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Prof. W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya

Professor

wmrbw@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
+94 71 801 8613

Education Qualifications

  • Ph.D., Management and Science University – MSU (Malaysia)
  • Master of Commerce (M. Com), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • B.Sc. (Business Management) Special Degree, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

  • Fellow member of the Institute of Professional Financial Managers (FIPFM) – London
  • Life Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) – Sri Lanka
  • ICA (Intermediate), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Research Interests

  • Strategic Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Auditing
  • Taxation

Appointments

  • Professor in Management, Dept. of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (From 12.08.2024 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer Grade I, Dept. of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (From 02.02.2018 – 11-08-2024)
  • Senior Lecturer Grade II, Dept. of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (02.02.2012 – 01.02.2018)
  • Lecturer, Dept. of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (05.04.2010 – 01.02.2012)
  • Lecturer (Probationary), Dept. of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (02.02.2007 – 04.04.2010)

Publications

Journal publications:

  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2013). Universities strategic Evaluation using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) – Focus on Internal Business Process Perspective (IBPP). International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 2 (1): 78-86.
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2017). Impact of Strategic planning on performance effectiveness in the public sector organizations in Sr Lanka, European Journal of Business and Management, 9(32): 01-12
  • K. G. Asela Gamini Bandara1 & W. M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2019), A Conceptual Research Paper on Tax Compliance and Its Relationships, International Journal of Business and Management, 14(10): 134 – 145
  • W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya, Performance Evaluation using the Balanced Scorecard: The case of Sri Lankan Universities, World Review of Business Research, 03(04): 125 – 137
  • Nandika Sampath Tennakoon & W.M.R.B.Weerasooriya (2020), Influence of Implementation of Quality Management Practices on Operational Performance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in the Sri Lanka – Study focuses on North Central Province, International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 04(03): 44-56
  • K.A.H.M.Kumari & W.M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2019), Impact of Effective Internal Control Implementation on Private commercial Bank’s Financial Performance; Special Reference to Central Province of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Scientific and Research, 09(12): 405-416
  • Weerasooriya.W.M.R.B, Prof.Dr. Ali Khatibi, Dr.Alwis.A.C.De (2014), The Impact of Strategic Planning for Training and Educational Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka: An evaluation using the Balanced, International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 03(07): 48-62
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B (2015), Strategic Planning for Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka – An Evaluation using the Balanced Scorecard, International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 04(07): 01-22
  • Weerasooriya.W.M.R.B, Prof.Dr. Ali Khatibi, Dr.Alwis.A.C.De (2014), The Impact of Strategic Planning for Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka: An evaluation using the Balanced- Development of a Conceptual Framework, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 03(04): 35-48
  • Weerasooriya.W.M.R.B (2013), Major Problems and Issues in Sri Lankan University System – Study Focus on the Student Perspective, International Journal of Research in Computer Application & Management, 03(02): 22- 26
  • K. G. Asela Gamini Bandara, W. M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2021), A Study Between the Taxpayers’ Perception Toward the Tax Policy Changes and the Tax Compliance in Sri Lanka: A Tax Relief in Response to the Impact of Covid-19 Epidemic, and its Implications – Business, Management and Economics Research, 07(02): 52-64,
  • K.G Asela Gamini Bandara and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2019), Development of a Conceptual Framework for Studying the Factors that are associated to the Tax Compliance, Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, 05(11): 01-08
  • W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya and U.W.M.R.S. Kappagoda (2023), Factors Affecting to Students Satisfaction of State Universities – With Special Reference to Regional State Universities in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), 07(08): 125-136
  • U.W.M.R.S. Kappagoda, W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya, P.M.B. Jayathilake (2020), Challenges in Promoting Productivity in Public Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 08(08): 239-251  
  • H.M.S.P. Hathurusinghe, W. M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2025), Concept Paper on Internal Marketing Practices on Internal Service Quality of Licensed Special Banks in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 09 (04), 1824-1836

