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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 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND TURNOVER INTENTION: THE MODERATING ROLE OF GENDER(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Nirasha, R.S.K.S.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.This study aims to examine the impact of employee engagement on turnover intention exploring gender as a moderator. The purpose of this study is to understand how employee engagement affects turnover intention among executive-level employees in the apparel industry, with a particular focus on the moderating role of gender. The research is deductive research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Executive-level employees in a leading organization in the apparel industry were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 108 and data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0 and moderation analysis Hayes PROCESS Macro SPSS were used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely Correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The key findings of this study are that employee engagement has a negative impact on turnover intention and that gender moderates the relationship between employee engagement and turnover intention. The implications of the study suggest that companies in the apparel industry should tailor engagement strategies for different gender groups at the executive level to enhance retention and reduce turnover intention.Item FACTORS AFFECTING INTENTION TO MIGRATE OF EXECUTIVES IN THE APPAREL INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) De Silva, H.P.D.T.; Gamage, P. N.Earnings from exports and the provision of employment opportunities make the apparel industry in Sri Lanka one of the most important industries in terms of its contribution to the nation’s economy. Still, the percentage of executives willing to migrate has been on the rise due to economic, workload and even career-oriented factors. This study aims to investigate the underlying factors that lead to the willingness to migrate among executives in the apparel sector of Sri Lanka. A quantitative and cross-sectional sample survey was used, and a questionnaire was sent to 165 executives of the organizations. The results were analyzed employing SPSS to compute correlation and regression analysis. The analysis revealed that migration intentions had a significant relationship with job satisfaction, organizational culture, organizational support, career development, compensation, economic conditions and political instability. Research results show that attention needs to be paid to intervention measures that prevent migration, including developing a good organization of the political and economic problems and developing more career opportunities. This research can also serve as a useful contribution for policymakers and industry owners on how best to devise policies designed to deal with migration determinants to improve executive retention and ensure the competitiveness and expansion of the sector.Item Factors Influencing the Migration Intention of Sri Lankan Apparel Industry Executives(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya., 2024-11-11) De Silva, H. W.; Devadas, U. M.The apparel industries in Sri Lanka are the largest exporters of high-quality apparel products to global brands. With global recognition, migration opportunities have increased, and recently, there has been an increase in the migration tendency of Sri Lankan professionals involved in the apparel industry. However, there is a lack of research on factors influencing migration intentions in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this study investigates the factors influencing Sri Lankan apparel industry executives' migration intentions, analyzes their level of intention, and determines the impact of these influencing factors on Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. A study using positivist philosophy and deductive methods was conducted on 248 executive employees in the Sri Lankan apparel sector. The study utilized an individual- level survey-based questionnaire method, analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability, normality analysis, and multiple regression to test hypotheses. The study found a significant positive relationship between push and pull factors of migration intention and the migration intentions of Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. The findings suggest that policies should be developed to retain the skilled workforce in the industry, reducing migration tendencies. These policies should include micro and macro policies related to improving working conditions and involvement in political and economic issues.Item The Impact of Welfare Facilities on Employee Retention: A Study of Operative Level Employees in the Apparel Industry(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Maduwanthi, M. A. N.; Padmasiri, M. K. D.The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of welfare facilities on the employee retention of operative level employees in apparel industry in Sri Lanka. The study was quantitative and a cross-sectional survey design was followed. Data were collected using convenience sampling technique and 120 operation level employees who are working in the selected apparel organization were selected. The data were analyzed using the computer based statistical data analysis package, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) and Correlation and Regression analysis were used as analytical tools. Findings of the study revealed that employee welfare facilities positively and significantly impact on employee retention and there is a positive relationship between employee welfare facilities and employee retention. As a significant factor, welfare facilities should be enriched by the management to retain employees in the organizationItem The Impact of Internal Communication on Job Satisfaction: A Study of Executive Level Employees in Apparel Industry(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Madushani, K. D.