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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
Krishantha Wisenthige is a assistant professor, Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka. He is also serving as Coordinator of SLIIT MBA program and Reserch Coordinator of the faculty.
His teaching and reserch are in Entrepreneurship t, International Business, Small and Meduim Entreprise Managment, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Marketing, Business Strategy, Agribusiness and Business Planning.
Apart from this acadamic engegements, Krishantha has served as the Entrepreneurship expert of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and Deloitte, as a Manger, Deputy Director and Head of Department of Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL). He has also served as the country representative of Commonwealth Asia Young Entrepreneurs Alliance, Executive Committee Member SAARC Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee Member & Treasurer of US-Sri Lanka IVLP Alumni Association and currently serving as a Member of the Executive Council of Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Krishantha is a recipient of US Government Scholarship of International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) to study Small Business Management in USA, Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, Government of Japan Scholarship through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as well as government of Netherlands scholarship for a one year study programme of Export Marketing and Management.
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade), Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka
- Entreprenurship Expert of Deloitte
- Team Leader cum Entrepreneurship Development Expert of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
- Head,/ Director - Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
- Deputy Director, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
- Manager, Regional Development, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
- Manager, Planning and Monitoring, Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services (Gte) Ltd., Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology. PR China
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- B.Sc (Sp), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, Wuhan University of Technology (WHUT), 2014
- US Government Scholarship, Small Business Management, 2008
- Government of Netherlands Scholarship, Export Marketing and Management, 2007
- Japanese Government Scholarship, Professional Chamber Management and Administration, 2007
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Entrepreneurship / Lean Entrepreneurship
- Creativity and Innovation
- Agro-Entreprenurship and Agribusiness
- Social Commece
- Social Marketing
Memberships
- Member, Institute of Service Management, Sri Lanka
- Member, Executive Council, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Food and Agribusiness
"Food and agribusiness encompass a broad range of activities related to the production, processing, distribution, marketing, and consumption of food and agricultural products.
These sectors are vital components of the global economy and play a crucial role in ensuring food security, economic development, and sustainability. "
PUBLICATIONS
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The Effect of Pop-up Advertisements, Focusing on Players’ Intention to Download New Games
Vidanagama, S. I., Ulapane, K.M.N.D.B., Wijekoon, W.M.Y.C.B., Thilakarathna, J.K.D.N., Wisenthige, K., Jayasuriya, N., , (12th International Conference on Management and Economics, Sri Lanka)
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Employee Commitment and Job Satisfaction: Study Among the Female Academics of State University in Sri Lanka
Edirisinghe G.V., Serasinghe P.I.K., Amarasinghe W.A.S.U. , Galappatti D.M., Wisenthige K. , Jayathilake T., , (09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)
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Impact of Instagram Posts’ Characteristics on User Engagement: With Reference to Global Sports Instagram Influencers
Amarakoon, A.A.P.D.D., Jayaweera, N.N., Peiris, H.R.T.U., Hewamana, C.V., Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U., (12th International Conference on Management and Economics)
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Do Dynamic Capabilities Affect the Business Performance of SMEs?
