on effectively communicating with patients, management training, and language training were identified as future training needs of professionals in the health sector. The study concluded that, continuous training programs as the preferred approach to access the performance gap. It also demonstrates that this awareness of information regarding the training needs is beneficial for the health sector policymakers, managers, employees, and the community. Having a better understanding of their job roles, performance needs, and involvement in the decision-making process is likely to motivate healthcare sector employees to improve service quality. These benefits will be reflected in positive outcomes on service quality, improving the overall healthcare system in the country.Publication Open Access Leave or remain: intentions of Gen X and Y employees(Springer, 2022-06) Weerarathna, R; Walpola, M. D. C. P; Piyasiri, A. D. W. D; Jayamal, I. A. U. M; Wijenayaka, T. H. P. C; Pathirana, G. YThis study looks into a predictive model to ascertain the turnover of Generation ‘X’ and ‘Y’ employees. Based on Erving Gofman’s frame analysis theory, three key factors such as the nature of working styles, social values and the personal values have been identifed as infuencing factors. The impact of these factors on workplace behavior in terms of intention to leave or remain with the organization has been tested using responses of 297 employees. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Binary Logistic Regression and the Neural Network Analysis to ensure the level of accuracy in Predictive Analysis of Generation X and Y. It was found that diferences in characteristics and behavior between the two Generations lead to a higher turnover rate in Generation ‘Y’ than in Generation ‘X’. Moreover, the researchers predicted data related to retention and intention to leave of the two Generations based on the sample.Publication Open Access ‘Leave or remain’: intentions of Gen X and Y employees(Springerlink, 2022-06-28) Weerarathna, R; Walpola, M. D. C. P; Piyasiri, A. D. W. D; Jayamal, I. A. U. M; Wijenayaka, T. H. P. C; Pathirana, G. YThis study looks into a predictive model to ascertain the turnover of Generation ‘X’ and ‘Y’ employees. Based on Erving Gofman’s frame analysis theory, three key factors such as the nature of working styles, social values and the personal values have been identifed as infuencing factors. The impact of these factors on workplace behavior in terms of intention to leave or remain with the organization has been tested using responses of 297 employees. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Binary Logistic Regression and the Neural Network Analysis to ensure the level of accuracy in Predictive Analysis of Generation X and Y. It was found that diferences in characteristics and behavior between the two Generations lead to a higher turnover rate in Generation ‘Y’ than in Generation ‘X’. Moreover, the researchers predicted data related to retention and intention to leave of the two Generations based on the samplePublication Open Access The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance: A Case at ABC Manufacturing Company(researchgate.net, 2022-01) Kuruppu, C. L; Pathirana, G. Y; Rodrigo, J. A. H. NThe aim of this study is to investigate the impact of ‘Job Satisfaction’ on ‘Employee Performance’. The preliminary investigations revealed a researchable area where most of the employees are dissatisfied affecting their job performances. In this study deductive approach has been used to test the existing theories and thus this study involves quantitative analysis. The determinants of independent variable of ‘Job Satisfaction’ included Pay & Benefits, Trainings, Work Condition and Nature of the Job. The dependent variable for the study is ‘Employee Performance’. The sample consists of 66 employees based on simple random sampling technique. Moreover, a structured questionnaire was administered to collect the primary data. The hypotheses were tested using the correlation and regression analysis. The correlation analysis denoted that there is a positive relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance and the regression analysis depicted that the job satisfaction has a statistically significant impact on employee performance at 0.05. This study suggests the organization to maintain salary equality and supervisor relationships to increase the employee performance. Furthermore, it is recommended to recognize the training needs of the employees to boost the performance of the employees. Moreover, based on the findings of this study, the scholars could further investigate the how other factors such as top management support and organization culture impacting on employee performancePublication Open Access GLASS CEILING AND WOMEN CAREER BLOOMING IN SRI LANKAN ACADEMIC SECTOR; A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE RESEARCH(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-10-29) Madawala, R. M. D. A. K; Lakmali, T. A. H; WickramaArachchi, D. C; Weerarathna, R. S; Pathirana, G. YGlass ceiling still exists in employment of women since the majority of female employees are still intensive in low level earnings and low level positions. Present study entirely focuses on the central problem of the effects of Glass Ceiling which has an adverse impact on career blooming of female in Sri Lankan Academic Sector. Research was conducted to determine the effect of Glass Ceiling on women career blooming for academic employees who are working in both private and state universities. Narrow it down to discover the impact of Educational Factors, Organizational Factors, Individual Factors and Family Factors on Women Career Blooming. The research comprises of the dependent variable that is women career blooming whereas the independent variable is the glass ceiling. Conceptual framework of the study displays that glass ceiling factors do effect to the dependent variable of career blooming and this was developed completely based on the information of literature review. In order to build the conceptual framework, the researchers referred various research articles in western and Asian context.Publication Open Access Factors Affecting the Selection of Human Resources Management as an Area of Specialization: A Conceptual Model(2020-12-23) Fernando, W. S. K; Jayasekara, M. K. V. R; Sumanarathne, W. G. G. M. J; Senevirathne, H. B. M. C; Pathirana, G. Y; Weerarathna, R. SIn modern times, the trends in students’ choice of specialization in the bachelor’s degree are changing rapidly. Therefore, this research study attempts to build a conceptual framework to uncover the relationship between students’ choice of specialization in Human Resources Management (HRM) and the factors that influence students’ decision making when selecting the area of specialization. This concept paper examines the independent variables (influential factors) which impact the selection of HRM as an area of specialization. The conceptualization supports the theoretical framework created to identify the personal factors, academic factors and social factors which lead to the selection of the area of specialization. The primary importance of this paper is that the conceptual framework can be used in other countries for academic purposes.Publication Open Access Factors Affecting the Selection of Human Resources Management as an Area of Specialization: A Conceptual Model(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2020-12-23) Weerarathna, R. S; Fernando, W. S. K; Jayasekara, M. K. V. R; Senevirathne, H. B. M. C; Sumanarathne, W. G. G. M. J; Pathirana, G. YIn modern times, the trends in students’ choice of specialization in the bachelor’s degree are changing rapidly. Therefore, this research study attempts to build a conceptual framework to uncover the relationship between students’ choice of specialization in Human Resources Management (HRM) and the factors that influence students’ decision making when selecting the area of specialization. This concept paper examines the independent variables (influential factors) which impact the selection of HRM as an area of specialization. The conceptualization supports the theoretical framework created to identify the personal factors, academic factors and social factors which lead to the selection of the area of specialization. The primary importance of this paper is that the conceptual framework can be used in other countries for academic purposes.