Ms. A. N. D. Ashoka

B.Sc. in Operations and Technology Management (Sp.) (USJ), MBA (PIM) Reading

Lecturer (Probationary)

Department of Organizational Studies

Ms. A.N.D. Ashoka is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the department. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Operations and Technology Management (special) with a first class from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2022. At present She is reading for her Master of Business Administration at Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM). In addition to She professionally qualities as Certified Business Account (Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka). Her Areas of specialization are Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.

Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Open and Distance Learning
  • Lecturer (On Contract), Department of Organizational Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2022–2023

Programme Coordination:
• Chief Programme Coordinator of Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management (ESBM)- 2025- Present

Course Coordination:
• OSU 4405 – Operations Management
• OSU 5415 – Project Management
• OSC 2405 – Operations Management for Entrepreneurs

Extended Abstracts

  1. Ashoka, A.N.D., Jayasooriya, S.D., & Galahitiyawe, N.W.K. (2023), Awareness of Green
    Supply Chain Management Practices of Sri Lankan SMEs. 8th Interdisciplinary Conference of
    Management Researchers (ICMR), University of Sabaragamuwa.
  2. Ashoka, A.N.D., Upananda, D.R.P., & Gamaethige, P.N. (2024), The Impact of Green Supply
    Chain Soft Dimensions on Environmental Performance: A Study based on Sri Lankan Apparel
    Industry. 3rd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME), The
    Open university Of Sri Lanka.

Abstracts

  1. Ashoka, A.N.D., & Silva, C.W.C. (2023), Developing a Conceptual Model for Measuring Lean
    Tools in the Manufacturing Sectors and Its Impacts on Sustainable Performance in Sri Lanka:
    With Special Reference to the Apparel Industry. 2 nd International Conference on Management
    and Entrepreneurship (ICOME), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
  2. Wijewickrama, B.N., Madushani, N.W.G.S., Ashoka, A.N.D., Gamaethige, P.N., Ranasinghe,
    R.P.D.N., Heenkenda, H.M.J.C.B., Hapugoda, J.C., & Lakmali, A.A.I. (2023), Factors Affecting
    Entrepreneurial Intention Among Sri Lankan Workforce. 2nd International Conference on
    Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
  3. Ashoka, A.N.D., Jayasooriya, S.D. & Galahitiyawe, N.W.K. (2023), Awareness of Green Supply
    Chain Management Practices of Sri Lankan SMEs. 8th International Conference on Business
    Researchers (ICBR), University of Moratuwa.
  4. Upananda, D.R.P., Wijerathna,H.M.R.P., & Ashoka, A.N.D. (2024), Factors Affecting Customer
    Satisfaction Through Self-Banking. 22nd International Research conference Of OUSL (IRC), The
    Open university of Sri Lanka.
  5. Ashoka, A.N.D., Jayewardhene, A.K.L., & Upananda, D.R.P. (2025), Relationship Between
    Green Supply Chain Soft & Hard Dimensions and Environmental Performance: Moderating
    Effect of Product Complexity (Conceptual Paper). 22nd International Conference on Business
    management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
  • Best Paper Award in Innovation, Work & Organization track in the 3rd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2024) ; Hosted by the Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 03 October 2024.