Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce
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2024-03-28T05:41:09ZKnowledge Mapping of Green Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review
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Knowledge Mapping of Green Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review
Rupasinghe, L.R.; Pushpakumari, M.D.; Perera, G. D. N.
Green innovations (GI) is an emerging field that presents an opportunity to thrive in the competitive market. To review this viewpoint the current study was conducted with the following objectives. a) To identify existing knowledge on green innovation and offer bibliographic insights through a systematic literature review (SLR), (b) To comprehend the areas in which research is lacking within the territory of green innovation. The SLR methodology was employed in this study, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. 381 articles published between 2015 and 2023 were extracted from Lens.org. database for review. Additionally, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to fulfil the research objectives. The findings revealed that the field of green innovation lacks sufficient scholarly attention, despite being an emerging area. As a result, several gaps have been identified, encompassing various aspects of green innovation. These gaps include areas such as green innovation behavior, green finance, barriers to green innovation, green product innovation, green technological innovation, and more. Further, It provides recommendations for those interested in entering the field of green innovation, as well as information regarding which journals and articles to refer. This study adds to the existing body of knowledge on green innovation by addressing identified knowledge gaps. This knowledge contributes to future researchers aiming to design and conduct studies that target these identified research gaps.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZImpact of Dress Code Policy on Job Performance of Female Teachers in Sri Lanka
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Impact of Dress Code Policy on Job Performance of Female Teachers in Sri Lanka
Rathnayake, R.B.P.M.; Jayasinghe, R.P.C.K.
Clothing plays a crucial role in any society as an indicator to reflect the personality, culture, subcultures, religions, occupations, and moral values of individuals. The debate between formal and informal dress codes in the labor market is being seriously deliberation by many scholars. Especially, teachers are subjected to such discussions, because a teacher is considered to be a role model to students. In addition, the dress of teachers may have different implications than other professions. Since the dress code replicates the set of principles in an organization comprised of professionalism, such policies should be more important and proactive. Recently, different parties in Sri Lanka confronted with controversial ideas regarding female teacher’s dress codes. However, the existing policies were not reformed and did not considerably measure the relationship between job performance and employee attire by relevant authorities in Sri Lanka. Thus, to examine the soundness of the prevailing dress code policy, the study surveyed the positive and negative impacts on job performance that female teachers encounter due to the dress code policy in Sri Lanka. Further, the study identified certain best practices that could imply modernizing the existing traditional dress code policies. The study was carried out as a qualitative study using in-depth interviews with individuals and group discussions. Fifteen participants were selected as the sample based on the judgmental sampling method while thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data. Based on the results of interviews, three themes were discussed as the outcomes of the study including the effect of attire on professionalism, school culture and professional attire, and the challenges of wearing professional attire. The study emphasized the importance of adjusting the existing dress code policy for female teachers in Sri Lanka by adhering to the challenges of job performance by the attire.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZElectronic Payment Behavior of Sri Lankan Youth and the Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic: A case of Kurunegala District
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Electronic Payment Behavior of Sri Lankan Youth and the Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic: A case of Kurunegala District
Sellahewa, N.N.; Karunarathna, D.T.
Electronic payment systems have developed rapidly in recent years. This e-payment system replaced the role of money as a tool to payment. The presences of electronic payment transactions provide many conveniences and advantages for the consumer who purchases products at physical places as well as virtual places. However, the usage of electronic payments is now increasing in Sri Lanka. However, the majority of consumers use cash payment yet. Now Sri Lanka facing to COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, Cashless payments can stop the spread of COVID-19 through cash. The purpose of this study is to identify the level of payment usage and examine the factors that have contributed to the electronic payments in Kurunegala District Sri Lanka. The population of this study is electronic payment system users within 15-40 ages in Kurunegala District. This study was intended to gather information from 250 samples of youngers in Kurunegala District Sri Lanka. The total number of respondents voluntarily participated in an online survey. Respondents were asked to indicate their agreement or disagreement on the Five Point Likert Scale as the scaling method. This study consists of a moderate variable. Mean score and standard deviation were used for all the variables for univariate analysis and correlation coefficient was used for bivariate analysis. The hypotheses were tested using correlation and regression analysis. It's used for analysing the effect of moderate variables. According to survey data, facilitating conditions and usage of electronic payment had a strong positive relationship. Additionally, people use electronic payment systems to do their payments in COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, study recommend conducting to awareness program, to increase infrastructure, electronic payment facilities to small grocery shop and promoting owners to deposit salaries of private sector employees into bank accounts. By following above facts, can be get the high electronic payment usage in Sri Lanka and can reduce spread of COVID-19 through cash.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZCreating Sustainable Value through Consciousness-based Decision-Making in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
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Creating Sustainable Value through Consciousness-based Decision-Making in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Pieris, I.K.; Joshi, R.; Koh, J.; Ulluwishewa, R.
In light of the continuous transformations in our environment and the unprecedented era humanity currently faces, the future landscape of work and decision-making is poised for a significant departure from our conventional norms. AI (Artificial Intelligence) experts widely acknowledge the relentless progress of AI and its pervasive influence on our lives. Within this context, the authors of this paper argue that forthcoming leaders must embrace more sophisticated and comprehensive approaches to decision-making, cultivating a mutually beneficial relationship with AI to ensure the survival of organizations. We present a rationale for an approach that comprehensively addresses all phases of problem-solving and decision-making. Our foundation rests on the belief that there is no singular correct method for approaching most real problems. Moreover, we acknowledge that single-frame approaches can lead to frame blindness. By examining decision-making through historical perspectives and considering practical wisdom, ethical concerns, environmental dynamics, and both individual and collective consciousness, this paper presents an integrated framework rooted in consciousness for decision-making. The intersection of ethics, moral consciousness, and artificial intelligence (AI) in decision-making is a critical and evolving landscape. Our proposed framework holds the potential for facilitating holistic decision-making in a rapidly evolving and increasingly complex world. We showcase the advantages of multi-framing by incorporating diverse perspectives from management, applied psychology literature, and the ethical domain. The authors posit that the benefits encompass the development of frame awareness, overcoming frame blindness, and gaining insights into multiple perspectives, including those of various constituents and stakeholders. These elements contribute to making choices that are more robust and sustainable, benefiting people and the planet.
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