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THE ROLE OF REVERSE MENTORING ON EMPLOYEE WORK ENGAGEMENT: DEVELOPING A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON THE MODERATING EFFECT OF SELF-EFFICACY AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Full text linkEmployee engagement is a headline issue and it’s becoming even more complicated when businesses are trying to engage employees who belong to multiple generations and “Reverse Mentoring” can be suggested as a solution to deal with the changing dynamics and it is proposed to be a tool to develop and engage multigenerational workforce. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of reverse mentoring on employee work engagement as mentors in selected organizations in Sri Lanka. This study will examine the moderating effect of self-efficacy, perceived organizational support and the mediating effect of knowledge sharing between reverse mentoring and employee work engagement. As per the Employee-driven job resource model (JD-R), it is argued that when an organization facilitates reverse mentoring (relational level), employees also perceive it as a job resource and as a strong organizational support and feel obligated toward the organization. Currently employee engagement which is facilitated by knowledge sharing enables organizations to gain competitive advantage and to this end, knowledge sharing is fundamental domain in retaining competitive advantage, particularly in terms of employee engagement. This theoretical association between the individual–level, relational-level factors and work engagement of junior employees (as mentors) will reveal significant managerial implications and insights for future research. Further, the impact is amplified by offering organizations a strategic tool to bridge generational gaps and promote a collaborative culture along with enhanced work engagement
MINIMIZE VEGETABLE WASTAGE AT HOUSEHOLD STORAGE: A PILOT STUDY USING A REMINDER NOTIFICATION APPROACH
Full text linkFood wastage at the household level is a substantial contributor to the overall challenge of global food waste. Recognizing the significance of minimizing vegetable waste in households, this study delves into the complexities of vegetable wastage at the household storage level. The primary objective is to devise strategies for reducing vegetable wastage by providing guidelines for storage arrangements at the household level, employing a reminder notification approach as a central intervention. The research methodology employed a purposive sample technique, selecting fifty households engaged in weekly vegetable purchases from the Matara and Kamburupitya DS divisions. Data collection involved the administration of structured questionnaires. As part of the intervention, the project introduced a three-color scheme for organizing vegetables within refrigerators. The study unfolded in two phases: an initial examination of current vegetable storage practices in households followed by the implementation of the reminder notification approach, with subsequent evaluation of its impact on vegetable storage practices. The findings of the study illuminated a positive correlation between the color-coded system and heightened participant awareness regarding the freshness of vegetables in the refrigerator. Furthermore, the results underscored the significant and favorable impact of the reminder notification approach on reducing vegetable wastage at the household storage level
A Comparative Study of Variations in Old and Modern Sinhala Travel Narratives (With Selected Travel Narratives)
Full text linkAmong the types of narratives, travel narratives are unique reports. Travel writing, which is also known by synonyms such as travel stories, travel notes, travel reports, etc., is also known as Travel Writing. Travelers around the world have written many travelogues with the aim of sharing their experiences. “Are there differences between old Sinhala travel narratives and modern Sinhala travel narratives?” This is the research problem of this research. The primary objective of the research was to identify the differences between old Sinhala travel narratives and modern Sinhala travel narratives. A secondary objective was to identify ancient and modern Sinhala travel narratives. There, the data collected through qualitative research methodology was analyzed using the descriptive method. A special feature that can be seen in local travel narratives is the information of described in those reports; To see narrowly and optimistically. Also, many of the early Sinhala travelogues were written about Indian aid. In this research, it was possible to identify the variations that were not seen in the old and modern Sinhala travel narratives, both in terms of language and content. Especially in the use of language, differences could be identified along the lines of syntax, spelling, wording and decorative use. Although there are variations in the old and modern Sinhala travel narratives, it can be concluded that there are some similarities. As well as social evolution towards variation among travel narratives language evolution has also been a strong reason.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v09irchss2023.a0
Confucianism in Financial Management and Corporate Governance: A Review of Contemporary Applications
