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Item Impact of User Perceptions on Sharing Intentions in Sri Lanka's Transportation Sector: An Analysis of Risk, Convenience, Practicality, and Value(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Senarathna, W. A. N. M.; Ranasinghe, V. R.This research examines how perceived risk, convenience, practicality, and value impact ride-sharing intention in Sri Lanka's Western Province. It employs a deductive approach, utilizing surveys and quantitative analysis. The study focuses on ride-sharing service users in Sri Lanka, with a sample size of 884 determined through simple random sampling. Data was collected via self-administered printed questionnaires, with 900 responses received. However, only 884 responses were considered for analysis due to incomplete or biased questionnaires. SPSS version 26.0 was used to conduct the statistical analysis. The results highlight the significant influence of sharing intention on users' perceptions, emphasizing that user perceptions are pivotal in shaping ride-sharing intention. Hypothesis testing revealed a negative correlation between perceived risk and sharing intention. Parametric tests, including correlation and multiple linear regressions, upheld these findings. Furthermore, there exists a statistically significant positive relationship between perceived convenience, practicality, value, and sharing intention. These findings deepen our understanding of the determinants of ride-sharing intention in Sri Lanka, providing valuable insights for policymakers and industry players to bolster the adoption of ride-sharing services and nurture the sharing economy's growth. Additionally, this study enriches academic comprehension of how the sharing economy can address economic challenges and enhance the quality of life in developing nations like Sri Lanka. Future research endeavors should broaden their scope to encompass all regions of Sri Lanka for enhanced generalizability.Item Impact of Employees’ Perceptions of Organizational Downsizing Practices on Their Commitment(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya., 2024) Erandika, M. D. K.; Ranasinghe, V. R.Sri Lanka is presently facing with its most severe financial crisis in decades, with the building and construction sector being significantly affected. This study aims to investigate whether employees’ perceptions of organizational downsizing practices influence their commitment. It was conducted as a cross-sectional study among a sample of 204 employees from three downsized construction firms in the Colombo District. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling technique, and data were collected through the distribution of an online standard questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0, employing descriptive statistics, correlation, and simple regression. The analysis revealed that employees’ perceptions of their organizations’ downsizing practices have a significant positive impact on their levels of affective, continuance, and normative commitment. Effective communication throughout the downsizing process, including before, during, and after, is recommended as a means to mitigate the adverse effects of downsizing on employee commitment.