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Empirical Study on Computer Literacy Level of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka (Focus on facilitated and less facilitated districts)
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Pushpamali, N.N.C.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become one of the basic building blocks of modern competitive society. Most of the countries in the world now consider understanding ofiCT and mastering the basic skills ofiCT as part of the core of education, alongside reading, writing and numeracy (UNESCO, 2002). Even though the successive governments in Sri Lanka have taken many steps such as providing computers to schools and training staff with a view to improve the ICT skills among school students, impact of these measures was not monitored at student level, and, therefore, the success of these practices is unknown. The purpose of this study is to measure the nature and the basic computer literacy level of Advanced Level students in urban areas of Gampaha and Badulla Districts. Further, this study identifies the differences and similarities of computer literacy between students of both districts and understands the gender difference in acquiring computer literacy by students. Based on the UGC Z-score, Gampaha was selected as a facilitated area and Badulla was selected as a less- facilitated area. The total sample size is of 200 Advanced Level students. Questionnaires were distributed for data collection. Their degree of literacy was measured in five areas as Basic computer operation and concepts, Word processing skills, Internet/Web skills, Multimedia skills and Email skills. Percentage method was used for data analyzing. Study revealed that Badulla District's students are showing higher level of computer literacy for every skill except Internet/Web skills when compare to Gampaha District's students. This is justifiable with their computer- student ratio. It is 1: 14 in Gampaha while it is 1 :9 in Badulla district. However all students show low level skills as 23.67% on Internet/Web base skills. In addition, study identified that the overall male literacy was higher than the female literacy in both districts.
The Study of Software piracy among undergraduates
(Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009) Pushpamali, N.N.C.; Abeywardana, N.L.E.
Advances in computer software convey us time-saving business programs, educational software that teaches basic skills and sophisticated subjects, graphics programs that have revolutionized the design industry, Internet applications that help connect us with other computer users, and an increasingly complex variety of computer games to entertain us. Computer software is a new form of intellectual property and piracy remains a serious problem in all countries, and the challenge is greatest in the world’s fastest growing markets. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software. This can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. (Business Software Alliance). This study attmpts to measure to what extent the undergraduates pirate software and their attitude towards software piracy. The research instrument was tested on the sample group consists of 200 students of Faculty of Comerce and Management Studies in University of Kelaniya. To identify the level of software piracy among students, questionnairs were randamly delivered to selected students. Data which was gathered through questionnaires was analysed using SPSS Software. This study found that there is no significant difference between the software piracy and the gender. Further this study proved that undergraduates highly pirate softwares through internet downloading. According to the research findings undergraduates believe that copying software and online downloading is not an illegal activity. However they believe software piracy negatively affects to the software industry and software piracy is something natural thing.
A Study of the Organizational Culture for Knowledge Sharing in Selected Banks Branches
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Pushpamali, N.N.C.
Knowledge has become the most vital resource for gaining competitive advantage. Banks has recognized the relevance and importance of sharing knowledge among employees. The purpose of this research paper is to analysis the factors that influence on knowledge sharing in selected bank branches. Research identified several factors; trust, collaboration, communication among staff, information system, reward systems, organizational structure, management practices, shared vision and employee union facilitate knowledge sharing in organizations. The questionnaire was used for data collection. Gathered data was analyzed in descriptive statistics using SPSS software. Study reveals that Information systems, sharing a common vision and trust among employees exist at a higher level in the selected organizational culture as knowledge sharing elements than other identified factors. Findings of this study provide useful information and support to extend the understanding of banks in motivating their employees to engage in knowledge sharing practices.