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Prof. A. Anton Arulrajah

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Prof. A. Anton Arulrajah
Ph.D.(UoC); M.Sc (IT), (UoM); M.Sc (Mgt-HRM), (USJP); BBA (Hons), (EUSL); CTHE (Col.); SEDA (UK); Dip. R&D (AIIMS); PDCEM (IEPSL); Cert. T & HO (OUSL)
Professor in Management
Department of Management
Faculty of Commerce and Management
Telephone: +94 65 2240737, Ext: 142
Mobile: 071-488 6716 / 076- 4339488
Email: antonarulrajaha@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Full Name: Anthonypillai Anton Arulrajah

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Date of Birth: 10th  October 1976

Gender: Male

Civil Status: Married

Permanent Address: No.12, Sinna Uppodai Road, Batticaloa

Official Address: Department of Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka

Academic Position: Professor in Management

Email: antonarulrajaha@esn.ac.lk / aantonarulrajah@yahoo.com / aantonarulrajah@gmail.com, 

Contact Number:  +94 (0) 65 2240737 (Office)  /  +94 (0) 65 2226028 (Home) / 071- 488 6716 (Mobile) /                                                                                         076- 4339488 (Mobile)

Academic Qualifications

  • BBA Honours, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2001)
  • MSc (Information Technology), University of Moratuwa (UoM), Sri Lanka, (2007).
  • MSc (Management) (Specialization in HRM), University of Sri Jeyawardenapura (USJP), Sri Lanka, (2009).
  • Ph.D. (Green HRM), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo (UoC), Sri Lanka, (2016).

Professional Qualifications

  • Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management, CENLEAD, Sri Lanka (2006).
  • Certificate in Teaching Higher Education (CTHE), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2007).
  • Diploma in Research and Development (AIIMS) (2010).
  • Professional Diploma in Corporate Environmental Management (PDCEM) (IEPSL) (2013).
  • Certificate in Tourism and Hotel Operations (OUSL) (2014).

Employment History

  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Management, EUSL (23/05/2002 - 30/06/2004) 
  • Assistant Consultant (HRD)-Brainpower Pvt Ltd, Colombo (20/07/2004 - 04/09/2005)
  • Lecturer Probationary, Department of Management, EUSL (Appointment date :05/09/2005)
  • Lecturer Confirmed (with effect from 05/09/2005) 
  • Senior Lecturer Gr.II (with effect from 05/09/2010)
  • Senior Lecturer Gr.I (with effect from 05/09/2016)
  • Professor in Management (with effect from 09/02/2021)

Links to Publications

Publications

Books:

  1. Andrew, A., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2005), Industrial Relations and its Practices, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Text Book in Tamil).
  2. Anton Arulrajah, A. and Andrew, A. (2007), Time Management and its Practices, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Text Book in Tamil).ISBN:955-1443-01-2
  3. Ragel, V.R. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2013), Business Information Systems, Kumaran Book House, Colombo-Chennai. (Text Book in Tamil for G.C.E (A/L) Commerce).ISBN: 978-955-659-386-0
  4. Senthilnathan, S. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2013), Network Analysis, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Text Book in Tamil).ISBN: 978-955-53930-0-3
  5. Senthilnathan, S. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2013), Network Analysis, Association for the Educational Development of Underprivileged (AEDU) Publications, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka (Text Book in English).ISBN: 978-955-1443-74-0
  6. Shaumya, K., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), Green Banking, LAMBERT Academic Publishing: Germany. ISBN: 978-3-330-07340-1 
  7. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), Career Guidance, Published by Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Text Book in Tamil). ISBN: 978-624-5228-04-1
  8. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), Organizational Behaviour, Published by Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Text Book in Tamil). ISBN: 978-624-5228-03-4

Abstract Publications:

