Professor NWKDK Dayarathna

Professor NWKDK Dayarathna

Professor (Dr.) N.W.K. Dushar K. Dayarathna

Professor
Department of Human Resource Management
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardanepura

 

Name with Designation: Professor (Dr.) N.W.K. Dushar K. Dayarathna

Contact Details: Mobile: +94776707607; Email: dushar@sjp.ac.lk

Qualifications: PhD (HRM) La Trobe (Australia); MSc. (HRM) SJP; PG. Cert. (HRM) PIM; B. Mgt. (HRM) (Special) Kelaniya; CTHE (Colombo)

Teaching: Human Resource Management, High Performance Work Practices, Research Design, Contemporary HRM, Performance Management

Research Interests: Human Resource Management, High Performance Work Practices and HR Analytics

Previous Appointments-International Universities & Institutes
• La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia-March, 2009- Dec., 2012 Tutor
• Swinburne University of Technology, Lilydale, Australia-August-Dec., 2009 Tutor
• University of Ballarat, Ballarat, Australia-July-Dec., 2009 Lecturer & Tutor
• Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia-March-Dec., 2009 Lecturer & Tutor

Previous Non-Academic Appointments
• Falcon Apparels (Pvt) Ltd., Welisara-January –August, 1999 (Human Resource Executive)
• Jin Sung Industrial (Pvt) Ltd., Piliyandala-Nov., 1998-January, 1999 (Coordinator)
• Ceylinco Insurance Company Ltd., Gampaha-Sep., 1991-Dec., 1992 (Sales Agent)
• Ceylon Fertilizers Company Ltd., Wattala-1993-1994 (Supervisor)

 

Publications:

Research Papers

  • Jayaweera, J.M.A.N.K. and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2021) The Relationship between Personality Traits and Sickness Presenteeism among Managers in Selected Public Banks in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (11)1.
  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2021) Predictive HR Analytics and Talent Management: A Conceptual Framework, Journal of Management Analytics, (8)2.
  • Senaweera, L.M., Dhammika, K.A.S., and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2020) The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Perceived Business Performance: Evidence from Sri Lankan Manufacturing Firms, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, (10)5.
  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna (2020) Towards Organizational Sustainability: A Model for Successful Implementation of HR Analytics. Public Administration & Development, (xxx) xxx.
  • Senaweera, L.M., Dhammika, K.A.S., and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2020) The Impact of Quality Management System Practices on Perceived Business Performance-A Sri Lankan Perspective, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, (8)3.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K., Dowling, P.J., and Bartram, T. (2019) The Effect of High Performance Work System Strength on Organizational Effectiveness: Opportunities for international joint ventures by foreign firms, Review of International Business and Strategy, (30)1.
  • Jayaweera, J.M.A.N.K. and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) Presenteeism and Its Conceptualization: A Literature Review. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (9)2.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) To Customize or Not? Contextual Factors and High Performance Work Systems: A Literature Review. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (9)2.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) Understanding High Performance Work Systems-Firm Performance Linkages: A Literature Review. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (9)1.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) Walk or Talk? The Effect of High Performance Work System Strength on Organizational Effectiveness in Selected Banks in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (9)1.
  • Rifaya, M. F. F. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) Impact of Emotional Labor on Psychological Well-Being of Employees: A Study on Medical Sales Representatives in Kandy District in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(1).
  • De Silva, L. S. H. D. P. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) Impact of Employee Welfare Facilities on Job Satisfaction of Non-Managerial Employees in Selected Garment Factories in Matara district in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(1).
  • Kulathunga H. P. Y. S. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Clerical Employee Job Satisfaction in a Selected Supermarket chain in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(1).
  • Kumari, K. T. D. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) Impact of Human Resource Information Systems on Human Resource Management Effectiveness in Selected Steel Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(2).
  • Perera, D. K. D. N and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) The Effect of Talent Management of Executive Level Employees on Organizational Performance in Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka: A Case Study. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(2).
  • Gamage, G. D. M. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2019) Impact of Training Programs on Job Performance of Non-Managerial Employees in Selected Large-Scale Apparel Companies in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 7(2).
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) High Performance Work Systems: A Conceptual Paper. Working Paper Series 1, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2018) High Performance Work Systems in the Service Sector: A Literature Review. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (8)1.
  • Cooray, V., and Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2017) Aligning High Performance Work Systems with Internal Organizational Context: Case Studies from Sri Lankan IT Companies. Sri Lankan Journal of HRM, (7)1.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. and Dilhani, W.G.N. (2016) Impact of Work Life Balance Practices on Employee Performance of Female Machine Operators in the Sri Lankan Apparel Sector. Human Resource Management Journal, 4(1).
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. and Nanayakkara M.K.N.P. (2016) Turnover Intention of NonExecutive Level Employees in Selected Super Markets in Colombo in Sri Lanka. Human Resource Management Journal, 4(1).
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. and Welikala, D. S. M. (2015) The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Job Performance: An Empirical Study base on the Commercial Banks in Central Province. Human Resource Management Journal, 3(1).

