10th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024

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The Impact of Communication on Employee Engagement in the Banking Industry in Sri Lanka.
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Abeyrathne, W.S.S.; Gamage, P. N.
This research investigates "The Impact of Communication on Employee Engagement in the Banking Industry in Sri Lanka" with a focus on understanding the intricate relationship between communication practices and employee engagement levels within the sector. Utilizing a survey as the primary data collection method, the study aims to achieve three primary objectives. First, it seeks to identify and analyze the relationship between various communication channels, strategies, and the overall engagement of employees in Sri Lankan banks. Second, the research aims to quantify the current level of employee engagement by employing standardized surveys and exploring key indicators such as job satisfaction, motivation, and commitment. Lastly, the study aims to provide actionable recommendations for enhancing employee engagement based on the identified communication gaps and challenges within the banking industry. By addressing these objectives, the research aims to contribute valuable insights to practitioners, policymakers, and researchers, providing a foundation for informed decisions to foster a positive work environment and elevate organizational effectiveness within the banking sector in Sri Lanka.
The Impact of Non-Mandatory Training on Employee Performance
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Abeywickrama, B.L.; Gamage, P. N.
The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of non-mandatory training on employee performance at ABC Cement. In addition to that, this study intends to identify the relationship between the non-mandatory training and employee performance in ABC Cement. Although there is enough literature on training and development, employee performance, employee productivity, employee efficiency. There is less research context in non-mandatory training, especially in the manufacturing sector. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of non-mandatory training on employee performance in the manufacturing sector. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Executive level employees of the cement manufacturing company were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 200, data collection was done through a selfadministered questionnaire and Convenience sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 220 out of 400 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The results indicate that the non-mandatory training has positively impacted the employee performance of the cement manufacturing company.
Impact of Cyberloafing on Student Engagement of Undergraduates in Learning Environment: With Special Reference to Final Year Undergraduates, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Gunasekara, S. G. A. S.; Wanigasekara, W.M.S.K.
Information technologies are frequently used by students during educational activities, and are actively used for school-related tasks. There are significant opportunities for cyberloafing behavior while these tasks are being performed. The purpose of the study is to understand the impact of cyberloafing on student engagement. This study focuses on three aspects of student engagement: vigor, dedication and absorption. The current study is a quantitative study. Also, this is an empirical level research that uses a deductive research approach. The primary data collection was conducted through a survey using an online questionnaire, using a convenient sampling technique and the questionnaire was designed based on standard measurement scales. Data was collected from 281 students, final year undergraduates of Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The researcher was analyzed the questionnaire's statistical data through the analytical tool called Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The data was analyzed using correlation and regression. The analyzed data shows that there is a significant negative impact on cyberlaofing and student engagement and cyberloafing has a strong negative impact on each dimensions in student engagement: vigor, dedication and absorption. Moreover, this study was limited only to one particular Faculty of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Therefore, the current study suggested that to conduct the study by considering all Faculties of the University of Kelaniya, as well as other universities in Sri Lanka to get an effective output from future research
Influence of Social Media Use on Undergraduates' Academic Performance
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Viwarjana, K.D.V.; Ranasinghe, V. R.
The current study investigated the impact of social media use on undergraduates’ academic performance. This research aims to identify the impact of social media use on the academic performance of management undergraduates at the University of Kelaniya. This study is quantitative and conducted as a cross-sectional field study. A standard questionnaire was distributed for the target sample as a Google form online. According to the simple random sampling technique, the final sample remains at 327 observations of all-year management undergraduates at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The sample data set was analyzed through the validity and reliability analysis, and correlation and regression analysis with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between academic performance and use of social media.According to this research findings there is a significant correlation between the use of social media, and undergraduate academic performance.it was identified that social media significantly impacts students’ academic performance of undergraduates in the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.Accordingly, the researcher suggested that social media be utilized as a teaching tool as well; that social networking sites be updated, and new pages made to improve academic activities and prevent a decline in students' academic performance; and that parents and educators should keep an eye on their students' use of these websites.
Impact of Supervisor Support on Employee Turnover Intention; The Mediating Effect of Employee Trust
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Thilakarathne, R. M. A. N.; Ranasinghe, V. R.