  1. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2010),   ‘Problems related to Learning and Recommended Solutions: First Year Students’,  Abstract of the 6th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 5th April.
  2. Tharani, T., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2010), ‘A Study on Level of Self-Motivation of Final Year Undergraduates’, Abstract of the 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 17-18 December.
  3. Kavitha, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2011), ‘Responsibilities and Effectiveness of Branch Managers in HRM (Public Sector Banks in Ampara Distinct)’, Proceedings of the 4th Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 16 November 2011.
  4. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2011),   ‘Perception of Teachers on the Ability of Teaching Methods to Improve the Employability Skills of Students’,  Abstract of the 7th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 13th May.
  5. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2011),   ‘Team Based Teaching and it Usefulness in Improving Undergraduates’ Employability Skills’, Abstract of the 7th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 13th May.
  6. Mayoory, M, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Organisational Justice and its Impact on Organisational Commitment: An Empirical Investigating among Employee of Selected Banks’.  Abstract of the 1st Annual Research Conference, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th April.
  7. Pratheepan, J, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Customers’ Perception on Internet Banking: An Investigation from the Perspective of Non-Users’.  Abstract of the 1st Annual Research Conference, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th April.
  8. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2012),   ‘Aligning Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods with Expected Graduate Profile’,  Abstract of the 8th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 25th May.
  9. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2012),   ‘Contribution of Course Units in Materializing the Expected Graduate Profile of a Study Program: an Investigation’, Abstract of the 8th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 25th May.
  10. Punitharaj, P, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Information Technology Management Practices of Bank Branches: An Empirical Investigation’.  Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 26th and 27th May.
  11. Jasinthan, N, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Application of Cost Effective Learning, Training, and Development Methods: An Investigation from the Perspective of Selected Commercial Banks in Trincomalee Town’.  Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 26th and 27th May.
  12. David, C, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Bank Employees’ Perception of Branch Managers’ Leadership Styles and Organisational Commitment’, Proceedings of the Abstracts of Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE), Sri Lanka, 20-21 July.
  13. Anton Arulrajah, A. Sritharan, S. and Ragel, V.R. (2013), ‘An Explorative Study of Career Intention of Science Undergraduates’ Abstracts of the Second International Conference of Eastern (ICE) University, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 12th and13th September 2013.
  14. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2014), ‘Exploratory Study of the Use of Research-Based Teaching to Develop Student Skills, Abstract of the 10th Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, SDC (University of Colombo) and Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 20th June.
  15. Shaumya, K., & Anton Arulrajah, A (2017), Impacts of Green Human Resource Management and Electronic-Human Resource Management on Green Banking: A Review, 4th International HR Conference Proceedings, Department of HRM, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  16. Asantha. D. and  Anton Arulrajah, A. (2019), Team Effectiveness and Team Performance among Selected Commercial Banks in Nuwara –Eliya District, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  17. Manoj D.J.Joel and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2019), Exploring Job Opportunities and Job Requirements for BBA, BBA (Human Resource Management) and BBA (Marketing Management) Study Programmes of Faculty of Commerce and Management in Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  18. Ramani, V., and Anton Arulrajah, A.(2019), The Impact of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence on Employee Job Performance in Commercial Banks in Nuwara-Eliya District, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  19. Malsha, K.P P H G N and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), The Mediating Role of Employee Green Behaviour in the Relationship between Green Banking Practices and Bank’s Sustainability Performance: Evidence from Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2020, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  20. Neruja, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), The Mediating Role of Employee Green Behaviour towards Sustainability Performance of Organizations, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2020, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  21. Muditha P R. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), Green Information Technology Practice and Environmental Performance of the Banks in Nuwara-Eliya District, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2020, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  22. Harishantan, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), Green Marketing Orientation on Sustainability Performance with the Mediating Role of Green Organizational Identify (A Comparative Study between State and Private Sector Banks in Batticaloa District), Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2020, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  23. Laxsmanan, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), The Impact of Big Data Analytics Capabilities on Innovation with the Mediating Role of Value Creation Machanisms in selected Telecommunication Service Providers from Twelve Districts of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2021, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  24. Agalya, A., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), The Mediating Role of Attitude Towards using Biometric Authentication in the relationship between Factors Affecting on Intention to adopt Biometric Authentication and Intention to adopt Biometric Authentication in Selected Commercial Banks in Batticaloa, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2021, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  25. Senavirathna, H K G M W., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), The Effect of Employee Training on Turnover Intention: The Mediating Role of Person Job Fit at Selected Apparel Companies in Matale, Proceedings of Annual Research Session Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2021, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