Full text linkThis literature review examines the profound influence of Confucian philosophy on financial management and corporate governance, addressing the growing fusion of cultural ethos and economic strategies. The aim is to elucidate the historical and ethical legacies of Confucian values within the context of contemporary business practices. Synthesizing seminal works across various domains and geographical contexts, this review highlights Confucian principles' impact on modern business practices. Theoretical background on Confucian philosophy is provided, emphasizing its relevance in governance, social ethics, and education, and its integration with management and corporate ethics, notably through concepts like "Guanxi." The review systematically analyses the literature on the intersection of Confucianism with financial management, exploring aspects such as cash holding, earnings management, investment efficiency, and stock price stability. In the realm of corporate governance, attention is given to Confucianism's influence on leadership styles, decision-making processes, stakeholder theory, and agency theory. Identified gaps include understanding Confucianism's role in contemporary financial innovations, fintech solutions, and global corporate ethics, suggesting directions for future research. This review contributes to financial management, corporate governance, and cross-cultural business studies by offering a comprehensive perspective blending historical insights with current applications. It underscores Confucian principles' dynamic relevance in guiding ethical and sustainable business practices in the global business landscape
Relationship between Work-Family Balance and Occupational Stress of Administrative Officers: Empirical Study in the Public Universities in the Western Province in Sri Lanka
Full text linkOccupational stress is a major issue that has received attention lately in the corporate world. Globalization of the corporate world and the increased competitiveness have changed the work culture and today individuals are engaging in work, disregarding their stress level, resulting in detrimental effects on the work output and the individual’s well-being. Existing findings have disclosed numerous causes of occupational stress, among which Work-Family Balance has had a huge impact. However, in the local context, there is a lack of empirical sources that relate work-family balance and occupational stress. Hence, the authors tend to fill up this vacuum by examining the relationship between work-family balance and occupational stress of administrative officers in public universities in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. For this purpose, 132 administrative officers from the State Universities in the Western Province were selected based on convenience sampling and data were collected through online-administered questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the Statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The correlation statistics were used to identify the correlation among each dimension of Work-Family balance and occupational stress. The findings reveal that a significant negative relationship exists between work-family balance and occupational stress of the administrative officers at public universities in the western province, Sri Lanka.
Key Words: Behaviour Balance, Occupational Stress, Strain Balance, Time Balance, Work-Family Balanc
The Mortality Kinks Kinematics Involving Gauss Forward Interpolation
Full text linkThe estimation of continuous death probability has motivated competitive interest in life assurance practice and mortality literatures with the study's specific goal of estimating the force of mortality with an acceptable level of accuracy. Using the non-parametric interpolation to model human mortality rates has several implications especially in terms of its effectiveness and practical applications in actuarial science, insurance and pension planning. In the context of mortality modeling, the model involves fitting mortality data to interpolation model that captures the forward-looking behavior of mortality rates over time. This model is capable of incorporating the future evolution of mortality rates based on past trends and economic conditions. Initiating Gauss forward interpolation process involves a crucial stage of theoretical work that yields much more valuable outcomes with tremendous practical significance to investigation of mortality behaviour. The objectives of the research are to detect kinks on instantaneous death rate and construct the corresponding mortality rates. From the results obtained, the modal age at death is around 84 for normal humans. Although the methodology has the potential to detect kinks due to random fluctuations or shocks in mortality rates that are difficult to predict deterministically otherwise, computational evidence confirm that the interpolative approach provides more accurate, improved, robust and reasonable lower mortality estimates compared to parametric results in Neil’s. This implies that while mortality rates may follow broad trends, there can be unexpected changes due to external factors like pandemics, economic shifts or healthcare advancements.
Keywords: Probability, Estimation, Life assurance, Mortality, Lifetime
 
Prioritizing Human Resource Management Factors for Construction Project Success: An Application of the Nominal Group Technique in Sri Lanka
No full textThis study examines the most influential Human Resource Management (HRM) factors affecting construction project success in Sri Lanka. Although construction projects depend heavily on people, existing research rarely identifies which HRM factors matter most. To address this gap, the study used the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) with ten industry experts to prioritize 42 HRM factors identified from literature. The NGT method enabled structured idea generation, ranking, and consensus building. Results revealed seven key HRM factors, with Recruitment and Selection, Communication, and Training and Skill Development ranked as the most critical for project success. Proper Leadership, Reward Management, and Work-Life Balance were also found important, while Health and Safety, though essential, was ranked lower due to existing regulatory compliance. The findings highlight the need for strategic HRM practices to improve workforce quality, strengthen communication, enhance skills, and support employee well-being. The study provides practical guidance for construction companies to improve project performance and contribute to the recovery and long-term development of Sri Lanka’s construction industry.
