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Prof. Wasantha Rajapakshe
Associate Professor
Faculty of Business | Business Management
Career Summary
Dr. Wasantha Rajapakshe is an Associate Professor at SLIIT Business School, SLIIT. Before joining SLIIT, she held key academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Business Administration at Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia, and Assistant Professor and Assistant Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at St. Theresa (Inti) College, Thailand. She has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Troy University, USA (Thailand Program) and as a Senior Lecturer (Grade 1) at the Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
With extensive experience in teaching management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Dr. Rajapakshe has supervised research for students in national universities in Sri Lanka as well as at Troy University, USA (Thailand Program). At SLIIT, she specializes in teaching Human Capital Management and Strategic Management for graduate and undergraduate students. Her primary teaching and research interests lie in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Behaviour, with a research focus on the human aspects of organizations.
- 01/2020 up to date – Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
- 01/2017 to 31/2019 – Senior Lecturer in Business Management, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
- 02/2007 – 06/2016 – Assistant Professor in Business Administration, University College Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- 09/2003 – 02/2007 – Assistant Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, St. Theresa (Inti) College, Thailand
- 09/2003 – 02/2007 – Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies, St. Theresa (Inti) College, Thailand
- 09/2003 – 02/2007 – Adjunct Faculty, Troy University USA (Thailand Program)
- 03/1989 – 09/2003 – Senior Lecturer Grade 1, Department of Public Administration, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka
- 1994-2003- Chief Examiner in Business Studies GCE (A/L) - The Examination Department of Sri Lanka
- 10/1986 – 02/1989 -Audit Officer - P.E.Mathew & Co; Chartered Accountants, Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc. (Hons) in Public Administration, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 1986
- Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1996
- Ph.D., National Institute of Development Administration. Thailand, 2003
- Associate (Final) Part 1, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka 1988,
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- For MBA studies- Full tuition Fee scholarship form Ministry of Higher Education in Sri Lanka. 1990
- For Doctoral Studies – Full Tuition Fee scholarship and Stephen allowance form Commission of Higher Education in Thailand. 1998
- Research Grant for Doctoral dissertation: From University of Sri Jayawardenepura Sri Lanka and National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand-2000
- Research grant from Thailand Research Fund in 2005 to conduct research on Thailand Higher Education Institutions.2005
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Studies
Memberships
Member of Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) UK
Associate Member of Chartered Intitute of Personal Management (CIPM) in Sri Lanka
Ongoing Research
- Study on Training Need Analysis in the Health Sector in Sri Lanka
The impact of Mobile phone usage on the performance of small businesses in Sri Lanka
Revisiting work-life balance under COVID-19 Pandemic Period: Comparatives study with men and women in Banking Sector in Sri Lanka
My Publications
Journal Publications
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "Relationship between Core Self-Evaluation and Academic Procrastination among Female Students in Saudi Arabia" " International Journal of Human Resource Studies, vol.8, Issue 3, 2018, pp.183-198, doi:10.5296/ijhrs.v8i 3.13397,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "A Study on the Big Five Personality Dimensions’ Effect on University Students' Academic Performance" " IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) , vol.olume 19, Issue 12. Ver. I2, Issue 12.1, 2018, pp.69-75, e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " " Impact of Stressors on Academic Performance among Female Students’ in Saudi Arabia." " IDL - International Digital Library of Management & Research, vol.Volume 1, , Issue Issue 4, , 2017, pp.1-10,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "Factors Affecting Human Resources Management Policy Implementation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka" " International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol.7, Issue 12, 2017, pp.1129-1144, DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i12/3744,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "Strategy and Structure: Re-Examined" " Vidyodaya Journal of Management Studies, vol.1, Issue 1, 2002, pp.142-167,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "An Analysis of Major Factors Affecting Labor Turnover in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka: Policy Alternations for Solving the Problem" " International Journal of Academic Research in Economic and Management Sciences, vol.7, Issue 3, 2018, pp.214-231, http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJAREMS/v7-i3/4542,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " "Investigation of Learning Style Preferences of Business Students in Saudi Arabia–using VAK Assessment Model, " " Global Journal of Management and Business Research: A Administration and Management, , vol.18, Issue 11-1.0, 2018, pp.33-42,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe " "AN EVALUATION OF FOUR DECADE EXPERIENCE OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN SRI LANKA: 1977-2017" " International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol.8, Issue 12, 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i12/5139,