National/International Conference - Full Paper Publications:

  1. Ragel, V.R., Sritharan, S. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2010) ‘A Study on Student’s Intentions Towards Future Career Directions’,  Proceedings of the 5th International Research Conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10th December.
  2. Anton Arulrajah, A. and Logeetha, D. (2011), ‘A Study on Career Decisions and Employability Skills of Future Commerce Graduates’ Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 1st and 2nd December 2011.
  3. Jeyavahini, V, and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2011), ‘A Study on Responsibilities and Effectiveness of Branch Managers in Human Resource Management (HRM): An Empirical Investigation-Private Sector Banks in Batticaloa’.  Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 1st and 2nd December 2011.
  4. Pratheepan, S. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘Application of Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) Practices and its Effectiveness in Selected Private Banks in Sri Lanka: An Exploration’, Proceedings of the Seventh International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka,14th December 2012.
  5. Sritharan, S., Anton Arulrajah, A., and Ragel, V.R. (2012), ‘Self-Preparedness of Undergraduates in Securing Job Opportunities after Graduation’ Proceedings of the Seventh International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka,14th December 2012.
  6. Jeyavahini, V., Kavitha, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2012), ‘The Involvement and Effectiveness of Branch Managers in Human Resource Management (HRM): A Comparative Study between State and Private Sector’, Proceedings of the Seventh International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka,14th December.
  7. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2014), ‘Human Resource Management Practices and Innovation: A Review of Literature’, Proceedings of the 11th  International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,10th December.
  8. Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2016), ‘The Relationships among Environmental Training, Environmental Attitude of Employee, Environmental Behaviour of Employee and Environmental Orientation of Organization, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,12th and 13th August. 
  9. Shaumya, K., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2016), ‘Green Banking Practices of Selected Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka’, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,12th and 13th August. 
  10. Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2016), ‘The Relationships among Environmental Training, Environmental Attitude of Employee, Environmental Behaviour of Employee and Environmental Orientation of Organization: A Review of Literature’, Proceedings of the 13th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th December.
  11. Shaumya, K., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2016), ‘Measuring Green Banking Practices: Evidence from Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 13th  International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,7th and 8th December.
  12. Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), ‘The Search for Sustainable Human Resource Management Practices: A Review and Reflections’, Proceedings of the 14th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 8th December. Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.605-645.
  13.  Shaumya, K., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), ‘Impacts of Green Human Resource Management and Electronic-Human Resource Management on Green Banking’, Proceedings of the 14th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 8th December. Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.494-519.
  14. Binali, P.W.Y., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), ‘The Mediating Role of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment in the Relationship between Perceived Green IT Practices and Perceived Environmental Performance of Banks’, Proceedings of the 18th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 9th December. Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.

 

Full Research Paper Publications in Local and International Refereed and Indexed Journals:

