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Item Impact of Perceived Organizational Learning Culture on Employee Wellbeing(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kumari, D. M. P.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of perceived organizational learning culture on employee wellbeing. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between perceived organizational learning culture and employee wellbeing. Although the between perceived organizational learning culture and employee wellbeing established in western literature, very few studies have examined these with organizational learning culture in Sri Lankan context, especially in finance industry. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of perceived organizational learning culture on employee wellbeing among the employees who work in the selected company. This research follows the deductive research approach. The study was conducted using survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Sampling technique was used to calculate the sample size. Accordingly, sample size was 109 observations and used primary data as the data source, data collection was done through a self-administrated questionnaire. A google form was created and distributed to collect data. The statistical package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as the tool for the data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The results indicate that perceived organizational learning culture has a significant positive effect on Employee wellbeing.Item The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Engagement: Evidence from a Private Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kumarasinghe, S. H. P. N.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The main purpose of this research study was to determine the impact of emotional intelligence on employee engagement in executive level employees in Sampath Bank. The association between emotional intelligence and employee engagement is well-established in western literature. Still, few studies have examined in Sri Lanka context banking sector. This is the first study that examines the impact of emotional intelligence on employee engagement in executive level employees in Sampath Bank especially about executive above cadre employee category in banking sector. Hence this was a quantitative and cross-sectional research study. This methodology reviews existing literature related to the research theme and primary data. Primary data have been collected through structured and standard questionnaires using convenience sampling. The measures of the study were of good quality after ensuring reliability and validity. Data were collected from 179 respondents, 60.05% of the expected sample size. Simple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses of the study. Analysed results showed a significant impact of emotional intelligence on employee engagement in executive level employees in Sampath Bank. Analysed results showed a significant impact of emotional intelligence on employee engagement in executive – level employees in Sampath bank. It will be a more reliable and valid study with a larger sample from around the country all employees.Item An Empirical Study on the Impact of Effective Internal Communication on Employee Engagement in the Education Sector in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kumara, P. L. G. H.M.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The engagement of employees is a critical determinant of any Organization’s success. Even though many determinants of Employee Engagement are found, impact of internal communication on employee engagement is not investigated specially in Sri Lankan context. Bridging the gap in the context, the current study assessed the impact of internal communication on employee engagement. This study was carried out as a cross-sectional study among a sample of 165 out of 290 Employees working in the zonal Education office Denuwara using simple random sampling. Data was collected from the sample through a standard questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using correlation, regression, and descriptive statistics. The results of the study revealed a positive impact of internal communication on employee engagement. These findings suggest that it is very important in establishing proper internal communication machinist within organizations to enhance the engagement of employees in their job. Moreover, it is important to conduct similar studies in the same area in different industries, along with the comparison among separate employee categories.Item The Impact of Organizational Justice on Organization Commitment of Management Level Employees in XYZ Company in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kavindi, S. M. N.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.This study aims to examine the impact of organizational justice on organizational commitment of managerial employees in XYZ company in Sri Lanka. The study espoused descriptive and correlational research designs with a statistical sample of 132 managerial employees in XYZ company in Sri Lanka. Justice comprehensions were measured using Colquitt’s four construct model comprising of distributive, procedural, interpersonal and informational justice while organizational commitment was measured through Meyer’s three component model comprising of affective, continuance and normative commitment. Inferential statistics comprising of correlation, multiple linear regression models and ANOVA analysis were applied `to establish the impact of the independent on dependent variables. Qualitative data was analyzed through the use of questionnaires. Based on the findings, the study concluded that organizational justice has a positive influence on organizational commitment. Top management of Organization should be aware that the fairness of procedures used in allocating rewards, decision making, and the voice afforded employees in the allocation process are improving level of employees’ commitment in an organization. For organizational procedures to be perceived as fair, they should be applied consistently.Item Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Employees at ABC Company.(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kaumadi, P. N.