Browsing by Author "Sarathchandra, K. S. H."

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Examining the Role of Multitasking on Academic Performance of University Undergraduates.
(8th International Conference on Business & Information ICBI – 2017, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Perera, S.; Yatigammana, M. R. K. N.; Sarathchandra, K. S. H.
Nowadays, majority of the youth use more than one information and communication technologies such as smart phones, tablets and laptops. These devices allow them to do many activities simultaneously such as talk on the phone while check the Facebook account and listen to music while studying, or surfing internet with more than one site on the web. Thus, it is important to investigate whether this multitasking behavior of the undergraduates will effect on their academic performance. The purpose of this study is to examine the university students’ multitasking behavior and to determine the impacts of this multitasking on their university Grade Point Average (GPA). The population of this study was 3rd and 4th year undergraduates of the Department of Commerce and Financial Management of University of Kelaniya. A random sample of 100 is taken. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. A pilot study with 30 students has done to check the reliability of the questionnaire. The data analysis showed that there is a significant negative impact of ICT Usage and Internet skills on GPA. Also, there is a significant negative impact of Multitasking behavior on GPA. Further, the multitasking is a mediating factor between Internet skills, ICT usage and GPA of the undergraduates. The findings of the study revealed that, concentrating too many activities at one time leads to decrease the academic performance of the undergraduates.
Perception of Situations and Opportunity Recognition: Development of a Conceptual Model.
(8th International Conference on Business & Information ICBI – 2017, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Nimeshi, G. K. S.; Mallika, M. C. K. H.; Ranasinghe, R. S. L. B.; Sarathchandra, K. S. H.; Dissanayake, D. M. N. S. W.
The multidimensional view of opportunity recognition is addressed differently by number of scholars. However theoretical bases in this regard are still fragmented. We addressed the suggestion of Shepherd, (2015) and develop a conceptual framework on perception of situation as opportunity. Perception of situation as opportunity, prior knowledge, prior experience and processing style have been identified as main constructs of the study. Pertaining propositions were established and finally the conceptual model was developed to depict the perception of situation as opportunity. Also, the application of these constructs in a different context has significant implications. Finally, we confirmed that, more scholarly investigations are required in this regard to validate the applicability of the model.
Undergraduates’ Perception of Entrepreneurship Education: A Study Based on the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Ranwala, R.; Nimeshi, G. K. S.; Sarathchandra, K. S. H.
Entrepreneurship education plays a pivotal role in fostering aspiring entrepreneurs and driving economic growth. Entrepreneurs significantly contribute to wealth creation and job opportunities, making entrepreneurship knowledge and skills essential for sustainable economic development. This study examines the perception of undergraduates towards entrepreneurship education and explores the reasons behind their decision not to pursue a specialized degree in entrepreneurship. Employing an exploratory design model and a qualitative research approach, the study utilizes in-person interviews conducted in an unstructured format to collect data. The research was conducted at the University of Kelaniya, employing purposive-homogeneous sampling for participant selection. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the gathered data. The study reveals that undergraduates perceive entrepreneurship education as a ‘promising subject stream, a ‘social inclination’, and a ‘theoretical discipline’. Moreover, reasons for not choosing entrepreneurship education include concerns related to ‘future career goals’ and ‘limited awareness’. The study's findings are expected to contribute to further research in entrepreneurship education and offer valuable insights for Sri Lankan universities and higher learning institutions to enhance their entrepreneurship education curricula and practices.