  1. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Jayasena, S. (2009), ‘Effectiveness of e-banking in Sri Lanka’, Mentor, Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University Sri Lanka, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 27-50.
  2. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha, H.H.D.N.P. (2010), ‘Skills required for key HRM jobs in Sri Lanka: an explorative study of newspaper advertisement’, Wayamba Journal of Management, Faculty of Management and Commerce Studies, University of Wayamba, Sri Lanka. Vol.1, No.2, pp. 76-87.
  3. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha H.H.D.N.P.  (2012),  ‘An Exploratory Study on Entry Level HRM Job Opportunities and Their Requirements in Sri Lanka’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol.3, No. 1, pp. 58-77. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  4. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha H.H.D.N.P.  (2012),  ‘An Exploratory Study on the Experience Requirements of Key Jobs in Sri Lanka’. Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol.3, No. 1, pp.1-18. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  5. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha H.H.D.N.P.  (2012), ‘An Exploratory Study on the Personal Qualities/Characteristics expected by the Organizations for Key HRM Jobs in Sri Lanka’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management. Vol.3, No.1, pp. 32-48. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  6. Anuja, A., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2013), ‘Team Working Practices and Team Orientation of Employee: A Comparative Study between the State and Priavte Banks in Sri Lanka’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vo.4, No. 1, pp. 49-61. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  7. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha H.H.D.N.P.  (2014), ‘Green Human Resource Management: Simplified General Reflections’, International Business Research, Vol. 7, No.8, pp. 101-112.
  8. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha, H.H.D.N.P., Nawaratne, N.N.J.  (2015),  ‘Green Human Resource Management Practices: A Review’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management. Vol.5, No.1, pp. 1-16. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  9. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2015), ‘Contribution of Human Resource Management in Creating and Sustaining Ethical Climate in the Organizations’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vo.5, No. 1, pp. 31-44. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  10. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2016), ‘Literature Review on Good Governance in the Organizations through Human Resource Management: A Corporate Level Analysis’, International Business Research, Vol. 9, No.8, pp. 14-23.
  11. Anton Arulrajah, A. and Senthilnathan, S. (2016), The Determinants of Innovation and Productivity of a Nation, Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, Vol. 6, No.3, pp. 11-18.
  12. Anton Arulrajah, A.  (2016), ‘The Role of Corporate Volunteerism in a Wider Socioeconomic Context: A Review of Literature’, IUP Journal of Management Research, Vol. 15, No.3, pp. 07-19.
  13. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha H.H.D.N.P.  (2016), ‘Analytical and Theoretical Perspectives on Green Human Resource Management: A Simplified Underpinning’, International Business Research, Vol. 9, No.12, pp. 153-164.
  14. Anton Arulrajah, A., and Opatha, H.H.D.N.P., Nawaratne, N.N.J.  (2016), ‘Employee Green Performance of Job: A Systematic Attempt towards Measurement’, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management. Vol.6, No.1, pp. 37-62. (http://www.sjp.ac.lk/journal).
  15. Sukirthan, U., and  Anton Arulrajah,A. (2016), Sports Participation of Faculty of Commerce and Management Students in Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Mentor, The Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 32-50.
  16. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), ‘Productivity and Quality Management through Human Resource Management: A Systematic Review, International Review of Management and Business Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 419-460. 
  17. Shaumya, K., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), ‘The Impact of Green Banking on Bank’s Environmental Performance: Evidence from Sri Lanka’, Journal of Finance and Bank Management, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp.77-90. DOI: 10.15640/jfbm.v5n1a7, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jfbm.v5n1a7.
  18. Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), The Mediating Effect of Environmental Attitude of Employee in the Relationship between Environmental Training and Environmental Orientation of Organization, Journal of Human Resources Management and Labor Studies, Vol. 5, No,1, pp.1-16. DOI: 10.15640/jhrmls.v5n1a1 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jhrmls.v5n1a1.
  19. Vinojini, M., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2017), The Pro-Environmental Behaviour of Employee in an Apparel Manufacturing Organization in Nuwara-Eliya District of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resources Management, Vol. 7, No,1, pp.1-17.
  20. Azharudeen, N.T., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2018), ‘The Relationships among Emotional Demand, Job Demand, Emotional Exhaustion, and Turnover Intention’, International Business Research, Vol. 11, No.11, pp. 08-18.
  21. Shaumya, K. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2018), The Impact of Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) Practices on Bank’s Environmental Performance, Mentor, The Journal of Business Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 32-50.
