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Actual And Preferred Hrm Practices In Domestic And Foreign Invested Firms, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara, H Gunathilake, John Glynn
Actual And Preferred Hrm Practices In Domestic And Foreign Invested Firms, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara, H Gunathilake, John Glynn
Anil Chandrakumara
This study examines differences between actual and preferred HRM policies and practices in domestic firms (DF) and MNC subsidiaries (MNCs) in Sri Lanka. The paper argues the existence of within-country differences in HRM practices between MNCs and DF. The analysis and findings are based on 487 responses from employees and HR executives of eight manufacturing sector companies. Results indicate that differences exist between MNCs and DF in not only actual HR practices, but also in preferred HRM practices. Within-culture diversity of both employees' preferences for and actual HRM practices between DF and MNCs was evident. The findings contribute to cross-cultural …
Complex And Diverse Roles Performed By Non-Executive Directors In The Context Of The Implementation Of The Non-Regulatory Codes Of Corporate Governance: Evidence From Small And Medium Firms In The Uk, H Gunathilake, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara
Complex And Diverse Roles Performed By Non-Executive Directors In The Context Of The Implementation Of The Non-Regulatory Codes Of Corporate Governance: Evidence From Small And Medium Firms In The Uk, H Gunathilake, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara
Anil Chandrakumara
This study aims to address two interrelated issues. (1) What is the role of nonexecutive directors (NEDs) of public companies listed in the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in the UK? (2) Whether AIM listed companies accept the principles and provisions of the Combined Code of Corporate Governance (CCCG)? And, if so, to what extent? The findings indicate that the nature of task of NEDs of AMI listed firms is characterised by multiplicity of tasks and task variation by the type of chair. This study contributes to fill the knowledge gap in the literature with regard to the role of NEDs …
Impact Of Work Values And Individual Attributes On Citizenship And Task Performance, Anil Chandrakumara
Impact Of Work Values And Individual Attributes On Citizenship And Task Performance, Anil Chandrakumara
Anil Chandrakumara
This study examined the impact of work values and individual characteristics on citizenship behaviour (OCB) and task performance (TP). Based on the arguments of Social capital Theory, a theoretical foundation was developed to use work values as antecedents of OCB. Analysing 416 responses from Sri Lankan manufacturing sector employees, it was found that gender and employment category were related to citizenship performance, while level of education was related to task performance. More importantly, the impact of work values (work norms, work ethics, and intrinsic values) on OCB was found to be more significant than that of demographic factors, Overall, the …