http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1580 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:57:17 GMT 2026-05-16T00:57:17Z http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1588 BOOK REVIEW: WRITING RESEARCH PROPOSALS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES: A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL GUIDE BY PROF. JAYADEVA UYANGODA Samarasinghe, G.D.; Dewasiri, N.J. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1588 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1587 INTERNATIONAL MARKET SELECTION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (NPOS): DO WE NEED A NEW THEORY? Sirisena, Amila Buddhika Despite the growth in the number of NPOs operating abroad, very few studies have been devoted to understanding the international market selection of NPOs. The objective of this paper is to highlight the differences between the for-profit (FPO) and non-profit sectors and thereby argue that the international market selection decisions faced by organizations belonging to these two sectors are different. The study argues that current theories on traditional and for-profit internationalization have to be extended if they are to be used to predict non-profit international market selection. Further in order to highlight the critical differences between the two sectors, the study has examined the international market selection decisions faced by these firms and then developed propositions so that future studies might further develop and empirically test them. As a starting point, the study argues that due to structural differences in the two sectors NPO and FPO, in terms of mission, financing and planning, NPOs tend to have different objectives and pursue different strategies in achieving those objectives compared to FPOs. Furthermore, examining the existing for-profit theories reveal that certain assumptions (e.g., opportunism) on which these theories are based can be challenged in the non-profit context due to the sector’s unique characteristics (e.g., the profit distribution constraint). Therefore, the study argues that certain long-held assumptions on for- profit internationalization cannot be used in their current form to explain the behaviour of non- profit organizations. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1587 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1586 Strengthening of Knowledge and Skills on Patient Safety of Nursing Officers’ in a Teaching Hospital in Sri-Lanka W.M.U.S, Wijemanne; Gamini, L. P. S.; Sridharan, Sathasivam The purpose of this study is to strengthen knowledge and skills on patient safety of Nursing Officers’ in a Teaching Hospital as they are in direct contact with patients throughout the day. The study was carried out in Colombo South Teaching Hospital in three phases. In the first phase (pre-intervention), the existing/baselines knowledge and skills were assessed, training need was analyzed and designed and the training module was developed. In the second phase (intervention), a training course was designed and implemented. In the third phase (post- intervention), the change of knowledge and skills and the feedback assessment was carried out in order to find out whether any adjustments are necessary for the designed module were done. The Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE) model was used as the tool in this regard. The information gathered was incorporated in to the training programme with the guidance and direction of a working committee comprising experts. Self- Administered Questionnaire (SAQ) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) were used to assess the knowledge and skills respectively, during both pre and post interventions. The Nursing Officers in surgical and surgical related wards, performing 24 hours duty/ shift basis are considered as the total population. A convenient sample of 50 Nursing Officers was recruited for the study considering the number of Nursing Officers working in each ward, in order to minimize service interruptions in the ward. The results of pre-intervention were considered as the baselines of knowledge and skills. In the first phase the training need was assessed, and the blue print of the course was designed. At the end of second phase the training programmes was successfully conducted to the target group. During post intervention phase, the improvement in knowledge and skills were assessed. There were significant improvements in knowledge, in “ward environment and systems safety”, “adverse events and near misses”, “medication safety and “communication”. There were significant improvements in skills in “risk and prevention” , “adverse events and near misses”, “infection control”, “medication safety” and certain aspects of “communication” such as “receipt calls “and “admission” .This project revealed that this training course is very much effective in strengthening knowledge and skills on patient safety of Nursing Officers. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1586 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1585 Why adoption of some Technologies is faster? An Explanation through Sequential Coherence Yapa, Shanta R; Senathiraja, R; Poesche, Jurgen; Kauranen, Ilkka Technology adoption is a concern of business practitioners, policy makers and academics. Slow or low adoption can deprive stakeholders from intended benefits. Existing theories concerning technology adoption mostly focus on factors within a single organization. In this concept paper, we argue that sequential coherence which addresses knowledge flows that cross borders between organizations can provide enhanced insights in understanding technology adoption. Sequential coherence takes into consideration factors of both the transferor organization and the recipient organization. We propose a novel conceptual model of technology adoption based on sequential coherence. It takes into consideration the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of using technology. We have coined the model CUE (Coherence, Usefulness and Ease of use) of technology adoption. The CUE model can be used by practitioners, policy makers and academics. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/1585 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z