ICBI 2023
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Item Workplace Phubbing and Organizational Embeddedness: A Conceptual Paper(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Malalage, G. S.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.Despite the increasing reliance on the internet and mobile devices while giving less attention to companions which is known as pubbing, very few studies have explored workplace phubbing and its outcomes, in particular, organizational context. The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual model to increase our understanding of workplace phubbing and organizational embeddedness. Based upon Social Exchange Theory, embeddedness literature and congruence concept, we developed a conceptual model. The model delineates how (in)congruence effect of employee (self) and supervisor (other) phubbing influence on employee embeddedness through selfefficacy. We propose that the congruence effect of supervisor and employee phubbing significantly influence employee self-efficacy. Moreover, we propose that this effect is higher when employee phubbing is higher than supervisor phubbing. In addition, we postulate that workplace phubbing influence on organizational embeddedness through self-efficacy. Thus, this study aims to contribute to the existing literature by proposing the simultaneous effect of employee and supervisor phubbing on selfefficacy and organizational embeddedness. We recommend future researchers to test this model with empirical data.Item Effectiveness of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Students’ Perspective(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Madushanka, D.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.The Covid-19 pandemic brought a significant shift in higher education, leading to the rapid adoption of exclusively online learning methods in Sri Lanka’s state universities. Prior to the pandemic, E-learning was not extensively utilized in these institutions, with most bachelor’s degree programs relying on traditional face-to-face lecturing and physical interactions. However, with the emergence of quarantine measures and lockdowns to curb the virus’s spread, universities had to prioritize Elearning to continue academic activities. This research aims to explore students’ perspectives on the online learning experience in Sri Lankan state universities during the pandemic. This study seeks to understand students’ perceptions of the management of knowledge delivery, the effectiveness of learning and assimilating information, and the use of E-learning platforms in the context of exclusively online education. This study is based on the quantitative research method and data were collected using an online survey method. Further, we collected data from 386 undergraduates in seven state universities, Sri Lanka and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. By examining students’ viewpoints, this research endeavors to provide valuable insights that can guide educational institutions in enhancing their online learning strategies and meeting the evolving needs of students.Item Impact of High-Performance Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Engagement on Role Performance: With Reference to Non-Academic Staff of State Universities in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Wijayathunga, L. A. D. H. R.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.A well-established administrative system such as a High-Performance Human Resource Management Practice (HPHRMP) is needed to achieve the expected performance in handling human resources and administrative tasks. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of HPHRMP on employee role performance through employee engagement among non-academic staff in state Universities, in Sri Lanka. To achieve this purpose, data were collected using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 334 non-academic staff from the state universities in Sri Lanka. The sample was selected using the stratified random sampling method, and data collection was limited to one point in time. To test the hypotheses, the hierarchical linear regression and Sobel test were used to analyze the mediation hypothesis. Supporting our hypotheses, the results of this study showed that HPHRMP has a direct impact on role performance. In addition, the results of the mediation analysis showed that HPHRMP influences employee role performance through employee engagement. These findings are comparable with previous research, and the findings contribute to enhancing the resourced-based theory including psychological resources such as expertise, promotion and opportunities for human resources, healthy working climate, and leadership skills causing more engagement among the employees. The practical implications are discussed.