Managing Human Resources in Ancient Sri Lanka A Look at the Role of Kings
In the past, kings played a major role in managing the people and resources of Sri Lanka. They oversaw everything from farming to construction and made sure the kingdom was well run. The king's responsibility was to assign tasks, ensure food and water supplies, and organize the community to ensure the safety of the people. This human resource management helped in the growth and development of the kingdom. I invite you to submit your views through the comment column below. The king managed labor by assigning different tasks to people based on their skills. For that, it is mentioned in Sri Lankan Mahavamsa that they were divided into villages, farmers worked for food production and artisans built temples, irrigation systems and other important structures (Silva, 2018). Large projects like the construction of reservoirs and temples required many men, and the king was able to organize workers properly to complete these tasks efficiently. Resource management also takes a very spec...
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