Competent and skilled employees are crucial contributors to an organization’s success. Losing talented employees negatively impacts the functioning of the organizations. This study focuses on identifying the impact of supervisor support on employee turnover intentions and exploring the mediating role of employee trust in the relationship between supervisor support and employee turnover intention. Drawing on Social Exchange Theory, the study investigated the role of supervisor support and employee trust on employee turnover intention among employees in selected Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry companies in the Colombo District. The study implied the cross-sectional quantitative approach and used an online questionnaire as the data collection method. Data were collected from a sample of 242 employees working in selected FMCG companies in Sri Lanka and a multistage sampling method was used to select the sample. Individual employees from five companies were selected based on the stratified sampling method and the simple random sampling method was used to select the individual samples within each stratum. The collected responses were further analyzed by entering into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings indicated that there is a strong negative impact of supervisor support on employee turnover intention and employee trust significantly mediates the association between supervisor support and employee turnover intention. Hence, all the study’s hypotheses were supported. Consequently, this study presents substantial implications for organizations to develop supervisor support strategies to enhance employee trust and ultimately employee retention by reducing turnover. Also, this study provided considerable knowledge required for further research related to supervisor support and employee turnover intention.
The Impact of Individual Level Determinants of Knowledge Sharing on Employee Job Performance
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Madhushani, W. K. U.; Darshani, R. K. N. D.
The ability of a company to lead and inspire its workforce decides whether it can succeed or fails. It is commonly acknowledged that an organization’s capacity to maintain its competitiveness in the global marketplace is significantly impacted by knowledge management. Because of the knowledge is an organization’s most valuable strategic resource and can give them a long-term competitive advantage, knowledge management also depends on knowledge sharing. When considering the relationship between knowledge sharing and employee job performance, it is a key area of focus for strategic management in the current landscape of organizational dynamics. Organizations can benefit greatly from individual-level knowledge sharing because it fosters creativity by bringing different viewpoints to problem-solving and improves staff development through ongoing education. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to identify the impact of individual level determinants which are interpersonal trust, intention to share knowledge and motivation to share knowledge on employee job performance. This study intends to contribute to fill the theoretical and empirical gap in the existing literature within Sri Lankan context. Hence this was a quantitative and cross sectional study which was based on an organization in Telecommunication industry employees. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a convenient sampling technique. The sample size was 200 employees worked at Telecommunication Company in Colombo District. The number of employees who responded was 195 among 200 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis. According to the result of present study there is a significant and positive relationship in between knowledge sharing and employee job performance. And considering each sub dimensions the greater impact is having an interpersonal trust to share knowledge for employee job performance as an individual determinant of knowledge sharing. And lower impact having intention to share knowledge as an individual determinant of knowledge sharing. Therefore, the current study suggested that to conduct the study by considering all organizations in the business world within Sri Lanka to get an effective output from future researches.
The Impact of Green Training and Development on Green Organizational Citizenship Behavior: With The Mediating Effect of Green Employee Attitudes at a Selected Apparel Sector Company at Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Dasanayaka, S. W. S.; Pieris, M. D. P.
The primary objective of this research study is to examine the impact of green training and development on green organizational citizenship behavior with the mediating effect of employee green attitudes at the selected apparel sector company at Biyagama Export Processing zone, Sri Lanka. Based on research objectives, to test the above variables and their influence, an online questionnaire survey was created and distributed among selected respondents to collect primary data. The sample is comprised of 108 executive and above-level employees. Researcher selected the sample from its population by using simple random sampling method and the sample is comprised of various respondents based on their gender, age, educational level and the period of Service Years. Researcher analyzed collected data by using SPSS 25.0 software version. Findings of this research study indicate that the green training and development significantly and positively impact on green organizational citizenship behavior, as well as green training and development significantly and positively impact on green employee attitudes. Also, it was found that green employee attitudes significantly and positively impact on green organizational citizenship behavior. However, those relationships are not a strong correlation between variables. As well as there exists a significant direct impact of green employee attitudes on green organizational citizenship behavior, controlling for green training and development. Further, the indirect effect of green training and development on green organizational citizenship behavior was mediated by green employee attitudes, but it was not significant. According to the above findings, there are other factors that also influence the relationship between green training and development, green organizational citizenship behavior, and green employee attitudes.
