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Dr. J. Sutha


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Dr.Jayaranjani Sutha
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)

Email : jayaranjani@uwu.ac.lk jasulama@gmail.com
Telephone Mobile : (+94) 773488993

Educational Qualifications

BBA – Eastern University of Sri Lanka (May 2004)
MBA in Human Resource Development (Eastern University of Sri Lanka, June 2010)
PhD in Human Resource Development (Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Research Interest

  • Human Resource Development
  • Adult Learning
  • Self-directed learning
  • Training and Development

Find me on
• Google Scholar
• Researchgate

Memberships

  • Member of the Editorial team of International Journal of Management Research – Macrothink Institute, USA.
  • Member of the Editorial board (Reviewer) of International Journal of Business and Management- Canadian Center of Science and Education from September 2016.

Awards and Scholarships

    • Chelllappah Kanapathipillai Memorial Award-2004 from Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
    • MPCS Chenkalady Award, Sri Lanka -2001 for the best performance at the first year examination BBA/B.COM at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
    • University Grants Commission, Scholarship for PhD (Local) – 2012

    Publications

    Books

          1. Sutha.J. (2007). The Effect of Perceived organizational support on employees’ intention to participate in non-mandatory training in Sri Lankan Business organizations, Edition 1, Archers and Elevators Publishing house, Indian, ISBN- 978-93-86501-21-0.

     

        2. A.Kokulathasan, J.Sutha, (2018) Job in security and organizational commitment: Social workers in Sri Lanka, , Archers and Elevators Publishing house, Indian, ISBN- 978-93-86501-81-3

    BOOK CHAPTERS
    1. Emerging Self-Directed Learning Strategies in the Digital Age: “Exploring the role of adult learning theory in understanding employees’ participation in non-mandatory training”. Jayaranjani Sutha. IGI Global Disseminators of knowledge. ISBN – 9781522534655. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3465-5.ch004
    2. Current Issues in Management Research (An indo-Sri Lanka Perspective) : “Adult learning theory in the context of non-mandatory training participation intention of employees’”, Jayaranjani Sutha. Archers and Elevators Publishing house, Indian, ISBN- 9789385640-98-8.

    PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
    1. Perera K.J.T, Sutha.J, (2018), Factors influence on consumers’ leisure shopping behaviour in shopping malls in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Engineering and Management Research. Vol.8 (1) 72-76, 2018
    2. Perera K.J.T, Sutha.J, (2018), Factors influence on consumers’ leisure shopping behaviour in shopping malls and its future research direction-literature review, International Journal of Scientific Research and Publication. Vol.8 (2) 203-219, 2018.
    3. Krishnamoorthy Kamalan, Jayaranjani Sutha. (2017). Influence of Fun and Entertainment in workplace on employees’ performance in Sri Lankan IT sector, International journal of economics, business and management. SAS publishers, Vol.4 (11), 2017.
    4. Perera K.J.T, Sutha.J, “A Study on the Impact of Perceived Organizational Support on Organizational Commitment (With Special Reference to XYZ Company)”, (2017), International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, Volume-7(6), 20-25.
    5. Jayaranjani Sutha, Pavithra Kailasapathy, & J.A.S.K.Jayakody. (2016). The Effect Of Perceived Organizational Support On Employees’ Intention To Participate In Non-Mandatory Trainings In Sri Lankan Business Organizations, International Journal of Business and Management studies, University Publication.net, Vol. 5 (2), 2016. http://www.universitypublications.net/ijbms/0502/html/T6N10.xml
    6. “Integrated theoretical model for employees’ intention to participate in non-mandatory training”, Jayaranjani Sutha, Pavithra Kailasapathy, & J.A.S.K.Jayakody. International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center for Science and Education, Vol. 11 (11), 2016. http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ijbm/article/view/62165
    7. “Employees’ participation in non-mandatory training and its future research direction – Literature review”. Jayaranjani Sutha, International Journal of Engineering and Management research, Vol.6 (1), 2016. http://www.ijemr.net/ijemr/Arch.aspx?rep=39