  22. Sellar, T. & Anton Arulrajah, A.(2019). The Role of Social Support on Job Burnout in the Apparel Firm. International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 110-118.
  23. Sellar, T. & Anton Arulrajah,A. (2019). Work-Family Conflict of Female Employees in an Apparel Firm in Batticaloa. Mentor-The Journal of Business Studies, Vol. 03, No. 2, pp. 45-55.
  24. Sutharshini, B., Thevanes, N., & Anton Arulrajah, A. (2019), Effective Time Management as a Tool for Individual and Organizational Performance in Financial Institutions, The IUP Journal of Organizational Behaviour, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 25-41.
  25. Malsha, K. P. P. H. G. N., Arulrajah, A. A., & Senthilnathan, S. (2020). Mediating role of employee green behaviour towards sustainability performance of banks. Journal of Governance & Regulation, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 92-102. http://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv9i2art7
  26. Arulrajah A. A., Senthilnathan, S., & Rathnayake, M. P. (2020). Green information technology and environmental performance of the banks. Journal of Governance & Regulation, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 27-39. http://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv9i3art2.
  27. Priyanka, P., Thevanes, N., & Arulrajah, A.A. (2020). The Impact of Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Sri Lanka Telecom. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 55-71.
  28. Jayarathne, P., Thevanes. N., & Arulrajah, A.A. (2020), The Impact of Employee Green Behavior on Green Banking Performance of Select Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka. IUP Journal of Bank Management, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 47-65.
  29. Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), Environmental Training and Environmental Orientation of Organization: The Mediating Role of Environmental Behaviour of Employee, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resources Management, Vol. 10, No.2, pp. 46-62.
  30. Anton Arulrajah, A. (2020), The Role of Human Resource Professional in Preventing and Controlling of COVID-19, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp.1-9. 
  31. Sathyapriyadharsheni, V., Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah A. (2021), Team Orientation on Team Performance in the Selected Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, Mentor, The Journal of Business Studies,  Vol. 05, No. 01, pp. 27- 43.
  32. Saumya, H. M. M., Thevanes, N., and Anton Arulrajah A. (2021), Human Resource Factors and Environmental Performance of Selected ISO 14001 Certified Manufacturing Firms in Seethawaka Export Processing Zone in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 01-14.
  33. Weerakoon, W. M. S. M. B., Sellar, T., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), Employee Green Behaviour of Selected Hotels in Polonnaruwa Area of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 36-52.
  34. Azharudeen, N.T., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), The Mediating Effect of Emotional Exhaustion in the Relationships between Emotional Demand and Turnover Intention’, The IUP Journal of Management Research, Vol. 20, No. 02, pp. 53-69.
  35. Neruja, S., and Anton Arulrajah. A. (2021), The Impact of Environmental Knowledge and Awareness on Sustainability Performance of Organizations: The Mediating Role of Employee Green Behaviour, International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 14, No. 9, pp. 68-81.
  36. Roshan, T., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), The Influence of Family-Supportive Organization Perception and Work-Family Conflict on Absenteeism: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 20, No.3, pp. 28-50.
  37. Vimalini N. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2021), Exploring the critical factors influencing the student satisfaction in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (With special reference to Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka),The Journal of Business Studies, Vol. 05, No. 02, pp. 1-22.
  38. Walisundara, W.M.M.G.H.K., Thevanes, N. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2022), Green Manufacturing Practices and Sustainable Performance of Organization in Selected Manufacturing Companies in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya Journal of Management, Vol. 8, No. II, pp. 55 – 79.
  39. Neruja, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2022), The Impact of Organizational Environmental Support on Organizational Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role of Employee Green Behaviour in selected Commercial banks in Batticaloa Region of Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya Journal of Management, Vol. 8, No. II, pp. 132 – 161.
  40. Vithya, C., Thevanes, N. and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2022), Socially Responsible HRM Practices and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Employees in a Sri Lankan Manufacturing Firm, The IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp.25- 45.
  41. Tharshayini, M., Anton Arulrajah, A and Sellar T.(2022), The Relationship between Strategic Assets and Project Performance: Special Reference to Government and Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka, Journal of Management Matters, Vol.9, No. 2, pp. 65-90.
  42. Jasothini, K., Neruja, S., and Anton Arulrajah, A. (2023),  The Effect of Environment Knowledge and Pro-Environment Psychological Climate on Environmental Citizenship Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Environmental Commitment, Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 36-52.