Impact of Flexible Working Arrangements on Organizational Commitment: with the mediating role of Work Life Balance
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Rathnayake, W.D.P.; Gunasekara, V. M.
Glove manufacturing industry holds an important place in Sri Lanka’s exporting industry and provides more than 5% of the global demand for a range of gloves. It is important to consider about employee commitment because employees who are well committed to the organization are remaining with the company and others are not continuing long time with the organization. With the current situation of the country, organizations have not been able to achieve the expected commitment from their employees. So, nowadays companies paying more attention about their employees and tending towards flexibility of employees working. Flexibility become as a major concept in current workforce, and it will lead to managing employee work and life responsibilities and important to performing both roles into their expected level. Therefore, this study is conducted to assess the impact flexible working arrangements on organizational commitment with the mediating role of work life balance of executive and above employees in the glove manufacturing industry in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. This was carried out as a cross-sectional field study among a sample of 163 executive and above employees in the glove manufacturing industry in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Simple random sampling was applied, and the primary data was collected through a standard questionnaire as google form via online mode through survey. The collected data were analyzed with the support of the SPSS through simple linear regression, and descriptive statistics. Further, flexible working arrangements act as the independent variable, organizational commitment acts as the dependent variable, and work life balance acts as the mediating variable. As the result, researcher found that there is a significant impact of flexible working arrangements on organizational commitment, there is a significant impact of flexible working arrangements on work life balance and there is a significant impact of work life balance on organizational commitment. Further, work life balance is significantly mediating the relationship between flexible working arrangements on organizational commitment. It is recommended to take necessary actions to implement the flexible working arrangements in glove manufacturing organizations to improve employee work life balance and organizational commitment.
Executive Retention Dynamics: The Mediating Influence of Job Satisfaction in HRM Practices at ABC Beverage Company
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Anuththara, H. D. S.; De Alwis, A.C.
Employee retention is a significant concern for organizations, particularly in industries with high turnover rates like the beverage sector in Sri Lanka. This study investigates the relationship between Human Resources Management (HRM) practices, job satisfaction, and intention to leave among executive cadre employees at ABC Beverage Company. Adopting a quantitative research approach, data was collected from 144 executive cadre employees using a convenient sampling method and an online questionnaire survey distributed via Google Forms. The analysis revealed a negative association between HRM practices and intention to leave, indicating that effective HRM practices contribute to lower turnover intentions. Moreover, a positive correlation was found between HRM practices and job satisfaction, as well as a negative relationship between job satisfaction and intention to leave. However, the hypothesized mediation effect of job satisfaction between HRM practices and intention to leave was not supported. The study underscores the importance of continuous evaluation and improvement of HRM strategies to enhance employee retention. It offers insights for HR practitioners, organizational leaders, policymakers, and researchers to develop tailored retention strategies and address employee concerns effectively. Despite limitations such as sample size constraints and the absence of literature in the Sri Lankan context, future research could explore larger sample sizes and longitudinal studies to further understand retention dynamics. This study contributes to both practical and theoretical domains by providing actionable insights for improving employee retention strategies and advancing scholarly understanding of HRM dynamics in the beverage industry.
Impact of Work-life Balance on Employee Engagement of Generation Z
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Thirimanne, T. H. K. T.; Ranasinghe, V. R.
This research study attempts to identify the impact of work-life balance on employee engagement of Generation Z. The selected population was 130 employees in the apparel manufacturing industry in the Colombo district in Sri Lanka, and according to the Krejcie and Morgan table, the sample size of the research study is 97. A quantitative methodology approach is used in the study. The work-life balance scale and employee engagement scale (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale) were used in this study. The result of the study found that work-life balance is one of the factors that influence employee engagement in Generation Z. The higher the work-life balance, the higher the employee engagement. Further, employee engagement will appear when employees have a high level of work-life balance. This can be from the reliability value for employee engagement is 0.879 and work-life balance is 0.840, both values are greater than Cronbach Alpha. The result of this study then became the basis for determining intervention in the form of training to improve work-life balance which ultimately increases employee engagement among Generation Z employees. With the limitations found, future researchers can adopt to experimental approach which is recommended to allow better insight into how variables are related over time.
