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Item Driving Engagement by Promoting Wellbeing: A Study On The Impact of Employee Wellbeing on Employee Engagement With Special Reference to Operational Category Employees of a Leading Finance Company in Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wijesuriya, R. M.; Ekanayake, H.L.In today’s corporate world, companies striving to improve productivity and foster positive work environments must recognize the complex relationship between employee well-being and engagement. The main purpose of this research study was to assess the impact of employee wellbeing on employee engagement among operational category employees in a selected finance company in Sri Lanka. In addition, research addresses identified gaps in the literature by exploring specific dimensions of well- being and engagement within the finance sector context. The study examines the data collected from a sample of 126 employees using parametric tests, such as simple linear regression and Pearson correlation, to examine hypotheses regarding how employee well-being impacts employee engagement. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.917) and a significant regression model (R Square = 0.841) are shown in the findings, indicating that employee well-being accounts for 84.1% of the variance in employee engagement. The study concludes that, driving employee engagement by promoting physical, mental, social, and financial dimensions of employee well-being via various wellness programs and initiatives, organizations could achieve many positive strategic organizational outcomes such as increased performance, attain new or lost productivity levels, lower turnover & absenteeism, higher levels of commitment, a thriving workplace culture of innovation and collaboration, ultimately leading to sustainable & resilient organizational growth.Item The Impact of Technostress on Work-Life Balance; Evidence from Managerial Level Employees in Apparel Industry, Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wijesiri, N. G. P. D.; Ekanayake, H.L.The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of the technostress on work-life balance of managerial level employees who worked in apparel industry, Sri Lanka. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the research gap by looking into the relationship between technostress and work-life balance. Although there is enough literature in the international context, there are lack of studies in Sri Lankan context, especially in the apparel industry. Based on that the study aims to fill this gap by providing special evidence relating to the constructs of technostress and WLB relating to the Apparel industry, Sri Lanka. Technostress was the dependent variable whereas work-life balance was the independent variable in the study. This was conducted as a deductive, quantitative field study. Managerial level employees who work in selected three apparel companies were chosen as the population of the study and the sample size was 171. Data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire and simple random sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 190 among 230 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, regression and independent sample t-test were used to analyze data. The results indicate that there is a significant negative impact of technostress on work-life balance of managerial level employees in apparel industry, Sri Lanka.Item The Impact of E-Leadership Skills on Employee Job Satisfaction of NonExecutive Employee at Housecleaning Sector(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wijesinghe., W. N. N. H.; Ekanayake, E.M.H.L.The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of the e-leadership on employee job satisfaction of non-executive employee at housecleaning sector. In today’s competitive business world, many companies have gone international to solve problems like keeping employees, working as a team, and reaching their goals. Because of this, we were able to branch out across the world. Recent research has shown that leaders play a crucial role in success by promoting employee output. In Sri Lankan context, a few empirical studies have been conducted with the e- leadership skills that influence employee job satisfaction. There is an empirical knowledge gap exists in the e- leadership skills and employee job satisfaction. Hence, this study attempts to fill this knowledge gap. The objectives of this study is to identify the impact of e- leadership skills that influence employee job satisfaction. To achieve these objectives data was collected from 103 non-executive employees at XYZ Company of Housecleaning sector in simple random sampling technique. The data were analyzed by using descriptive, correlation analyses and multiple regression analysis. The advanced hypotheses were examined using empirical literature and collected data. According to the regression analysis results, E-leadership skills contribute significantly to employee satisfaction in their roles. “A strong relationship was found between the two variables, as well as between the dimensions, and all four hypotheses offered were accepted.Item An Influence of Organizational Factors on Migration Intentions: Examining the Moderating Role of the Political Environment(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wijerathna, M.D.T.D.; Rebecca, E.This research delves into the intricate dynamics between organizational factors and brain drain, with a specific emphasis on the moderating influence of the political environment. The study aims to elucidate the relationships among workload, career growth opportunities, incentives, and migration intentions, considering the political environment as a crucial moderator. The primary focus is on understanding how the political environment interacts with organizational factors to influence employees' migration intentions. Workload, career growth opportunities, and incentives serve as pivotal organizational determinants that may affect an individual's decision to migrate. The research acknowledges that the impact of these organizational factors may vary depending on the prevailing political climate, making the political environment a key moderator in this relationship. A comprehensive literature review forms the foundation of the research, integrating theories and empirical findings from organizational behavior, migration studies, and political science. The conceptual framework illustrates the interplay between workload, career growth opportunities, incentives, and migration intentions, moderated by the political environment. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, the study employs surveys and SPSS analysis to collect and interpret data. By exploring the interrelation among these variables, this research seeks to provide nuanced insights into the organizational factors contributing to brain drain and the moderating role of the political environment. The findings aim to inform organizational leaders, policymakers, and researchers about the complex dynamics at play, helping them develop targeted strategies to retain skilled talent in the face of organizational challenges, while considering the broader political context.Item Examining the Impact of Technostress on Academic Productivity of University Students(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wickramasingha, S.H.T.N.; Rebecca, E.Due to the rapid advancement of technology, technostress is a serious illness in the competitive environment we all live in today. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people's lives to become more technologically oriented. In the past, businesses and staff used technology more than students in schools and universities. However, in addition to using technology for their studies, students now need to use it for social media and leisure. Furthermore, all educational institutions, both public and private, are transitioning to online instruction. In particular, technology is used in all government universities' lectures and evaluations. Everyday activities are allowed to be carried on by technology, despite the fact that its negative aspects must be looked into. This paper aims to address the topic of technostress and its effects on Sri Lankan university students' academic productivity. Technostress is characterized as a prevalent adaptation issue that might arise when a user is unable to effectively utilize or adjust to information and communication technology. Due to the large number of students who attend government universities and represent both rural and urban areas of Sri Lanka, this is clearly visible. There are various dimensions that make up technostress, such as overload, invasion, complexity, insecurity, and uncertainty. The study also looks into how students' academic productivity is affected by technostress. 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 show that students had moderate levels of technostress and that, with minor modifications, the technostress instrument is valid for use in the academic setting. Additionally, it was discovered that students' academic productivity was negatively impacted by technostress.Item The Impact of Technostress on Work Performance and the Moderating Impact of Technostress Inhibitors in ABC IT Company in Western Province Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Welivitigoda, N.T.; Rebecca, E.The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between technostress and work performance and the moderating influence on this relationship. Previous research indicates that, it is not clear how technostress influences work performance exactly. This research tries to answer how technostress is related to the work performance. The study has been carried out in ABC Company, IT employees with different backgrounds. For this study 204 sample have been analyzed using SPSS analysis. The results show that there is a positive relationship between technostress and the different levels of work performance. This positive relationship is statistically significant. This was tested by using a correlation and regression analysis. The moderating variable that used for this research is technostress Inhibitors. The analysis shows that the stress inhibitors had moderated the relationship between technostress and work performance in a way that is was less negative. However, the results were significant after running a correlation and regression analysis. Moreover, this study was limited only to one particular company in the IT industry in Sri Lanka. 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 research.Item The Impact of Cyberloafing on Job Performance with the Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Weerasooriya, W.A.N.S.; Rebecca, E.With the advancements in Communication technology, the state of the communications network has become considerably improved. When it comes to organizations, they are moving towards digitalization and it leads to a rise in internet usage within the workplace. Employees are misusing company-provided internet instead of using it for work-related tasks Therefore, the objective of the current study was to identify the impact of Cyberloafing on Job performance and the mediating effect of self-efficacy. This study intends to contribute to fill the 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 IT industry employees. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and 181 employees are participated in this study. The data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyzed results show that there is a significant negative impact of cyberloafing on job performance while there is significant impact of self-efficacy as a mediator on the relationship between cyberloafing and job performance. Furthermore, this study is an initiative of organizational management with the support of supervisors and colleagues, take necessary actions to reduce employee cyberloafing. It will increase productivity, efficiency and reduce time wastage within the organization and improve job performance. Moreover, this study was limited only to one particular company in the IT industry in Sri Lanka. 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 research.Item 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.Item The Impact of Motivation as a Mediator of the Relationship between 360-Degree Performance Appraisal System and Employee Job Performance within ABC Healthcare Company in Sri Lanka.(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Weersinghe, W. G. L.; Rebecca, E.The purpose of this research is to identify the mediating effect of job motivation on the relationship between 360-degree performance appraisal system and employee job performance. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the theoretical and empirical gap in the existing literature within Sri Lankan context. Although there is enough literature on performance evaluation and employee job performance. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test the 360-degree performance appraisal system and employee job motivation and employee job performance. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of 360degree performance appraisal system, employee motivation and employee job performance among a healthcare sector organization in Sri Lanka. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. The sample size was 150, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire and Convenience sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 105 among 150 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 360-degree performance appraisal system and Employee job performance have a positive relationship with mediating effect of employee motivation.Item Impact of Employer Branding on Employee Retention during the economic crisis: An empirical study in the Apparel Industry(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Prashansani, M. S.; Ranasinghe, V. R.Due to the prevailing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, majority of organizations are battling to retain current employees as the employee turnover rates are increasing day by day. Hence, this study aims to identify the impact of employer branding on employee retention during the economic crisis among executive level employees of selected apparel companies in western province, Sri Lanka. Majority of the studies are dedicated to study the relationship between employer branding and attracting potential employees. But this research studies the impact of employer branding on retention of current employees. The study involved 285 executives in the apparel industry, employing a simple random sampling technique. A standard questionnaire, distributed online through Google Forms, utilized a Five Point Likert Scale for respondents to express their agreement or disagreement. Statistical analyses, including validity and reliability assessments, as well as correlation and regression analyses, were conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) on the collected sample data. Findings revealed that employer branding significantly impacts on employee retention. Furthermore, the statistical evidence strongly supports the acceptance of hypotheses regarding a healthy work atmosphere and compensation and benefits. Ethics and corporate social responsibility, work–life balance, and training and development significantly contribute to enhanced employee retention within the context of the studied employer branding dimensions. Investing in and improving employer branding strategies is crucial for fostering employee retention, particularly in the studied industry. The research suggests practical implications, indicating that strengthening employer branding efforts can result in tangible benefits by retaining a motivated and engaged workforce.