Haputhanthri, H.S., Jayawickrama, U.C., Lakma, A.G.P.L., Sellahewa, R.M.E.T.H., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilake, T., (The 02nd Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC 2023))
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Factors Affecting the Purchase Intention of Organic Apparel: With References to Western Province in Sri Lanka
Wijesekara D.N.N., Perera M.B.S.D., Nayanathara K.A.D., Perera M.B.S.D., Wisenthige K., and Pathirana U., , (09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)
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Entrepreneurial Networks and Enterprise Performance: A Study of Women-Owned Small Enterprises in Sri Lanka
Gunawansha A.K.D.N.A., Rajapaksha R.U.J.N.B.C., Witharana N.R.S., Ishara H.P.N., Wisenthige K., and Pathirana U., (09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)
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Impact of Entrepreneurial Factors Influencing Social Commerce Adoption: Based on Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises
Suvini Rasaputhra, Virasha Peiris, Reshika Navanjali, Krishantha Wisenthige, Nipunee Jayasuriya and Chatil Panditasekara, (02nd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSBD))
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Factors Influencing Social Commerce Adoption by Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka: A study based on Technological, Environmental and Entrepreneurial Framework
Rasaputhra, S.K., Peiris, T.V.K., Navanjali, H.M.R., Panditasekara, C.M., Wisenthige, K., Jayasuriya, N., (12th International Conference on Management and Economics)
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Factors Influencing Investment Decisions during Economic Crisis: With Reference to Investment Behaviour of Non-resident Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Kuruppuarachchi, N., Wijerathna, W.M.M.S.T., Nimalendran, M., Bodaragama, A.K.B., Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U., (12th International Conference on Management and Economics)
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Economic Globalization and Value-Added Agriculture : SAARC Experience
Sandumini, G.P.R., Kariyawasam, W.C.H., Premasekera .N.S., Bandara, D.B.T.D., Wisenthige, K., and Jayathilaka, R., (o2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME))
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The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Loyalty : A Case of Sri Lankan Fast-Food Franchises
Perera, V.P.H.A., Fernando, M.A.J.N.M., Manimendra, M.A.T.A., Herath, H.A.D.M., Wisenthige, K., and Jayasuriya, N., (o2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME))
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Social Media Strategies for Marketing in Micro-Level Women Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka
Jayasuriya, N., Munasinghe, S., Shamila, P., Kalansuriya, N., Wisenthige, K., Swaris, S., (12th International Conference on Management and Economics)
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Factors Affecting to the Sustainability of Mold and Die Industry in Sri Lanka
Jayasuriya, I.K., Wisenthige, K., (Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC))
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Impact of economic globalisation on value-added agriculture, globally
Sansika, N., Sandumini, R., Kariyawasam, C., Bandara, T., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilaka, R, “PLoS ONE ” , pp. 74-93
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Research Design
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Elements that Impact Consumer Engagement of Sri Lankan Clothing Brands : Evidence from Instagram
Abeysekara SMPRA , Wisenthige K , Wimanthika WMK , Rathnayake K , Edirisooriya LKDE and Ihsaan ACM , (International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches )
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Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance in the Textile and Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka
Ekanayaka E.K.G.N.S, Thanushan S, Vidanagama S.U, Vidanagama D.M and Wisenthige K. , (International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches)
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Does Organizational Culture Impact on Employee Loyalty in Private Banking Sector : Study Based on Western Province
Wisenthige K, Samarakoon A, Lakmali NDSR, Samarakoon SMDU and Dissanayake D , (International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches )
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Effects of Media Richness and Verbal Interactivity on Consumer Engagement
Wimanthika, K., Wisenthige, K., Rathnayake, K., Edirisooriya, D., Cadir, I. and Abeysekara, A. , (International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business )
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Organizational Culture Impact on Employee Loyalty in Private Banking Sector in Sri Lanka
Wisenthige, K., Samarakoon, A., Rangana, L., Samarakoon, D. and Dissanayake, D. , (International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business )
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The Effect of Capital Structure on Profitability: Evidence from Star Category Hotels in Sri Lanka
Dameshika, W R., Wisenthige, K., Rajapaksha, R M C S B., Jayan, W A S., Weerasinghe, W M S K B. , (International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation )
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Level of Cooperation of Inter-Organizational in New Product Innovations in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Sector SMEs
Wisenthige, K.,
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Development of Analytical Framework for SME Competitiveness Based on Competency Approach
Wisenthige, K., (13th International Conference on Innovation and Management)
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Level of Cooperation of Inter-Organizational in New Product Innovations in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Sector SMEs
Wisenthige, K., (12th International Conference on Innovation and Management)
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Framework for Analysis of Business Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Wisenthige, K., Guoping, C., “Manager Journal” , pp. 87-89