Impact of Workplace Spirituality and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Employee Commitment: A Study of Executive Level Employees in the Private Sector Manufacturing Organizations of Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Liyanage, P. H. S. M. P.; Wijewantha, P.
This study was undertaken to explain the impact of workplace spirituality on employee commitment. Authors used the quantitative method, deductive reasoning, and survey strategy in undertaking the research. The study tested four hypotheses. The unit of analysis was individual. Researcher used the non-probabilistic conveniencesampling technique, due to the unavailability of a population frame. Data were collected from 181 executive level employees using questionnaires. Questionnaire was developed using well accepted standard measures for each variable. The response rate of the study was 18.1%. Data were analyzed using SPSS (Version 23). Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and the mediation was tested using the online Sobel test calculator. According to the findings of the study, there was a moderate positive relationship between workplace spirituality and employee commitment. Furthermore, organizational citizenship behavior partially mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee commitment. The findings of the present study would provide the direction to corporate communities and future researchers in the areas of employee commitment and organizational citizenship behavior.
The Impact of the Flexible Work Arrangements on the Employee Performance in the IT Industry Employees Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Chakrawarthi, C. W. S.; Welmilla, I.
This study examines the dynamic relationship that exists between employee performance and flexible work arrangements (FWA) in the context of Sri Lanka's IT sector. With the radical shifts that the modern workforce is experiencing, implementing flexible work arrangements has become essential to organizational strategy. The purpose of this study is to analyze the complex link that exists between FWA and employee performance measures within the context of the IT industry in Sri Lanka. The study explores the various facets of flexible work arrangements, including flex time. Work shift. This study aims to determine how FWA affects key performance metrics for workers in the IT sector through a thorough assessment of the literature and empirical investigation. Through the assessment of variables including output, contentment in the workplace, and equilibrium between work and personal life, the study seeks to offer sophisticated understandings of the ways in which flexible work arrangements impact entire worker performance. The objective of this study is to enhance scholarly conversations and provide useful insights for IT companies in Sri Lanka that aim to improve their workforce management approaches. In summary, this study clarifies the complex link that exists between flexible work arrangement and employee performance in the ever-changing Sri Lankan IT sector. Through dissecting this relationship's intricacies, the research hopes to offer significant perspectives that may inform organizational decision-making, human resource practices, and the continuing conversation about the changing nature of employment in the IT industry.
The Effect of Cyberloafing on the Job Performance of Gen Z Employees in Private Banks In Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Nadeeshani, W. G. W.; De Silva, G. H. B. A.
This study investigates the impact of cyberloafing on the job performance of Gen Z employees in private banks in Sri Lanka. Cyberloafing refers to the personal use of the Internet during work hours for non-work-related activities. The study adopts a quantitative approach, using online surveys to collect data from 175 employees in private banks. The data is analyzed using statistical techniques with SPSS to test the hypotheses. The results reveal that cyberloafing has a negative effect on employee performance, but cyberloafing and employee performance in Generation Z are unaffected. These results suggest that cyberloafing does not differ as generations. However, limitations include lack of clarity, sampling method is non probabilistic and not generalizable, insufficient sample, limited scope, methodological limitations. Future research endeavours are encouraged to explore deeper into cyberloafing dynamics, exploring diverse contexts and employing qualitative methodologies to enhance the comprehension of this phenomenon.
Impact of Workload and Toxic Work Environment on Perceived Quality of Care of Nurses in ABC Hospital: Work Satisfaction as a Mediator
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Jayawardhana, K. J. A. D. U.; Jayasinghe, C.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the wellbeing of the nurses plays a critical role in ensuring quality of patient care. Nurses’ shortage is in a serious discussion among most of the countries and it has a significant affect to the national health care industry and the overall society. Currently, as could see there are less research studies in this area in Sri Lankan Context. Identifying the impact of organizational factors on perceived quality of care may enhance the ability to implement preventive actions for serious issues. The current study assess the workload and toxic work environment on perceived quality of care with the mediating effect of work satisfaction. The current study was carried out for a sample of 181 nurses who are working in ABC Hospital (Pvt) Ltd. The sample was selected randomly and primary data was collected through two standard questionnaires as google forms via online mode through a google survey. The collected data were analyzed using correlation, regression and descriptive statistics. The study revealed that there is a significant negative impact of workload, toxic work environment and perceived quality of care and work satisfaction mediates the relationship between two each variables. The current study may develop an inspiration to further researches and may lead to concentrate on the better results in Hospital contexts.
