11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: WORK MOTIVATION(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Athapaththu, D. A. M. R. C. J.; Rebecca, E.This study investigates the impact of leadership style and work environment on employee performance, with a focus on the mediating role of work motivation. Employee performance outcomes are significantly influenced by leadership style and a positive work environment. In order to investigate this impact, the researcher focused on only one selected IT company. Leadership style, work environment and work motivation play a pivotal determinant of the employee performance. A comprehensive literature review serves as the foundation for the research, including theories and empirical findings from leadership style, work environment, work motivation and employee performance. A cross-sectional quantitative research framework applied for the conduct of this study. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and the study used employs survey and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) analysis for data collection and interpretation. The analyzed results indicate that there is a positive impact of leadership style and work environment on employee performance with the mediation effect of work motivation. Consequently, this study provides significant implications for the company determining strategies to enhance employee performance and to retain the talented employees within the organization.Item FACTORS AFFECTING TO RETENTION OF OPERATIONAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN APPAREL INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jayamanna M. K. T.; Gunasekara V. M.Employee retention is a critical concern in Sri Lanka's apparel industry, particularly for operational-level employees who play a vital role in production processes. This study investigates factors influencing employee retention at Hirdaramani Knit-Eheliyagoda, focusing on five key variables co-worker relationships, work environment, remuneration, job satisfaction, and supervisor support. A quantitative research method was used, involving 100 respondents chosen from 585 employees working at the operational level. Data were gathered using a standard questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS software, using simple statistics, looking for relationships, and testing ideas. The results show that the work environment, support from supervisors, and job satisfaction have a significant impact on employee retention. On the other hand, pay and relationships with co-workers matter less. These points show that having a supportive workplace, good leaders, and chances for job satisfaction are important for employee retention. The study suggests practical implications for clothing companies to keep their employees from leaving, which helps create a more reliable team and better overall performance for the company.Item FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION IN SRI LANKA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY WITH REFERENCE TO EXECUTIVE- LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Madusanka M. J.; De Silva G.H.B.A.This study investigates the factors influencing employee turnover intention among executive-level employees in Sri Lanka’s hotel industry, with a particular focus on the Western Province. The study aims to identify key determinants of turnover and assess their impact on employees' decisions to leave the industry. A structured online questionnaire was designed and distributed to a randomly selected sample of 127 executive and senior-level employees. The sample comprised respondents with diverse demographic characteristics, including gender, age, education level, and length of service. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, employing correlation and regression techniques to examine the relationship between job characteristics, work environment, human resource management practices, and job stress on turnover intention. The findings indicate that multiple factors contribute significantly to turnover intention among executive-level employees. These factors have a direct influence on employees’ decisions to leave, emphasizing the need for proactive retention strategies. The study underscores the importance of fostering a positive work environment, implementing effective human resource management practices, and mitigating job-related stress to reduce turnover rates in the hotel industry.Item IMPACT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE INTENTION TO RETENTION WITH MEDIATION EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT [EVIDENCE FROM A SELECTED PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN COLOMBO DISTRICT](Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Dharmasiri, M. D. N. D.; Welmilla, I.The most precious resources of an organization are the employees, who are considered the lifeblood of an organization, and it is important to retain these employees. The main purpose of this study was to identify whether the work environment impacts on the employees’ intention to retention with mediation effect of employee commitment in a selected private sector hospital in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. This study was conducted as a cross-sectional field study with a sample of fifty-four (54) employees in the selected private sector hospital in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Primary data were collected through a standard questionnaire administrated via a google form in an online survey. The collected data were analyzed with the support of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) employing correlation, regression, and descriptive statistics. In this study, the work environment is the independent variable, employee intention to retention acts as the dependent variable and employee commitment serves as the mediator. The findings revealed a positive impact of work environment on employee intention to retention, and employee commitment significantly mediates the relationship between work environment and employee intention to retention. Furthermore, this study encourages organizational management to take necessary actions to maintain a better work environment with support of supervisors and peers. This can lead to more productive, effective and engaged employees, while also reducing high absenteeism and turnover rates within the organization. However, the study was limited only to one private sector hospital in the Colombo district Sri Lanka. Therefore, the current study recommended that future research be conducted across organizations in Sri Lanka to obtain more comprehensive and generalizable results.Item FACTORS AFFECTING TURNOVER INTENTION OF OPERATIONAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Dananjaya, W.N.; Gamage, P.N.In today’s dynamic world, human resource management has become a very significant and important management field, and companies must be concerned about utilizing their workforce efficiently and effectively to achieve their goal and objectives. This study focuses on discussing the Factors Affecting the Turnover Intention of Operational Level Employees in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka. The problem of the study is “Factors Affecting Turnover Intention of Operational Level Employees in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka” which is identified by studying the literature gap in this area. The research was quantitative research. This cross-sectional research gathered data through a questionnaire from a sample of 250 employees selected through a stratified proportionate random sampling method. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire using a simple random sampling technique. Correlation analysis and simple regression analysis were used to measure the relationship and to test the advanced hypotheses of the study by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). In conclusion, as the key findings of the study, it was found That work-life balance, working environment, Job Security, and Work Stress factors impact employee turnover in the construction industry in Sri Lanka.