- Dias, D. P. N. P., Cooray, T. M. J. A. & Rajapakse, Wasantha " "Employee Satisfaction of Academics in Sri Lanka: A Logistic Regression Approach" " Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: D Neural & Artificial Intelligence, vol.18, Issue 3.1, 2018, pp.5-12,
- Meththananda, K. A. N. N., Apsara, T. G. U., Yapa, Y. M. U. J., Shanthirathne, K. U. N., Rajapaksha, W., & Weerarathna, R. S. " "The Relationship between Internship Programs and Employability: With Special Reference to BBA Graduates of Non State University of Sri Lanka" " International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol.8, Issue 12, 2019, pp. 955–968., http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i12/5114,
- A. G. G. S. Abeyrathna, P. V. S Tissera and W. Rajapakshe " "Usage of Information Technology on Employee Commitment: Airport & Aviation Industry in Sri Lanka (AASL)" " Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, vol.10, Issue 1, 2019, pp.1-15, DOI: 10.9734/AJEBA/2019/v10i330108,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe " "Economic Development versus Social Development: In the Case of Sri Lanka" " South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, vol.3, Issue 1, 2019, pp.1-9, DOI: 10.9734/SAJSSE/2019/v3i130096,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Thivanka Mailewa, Piumika Chandrasiri, Dileepa Chandrasena, Sajeevkanth Kirubhakaran, Diluksan Jesudasan, Akalanka Mailewa " "The Impact Of Smart Classrooms On The Academic Success Of Sri Lankan Government School Students" " International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research, vol.9, Issue 12, 2020, pp.323-333, Scopus,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology " "Factors Affecting Scholarly Practices in Private Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka: A Conceptual Framework" " Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, vol.14, Issue 1, 2020, pp.22-34, Publon, DOI: 10.9734/AJESS/2021/v14i130346,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology " "Driving Organizational Change in the Midst of the Crisis: How does it affect Employee Performance?" " International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research, vol.10, Issue 1, 2021, pp.67-79, Scopus,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology " "THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF MICRO ENTERPRISES (MEs) IN SRI LANKA" " South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics , vol.9, Issue 1, 2021, pp.1-17, Science Domain, https://doi.org/10.9734/sajsse/2021/v9i130227,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology " "The Impact of Academic Procrastination, Self-efficacy, and Motivation on Academic Performance: among Undergraduates in Non-state Universities in Sri Lanka" " Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, vol.14, Issue 3, 2021, pp.25-38, Science Domain, DOI:10.9734/AJESS/2021/v14i330356,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Associate Professor, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology " "Factors Affecting Life Satisfaction with Mediating Role of Work Satisfaction: Special Reference to Employees in Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka" " Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, vol.13, Issue 1, 2021, pp.39-50, Science Domain, DOI: 10.9734/ARJASS/2021/v13i130205 ,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " The Effect of HRM Practices: Performance Appraisal System and Career Development on Turnover Intention " Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, vol.21, Issue 16, 2022, pp.29-39, https://doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2021/v21i1630482,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Life Satisfaction of Young Female Factory Workers in Developing Countries: A Grounded Theory Approach to Develop a Model. " Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, vol.15, Issue 3, 2021, pp.1-19, https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330257,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Factors Affecting Life Satisfaction with Mediating Role of Work Satisfaction of Employees’ in Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka " Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, vol.13, Issue 1, 2021, pp.39-50, https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2021/v13i130205,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Does Academic Work Environment in Thailand Private Universities Affect the Organizational Commitment of Lecturers? " Journal of Education, Society and Behavioral Science, vol.34, Issue 8, 2021, pp.19-35, https://doi.org/10.9734/jesbs/2021/v34i830348,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Why Telecommuting Became Redundant During the COVID?19 Pandemic? " Archives of Current Research International, vol.21, Issue 4, 2021, pp.35-48, https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2021/v21i430242 ,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Determinant Factors of Labor Turnover- A New Perspective " Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, vol.27, Issue 5, 2021, pp.19-35, https://doi.org/10.9734/jemt/2021/v27i530343 ,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " The Impact of Academic Procrastination, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation on Academic Performance: Among Undergraduates in Non-State Universities in Sri Lanka. " Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, vol.14, Issue 3, 2021, pp.25-38, https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v14i330356,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Revisited Work-Life Balance Under Covid-19 Pandemic Period: Using Discriminant Function. " Indian Journal of Economics and Business, vol.20, Issue 1, 2021, pp.223-238, Scopus, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5595701,
- Rajapakshe, W., & Jayaratne, A. R. W. K. " Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Job Performances with the Mediation Impact of Occupational Stress " South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, vol.12, Issue 3, 2021, pp.68-79, https://doi.org/10.9734/sajsse/2021/v12i330308,