Research Interest

  1. Human Resource Management Practices
  2. Human Resource Management Information System (HRIS)
  3. Management Information System and Management of Technology
  4. Corporate Environmental Management and Green Human Resource Management
  5. Career Management and Trends
  6. Green Management

Teaching

  1. Strategic Human Resource Management (Undergraduates)
  2. Ethical and Social Responsibility of Human Resource Management (Undergraduates)
  3. Performance Evaluation and Compensation Management (Undergraduates)
  4. Management Information Systems (Undergraduates)
  5. Career Guidance (Undergraduates)
  6. Human Resource Management and Practices (Undergraduates)
  7. Organizational Behaviour (Undergraduates)
  8. Management Science (Undergraduates)
  9. Project Management (Undergraduates)
  10. Green Human Resource Management (Undergraduates)
  11. Critical Thinking (Undergraduates)
  12. Cleaner Production (Undergraduates)
  13. Managing Information and Technology (Postgraduates-MBA)
  14. Critical Thinking (Postgraduates-MBA)
  15. Operational Research for Managerial Decision Making (Postgraduates-MBA)

Awards

  1. Dharmaratnam Memorial Gold Medal Award-2002 for the Most Outstanding Student with Leadership Qualities. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  2. Professional Development Award in Learning, Teaching and Assessing from Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) (UK)-2007 (Accredited Teacher in HE (SEDA, UK)  
  3. Award of Scholarships for MPhil/PhD by Research Degrees under HETC Project-2013. I got this Award of Scholarship competitively upon the fulfilment of the conditions as per the guidelines of the Scholarship Program and on the nomination of Eastern University and approval by the UGC, Ministry, and the World Bank.
  4. The paper titled “Productivity and Quality Management through Human Resource Management: A Systematic Review’, published by me selected as a best paper of International Review of Management and Business Research (IRMBR), Volume 6 Issue 2 by the editorial board of IRMBR after Double Blind Peer Review in 2017.
  5. The paper titled ‘The Search for Sustainable Human Resource Management Practices: A Review and Reflections’, presented by us (N. Thevanes and A. Anton Arulrajah) selected as an Outstanding Paper Award at the 14th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka on 8th December. 2017. 
  6. The paper titled ‘The Impacts of Green Human Resource Management and Electronic Human Resource Management on Green Banking’ presented by us (K. Shaumya and A. Anton Arulrajah) selected as an Outstanding Paper Award at the 14th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka on 8th December. 2017.
  7. The paper titled ‘The Mediating Role of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment in the Relationship between Perceived Green IT Practices and Perceived Environmental Performance of Bank’ presented by us (Binali, P.W.Y., and Anton Arulrajah, A) was selected as a Best Paper Award at the 18th International Research Conference on Business Management (ICBM) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka on 9th December. 2021 (For the Session 01 of the Track Leading and Managing People in Organization/Business Strategies in Crises).

Positions Held

  1. Coordinator-Career Guidance for Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL for a period of two years (01-01-2011 to 31-12-2012).
  2. Head/Department of Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka with effect from 11-10-2017 to 10-11-2023.
  3. Initial Project Proposal Writer and Team Member, QIG Project, Department of Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka-2012.
  4. Executive Committee-Member - Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE) from 2008-2011.
  5. A Senate Member, Representative of the Faculty of Commerce and Management with effect from 1st August 2015 to 10th October 2017.
  6. Chief Editor for Refereed Journal, ‘Mentor-The Journal of Business Studies’ Published by the Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL with effect from 01-08-2015 to 01-11-2018.
  7. Deputy Proctor of Eastern University, Sri Lanka with effect from 27-07-2015 to 28-07-2018.
  8. Coordinator for the Corporate Planning, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL with effect from 01-07-2015 to 02-08-2017.
  9. Focal Point, Corporate Planning, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL with effect from 01-04-2016 to 02-05-2017.
  10. Coordinator for the Internship Program of the Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL with effect from 05-07-2015 to 06-08-2018.
  11. Student Counsellor of the Faculty of Commerce and Management: 16-01-2019 to 15-01-2020 and 19-08-2020 to 18-08-2021 and 03-01-2022 to 02-01-2023.
  12. Coordinator for the Capacity Building Programme (Office Management Course) for Government Officers of the Batticaloa District under the European Union Support to District Development Program (EU-SDDP), Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL (2015-2016).
  13. Served as a Team Leader (Chair) for the committee to prepare evaluation criteria for awards for teaching excellence-Eastern University Sri Lanka in 2020.
  14. Examiner and Examination Paper Translator (English to Tamil) for Certificate Course on Management Leading to fulfil the Third Efficiency Bar Examination for the Officers in Grade I of Sri Lanka Technological Service conducted by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura from our Faculty since 2016 to up to now for the following subjects/courses:
    • CCM 1202 Human Resource Management
    • CCM 1203 Conflict Management
    • CCM 1204 Organizational Behaviour
  15. Served as member of working committee on “Preparation of Internal Circular on Ethics and Academic Accountability” on behalf of Faculty of Commerce and Management in 2016.
  16. Member of the Master Plan Development Committee of Eastern University Sri Lanka with effect from 11-03-2020 to 10-03-2022.
  17. Served as a Volunteer Consultant to solve Labour Turnover (LTO) and Absenteeism Issues of Brandix Apparel Solutions Ltd, Batticaloa-2018.
  18. Serving as a Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee of the Quotation No: EUSL/OTS/AHEAD/R2/SCI/19/27
  19. Serving as elected member to the Campus Board of the Trincomalee Campus for a period of three (03) years with effect from 08-07-2020 to 07-07-2023.
  20. Member of the Curriculum Development Committee of Faculty of Commerce and Management for a period of three (03) years with effect from 25th Nov.2021 to 24th Nov. 2024.
  21. Member of the Examination Disciplinary Committee of Faculty of Commerce and Management with effect from 14th December 2021.
  22. Member of the Faculty Career Guidance Unit-Faculty of Commerce and Management for a period of two (02) years with effect from 8th June 2022 to 7th June 2024.
  23. Member of Research Committee to screen Research Allowance Applications of Administrative and Library Staff of EUSL with effect from 27th January 2022.
  24. Member of Research Council, Eastern University, Sri Lanka for a period of two years (02) with effect from 30th March 2021 to 29th March 2023.
  25. Member of the Subject Benchmark Statements (SBCs) Development Committee on Human Resource Management (18th August 2022 to 18th February 2023), University Grants Commission.

