11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item IMPACT OF AWARENESS AND USAGE OF E-LEARNING PLATFORMS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Nimanthaka, J. A. S.; Welmilla, I.This study investigates the impact of awareness and usage of e-learning platforms on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Management at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The research follows a quantitative approach, employing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 303 undergraduate students. The study's objectives include examining how students' awareness of e-learning platforms such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, influences their academic performance as well as assessing the role of usage frequency and convenience in shaping learning outcomes. The methodology involved statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, reliability and validity tests, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that both awareness and usage significantly impact academic performance, with awareness exhibiting a slightly stronger influence. The results further emphasize the complementary nature of awareness and usage, where students with higher knowledge of e-learning tools tend to utilize them more effectively, leading to improved academic outcomes. The study presents several implications for university administrators, policymakers, and educators. Practical recommendations include increasing training programs, enhancing platform accessibility, and integrating digital tools into the curriculum more effectively. Limitations include the study's focus on a single faculty within one university, which may affect the generalizability of the results. Future research should explore similar relationships in other faculties and institutions, adopt a longitudinal approach, and consider additional moderating factors such as internet accessibility and digital literacy.Item IMPACT OF COGNITIVE SKILLS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FINAL YEAR UNDERGRADUATES WITH THE MODERATING EFFECT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO UNIVERSITIES IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Livera, W. M. I.; Jayasinghe, C.The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of cognitive skills on the academic performance of undergraduates in Sri Lanka and examine the moderating effect of university extracurricular activities on the relationship between cognitive skills and academic performance of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. Cognitive skills were conceptualized in terms of creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Management Faculty undergraduates from state universities in the Western Province make up the population. In this study, out of the target population, 342 undergraduates were selected as the sample. This study used quantitative research methods, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to final-year undergraduates in the Western Province. The findings of this study indicate that there is a significant impact of undergraduates’ cognitive skills on academic performance, and that higher levels of extracurricular activities strengthen the relationship between cognitive skills and academic performance. This study's findings provide better guidance for university undergraduates to become more productive and effective through national universities in Sri Lanka. The results of the study could guide the creation of curricula by highlighting the value of encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in management undergraduates. It is recommended that state universities take necessary action to develop undergraduates’ cognitive skills in an appropriate manner.