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of internal communication on job satisfaction of the executive level employees in a company operates in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. Further it was focused to identify which internal communication method has the higher impact on job satisfaction. For this study, researcher randomly selected 70 the executive employees from a company operates in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. To analyze the collected data, different analytical methods used such as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis. The correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship of internal communication as well as the sub-variables of internal communication with job satisfaction. Regression analysis was used to identify the impact of internal communication on the job satisfaction and to further analysis to identify the most significant sub-variables of internal communication which impact on the job satisfaction. Correlation results shows that there is a positive strong relationship between internal communication and job satisfaction. Moreover, the regression results indicates that internal communication significantly influencing job satisfactionItem The Impact of Perceived Organizational Support on Employee Engagement of Sewing Machine Operators of Polytex Garments (Pvt) Ltd at Ja- Ela in Sri Lanka(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) De Alwis, R. A. S. J. N.; Devadas, U.M.The purpose of this study was to test identify the impact of perceived organizational support on employee engagement of sewing machine operators in apparel industry with special reference Polytex garments (Pvt) Ltd. In deciding the sample size of this research the researcher used 70 operational level employees for the sample. Primary data were used to test the hypothesis of this study. Primary data were collected through standard questionnaire given to sewing machine operators. The data which collected from the questionnaire, analyzed descriptively using tables, frequencies and percentages. Simple linear regression analysis was used for data analysis. Results indicate that there is a positive impact of perceived organizational support on employee engagement. An engaged employee cares about their work and about the performance of the company and they want to feel that their efforts could make a difference. Based on these findings it is recommended to improve relationship through manager support as well as team mate’s support which will improve the social network of employee to coordinate effective leadership and build up physical environment for enhance employee engagement through organization supportItem The Relationship between Training and Development and Employee Performance of Executive Level Employees in Apparel Organizations.(8th International Conference on Business & Information ICBI – 2017, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Sandamali, J. G. P.; Padmasiri, M. K. D.; Mahalekamge, W. G. S.; Mendis, M. V. S.Even though organizations are promoting different training programmes for executive-level employees; there is no mechanism to ensure how it impacts to employees’ performance. Hence, this study attempts to identify the relationship between training and development and employee performance of executive level employees of Apparel organizations in Si Lanka. The study was quantitative and a cross-sectional survey where data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was applied to select the sample, and the sample consisted of 150 executive level employees. The data were analyzed using correlation and regression analytical tools. Findings revealed that training and development is positively related to employee performance of executive level employees. Based on the findings, the researchers were recommended that the organization should build a correct and logically substantial mechanism to select the employees who are definitely participating to the training program and the organization management should establish a widely spread post-evaluation scheme to evaluate the performance of employees.Item Factors Affecting on Employee Engagement of Blue Collar Jobs in Apparel Industry(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Galappaththi, S.S.; Jayatilake, L.V.K.In the global business environment, employee engagement and retention issues are emerging as the most critical challenges on workforce management and these will lead to performance of industries as well growth of the economy of country. Less intention/ less engagement for domestic industrial jobs which categorized as blue collar jobs are downsizing the economy with creating big issues for industrialists. Purpose of this study was to assess the factors affecting to Employee Engagement for the Blue Collar Jobs in Sri Lankan apparel industry. In order to develop the key objective, there are sub objectives supported to develop the research such as to identify the existing level of employee engagement (Blue color jobs) in apparel industry in Sri Lanka. There are 200 sample subjects participated to the research, and provide their contribution to the research. The research study is considered as four independent variables such as commitment, job satisfaction, motivation and the training and development and the depend variable in employee engagement and these variables will be involved with the analytical study. Today the Global Apparel Industry is facing many challenges than ever. Performance of employees (Blue Collar jobs) is significantly affected with the apparel industry in Sri Lanka, in this regard; employee engagement is the major aspect of the apparel industry.Item Factors affect on Employee Turnover Intention: Special Reference to Machine Operators in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wimalasiri, H.S.; Jayatilake, L.V.K.Employee turnover occurs when workers leave an organization and need to be replaced by new recruits. In Sri Lanka, island wide, retention of operational level employees in apparel industry has been of serious concern to managers in the face of ever increasing high rate of employee turnover. Retention of operational level employees has become a difficult task for managers as this category of employees is being attached by more than one organization at a time with various kind of incentives. Furthermore operational level employees specially “sewing machine operators” in Sri Lanka are daily migrating abroad for better job conditions. This phenomenon is having adverse effect on investment. This study investigates the factors affect on employee turnover intension with special reference to machine operators in apparel industry in Sri Lanka. The research questions are how extent work-family life balance, career development opportunities, compensation and benefits, employee performance management system, employee relationship and job security effect on employee turnover intention? The research study questionnaires were used in data collection. The statements of questionnaire were measured using fine point likert scale. With the sample size of 150 the impact was examined using Pearson’s Correlation and multiple regression. The results indicates that career development opportunities, compensation and benefits, job security, work-family life balance significantly impact on employee turnover intention where perceive supervisor supports and employee performance management were not significantly influence on the turnover intention. Therefore employees should be given enough time to meet their family requirement, enhancing career development opportunities and the immediate supervisor need to keep strong relationship with their subordinates.