Kelaniya Journal of Human Resources Management
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Item Train Human Resources with Buddhist Teachings for Sustainable Economic Development(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Bulugahapitiye, N.Sri Lanka is currently facing a profound economic crisis rooted in internal issues such as management inefficiencies, attitudes, and political interventions. This study aims to explore the integration of Buddhist teachings on economic management to address these challenges and foster sustainable development. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research analyzes the Buddhist Pali canon alongside contemporary economic theories. The findings emphasize the relevance of Buddhist principles in tackling poverty, economic mismanagement, and social issues. Key teachings from Buddhist scriptures such as the Kūṭadanta sutta and Sigalovada Sutta offer frameworks for eradicating poverty, achieving full employment, and ensuring the basic needs of the population. The study also highlights the importance of ethical governance as discussed in the Mahaparinibbana Sutta and Cakkavattisihanada Sutta, suggesting that transparency, accountability, and compassion are crucial for economic stability. Additionally, Buddhist concepts of contentment and mindful consumption, as articulated in the Dhammapada, provide insights into sustainable resource use and environmental conservation. The integration of these teachings into education and professional training can cultivate values of mindfulness, ethical conduct, and social responsibility. The practical application of Buddhist teachings in economic policies, community initiatives, and fair trade practices can enhance social harmony and reduce economic disparities. Despite potential challenges such as cultural shifts and policy implementation, the study concludes that Buddhist teachings offer a holistic approach to addressing Sri Lanka's economic crisis and achieving sustainable development. By applying these principles, Sri Lanka can create a more equitable and prosperous society that values both material and spiritual well-being.Item Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Well-being in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2023) Lakmali, M. G. T.; Sandeepani, D. M. M.Sri Lanka is one of the most vulnerable developing countries suffering from the emergence of novel COVID-19 pandemic. Along these lines, the Sri Lankan apparel sector was mainly impacted. Examining the impact of epidemics on the well-being of employees who work in the Sri Lankan apparel industry is a notable research direction as per the empirical evidence. Thus, the present study aimed to examine the attributes of perceived pandemic concerns in terms of physical, psychological, financial, and concerns regarding social gaze while investigating the well-being of employees working in the apparel sector during COVID-19. A total of 100 apparel sector employees from 10 different companies in Sri Lanka was selected as respondents using simple random sampling technique. A Google-form based questionnaire was developed for the data collection. Data analysis was conducted applying structural equation modelling using SMART PLS software. The results revealed that employees’ physical, psychological, financial, and concerns regarding social gaze, have a significant influence on their work stress during COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, work stress during pandemic significantly influences employee well-being in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. Moreover, significant indirect influences were identified between physical, psychological, and financial concerns and employee well-being via work stress. The present study provides valuable insights to the human resource officials attached to the apparel industry to mitigate possible work stress of employees to ensure higher employee well-being during pandemic situations.Item HR Department’s Compelling New Role in Workplace Transition in Response to the Coronavirus(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2021) Peiris, J. M. P. M.COVID-19 is a global health crisis that started in Wuhan, China, and spread rapidly around the world. This pandemic has resulted in restrictions on movement and the temporary closure of workplace premises, business organizations made provisions for implementing remote work. The objective of this conceptual study is to investigate, HR department’s compelling new role in the workplace transition, in response to the covid 19 post-pandemic situations within the Sri Lankan context. The conceptualization was made upon, expanding the role of the HR department in the workplace. A comprehensive literature review was used as the method for this study to achieve the aforementioned study objective. Based on the literature, this study identified that previously HR departments focused on a day in life tasks, administering benefits, and drive to sustainable competitiveness. However, HR teams are now in support of their company's crisis management efforts. Based on the study it has identified, the HR department’s compelling new role in four areas. Developing mental and physical wellbeing of employees, improving the efficiency of remote work, developing employee engagement through effective communication, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources. The practical implications are attempting to promote the HR department’s expanding role in demonstrating a way for the positive results associated with workplace transition in the covid-19 post-pandemic situation.Item Factors Influencing on Career Choice of Management and Commerce Undergraduates in National Universities in Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020) Saranapala, I. S.; Devadas, U. M.Selecting one’s career wisely and rightly is a core factor for performance, individual satisfaction and societal wellbeing. Identifying what determines career choice among undergraduates can have many a benefit. This study, therefore, aims at exploring the influence of various factors on career choice decision among management and commerce undergraduates in national universities in Sri Lanka. The existing literature in this regard, within the study context, is skeletal, and that this study, having explained about the socio-demographical composition of management and commerce undergraduates, achieved three research objectives; to assess the level of career choice among Sri Lankan national university management and commerce undergraduates; to identify the priorities of factors affecting career choices; and thirdly, to assess the influence of such career choice factors on level of career choices among Management and Commerce undergraduates in the national universities in Sri Lanka. This study designed as a postpositivist study, taking all national universities that have commerce and management streams as the population while using systematic random sampling. Data were collected using self reported questionnaire from 371 final year management and commerce, undergraduates in six Sri Lankan national universities. Correlation and regression analysis were used in analyzing data. Survey results revealed that personal factors and Job-related factors are the most influential factors on determining graduates’ career choice. Researchers concluded that, personal factors highly influence on career choices that implicate graduates be choosier in deciding their careers rather accepting available and demanded careers in the country. Further, it was concluded that majority of the graduates, concerned have moderately level career awareness. That implicates that graduates may not find their rightly matching career at their earliest, instead, they may realize it, after starting work. The identified implications guided the authors to recommend strong career development activities by the universities through their curricula and out of curricula activities to create career awareness of the most demanding and prioritized careers while motivating the graduates to accept such available careers.