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    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.
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    EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND LEGAL RECOURSE AWARENESS IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR IN COLOMBO
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Fernando, K. S. V.; Devadas, U. M.
    This study examines the awareness of employee rights and legal recourse mechanisms in the corporate sector of Colombo, addressing the issue of limited knowledge among employees and challenges in accessing justice. The research aimed to assess awareness levels, identify influencing factors, and explore barriers to legal remedies, contributing to improved labor practices. A qualitative research approach was employed, guided by the critical research paradigm, which explores power dynamics and structural inequalities. Purposive sampling was used to select nine participants from diverse sectors, including banking, logistics, technology, and apparel, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issue. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis, with a structured coding process to identify key themes and patterns. The research followed the case study protocol outlined by Dul and Hak (2008) to ensure rigorous analysis and consistency across interviews. The findings reveal substantial gaps in awareness of statutory protections and legal mechanisms, varying significantly across sectors and organizational contexts. Employees in highly regulated industries demonstrated higher awareness due to union influence and compliance requirements, while those in less structured environments faced challenges such as inadequate training and poor internal communication. The study concludes that improving labor law dissemination and strengthening grievance mechanisms are crucial for fostering equitable workplaces. Key recommendations include implementing mandatory rights-awareness training, simplifying access to legal recourse, and enhancing institutional frameworks to improve accessibility. This research contributes to policy by advocating effective labor regulations, assists organizations in promoting compliant and inclusive cultures, and enriches academic discourse on employee rights in developing economies.
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    Factors Influencing the Migration Intention of Sri Lankan Apparel Industry Executives
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya., 2024-11-11) De Silva, H. W.; Devadas, U. M.
    The apparel industries in Sri Lanka are the largest exporters of high-quality apparel products to global brands. With global recognition, migration opportunities have increased, and recently, there has been an increase in the migration tendency of Sri Lankan professionals involved in the apparel industry. However, there is a lack of research on factors influencing migration intentions in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this study investigates the factors influencing Sri Lankan apparel industry executives' migration intentions, analyzes their level of intention, and determines the impact of these influencing factors on Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. A study using positivist philosophy and deductive methods was conducted on 248 executive employees in the Sri Lankan apparel sector. The study utilized an individual- level survey-based questionnaire method, analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability, normality analysis, and multiple regression to test hypotheses. The study found a significant positive relationship between push and pull factors of migration intention and the migration intentions of Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. The findings suggest that policies should be developed to retain the skilled workforce in the industry, reducing migration tendencies. These policies should include micro and macro policies related to improving working conditions and involvement in political and economic issues.