    Abstracts
    1. Impact of compensation management practices on performance of small and medium enterprises in westen province of Sri Lanka, Ayodya U Balasuriya, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    2. Assessing the antecedents and consequences of work life imbalance (with special reference to female nurses in government hospitals), K.H.Biyagamage, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Study of emotional factors influencing professionals’ adaptation to e-payment adaptation in Sri Lanka, T.K.D.D.De Silva, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    4. Comparative Study on the effect of formal and informal mentoring on job involvement with special reference to apparel industry in Sri Lanka, H.P.L.P.Pathirana, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    5. Impact of job insecurity on organizational commitment (with special reference to northern province of Sri Lanka),K.Abilashini, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    6. Impact of leader member exchange relationship on turnover intention in the apparel industry (with special reference to operation level employees in the Katunayaka export processing zone), E.M.C.D.Ekanayaka, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    7. Impact of perceived organizational support on employee retention of the private banking sector in Sri Lanka, M.A.M Sandaruwani, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    8. A study on impact of job stress on employee retention of private banking sector in Sri Lanka, D.K.S.N.Senarathne, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    9. Motivational factors that induce Sri Lankan IT Undergraduate to engage in e-lancing, M.S.A.Perera, S.F.Fazana, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    9. Impacr of green supply chain management on competitive advantage of business organizations in Sri Lanka, A.R.Saduradeen, J.Sutha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    10. Impact of employees’ engagement in sports activities on job performance in Sri Lankan business organizations, W.L.R.I.A.Liyanaarachchi, J.Sutha, T.G.A.H.C. Amarawansha, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    11. Planning Eco-friendly Wedding Events (with Special Reference to Event Organizers in Colombo District), S.L. Nilushika, J. Sutha and D.A.K. Damunupola, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    12. Impact of Beach Tourism on the Host Community: Evidence from Arugam Bay Beach in Sri Lanka, K. Koushiga, J. Sutha and A.K.A. Damunupola, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    13. The Impacts of Entertainment Events on Host Community with Special Reference to Hikkaduwa, V.S. Liyanage, J. Sutha, A.K.A. Damunupola, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    14. “Effect of Authentic Atmospherics in Ethnic Restaurants on Consumer Emotions and Revisit Intension” (Special Reference to Sri Lankan, Chinese and Indian Restaurants in Colombo District), D.G.M.H.C. Gamlath, J. Sutha and A.C.I.D. Karunarathne, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    15. The Study on Impact of Service Quality on Guest Loyalty in Hotel Industry. (with Special Reference to Five Star Hotels in Kandy district), M.M.G.K. Marasinghe, J. Sutha and A.C.I.D. Karunarathne, 2nd International Research Symposium, 2018, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    16. Employees’ perception of organizational support and their participation in non-mandatory trainings, Jayaranjani Sutha. 17th International conference on knowledge, culture and change in organization, 20th and 21st April 2017 at Charles Darwin University, Australia.
    17. Determinants of non-executive level women employee turnover intention in hospitality industry- special reference to western and southern province, A.K.N.Jayasinghe and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    18. Impact of conflict handling styles on employees’ job satisfaction, M.Nirujah and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    19. A study on factors influence on consumers’ leisure shopping in Sri Lanka, K.J.T.Perera and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    20. Influence of internal corporate social responsibility on employee retention with special reference to the Apparel industry in Sri Lanka, A.G.N.K.Ferando, J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    21. Factors affecting to occupational stress of customer service officers in banking industry in Sri Lanka, R.V. Hewapathirana, J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    22. Study on influence of employee non-financial incentives for turnover intention in apparel industry in Sri Lana, R.A.N.D.Perera and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    23. Impact of training on turnover intention (with special reference to operational level employees in star category hotels in Colombo district), N.J.Siriwardana and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    24. Assessing the effect of service quality on revisit intention of international tourists; the role of tourist satisfaction in Galle district, Sri Lanka, V.N.P.Dilruksha and J.Sutha. International research symposium- 2017, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    25. Impact of Effective Workforce Diversity Management on Employees’ Performance in Construction Sector (With special reference to select eastern province construction companies), Meeran Fathima Shifnas, Jayaranjani Sutha, 5th International Annual Research Conference, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka- 2016.
    26. “Perceived organizational support and non-mandatory training participation” – This paper presented at International Journal of Arts and Science conference held on 31st May to 3rd June 2016 at Toronto, Canada.
