15th ICME - 2026

Impact of Hybrid Work Models on Software Developers’ Productivity in Medium–Scale IT Companies in Colombo District.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Impact of Hybrid Work Models on Software Developers’ Productivity in Medium–Scale IT Companies in Colombo District. de Zoysa, D.R.H.S.; Maduwanthi, M.N. Organizations have changed their work practices quickly as a result of the new environment of hybrid working, especially in the information technology industry. Hybrid working is a mixture of working from home and at the office, offering employees more flexibility and also opportunities to meet and collaborate in the workplace and receive support from the organization. Although hybrid working is becoming more common, there are concerns about how hybrid working affects productivity at work. Hence this study focuses the effect of the dimensions of a hybrid work model on employee productivity among software developers in the medium-sized IT companies in Colombo. In particular, the study examines the productivity impacts of the ratio of remote work, flexibility, and scheduling. A quantitative research design was utilized and data were gathered using a structured questionnaire distributed to software developers who work under hybrid working conditions. The IBM SPSS software was used to analyze 153 valid responses. The relationships between the variables were investigated by descriptive statistics, reliability analysis and multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study add to the extant literature on hybrid working, and offer practical implications for organizations aiming to create successful hybrid working policies. The results highlight the need to keep a balanced hybrid working model in place, which would be flexible and enable proper scheduling and effective cooperation.

The Impact of Green Training and Development and Perceived Environmental Responsibility on Green Behaviour at Work in the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Impact of Green Training and Development and Perceived Environmental Responsibility on Green Behaviour at Work in the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka. Chandrakumar, S.K.; Kogularamanan, N. Green behaviour among employees has become critical in the sustainability of an organization, especially to the green sensitive sectors such as banking. Although there are increasing green initiatives, there is a lack of empirical evidence on the role of Perceived Environmental Responsibility and green training and development in terms of this behaviour within the Sri Lankan banking industry. In this study, the effect of perceived environmental responsibility and green training and development on Employee green behaviour is explored with the mediating role played by PER. Adopting a positivist paradigm and deductive approach, the study uses a quantitative cross-sectional survey. The sample consisted group of 240 employees of licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire in the form of a structure, where the measures were modified based on previous studies of a validated variant. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS4 was used to analyze the data. The results show that PER and GTD have a positive and significant impact on EGB. GTD also affects the PER that mediates the relationship between GTD and EGB to some extent. The study emphasizes the need to improve employee perceptions and training programs to improve sustainability efforts in banks, which adds to the literature of connecting organizational practices and employee perceptions to a single model and provides practicability implications on how to enhance workplace green behaviour.

The Impact of Fintech Usage on Financial Behaviour among Accountancy Undergraduates at the University of Ruhuna.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Impact of Fintech Usage on Financial Behaviour among Accountancy Undergraduates at the University of Ruhuna. Sathsarani, K.L.L.; Weerakkody, D.I.D. The financial services industry is rapidly transforming through financial technology. With the development of financial technology services such as mobile banking, digital wallets, and online payment systems, financial technology services are increasingly being used by young people, including university students. Financial behaviour refers to how individuals use their financial resources. Accordingly, it is of great importance to understand the impact of use of financial technology on financial behaviour. The study examines the impact of financial technology on the financial behaviour of accountancy undergraduates at the University of Ruhuna. Primary data were collected from 110 accountancy undergraduates over a six-month period using a questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS. The research finds that FinTech is critical to influencing positive financial behavior in undergraduates. However, since the study was limited to accountancy undergraduates at the University of Ruhuna, future research could gain a broader understanding of FinTech usage and financial behaviour by extending the sample used and the time frame used to collect data. The study also helps provide empirical evidence on how the use of FinTech affects the financial behaviour of university students.

Impact of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices on Corporate Firm Performance in the Sri Lankan Apparel Sector Engaged in International Business.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Impact of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices on Corporate Firm Performance in the Sri Lankan Apparel Sector Engaged in International Business. Navodya, L.S.K.M.; Laksiri, W.M.R.; Madhavi, W.W.I. Sustainable Supply Chain Practices (SSCPs) refer to the integration of environmental, social, and economic sustainability considerations into supply chain activities, including sourcing, production, supplier relationships, and resource use. As Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is closely connected to international markets, sustainability has become strategically important for maintaining competitiveness and meeting international buyer expectations. Recent evidence indicates that sustainable supply chain management can improve firm, operational, economic, environmental, and social performance, although the strength of these relationships varies across contexts (Wang et al., 2023; Jum’a et al., 2024). In the textile and apparel context, environmental risks and green performance have received greater attention than integrated social and economic sustainability (Saeidi et al., 2022). Sri Lankan evidence has also examined supplier sustainability risk management strategies and supply chain performance, but this literature has not jointly tested the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of SSCPs against corporate firm performance in export-oriented apparel companies (Silva et al., 2024). Therefore, this study examines how environmental, social, and economic sustainable supply chain practices influence the performance of export-oriented apparel companies in Sri Lanka. The study adopted a positivist research philosophy and a quantitative research design. It was selected because the study tests deductively derived hypotheses using observable, measurable questionnaire data and statistical analysis, while the quantitative design specifies the systematic procedure used to collect and analyse numerical data (Saunders et al., 2023). Convenience sampling technique was applied and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered through both online and printed formats. A total of 158 valid responses were obtained from employees, managers, and executives of export-oriented apparel companies in Sri Lanka. Descriptive statistics, reliability and validity tests, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS. The three sustainability dimensions were positively and significantly correlated with firm performance: environmental practices (r = 0.706, p < 0.01), social practices (r = 0.828, p < 0.01), and economic practices (r = 0.848, p < 0.01). Regression analysis showed that economic sustainable practices were the strongest significant predictor of firm performance (β = 0.510, p < 0.001), followed by social sustainable practices (β = 0.289, p = 0.002), while environmental practices were positive but not statistically significant (β = 0.115, p = 0.073). The regression model explained 75.3% of the variance in corporate firm performance (R² = 0.753). The findings highlight the importance of integrating economic and social sustainability into supply chain strategies while continuing to strengthen environmental practices.