scholarly journals Impact of Turnover Intention on Team Effectiveness of Floor Level Employees of the Five Star Hotels in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
R. A. Rathnasiri ◽  
S. Mohottige
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Floor Level ◽  
Western Province

scholarly journals Analysis of Vehicle Ownership Attributes in Western Province, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
K.P. Dilini ◽  
P.T. Amalan ◽  
A.S. Kumarage
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Vehicle Ownership ◽  
Western Province

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Lifestyle Related Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases through Funeral Societies in Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (31) ◽  
pp. 2194-2212
Author(s):  
Thushani Marie Elizabeth Dabrera ◽  
Arunasalem Pathmeswaran ◽  
Anuradhani Kasturirathna ◽  
Gayani Tillekeratne ◽  
Truls Østbye
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Western Province

A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to change diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption among participants through funeral societies in the Western Province. Twenty one administrative subdivisions in the Ragama area were randomized into intervention and control groups. Ten administrative subdivisions in the North Western Province were selected as an additional control group. The primary outcome was change in the proportion of individuals who consumed 5 servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day. The study showed only a modest, not significant increase in the proportion of people consuming 5 servings of fruits and vegetables or more per day. Of the secondary outcomes assessed, their intake of green leaves and mean MET minutes spent on leisure activities increased significantly more in the intervention group than in the control groups, but the differences were small. To effectively reduce non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Sri Lanka, community-based organizations could be utilized to deliver prevention programs.

scholarly journals Leadership and School Performance in Central Colleges in the Western Province of Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
R. Lalitha S. Fernando ◽  
◽  
H. D. M. Kaushalya Geethamali ◽  
E. Achini Indrachapa Kularathna
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Political Interference ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Transformational Leadership Style

This study explores the most effective leadership style in school performances of Central Colleges in Sri Lanka and identifies problems and difficulties faced by the principles of the selected schools. This study revealed that the transformational leadership style is the most effective as it leads higher school performances. Some principals of the Central Colleges were not successful due to the lack of resources, negative attitudes of the stakeholders, inefficient government officers, unfavorable external environment and the unnecessary political interference. Policy measures are proposed towards better performance of the Central Colleges of Sri Lanka. Findings of this study will help the governing bodies to design and update policies for improving performance of the Central Colleges specifically, and school leadership of Sri Lanka in generally.

People's participation in home composting: an exploratory study based on Moratuwa and Kaduwela municipalities in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lalitha S. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Home Composting

PurposeImproper waste management has been a serious issue in many countries, thus, home composting is considered as an effective method in solid waste management (SWM). Based on qualitative research methods, this study explores peoples' motives to choose composting and main problems confronted by them in home composting in Kaduwela and Moratuwa municipalities in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and proposes policy measures to improve home compositing.Design/methodology/approachThis study was mainly based on qualitative research methods. A convenient sample of 40 households including 20 households from each municipal council (MC) has been selected using semi-structured interviews. Descriptive methods were used to analyze the data.FindingsCitizens have chosen to compost mainly, for gardening, the influence of local authorities, economic benefits and environmental and health concerns. Fear of potential health problems, lack of resources, problems caused by animals, problems related to compost bins, limited knowledge and awareness about composting are difficulties encountered during home composting. Providing compost bins to people at a concessionary price or for free of charge, providing required facilities and financial assistance, promoting people's positive attitudes and awareness, encouraging the use of compost in households, improving the standard of composting and making relevant legal and institutional arrangements to promote people's participation in home composting are suggested for encouraging home composting.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used a small sample, which is the main limitation of this study.Practical implicationsThe policy implication will help to improve composting solid waste practices of the Local Governments.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research on composting related to the selected municipalities. As composting is an effective method in SWM, the findings and the proposed policy measures of this study will help to improve the SWM of the Local Governments of Sri Lanka.

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