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The purpose of this study is to empirically test the impact of workplace spirituality on organizational citizenship behaviour of employees at ABC company. In addition, this research intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Spirituality at workplace. This research was conducted by using survey research strategy and Quantitative research method. Operational - level employees of ABC company were selected as the population of the study. A convenient Sampling technique was used to calculate the sample size. Accordingly, sample size was 92 observations and used primary data as data source, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics such as, correlation and regression were used to analyzed data. The results indicate that Workplace Spirituality has significant positive impact on the Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of employees in the company. It is expected that the model can support facilitating and promoting the workplace spirituality at workplace because there was an impact of workplace Spirituality on the Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of employees at ABC company in the manufacturing sector.Item Factors Affecting Management Students’ Attitudes toward the LMS. With Special Reference to Leading University in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Karunathilaka, A. D. H. G. U. L.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.This study aimed to find out how perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived convenience affect the attitudes of undergraduates. A sample of 254 final year undergraduates of the faculty of leading University were selected for the study using the convenience sampling method. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, simple regression analysis, and multiple regression analysis were mainly used to analyze the gathered data. The results showed that all three factors considered, i.e., Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Convenience significantly and positively impact student attitudes towards the LMS. The researcher suggests comparatives studies in the future on the same area among the students who read for Degree programs in different streams, such as Information Technology, Science and Art, etc.Item Impact of Safety Climate on Employee Well-Being: A Study of Employees of ABC Company in the Manufacturing Industry(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kanchanamala, W. G. G. A. C.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.Employee wellbeing has become a major concern all over the world today. Therefore, this study attempted to understand how the safety climate impacts on employee wellbeing. Thus, the main purpose of this study was to identify whether there is a positive impact of safety climate on employee wellbeing in ABC Company in the manufacturing industry. Although the associations between safety climates on employee wellbeing are well established in western literature, it is hard to find studies that examined the impact of safety climate on employee wellbeing in the Sri Lankan setting. This was a quantitative and cross-sectional research study. Data were collected from 357 employees working in a selected manufacturing organization. Primary data for the study were collected through a structured standard questionnaire. The measures of the study were of good quality after ensuring reliability and validity. Simple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses of the study. The results of the study showed a significant positive impact of safety climate on employee wellbeing in the selected organization in the manufacturing industry.Item Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Employee Commitment(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Kaushalya, R. H. M.S.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.In today’s challenging and competitive environment, organizations and institutes are making continuous effort to improve the employee commitment of their employees. The purpose of this study is to provide an empirical investigation of workplace spirituality and employee commitment. This study aimed to explore the impact of workplace spirituality on employee commitment. This study followed the deductive research approach. Further, it is a quantitative study done as a cross-sectional field study. Usable questionnaires were received from 52 respondents. Data were analyzed mainly using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. Correlation analysis results indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between workplace spirituality and employee commitment. Further, the regression analysis, results indicate that workplace spirituality significantly impacts employee commitment. Workplace spirituality is found to be a strong and consistent predictor of employee commitment. The findings of the study show the practical implications for managers and employees that how they could increase employee commitment level through improving workplace spirituality.Item Impact of Safety Climate on Employee Engagement: A Study of Operational Level Employees in ABC Apparel (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Karunarathna, K. D. S. R.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.This study aimed to assess the impact of safety climate on employee engagement. This study is carried out as quantitative explanatory research work. Further, this is cross-sectional research, and a standard questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Questionnaires were distributed to a sample of 181 operational-level employees in the selected organization in the apparel sector and convenience sampling was employed in selecting the sample. Then the strength of association was measured through correlation statistics derived from Pearson correlation analysis and the results illustrate a strong positive relationship between the safety climate and employee engagement. Moreover, the regression analysis results reveal that there is a significant positive impact of safety climate on employee engagement. The present study would provide valuable insights illustrating how practitioners can improve employee work engagement through provide them with a safe work climate within the organization.Item Impact of Mindfulness on Work Engagement(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Kapugama, H. S.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The impact of employee mindfulness on work engagement has attracted much debate over the past two decades. The present study investigated work engagement among executive-level employees and its correlation to mindfulness in a selected organization in the service industry. To achieve this objective, a cross-sectional research approach was adopted for this study. This is descriptive research and data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire through an online questionnaire survey. The final sample of the study consisted of 133 respondents. To analyze the received data, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were mainly used. It intended to examine and identify the impact and magnitude of employee mindfulness on employee’s work engagement. The findings of the study reveal that there is a significant relationship between mindfulness and employee work engagement. Further, the results show that there is a significant impact of mindfulness on employee work engagement. Moreover, conclusions and recommendations have been made to enhance the company work engagement. The study revealed that high mindfulness employees engaged in their daily routines and work with more enthusiasm.