Conference Publications:

  • Rohana Weerasooriya. (2018) The Effects on Strategic Planning on Accomplishment of Mission to Non- Government Organizations, The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Sciences, 14th International Strategic Management Conference, July 12-14, 2018 Prague-Czechia, pp 167-177
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2013). The application of Balanced Scorecard in the performance evaluation of Newly established Universities in Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 3rd International Symposium – 2013, held on 06th to 07th July 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 41-47
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2013), Universities performance measurement in the balanced Scorecard environment – with special emphasis on the Financial Perspective (FP) and Mission Perspective (MP), 2nd International Conference on Manomet and Economics held on 26th and 27th February 2013, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 485-494
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2010). The Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Instrument for Evaluation of the management Faculties in Sri Lankan Universities – With special Emphasis on the Learning and Growth Perspective (LGP) & Mission Perspective (MP), Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010), University of Jaffna – Conference held 15th November 2010 pp. 808-821           
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2010). The Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Instrument for Evaluation of the management Faculties in Sri Lankan Universities – With special Emphasis on the Learning and Growth Perspective (LGP) & Mission Perspective (MP), Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010), University of Jaffna, Conference held 15th November 2010 (pp. 93)
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2010). Building the Balanced Scorecard as for the Universities – A case study in Management Faculties in Sri Lankan Universities, Paper presented at Sixith International Seminar on Emerging Capital Markets: Issues and challenges (EMCAM IC – 2011). Trichippuli, India: Bharathidasan University, Conference held 08th January and 9th January 2011 (pp. 22).
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2011). Study the performance of Management Faculties in Sri Lankan Universities using Balanced Scorecard Framework, Paper presented at International Conference on Modern Trends in Innovative Management (MTIM 2011) Conference held on 27th and 28th October 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 88
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2011). An Empirical study on the extent of reliability of Quality Assurance (QA) system in Sri Lankan Universities – Study based on the Management Faculties in Sri Lankan Universities, Paper presented at International Conference on Modern Trends in Innovative Management (MTIM 2011) Conference held on 27th and 28th October 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 99
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2011). Adoption of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a Technique for Performance Evaluation in Sri Lankan Universities, Paper presented at 2nd International Symposium – 2012, held on 25th to 27th May 2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 49-51
  • Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2011). Comparative study on Quality Assurance (QA) and balanced Scorecard systems in Sri Lankan Universities: Special focus on Management Faculties, Paper presented at 2nd International Symposium – 2012, held on 25th to 27th May 2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 52-54
  • Dinushika J.K.L and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2017). Factors influencing to the turnover intention of sewing machine operators in MAS Intimates Private Limited, Paper presented at 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2017, held on 14th June 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 24
  • Arunashantha B.G.B.D and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2017). The impact of Strategic Planning on the business performance in apparel industry in North Central province, Paper presented at 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2017, held on 14th June 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 14
  • Ranasinghe B.A and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2017). Impact of individual career planning on employees career development in government banking sector in Sri Lanka: A study focus on Kalutara District, Paper presented at 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2017, held on 14th June 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 28
  • Priyathaeshan D and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2018). A study of consumer motives on purchase intention of counterfeit luxury banded products: evidence from western province in Sri Lanka , Paper presented at 2nd National Research Symposium – 2018, held on 12th October 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 66
  • W.K.U.De.Silva and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2018). Impact of the internal controls on organizational performance of public sector organizations in Sr Lanka, Paper presented at 2nd National Research Symposium – 2018, held on 12th October 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 23
  • D.R.Sathkumara and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2018). Factors affecting job satisfaction of primary and secondary school teachers in Kalutara Divisional Zone, Paper presented at 2nd National Research Symposium – 2018, held on 12th October 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 39
  • R. Herath and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B. (2018). Factors affecting the implementation of formal accounting information systems in small and medium scale enterprises in Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 2nd National Research Symposium – 2018, held on 12th October 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 54
