11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024

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    IMPACT OF NARCISSISTIC TRAITS ON CAREER ASPIRATIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES IN STATE UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Dissanayake, D. G. D. M.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.
    Personality traits have gained significant attention in career development research, emphasizing their role in shaping individuals’ professional aspirations. This study aims to investigate the impact of narcissistic traits on the career aspirations of management undergraduates in Sri Lanka using the Five-Factor Narcissism Model and the Career Aspirations Scale. Data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed among management undergraduates at four state universities, with a sample of 350 students analyzed using SPSS version 23. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis, were conducted using SPSS. The findings showed that narcissistic traits have a significant positive impact on career aspirations, reinforcing the role of personality traits in professional goal-setting. These results contribute to existing theories on narcissism and career development, providing guidance for universities and career advisors to support students with narcissistic tendencies in effectively aligning their ambitions with career opportunities. Future research can expand on these findings by exploring diverse populations and considering moderating factors such as cultural and organizational influences.
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    IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF A LEADING TIRE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jayalath, A.G.K.H.; Gamage P. N.
    This study explores the influence of leadership, teamwork, and employee engagement on employee performance with a case study set on a leading tire manufacturer in Sri Lanka. In a highly competitive and dynamic manufacturing sector, employee performance is a prime mover of organizational goals. However, there is a major void in the empirical field regarding leadership styles, teamwork dynamics, employee engagement and their influence on performance in the Lankan manufacturing context. The study adopts a quantitative approach to research and sets out to gather primary data through a cross-sectional design. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 300 operational and executive-level employees from the production and supply chains that had been selected with the help of a simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed descriptively and with correlation and regression analyses in SPSS software to establish the relationships between the key variables. An attributing factor to effective collaboration, marked by trust, cooperation, and mutual support, increases productivity by creating a certain synergy among workers. Employee engagement too, played a vital role and showed that if workers are engaged, they have higher levels of productivity, dedication, and job satisfaction. This article adds to the theory and methods by pointing to leadership, collaboration, and employee participation as crucial elements to improve employee performance within the Sri Lankan manufacturing sector. It provides practical recommendations for HR professionals and organizational leaders to accomplish strategic plans such as leadership training programs, team-building events, and employee engagement approaches that will force the production of a successful and growing organization.