Workshops and Seminars Conducted

  1. Served as a resource person for the Seminars/Workshops to the staff of Postal Department of Batticaloa - 2010: Workshops on Attitude Change and Team Building.
  2. Served as a resource person for the Seminars/Workshops of National Cleaner Production Center, Sri Lanka - 2012.
  3. Served as a resource person for the Seminars/Workshops on Attitude Building to the EUSL Staff, held on 5th July 2014-Quality and Innovation Grant, HETC Project, Faculty of Science, EUSL.
  4. Served as a resource person for the Seminars/Workshops on Capacity Building Program for Government Officers of the Batticaloa District under the European Union Support to District Development Program-EU-SDDP, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL)-2015.
  5. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the newly recruited non-Academic Staff Members (First Cycle) on 1st June 2017 (1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.). The topic of this programme was Positive Attitudes and Behaviour. This programme was conducted by SDC, EUSL.
  6. Served as a Resource Person for the Training Programme to the Brandix Associates on 09th December 2017 (09.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was Positive Thinking, and No. of Participants: 1000 (One Thousand).
  7. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the non-Academic Staff Members of Trincomalee Campus-EUSL on 23rd June 2018 (11.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was Positive Attitudes and Behaviour. This program was conducted by SDC-Trincomalee Campus-EUSL.
  8. Served as a Resource Person for the Guest Lecture on Goal Setting to the New Entrance Students (Academic year 2016/2017) of Faculty of Science, EUSL on 23-02-2018. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit of EUSL.
  9. Served as a Resource Person for the Orientation Programme to the New Batch of Students for the Academic year -2016/2017, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL on 20-02-2018 (03.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Leadership for Undergraduates. This programme was conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.
  10. Served as a Resource Person for the Guest Lecture on Goal Setting to the New Entrance Students (Academic year 2017/2018) of Faculty of Science, EUSL on 20-02-2018. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit of EUSL.
  11. Served as a Resource Person for the Orientation Programme to the New Batch of Students for the Academic year -2017/2018, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL on 18-02-2019 (03.15 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Leadership for Undergraduates. This programme was conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.
  12. Served as a Resource Person for the Counselling & Career Guidance Advisory Teachers of Kalkudah Education Zone on 13th November, 2019 (09.30 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.) at the Career Guidance Unit, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. The topic of this programme was ‘Goal Setting for the Students’.
  13. Served as a Resource Person for the Course on Career Development to the 3rd Year 1st Semester Students of Faculty of Technology of Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 02-12-2019 (09.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Understanding Management Styles and Getting Along with Your Supervisor, Organizational Culture/Climate, Leading vs. Managing. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit, EUSL.
  14. Served as a Resource Person for the Course on Career Development to the 3rd Year 1st Semester Students of Faculty of Technology of Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 03-12-2019 (01.30 p.m. – 03.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Effective Personality Attributes for a Leadership Role’. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit, EUSL.
  15. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2019/2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 25th November 2019 (11.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Role of University Teacher to meet the goal of HE Student skills development in Sri Lanka’. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  16. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2019/2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 17th December 2019 (11.30 a.m. – 02.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Teaching Practice: Lesson Planning’ (Topic 1). This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  17. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2019/2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 7th January 2020 (08.30 a.m. – 04.00 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Teaching Practice: Delivering a Lesson’ (Topic 2). This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  18. Served as a Resource Person for the Workshop on Internship Training Program for Internship Course, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL, comes under the AHEAD Project of the Faculty of Agriculture (12-08-2020).
