Association between Learning Management System assessment tools and academic decision making: A Case of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce in a Selected State University in Sri Lanka.

The integration of Learning Management Systems in higher education has significantly transformed traditional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. LMS platforms provide various assessment tools, such as quizzes, assignments, and feedback mechanisms, which are increasingly used to support academic decision-making. This study examines the association between LMS assessment tools and academic decision-making within the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at a selected state university in Sri Lanka. The research aims to explore faculty members' utilization of LMS assessment tools, their perceived usefulness and ease of use, and how these tools influence key academic decisions, including curriculum development, student evaluation, and instructional improvement. A quantitative research approach was adopted, utilizing structured questionnaires distributed to 150 faculty members. Data analysis, including correlation and regression techniques, revealed that LMS assessment tools play a significant role in shaping academic decisions. The study also found that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are critical factors influencing faculty adoption of these tools. Challenges such as system complexity and inadequate faculty training hinder effective utilization. The findings highlight the need for improving LMS usability, enhancing faculty training programs, and integrating more data-driven analytics to optimize academic decision-making processes. This study contributes to the growing body of research on educational technology and offers practical recommendations for enhancing LMS implementation in Sri Lankan universities.