https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6716 2026-04-06T13:11:10Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/7058 Work From Home Culture of Private Service Sector in the Western Province of Sri Lanka: Effectiveness through Women’s Experiences Perera, DR; Fernando, MAI; Ariyadasa, GHNH This study addresses the research problem of investigating the effectiveness of Work From Home (WFH) culture in the private service sector of the Western Province, Sri Lanka, focusing on women’s experiences. Using a qualitative research method, twelve female top- level and middle-level industry professionals were interviewed using convenience and snowball sampling methods. The findings indicate that work-life balance, employees’ well- being, and work experience have a notable influence on the effectiveness of WFH culture in private service sector companies. It is suggested that firms give these considerations top priority when putting work from home rules into place. In order to deal with future uncertainty, a hybrid strategy that combines working from home with conventional office-based work is recommended. Future studies might broaden the study’s focus to incorporate workers from other levels and industries and investigate additional variables that affect WFH efficacy. 2023-09-07T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/7057 Understanding the Phenomenon of Brain Drain: An In-depth Analysis of the Emigration Patterns and Implications for Information Technology Professionals in Sri Lanka Weerasinghe, V; Jayawardana, T; Weerasinghe, R; Marzook, M This research paper aims to comprehensively analyse the brain drain phenomenon within the context of Information Technology (IT) professionals in Sri Lanka. The study delves into the emigration patterns and explores the underlying factors contributing to the outflow of skilled IT personnel from the country. By employing a mixed-methods strategy encompassing surveys, interviews, and data analysis, this study illuminates the motiva- tions and encounters of Sri Lankan IT professionals who opt to depart from the country. Analysis is carried out using a Python model that uses pandas and matplotlib libraries. The findings highlight several key drivers behind the brain drain of IT professionals in Sri Lanka. Factors such as limited career opportunities, inadequate remuneration, lack of professional development prospects, and a perceived lack of recognition and support for IT expertise emerge as significant contributors. Moreover, external fac- tors like immigration policies in destination countries and global demand for IT skills also play a role. The consequences of brain drain on the IT sector in Sri Lanka are multifaceted. On one hand, the loss of skilled professionals hampers the industry’s growth and innovation potential. This research paper concludes with recommendations to address the brain drain challenge in Sri Lanka’s IT sector. Policy interventions focusing on improving local career prospects, enhancing work environment conditions, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, and promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship are proposed. These measures aim to mitigate the brain drain effects and create a conducive environment for IT professionals to thrive within Sri Lanka, ultimately benefiting the country’s overall development and technological advancement. 2023-09-07T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/7056 Towards the Conceptualization and the Operationalization of the Construct of Occupational Stress Sajeewani, TL; Perera, GDN; Gamage, PN; Sandeepanie, MHR Occupational stress is a prominent risk factor amongst adversely affecting job inter-related factors among employees of diverse global industrial contexts. The purpose of this study is to afford a comprehensive conceptualization and operationalization of the construct of occupational stress while developing a complete measuring instrument. The archival method was adopted in this research. The systematic review, together with critical review processes, has encircled published research articles between 1872 and 2020 in the arenas of Human Resource Management, Psychology, and organizational behaviour. Accordingly, 126 articles were initially scrutinized, and 96 were systematically reviewed. Thus, “Occupational Stress” can be defined as the employee’s responsiveness to personal dysfunction as a result of perceived workplace conditions and harmful physiological, psy- chological, and emotional responses caused by these uncomfortable workplace conditions Accordingly, six main dimensions, namely, “Responsibility Pressure”, “Quality Concern”, “Role Conflict”, “Job Vs Non-Job Conflict”, “Workload” and “Employee Dysfunction Responses” have been recognized for the construct of “Occupational Stress”. Along with, the explored dimensions, elements, and question items could be utilized to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure the construct of “Occupational Stress”. This study is limited to instrument development; nevertheless, there is enormous scope for utilizing the instrument to empirically measure occupational stress linked to diverse global industrial contexts in future studies. 2023-09-07T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/7055 he Usage of E-Procurement in Sri Lanka Apparel Supply Chain and its Impact; Case Study Kahaduwa, DN Advances in the supply chain can improve the quality and efficiency of physical, informa- tional, and financial flows. Technical innovation brings significant changes to the structure of connections between vendors, manufacturers, distributors, intermediaries, consumers, and organizations, as well as productivity benefits. Organizations must maintain an effective procurement process to reduce overheads, stay updated on market conditions, and purchase products and services at the best prices. E-Procurement, a technology enabling corporate purchasing over the Internet, provides organizations with a range of advantages and performance enhancements. However, Organizations must overcome obstacles to successfully use E-procurement functions. Even though there has been a lot of research done on e-procurement, the Sri Lankan context was not common. The apparel sector was chosen as it has been regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most vital industries. This paper focused on the usage of E-procurement and its impact on the development of the industry. Data gathered from industry professionals to inspire Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the apparel manufacturing sector to improve their productivity via E-procurement and to enter the market as well. The article further elaborates on the factors affecting implementation, challenges in usage, and the impact of E-Procurement strategies on the performance of the apparel supply chain. The findings of this research will elaborate the how leading apparel manufacturers have implemented E-procurement and the benefits and challenges they have identified throughout the usage. Also, this article will discuss how to overcome the challenges of E-procurement and how SMEs can inspire to increase their productivity and efficiency 2023-09-07T00:00:00Z