Browsing by Author "Thilakasiri, K. K."

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Factors influencing employee motivation among non-managerial staff in hotel sector, Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) De Silva, R. D.; Thilakasiri, K. K.
Motivation plays a significant role to attract, maintain and retain an effective workforce which helps to achieve the organization goals. The success of an organization highly depends on the available effective workforce. However, all employees do not have the same expected factors of motivation which is depend on the preferences of employees. So, management needs to choose right strategy and factors in order to motivate their effective staff. This study is focus to explore the significant factors which influence on employees’ motivation among the non-managerial staff in the hotel sector. There is high demand of hotel staff due to increasing number of tourist in Sri Lanka. This study has been conducted among 100 non-managerial employees who are working in 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka. The finding of the study revealed that workload, service charge, bonus, salary, flexible rule & regulation and relationship with colleague are top most significant factors of motivation among the non-managerial staff in the hotel. As per the findings, involvement in decision making and promotion are not statistically significant factors of motivation of non-managerial hotel staff.
Impact of Corporate Governance on Intellectual Capital Efficiency - Evidence from Sri Lankan Banking Sector
(Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 2024) Weerasinghe, I.K.H.N.; Thilakasiri, K. K.
The study explores the intricate link between Corporate Governance (CG) factors and Intellectual Capital (IC) efficiency within the Sri Lankan banking sector. It delves into the impact of variables such as Board Size (BSIZE), Board Activity (BACT), Board Independence Composition (BIND), Audit Committee Size (AUDS), and Frequency of Audit Committee Meeting (AUDM) on Intellectual Capital, treating the latter as the dependent variable. For the five years between 2018 and 2022, the research technique comprises a thorough investigation of banking sector company in Sri Lanka, excluding three banks. The goal of the study is to obtain understanding of the connection between CG variables and IC efficiency through secondary data analysis using data from stock market transactions and audited financial statements. The main analytical tools are descriptive statistics and regression modeling, which enable a detailed comprehension of the relationship between CG dynamics and IC efficiency. Through a detailed examination of these variables across time and across different financial institutions, the study seeks to illuminate the ways in which CG practices impact the creation and application of IC in the banking industry. In the conclusion, the results of this study are important not only for scholars but also for professionals and decision-makers in the banking sector in Sri Lanka. The study provides significant insights that can guide strategic decision-making, governance reforms, and resource allocation within banking institutions, ultimately leading to improved organizational efficiency and long-term sustainability. This is achieved by revealing the complex relationships between Corporate Governance and Intellectual Capital.