The Impact of Perceived Risk on the Entrepreneurial Intention of Final Year Management Undergraduates of a Selected State University in Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Navodya, P. A. L.; Sangarandeniya, Y.M.S.W.V.
Entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in economic development, innovation, and job creation, particularly among university undergraduates. In developing nations like Sri Lanka, there has been a noticeable surge in entrepreneurial interest, yet many remain hesitant due to perceived risks associated with starting a business. This research focuses on final-year management undergraduates at a selected state university in Sri Lanka, aiming to examine the influence of perceived risk on their entrepreneurial intentions. The study utilizes a standardized questionnaire divided into demographic information and sections assessing various aspects of perceived risk and entrepreneurial intent. The research contributes to the field by providing insights into the factors affecting entrepreneurial intentions in Sri Lanka, offering practical implications for policymakers and educators to design effective interventions. Additionally, it establishes a foundation for future entrepreneurship research in developing nations. The background emphasizes the global importance of entrepreneurship, especially among university undergraduates, and acknowledges the existing research gap in understanding how perceived risk impacts entrepreneurial intentions in emerging economies. Sri Lanka serves as an ideal case study due to its emphasis on entrepreneurship development amidst economic uncertainties. The problem statement underscores the significance of addressing risk perceptions among university undergraduates, particularly in non-Western contexts, where institutional challenges may differ. The research questions aim to measure entrepreneurial intention levels, identify perceived risks in different domains, and explore the correlation between perceived risk and entrepreneurial intentions, considering demographic factors. The objectives outline the quantification of entrepreneurial intention levels, perceptions of potential risks, and the statistical examination of their correlation, controlling for demographics. The study's significance lies in providing empirical data on the impact of perceived risk on entrepreneurial intentions, offering insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and entrepreneurial support organizations. The findings can inform curriculum changes, policy adjustments, and support structures to enhance youth engagement in entrepreneurship. Moreover, the research contributes to scholarly literature by broadening theoretical ideas on risk as a motivator for entrepreneurship, especially in developing country contexts like Sri Lanka.
Impact of Transformational Leadership on Employee Engagement: A Study Based on a Leading Apparel Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Jayakodi, J.D.C.; Karunarathna, R. A. I. C.
This research investigates the impact of transformational leadership on employee engagement in the context of the Sri Lankan apparel industry. In today's competitive and globalized information culture, maintaining a competitive edge requires organizations to attract and retain talented working, inspiring them to reach their full potential. The study explores the dynamics of employee engagement in the apparel sector, emphasizing the role of transformational leadership in fostering a positive work environment. The apparel sector in Sri Lanka, a significant contributor to the country's economy, faces challenges related to employee disengagement factors, including negative perceptions of the industry poor working attitudes. Against this backdrop, the study aims to fill a crucial research gap by examining the impact of transformational leadership on employee engagement in the Sri Lankan apparel industry, specifically within ABC. Data were collected through a standard questionnaire from 249 executive-level employees working at the ABC Company in Biyagama. Simple regression analysis was used to test the study hypotheses, and SPSS version 23 was employed to analyze the collected data. In conclusion, the study sheds light on the transformative leadership practices that can positively influence employee engagement in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. The findings hold practical significance for ABC and other industry stakeholders, guiding efforts to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. Future research avenues include expanding the study to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational performance.
The Impact of Green Human Resource Management Practices on Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Mediator of Job Satisfaction: The Study of ABC Manufacturing Company In Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Weerasooriya, G. T.; Rebecca, E.
The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of green human resource management on organizational citizenship behavior through the mediating role of job satisfaction in ABC manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between green human resource management on organizational citizenship behavior with the mediating effect of job satisfaction. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test green human resource management and organizational citizenship behavior in manufacturing industry, especially in a subsidiary company in a transformational change phase. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Employees in ABC manufacturing company was considered as population. The sample size was 350 according to the Morgan table, data collection was done through a standard questionnaire and simple random sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 327 among 350 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. Result shows that there is a positive impact of green human resource management on organizational citizenship behavior with the mediator effect of job satisfaction.