- RAJAPAKSHE, W., WEERARATHN, R. S., PATHIRANA, G. Y., & MALAGE, M. H. " Analysis on Current and Future Training Needs in Health Sector of Sri Lanka " Quality-Access to Success, vol.23, Issue 18, 2023, pp.277-288, DOI: 10.47750/QAS/23.189.32,
- Gunawardene. Y., Sathiyakumar, J., Sivalingam, K., Rasathurai, B., Rajapakshe, W., Kumarapperuma, C., " Impact of the Challenges in Implementing Human Resources Information Systems in Sri Lankan MSMEs " SLIIT Business Review, vol.2, Issue 1, 2023, pp.56-85,
- Wasantha RajapaksheID*, D. S. M. Karunaratna, W. H. G. Ariyaratne, H. A. Lakshani Madushika, G. S. K. Perera, P. ShamilaI " "Aggressive strategies of the COVID-19 pandemic on the apparel industry of Sri Lanka using structural equation modeling" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 6, 2023, pp.1-19, . https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0286717,
- Wasantha Rajapakshe , T.G.S.D. Chandrasiri " Job security in the apparel industry in Sri Lanka : A study of determining factors " Work Organisation, Labour & Globalisation, vol.17, Issue 2, 2023, pp.165-196, DOI: 10.13169/workorgalaboglob.17.2.0165,
- N. Pubodhya, S. H., and Wasantha Rajapakshe " "Enhancing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Performance: Analyzing the Role of Human Resource Practices in Sri Lanka’S Telecommunication Industry through Lewin’S Change Management Model" " PLOS ONE , vol.20, Issue 1, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317117,
- Rajapakshe, W., Wickramasurendra, A. K., Amarasinghe, R. R., Kohilawatta Arachchige Wijerathne, S. L. M., Wijesinghe, N. D., & Madhavika, N. " Application of the Health Belief Model (HBM) to Explore the Quality of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education in Sri Lanka. " International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol.21, Issue 12, 2025, pp. 1703., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21121703 ,
Conference Proceedings
- r The Relation between Demographic Factors and the Employees’ Intention to Quit in Free Trade Zones in Sri Lanka in APMR2017, Asia Pacific Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2017, 2nd Conference,, year 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.271-278, International Center for Research and Development, 29-30 July, 2017,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, Relationship between Perceived organizational Climate and Job Performance and Organizational Commitment among Academics’ in Private Universities in Thailand in International Colloquium on Business & Management (ICBM) 2007, year 2007, Bangkok, pp.99-114, International Colloquium on Business & Management,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, Analysis of Factors Affecting Labour Turnover in the Garment Industry: Implications for Government Policy in Annual Conference- Thailand Research grant and Higher Education Commission in Thailand. , year 2006, Thailand Research Grant,
Books
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " An Alternative Model for Employees’ Voluntary Labour Turnover." Germany, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/an-alternative-model-for-employees-voluntary-turnover/isbn/978-3-659-35191-4 , 2015, Edition 1,
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha " Performance Management System: An Introduction." Germany, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2021,
- Rajapakshe, W. " Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation." USA, IGI Global, 2024, Edition 1, pp.1-667,
Book Chapters
- Rajapakshe, Wasantha, " Challenges for Female Workers in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka and Implications for Government Policy " Issues And Solutions To Women Empowerment, Ed. 1, Washington, DC 20036, 2017, Acadamica Press, Washington, DC 20036,
- Rajapakshe, W. " Performance Management Process: Performance Planning and Monitoring " Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation , USA, 2024, IGI Global, pp.31-56,
- Rajapakshe, W. " Fundamentals of Performance Management " Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation , USA, 2025, IGI Global, pp.1-30,
- Rajapakshe, W. " Addressing Academic Stress: Implications for Female Students in Saudi Arabia " Utilizing Case Studies in Business Education, USA, 2024, IGI Global, pp.101-119,
- Rajapakshe, W. " Learning Style Preferences of Business Students in Saudi Arabia " Utilizing Case Studies in Business Education, USA, 2024, IGI Global, pp.79-100,
Conference Presentations
- Wasantha Rajapakshe, Thivanka Mailewa, Piumika Chandrasiri, Dileepa Chandrasena, Sajeevkanth Kirubhakaran, Diluksan Jesudasan, Akalanka Mailewa " Impact of the smart class room on student’s academic success in government Schools of Sri Lanka; A conceptual framework Presentation, at The 4th CIPM Research Symposium, 01 March 2020, 2020
- Rajapakshe,W., Weerarahna, R.S., Pathirana, G., Malage, M.H. " An Analysis on Current Training Needs of Nursing Staff in Health Sector of Sri Lanka. Conference Presentation, at 4th National Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021
- Rajapakshe,W., Weerarahna, R.S., Pathirana, G., Malage, M.H., Balachandran, B. " Analysis on Future Training Needs in Health Sector of Sri Lanka Presentation, at 3rd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2020. Advances in Social Sciences and the Humanities: challenges and opportunities.22nd 23rd January 2021, 2021
- Dissanayaka, D. M. K. S., Malluwawadu, D. D., Mendis, W. N. M., Wickramarachchi, W. A. H. M., & Rajapakshe, W. " Impact Of Operational Level Employees’ happiness On Performance Of Hotel Industry In Sri Lanka Presentation, at 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) 2019. , 2019
- Sandaruwan K.C, Praodhya R.H.S, Amarasooriya R.P.S, Rajapakshe W. " The Impact of Academic Procrastination, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation on Academic Performance among Undergraduates in Private Universities in Sri Lanka Presentation, at 16th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2019). 28th November 2019, 2019
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