  • T.P.S.D. Senewirathna and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2020), Impact of Total Quality Management practices on organizational performance of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka: Special reference to Gampaha District, Paper presented at 3rd National Research Symposium on Management – 2020, held on 20th August 2020, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 65
  • K.G.D.W. Chandrasekara and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2020), Impact of talent management practices on employee retention in telecommunication industry in Kandy district, Paper presented at 3rd National Research Symposium on Management – 2020, held on 20th August 2020, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 64
  • N.L.P.L Liyanage and W.M.R.B Weerasooriya (2020), Factors affecting adoption of online banking services in Polonnaruwa district customers of Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 3rd National Research Symposium on Management – 2020, held on 20th August 2020, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 46
  • N.G.C.L Gamage and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2020), Factors affecting financial literacy of small and medium enterprises in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 3rd National Research Symposium on Management – 2020, held on 20th August 2020, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 55
  • R.G.K.M. Kulathunga and Weerasooriya W.M.R.B (2021), Impact of Internal Controls on Organizational Performance of Hotel Sector in Central Province, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 25
  • A.H.D. Arambepola and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2021), Factors Affecting Tax Compliance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Sri Lanka: Reference to Anuradhapura District, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 54
  • N.K.B.S Kahangama and W.M.R.B Weerasooriya (2021), Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in State Banks in Sri Lanka: Reference to Ratnapura District, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 59
  • M.S.P. Fernando and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2021), E- Banking on Customer Perception: Reference to Puttalam District, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 78
  • W.M.G.G. Wanninayaka and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2021), Factors Affecting Employee Absenteeism of Apparel Industry of Sri Lanka: Reference of Kurunegala District, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 79
  • H.M.J.P. Herath and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2021), The Study of Occupational Stress and Its Contributory Factors among Nursing Officers of Government Hospitals in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 103
  • S.A.S. Perera and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2021), Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in Microfinance Sector: Reference in Anuradhapura District, Paper presented at 4th National Research Symposium – 2021, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 130
  • L. Hettiarachchi and W. M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2022), The Relationship Between the Service Quality and the Customer Satisfaction in the Public Banking Sector: The Case of Uva Province, Paper presented at 1st International Research Symposium on Management – 2022, held on 06th October 2022, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 236-241
  • J. D. M. Vimalka and W. M. R. B. Weerasooriya (2022), Factors Affecting to the Purchase Intention of Ayurveda Skin Care Products: A Study of Consumers in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 1st International Research Symposium on Management – 2022, held on 10th June 2021, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 345-350
  • J.A.N. Deshani and W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2023), Factors affecting consumer buying behavior toward Ayurveda cosmetic products in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka, Paper presented at 2nd International Research Symposium on Management – 2023, held on 16th November 2023, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 383-387
  • W.M.R.B.Weerasooriya (2015), The Impact of Strategic Planning for Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka – An evaluation using the Balanced Scorecard, Annual Research Symposium – Engineering Social Transformation Through Research & Development, held on 08th and 9th June 2015, National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka, pp 86
  • W.M.R.B.Weerasooriya (2015), The Balanced Scorecard as a performance strategic instrument for evaluation of the management faculties in Sri Lankan universities – with special emphasis on the Customer Perspective (CP) and Mission Perspective (MP), 9th Annual Research Session held on 17th and 18th December 2010, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, pp 12
  • W.M.R.B.Weerasooriya (2014), An empirical research study on the implementation of Balanced Scorecard model in Sri Lankan Public Universities, Wayamba International Conference held on 29th and 30th August 2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka, pp 172
  • Kumari, K.A.H.M. and Weerasooriya, W.M.R.B. (2019). The Impact of Internal Controls on Organizational Performance of State-Owned Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI – 2019), [Accounting, Finance and Economics]. Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, P.26
  • K.G.A.G. Bandara, W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya (2019), Factors influencing tax compliance among small andMedium enterprises in the central province in Sri Lanka, 16th International Conference on Business Management -2019, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Vol.16