Mr. Ranitha Weerarathna

Mr. Ranitha Weerarathna

Senior Lecturer

FACULTY OF BUSINESS | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  • Ranitha Weerarathna is a graduate with a second class upper division of Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource) special degree from University of Kelaniya. He joined to SLIIT, Faculty of Business in 2014 and lectures Human Capital Development, Career Readiness and Business Ettiquette,Business Internship & Personal Development Planning. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he is the undergraduate internship coordinator for SLIIT Business School, SLIIT Business School FB Page Editor & Industry liaison.
  • 1/4/2019 – to present : Senior Lecturer, SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
  • 1/4/2017 – 31/3/2019 : Lecturer, Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
  • 01/08/2014 to 31/3/2017: Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
  • 7/2013-7/2014-Executive-Academic Affairs/Lecturer- Human Resource Management Institute, Sri Lanka

Academic Qualifications​

Academic Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (University of Sunderland)
  • Master in Labour Relations and Human Resources Management (University of Colombo)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in HRM & Personnel (Indian Institute of Management and Technology)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management  (ICBT)
  • Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource) Special Degree (University of Kelaniya) (Second Class Upper Division)
  • Executive Certificate in HR Analytics- (Merit Pass)-Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
  • Applied Lean Six Sigma Practitioner Certification for Human Resource Management Professionals (ALSSP) -Dr. Mikel J Harry Six Sigma Management Institute Asia & CIPM
  • Certificate Programme in Teaching Methods in Higher Education (SLIIT)
Honors and Awards
  • “Outstanding Teacher Award” presented in recognition of outstanding contribution made in 2018, at the SLIIT Staff Awards Ceremony 2019.
  • “Researcher of the Year Award” presented in recognition of outstanding contribution made in 2017, at the SLIIT Staff Awards Ceremony 2018.

Research Interests & Memberships

Interests
  • Human Resource Management
  • Green Employee Behaviour
  • Management
  • Conflict Management
Memberships
  • Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE)
  • Associate Member-  Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
  • Associate Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
  • Associate Member of Association of HR Professionals, Sri Lanka
  • Associate Member – Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL)

Ongoing Research

  1. Predictive analysis and comparison of generations ‘x’ and ‘y’ in organizational behavior
  2. The impact of sustainability reporting on financial performance
  3. Factors affecting for selecting Human Capital Management Specialization
  4. Relationship between Accounting Education and Accounting Practices
  5. Factors influencing for business performances of small boutique hotels in Western province with special reference to Easter Sunday attacks
  6. Impact of Gaming addiction on Lifestyle of Undergraduates

Publications

My Publications

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

  • Weerarathna, R. S  ” A Study on Organizational Conflicts and Employees’ Intention to Leave.”   LAP Lambert Academic Publishing,  2018,  Edition ISBN- 978-620-2-02329-0,
  • Thilakarathna D.L.N.C, Sirirwardhana M.M.A.S and Weerarathna, R.S.  ” Impact of HR Practices on Employee Retention; Sri Lankan Perspective.”  LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing,  2018,  Edition ISBN- 978-613-9-98762-7,

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Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

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