 

Conference Papers and Abstracts

  • Senavirathne, W. A. I. L. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2021) The Impact of Work Demand on Work Family Conflicts of Nurses in Selected Government Hospitals in Kandy District. Student Research Symposium, Department of HRM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Kumari, K. T. D. and Dayarathna, N. W. K. D. K. (2020) Impact of Human Resource Information Systems on Human Resource Management Effectiveness in Selected Steel Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka. Student Research Symposium, Department of HRM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna (2019) A Framework for Successful Implementation of HR Analytics. 16th International Conference on Business Management 2019, Monash University, Australia.
  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna (2019) Identified Research Gaps in HR Analytics. 12th Kotalawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019, General Sir John Kotalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna (2019) The Competitive Edge for Workforce Planning: The Role of HR Analytics in Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness of Multi-National Corporations in Sri Lanka. 16th International Conference on Business Management 2019, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Sri Lanka.
  • Sandaruwani, M.D.D.S. and Dayarathna (2017) The Effect of Perceived Supervisory Support on Turnover Intention of the Operational Level Employees in Selected Large Scale Apparel Firms in Koggala Trade Zone. 4th International HR Conference 2017, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2015) The Effect of High Performance Work System Strength on Organizational Performance in the Banking Industry in Sri Lanka, FMSC Research Symposium 2015, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2014) The Effect of High Performance Work Systems on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Two Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium 2014, National Centre for Advanced Studies, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2012) Do High Performance Work Systems Pay Off in Asia? 9th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2012, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2011) The Effect of High Performance Work System Strength on Organizational Effectiveness in the Banking Industry in Sri Lanka, 2011 Research Student Colloquium, School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics & Law, La Trobe University, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2010) High Performance Work System Strength and Organizational Effectiveness: A Case Study of Three Sri Lankan Banks, 2010 Research Student Colloquium, School of Management, Faculty of Law and Management, La Trobe University, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2010) High Performance Work System Strength and Organizational Effectiveness: A Case Study of Three Sri Lankan Banks, 2010 Orientation to Research Seminar, Academic Language & Learning Unit, La Trobe University, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2010) High Performance Work System Practices in Privately Owned Sri Lankan Banks, 24th Annual ANZAM 2010 Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2009) High Performance Work Systems and Customer Service Effectiveness in the Sri Lankan banking sector, 2009 Research Student Colloquium, School of Management, Faculty of Law and Management, La Trobe University, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2009) High Performance Work Systems and Customer Service Effectiveness in the Sri Lankan banking sector, ANZAM Doctoral Conference, Victoria University, Australia.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2006) The Actual and Potential Uses of HRIS in the banking industry in Sri Lanka, 10th Anniversary International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka.

 

Books/Book Chapters and Scholarly Work

  • Gurusinghe, R.N., Arachchige, B.J.H. and Dayarathna (2021) Towards Organizational Sustainability: A Model for Successful Implementation of HR Analytics. New Horizons in Management, Leadership and Sustainability, Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland,.pp 437-458.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2019) HRM Essentials, 1st edition, Author Publication, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2018) Human Resource Information Systems, 1st edition, S.Godage International Publisher, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2018) High Performance Work Systems, 1st edition, Author Publication, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2018) Staff Development. Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2018) High Performance Work Systems: Are they applicable to Sri Lankan organizations. One Hour Reading on High Performance Work Systems, 1 (1).
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2017) Human Resource Management System Strength. One Hour Reading on Human Resource Management, 1 (1).
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2016) Defeating Obstacles: Seven Secrets of Highly Successful PhD Students. Department of HRM, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2007) Research Ethics, 1st edition, Author Publication, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2015) Research Design for Beginners, 3rd edition, S.Godage International Publisher, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2008) Human Resource Management, 3rd edition, S.Godage International Publisher, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dayarathna, N.W.K.D.K. (2005) Human Resource Management, 1st edition, S.Godage International Publisher, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Book Reviews-International
•I reviewed a book titled “High Performance Companies” which was authored by Prof. Nitin Pangarkar [This book review was published in Thunderbird International Business Review (July/August issue in 2014 in USA)].
•I was appointed as a reviewer by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. in UK to review a book titled “Strategic Staffing: A Systems Approach” which was authored by Dr Bernard O’Meara and Dr Stanley Petzall (in 2011).

Editorial Responsibilities
•Editor-HRM Journal-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
•Editor-in-Chief-One Hour Reading on HRM-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-One Hour Reading on HPWS-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-ProfessionalTalk-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-WallTalk-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-BookTalk-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-Case Studies in HPWP-Department of HRM-University of Sri Jayewardenepura
•Editor-in-Chief-Staff Development-Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce-University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 

Research Awards
(1) Research Award (2017)-Research Council-USJP

(2) Research Award (2018)-Research Council-USJP

(3) Research Award (2019)-Research Council-USJP

(4) Best Presentation- Research Student Colloquium of the year 2009 (La Trobe University, Australia)

(5) The Best Selected Paper in the 30th Year of Publication of Review of International Business and Strategy

 

Many seminars and workshops for developing professionals and students have been conducted. Served as a panel member/reviewer at research sessions/conferences locally and internationally. And also served as an editor /reviewer in curriculum revisions, institutional review and journals (local and international). Research supervisor and evaluator of PhD, MBA and undergraduate theses. Keynote speaker at conferences.