11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DETOX ON EMPLOYEES' WELLBEING WITH THE MODERATING EFFECT OF GENDER: A STUDY OF EMPLOYEES IN SRI LANKA’S DYNAMIC IT INDUSTRY(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Kubeshana, R.; Janadari, M.P.N.In response to the growing digital dependency and its consequences on employee well-being, this study focuses on the impact of digital detox on employees’ well-being in Sri Lanka’s IT sector, with the moderating effect of gender. The necessity of this study arises from the growing global concerns about the negative impact of excessive digital engagement on employee well-being, particularly in high-pressure industries like IT and Finance. In Sri Lanka, the IT sector has seen significant digital expansion, but this has come with high stress levels, work-life imbalance, and mental health concerns. Existing research in Sri Lanka has primarily focused on digital transformation and productivity, neglecting the role of digital detox in employee well-being. This study, therefore, addresses a critical research gap by examining the effectiveness of digital detox in improving employee well-being within Sri Lanka’s IT industry. The study is anchored in a positivist research philosophy, employing a deductive, quantitative approach, by using a structured questionnaire to the IT professionals (The registered IT companies under SLASSCOM, which is referred to as Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), which is the premier industry chamber for the IT and BPM (Business Process Management) industry in Sri Lanka). The study utilizes statistical techniques such as regression and overall model analysis and the tools are Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 and Process Macro version 4.3 to assess the influence of digital detox including rule-based and feature-based disconnection on various dimensions of employee well-being, such as psychological, social, workplace, and subjective well-being. A total of 384 valid responses were analyzed and confirmed that digital detox positively impacts employee well-being, indicating that employees who actively engage in digital detox strategies report lower stress levels, improved emotional health, and increased workplace engagement. The statistical analysis establishes that detox plays a major role in influencing employee well-being, with significant gender-based differences in the perceived benefits. Hence, this study adds to the growing body of knowledge on digital detox by offering context-specific insights into Sri Lanka’s IT workforce and highlights the necessity for workplace interventions that support structured digital detox programs. Furthermore, Future research should explore the long-term effects and industry-wide applications of digital detox programs across different professional sectors to further validate these findings and establish best practices for digital well-being.Item THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR ON TASK PERFORMANCE: MODERATING ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP – IT SECTOR COMPANIES, WESTERN PROVINCE SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Hansani, H.M.S.; Janadari, M.P.N.This study looks into how Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) is related to Task Performance (TP) in the IT sector of Sri Lanka while analyzing the moderating role of Transformational Leadership (TL). Social Exchange Theory (SET) is adopted to explore how transformational leadership are moderating the relationship for innovative work behavior and task performance. Data for the survey were collected from respondents working in the IT industry of the Western Province, which is one of the most technologically advanced areas in the country. This study utilized the Cross-sectional survey design for research, data was gathered using a structured questionnaire administered to 430 randomly sampled employees. Quantitative analyses were done with SPSS: descriptive statistics, correlations, and regressions have been carried out. The results show TL to be a significant moderator of the IWB's effect on TP. This study provides practical guidance to IT firms in emerging economies in enhancing their competitiveness through Transformational leadership and innovation. Apart from contributing to theoretical and practical discourses, the insights would also lay the foundation for future research while providing organizations with strategies through which leadership-driven innovation can be cultivated for sustained growth and success.Item THE IMPACT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON CAREER EXPECTATION WITH THE MEDIATION IMPACT OF CAREER DECISION MAKING STYLES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Nanayakkara K.A.D.H.D.; Janadari, M.P.N.The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of personality traits on career expectation with the mediation impact of career decision making styles among government university students in western province in Sri Lanka. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test the relationship between personality traits and career expectation. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of personality traits, career expectation and career decision making styles who study in state universities in Western province in Sri Lanka. This research is deductive research. This research was conducted using a quantitative research method. Western province state university students were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 140, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used as a tool for data analysis. The data were analyzed used to measure the relationship between the variables and to test mediating impact of career decision making style in relationship between personality traits and career expectations. According to the findings shows that relationship between personality traits and career expectation has positive relationship. According to the results the relationship between personality traits and career decision making style has positive relationship and the findings shows career decision making styles and career expectations has positive relationship. The study findings provide valuable insights for university students for guide their future with the best career choices.Item AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADAPTATION ON TALENT ACQUISITION: A FOCUS ON THE IT SECTOR IN SRI LANKA’S WESTERN PROVINCE(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) De Silva, J.H.R.K.K.; Janadari, M.P.N.This study examines the influence of AI adaptation on talent acquisition processes in the IT sector of Sri Lanka, with a focus on organizations like Dialog and Virtusa. While AI is swiftly redefining talent acquisition landscapes worldwide, this research addresses contextual and empirical gaps in understanding the consequences of AI-driven tools on efficiency, candidate engagement, and bias reduction. Informed by the theoretical lenses of the Technology Acceptance Model and Resource-Based View, the study adopts a quantitative research design, utilizing a structured survey to gather insights from HR professionals in the IT sector. The methodology involves a survey-based approach, analyzing AI’s role in optimizing recruitment processes. Data were collected from HR professionals, focusing on AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and decision-making enhancements in hiring. The study examines how AI streamlines candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and selection while mitigating biases and improving engagement. The analysis highlights that AI significantly improves recruitment efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing decision accuracy, and enabling personalized candidate interactions. However, challenges such as algorithmic bias, lack of technical expertise among HR professionals, and ethical concerns regarding fairness in AI-driven recruitment were identified. The study emphasizes the need for transparent AI implementation and regulatory oversight to ensure fairness and inclusivity in hiring processes. The conclusion affirms that AI offers transformative potential in talent acquisition but requires a balanced approach that integrates human oversight with automation. Ethical considerations, such as algorithmic bias and data privacy, must be addressed for responsible AI adoption. Organizations should invest in AI literacy, ethical guidelines, and continuous monitoring to maximize AI’s benefits. Future research should explore AI’s impact on workforce diversity, long-term recruitment trends, and cross-industry applications.Item THE IMPACT OF REMOTE WORKING ON MENTAL WELLBEING WITH MEDIATION ROLE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE OF IT PROFESSIONALS IN WESTERN PROVINCE(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Ranwala, R.M.S.P.; Janadari, M.P.N.The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of remote working on the mental wellbeing of IT professionals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka with the mediation role of work life balance. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between remote working and mental wellbeing of IT professionals. Although there is enough literature on remote working and mental wellbeing, the literature context focusing the IT industry and Sri Lankan context is less. This research is deductive (theory testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. The employees of the IT companies within the Western Province which are registered in SLASSCOM were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 375, 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 393 and 375 were considered for conducting the research further and 18 responses were discarded due to incompletion. Both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression, were used to analyze data. In addition, process macro was used to find the mediation effect of work life balance. The results indicate that remote working has a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of IT professionals while work life balance does not specifically mediate the relationship between remote working and mental wellbeing.Item FACTORS IMPACT ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES SPECIALIZED IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Wijendra, W.A.B.H.; Janadari, M.P.N.The purpose of this research is to identify factors impact on entrepreneurial intention among undergraduates specialized in business management field which in turn would also educate stakeholders and educational policy-makers. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. State university students were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 384, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire and Random sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of undergraduates who responded was 384 among 9,780 students. 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 findings indicate that the most important influences on entrepreneurial intentions are attitudes and perceived behavioral control, while subjective norms have only mild effects. A positive mindset for entrepreneurship and the acquisition of practical skills in undergraduates are thus illustrated by the findings.