    27. Sri Lanka”. Jayaranjani Sutha, Third Annual research Conference 2014, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka- 2014.
    28. “The effect of perceived organizational support on employees’ intention to participate in non-mandatory training programs”, Jayaranjani Sutha, First Annual Student research day, Postgraduate Institution of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura- 2014.
    29. “An Empirical examination of Resource-Based View (business process effectiveness) on firms’ performance in Sri Lankan Insurance industry”. R.J Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2012.
    30. “Impact of marketing strategies on export performance of Ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka”, S.Ajanthini and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2012.
    31. Impact of customer service officers’ commitment and Insurance company performance”, A.K.P.Shanika and R.J Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2012.
    32. “Determinants of customer attraction on Miscellaneous insurance policies in Sri Lanka”, W.G.N Surangi and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2012
    33. “An Empirical examination of relative role of Market –based view and Resource-based view on profitability of Sri Lankan Commercial Banks”. R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2012
    34. “A Study of Tea export marketing in Sri Lanka: Application of Bosten Consultant group matrix”- R.Jayaranjani Sutha, International Conference Business Management 2011- Jayawardanapura University of Sri Lanka. 2011
    35. “A background investigation of Career Development initiatives and outcomes: With the special reference to the Commercial Banks at Uva Province Sri Lanka- Annual Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa Universtiy of Sri Lanka-2011
    36. “A study on impact of risk and benefits of outsourcing towards the business performance in financial institutions in Sri Lanka”, P.A.N Sameera, R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2011.
    37. “A Study on Visual merchandising and consumer store choice behavior in Sri Lankan super markets”, D.A Weerasooriya and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2011.
    38. “Impact of quality of work life on organizational commitment of employees in an apparel industry in Galle district sri Lanka”, G.K.A.D Sampath and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2011.
    39. “Performance of customer relationship management and business performance in Sri Lankan Financial institutions: A detailed analysis”, R.G.S.N Karunaratna and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2011.
    40. “Identification of factors influencing employees’ motivation to learn: a special reference to insurance industry in Polonnaruwa district Sri Lanka”, K.M.V.Waidyanthi and R.J.Sutha, Annual research symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka- 2011.
    41. “A comparative study of individual and situational factors influence employees’ motivation to participate in training in NGOs in Batticaloa District”- research work submitted for Master of Business Administration, and the above research was published at Vavuniya Annual Research Session 2010.
    42. “Empirical Study of Employee Rewards System and Its Impact on Behavioral Outcomes of Employees with Special Reference to Private Commercial Banks in Badulla Urban Area”, Fasana.S.F, Sutha. R.J, Annual Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2010
    43. “Comprehensive Study of Marketing Strategy Applied in Handloom Industry with Special Reference to Kalmunai District”, Fasloon.R.M, Sutha.R.J, Annual Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2010
    44. “Impact of Information Technology on the Effectiveness of Customer Relationship Management Systems from the e-Business Perspective in Commercial Banks of Sri Lanka”, G.P.H.A.J. Punchihewa, Sutha.R.J, Annual Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2010
    45. “Impact of Performance Appraisal Systems on Employee Performance and Organizational Effectiveness: The case from Rural Banking Sector in Uva Province”, Padmasiri H.G.M, Sutha R.J, Annual Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2010
    46. “A Study of Application of Marketing Strategies of Honey collectors in was affected area at Batticaloa District” Sutha R.J, Annual Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2010

    Position held /Appointments

    2018
    Deputy Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Management, UWU
    2017
    Secretary to Faculty of Management Higher Degree Committee, UWU
    Secretary to Curriculum Development Committee of Faculty of Management, UWU
    Chairperson of Bachelor of Business Management in Human Resource Development Program Committee
    Track coordinator of 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    2016
    Coordinator of business process outsourcing unit proposal development committee.
    2016 – Editorial board member of 1st International research symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
    2015
    Faculty Coordinator for Management tracks in 6th International research symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    Member of External Degree Program Committee.

    Employment History

    From 2015 – Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellessa University of Sri Lanka.
    2013-2015 – Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    2010-2013 – Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    2009- 2010 – Temporary Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
    2005- 2009 – Program Officer, Department of Humanitarian Emergency Affairs, World Vision Lanka, Sri Lanka.
    2004-2005 – Temporary Lecturer, Department of Management, Eastern University of Sri Lanka