Revolutionizing Success: The Power Play of HRIS in Sculpting Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Cutting-Edge Training and Development Initiatives
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Dolewaththa, D.A.P.M.; Weerakkody., W. A. S.
This research aims to identify the impact of human resource information systems (HRIS) on competitive advantage and mediating effect of training and development in multinational companies in Sri Lanka. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap and empirical gap by looking into the relationship between human resource information systems and competitive advantage with evidence from the literature. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test the human resource information systems, competitive advantage, and training and development in multinational companies in Sri Lanka. This study examined the relationship between human resource information systems on competitive advantage and mediating effect of training and development in multinational companies in Sri Lanka. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research, and this was a quantitative and cross-sectional study based on multinational organisations in Sri Lanka. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a convenient sampling technique. Correlation analysis and simple regression analysis were used to measure the relationship and to test the advanced hypothesis of the study by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analysed results show that there is a significant positive impact on HRIS and competitive advantage, while there is a significant impact of training and development as a mediator on the relationship between HRIS and competitive advantage. Furthermore, this study advocates for organisational management to spearhead the development of advanced HRIS and encourages their utilisation for training and development purposes. By doing so, the skills of the organisation's members can be systematically developed, leading to the organisation gaining a competitive advantage. Moreover, this study was limited to one multinational company in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the current study suggested conducting the study by considering all organisations in the business world within Sri Lanka to get an effective output from future research.
The Impact of Role Stress on Work – Life Balance Evidence from Sales employees in Tiles and Sanitaryware Industry Sri Lanka
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Senevirathne, D.M.W.H.K.; Harshani, M.D.R.
Maintaining a balance between work and non-work activities can be challenging, but work is an integral part of one's professional identity in the modern workplace. Maintaining a healthy balance between one's personal and professional lives has gained public attention as more workers recognize the significance of what is now called "work–life balance." Fostering a positive and supportive work environment that allows employees to balance their personal and professional obligations while increasing productivity is another aspect of work-life balance. When competing for work demands, numerous negative factors negatively impact their work-life balance, including elevated stress levels, exhaustion from work, and strain. Few research has been conducted to illustrate various aspects of role stress on WLB concerning sales personnel in Sri Lanka's tile and Sanitaryware industry. To fill this empirical gap in this field, the present study concentrated on the influence of role stress on work-life balance. The research methodology for this study was quantitative. Responses were obtained from 211 participants via a selfadministered survey questionnaire. The multiple regression analysis was carried out utilizing SPSS 23.0 to verify the proposed relationships between the variables. Results showed that role stress (Role overload, role ambiguity, role conflict) significantly impacts the work-life balance of sales employees in the tile and sanitary ware industry in Sri Lanka.
Factors Affecting Pro-Environmental Behavior of Employees in The Apparel Industry
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Asel, M. D. D.; De Alwis, A.C.
In the realm of Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing organizations, comprehending the drivers behind pro-environmental conduct among employees holds pivotal importance for fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. This study aimed to delve into the internal and external factors shaping pro-environmental behaviour within such companies. By identifying these influential elements, the research sought to shed light on pathways to promote sustainable practices within organizational settings. Employing a quantitative approach, the study sampled 306 employees from a production plant in the Western province of Sri Lanka, utilizing a structured questionnaire to assess internal factors like social norms, personal norms, and environmental attitudes, alongside external factors including situational factors, leadership behaviour, and support. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis revealed a significant and positive impact of both internal and external factors on employees' proenvironmental behaviour. While internal factors such as social norms and personal attitudes played a role, external factors like leadership behaviour and organizational support exhibited a more substantial influence. Managerial conduct and group norms emerged as critical determinants of pro-environmental behaviour. The findings underscored the need to address internal and external factors to foster pro-environmental behaviour within Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing organizations. Theoretical implications emphasized the study's contribution to understanding behavioural dynamics in organizational contexts. In contrast, practical implications suggested avenues for enhancing environmental initiatives through supportive leadership and the promotion of environmental norms. Despite limitations such as sample size constraints and potential biases in data collection, the study's contribution to the literature on pro-environmental behaviour in organizational settings, particularly within the Sri Lankan apparel sector, is significant. Suggestions for future research include exploring cultural variations in behavioural influences and delving deeper into the nuances of leadership behaviour's impact on employee conduct.