Key Words: Construction Industry, Construction Project Success, Human Resource Management, Nominal Group Technique (NGT), Sri Lankan Construction Industr
THE EFFECT OF INSTITUTIONAL INJUSTICE ON INTENTION TO MIGRATION AMONG EMPLOYEES IN SRI LANKA WITH THE MODERATION EFFECT OF JOB ENTRENCHMENT
No full textSri Lanka, in the past years, has been providing fertile soil to aspirational emigrants, as millions of Sri Lankans have left the country in the last several decades either permanently or temporarily in search of superior job opportunities. The current study examines how organizational injustice impacts migration intentions and how employment entrenchment moderates this impact. With this in mind, the current research adds to the literature in terms of employment entrenchment as a moderating factor and, therefore, links organizational injustice to migratory aspirations in the special setting of a developing, non-Western country like Sri Lanka. The study carried out in this research surveyed skilled employees currently in employment and systematic random sampling technique was used to collect the data. Out of 298 distributed questionnaires, 225 responses were collected. Thus, findings showcased that organizational injustice positively influences migration intentions, while employment entrenchment moderates the relationship between organizational injustice and migration intentions. Thus, the study gives a clear insight for top level management to facilitate and identify the desired behavior of employees in order to mitigate the labor turnover.
Keywords: Institutional Injustice, Organizational Justice, Procedural Justice, Interactional Justice, Distributive Justice, Employee Migration Intention, Employee Turnover Intentions, Job Entrenchmen
A Bibliometric Analysis of Female Criminality: Scientific Trends and Insights from the Scopus Database
No full textThis study concerns the scientific output of Female criminality. The scholarly works published in the Scopus database from 1935 to 2023 were utilized for the quantitative analysis, and the Bibliometrics R Package and its web app Biblioshiny were employed further. The objectives were to analyze the evolution of scientific literature on female criminality from 1935 to 2023, determine relevant sources, identify popular keywords, most influential authors, and their research productivity, explore prominent affiliations and countries contributing to the field, and assess future research directions in female criminality. Research on female criminality, spanning from 1935 to 2023 with 1214 papers in Scopus, has shown significant growth, peaking from 2017 to 2019, indicating increased scholarly interest. Early works laid the foundations; forensic medicine peaked in the late 1970s, and middle-age studies surged in the early 1980s. Themes shifted to broader perspectives by 2023, addressing drug abuse, etc. Specialized journals like Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica and Criminal Behavior and Mental Health focus on psychiatric and substance abuse aspects. Feminist Criminology gained prominence. Research clusters around psychological aspects, substance abuse, and criminal justice interactions. 2014 indicates a peak, with influential work from researchers like Lichtenstein, P., continuing the legacy of earlier scholars like Bohman, M and Ellis, L. indicating ongoing evolution. The research gap highlights the need for interdisciplinary studies that integrate psychological factors with longitudinal research, focusing on how gender and age influence substance abuse and criminal behavior among women and children. Recommendations include interdisciplinary studies, longitudinal research, exploring intersectional factors, bridging the research-policy gap, and emphasizing tailored prevention and intervention programs for women involved in crime.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i01.1
Tamil Full Length Feature Films Based on Novels from Sri Lanka: A Case Study
No full textThe significance of the screenplay in the context of a movie is paramount. The stories of films and film screenplays often draw inspiration from social platforms. On par with it, novels play a vital role as a source for screenplays, as they can captivate and stimulate vivid imagery in readers' minds, thus making them conducive to adaptation into screenplays. A similar pattern is observed in the Sri Lankan Tamil film industry, where novels are frequently adapted into films. It is crucial to examine how the distinct characteristics and nature of these two different media platforms influence the visual and character design from the inception to the story's conclusion in the Sri Lankan Tamil film industry. Furthermore, this study aims to ascertain whether the films adapted from novels in Sri Lanka align with the original novels' creative intent or if they deviate from them. The study focuses on the analysis of the adaptation of the following novels into full-length Sri Lanka Tamil films: 'Thaniyatha Thagam' (1971), which was adapted into 'Kuththu Vilakku' (1972), 'Ponmani Enge Ponal?' (1970) adapted into 'Ponmani' (1977), 'Vaadai Kaatru' (1973) adapted into 'Vaadai Kaatru' (1978), and 'Shamilavin Idhayaragam' (1987) adapted into 'Shamilavin Idhayaragam' (1993). Due to the unavailability of the original copies, 'Kuththuvilakku' and 'Shamilavin Idhayargam' were not examined as part of this study. The study employs a quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis approach to examine full-length Tamil films from Sri Lanka adapted from novels. The results indicate that most films rendered the novels without altering their essence. However, specific changes were observed.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i02.1