http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/11879 2026-01-07T04:29:17Z 2026-01-07T04:29:17Z Kanthi Manel, D.P. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12221 2022-09-14T05:30:01Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Impact of migration mothers on the left behind school age children’s education performance: A case study in rural areas, Sri Lanka Kanthi Manel, D.P. With a high number of migrant mothers as domestic workers and engaged in other employments in the Kurunegala District as in other districts of Sri Lanka, information on the education performance and welfare status of their left behind children reminds the need for a proper intervention. This study examines the key factors that affect the education performance of left behind school age children whose mothers have migrated. The study was conducted in Kotawehera, Rasnayakapura and Polpithigama Divisional Secretariat areas which are the high sending Divisions in Kurunegala District. An interviewer administered questionnaire and case study method were used to gather data. Univariate and multivariate analytical methods were used to analysis the data. Findings of the study reveal that the demographic and socio-economic profile of the migrated mothers and the children left behind are related to age, marital status, religion, educational level, income and expenditure and poverty. The study shows that nearly 60% of the children are female and 40% of the children are male, out of which 54% of the children are at the age of attending primary education. Further, the study has found a significant relationship between the migration of mothers and the impact on the education of the children who have been left behind. The marks obtained by the children are not significantly related to the teachers at their schools, but is related to the status of the migrant families at home. The roles of guardians and caregivers at home do not successfully help the children attain their education, physical and psychological well-being. Given the situation in the families where the mother has migrated, the fathers and elder people who stay at home should be responsible for the care and protection of the children left behind by their mothers.

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Abeyrathna, A.W.G.N.M. Wijesinghe, M.A.S. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12155 2022-09-13T07:10:50Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Importance of Spatial Factors for Entrepreneurial Orientation of Rural Entrepreneurs: A Critical Review Abeyrathna, A.W.G.N.M.; Wijesinghe, M.A.S. This article stresses the importance of spatial factors for entrepreneurial orientation of rural entrepreneurs, rendering a critical review of existing literature. Even though the social system and institutional context have been regarded as highly important in the entrepreneurial orientation of rural entrepreneurs, the spatial context is also equally important. Thus, the hope is that the paper would show avenues for the exploration of spatial factors affecting entrepreneurial orientation to the potential researchers.

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Abeyrathna, A.W.G.N.M. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12149 2022-09-13T06:11:01Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Green human resource management: A fundamental comprehension and assessment Abeyrathna, A.W.G.N.M. This paper searches for a fundamental comprehension and assessment on Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) which is one of the most emerging fields in Human Resource Management today. The main focus of the article is about, what is Green, reasons behind Greening, what is Green HRM, importance of Green HRM, Green HRM practices, Impact of Green HRM practices on environmental sustainability and organizational success. It is expected to opening avenues for other researchers to fill the gap of assessing the impact of Green HRM on environmental sustainability and organizational success.

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Gunarathne, P.K.K.S. Tennakoon, T.M.S.P.K. Edirisinghe, J.C. Mahindapala, K.G.J.P. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12108 2022-09-09T09:42:02Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

The present status and role of the Thurusaviya Rubber Societies in the smallholder rubber sector in Moneragala District: Extension Officers’ perception Gunarathne, P.K.K.S.; Tennakoon, T.M.S.P.K.; Edirisinghe, J.C.; Mahindapala, K.G.J.P. The farmer-based organization known Thurusaviya Rubber Societies (TRSs) has been established by the Thurusaviya Fund (TF) for the development of the smallholder rubber sector. This study attempted to assess the present status and role of the TRSs in the smallholder rubber sector in the Moneragala District. The views of 18 Extension Officers (Rubber Development Officers and the two district Coordinating Officers of TF) with over five years of work experience were used to create two focus group discussions by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Approach. The perception of the key entities (Organizational structure, Organizational culture, Function of the organization, External environment and Intervention of organizational development) responsible for the development and welfare support for the rubber smallholders was assessed. Data were analysed qualitatively as a case study in Moneragala. Results revealed, that the majority of TRSs considered in the study were not performing well due to factors such as poor leadership, lack of transparency, lack of enthusiasm of members, lack of trustworthiness, attitudes of members, the role of the Field Officers and changes in the external environment and politics. The contribution from the management unit and the membership was greater in TRSs that were highly active than that of the poorly active TRSs. The self-reliance capacity was low in the majority (99%) of the TRSs and was highly dependent on Extension Officers involved and the Government’s assistance. The majority of TRSs were not goal-oriented and under performing and not dynamic in organizational performances. Hence, extension and development agents feel that critical intervention is required to overcome the above weaknesses. Therefore, organizational development should be done by concerning; goal orientation, need identification, the interaction between Field Officers and TRSs and guiding the TRSs, restructuring of organizations, offering compensation for the management unit, development of physical resources and developing as business entities to achieve their goals and objectives.

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