  19. Served as a Resource Person for the Course on Career Development to the 2nd Year 2nd Semester Students of Faculty of Technology of Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 10-09-2020 (08.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Effective Personality Attributes for a leadership role, creating a sustainable competitive advantage, Personal Branding and Impression Management’. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit, EUSL.
  20. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2019/2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 29th September 2020 (08.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Module 4: Giving Constructive Feedback to Students and Staff’. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  21. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2019/2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 27th and 28th October 2020 (09.30 a.m. – 04.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Feedback for LAs and LA Reports’. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  22. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2020/2021-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 09th August 2020 (11.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Role of University Teacher to meet the goal of HE Student skills development in Sri Lanka’. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  23. Served as a Resource Person of the Management Training Package for New Graduate Appointees for the Government Service-2020.
  24. Served as Academic Service Providers for External and MBA Degree Programmes (four courses) (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
  25. Served as a Resource Person for the Course on Career Development to the 2nd Year 1st Semester Students of Faculty of Technology of Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 03-08-2021. The topic of this programme was ‘Understanding Organizations and how they function’, and ‘Understanding Management styles and getting along with your supervisor’. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit, EUSL.
  26. Served as a Resource Person for the Course on Career Development to the 3rd Year 1st Semester Students of Faculty of Technology of Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 03-08-2021. The topic of this programme was ‘Habits of Effective People’. This programme was conducted by Career Guidance Unit, EUSL.
  27. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2020-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 9th August 2021 (11.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Role of University Teacher to meet the goal of HE Student skills development in Sri Lanka’. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  28. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2021-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 16th August 2021 (08.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Assessment and Evaluation: Assessment and Student Learning (Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation, Summative and Formative Assessment Marking Scheme, Model Answers and Assessment Rubrics) Practice TLAs. This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  29. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2021-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 30th August 2021 (12.30 p.m. – 03.30 p.m.). (‘Feedback to participants on LA-1’). This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  30. Served as a Resource Person for the Induction Programme to the Academic Staff Members (2021-Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices-CTrIP) on 31st August 2021 (11.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m.). The topic of this programme was ‘Teaching Practice: Lesson Planning’ (Topic 1). This programme was conducted by SDC- EUSL.
  31. Served as a Resource Person to the 1st Session of Virtual Career Fair-2021 for the Final Year Students (2018/2019) of Faculty of Arts and Culture on “Professions in Human Life” held on 1st September 2021- South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  32. Served as a Resource Person for the career guidance programme to the first and second year students of Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka under the title of ‘Time Management” held on 11th of September 2021.
  33. Served as a Resource Person for the career guidance programme to the first year students of Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka under the title of ‘Developing Positive Thinking” held on 12th of September 2021.
  34. Served as a Resource Person for the career guidance programme to the second year students of Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka under the title of ‘Time Management for Future Success” held on 18th of September 2021.
  35. Served as a Resource Person for the “Guru Sisu Nena Paura” Teachers’ and Students’ Programme-Ministry of Education-2022.
Last Updated
30-Apr-2023