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    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.
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    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.
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    Empowerment of Women in Sri Lankan Apparel Industry: With Special Reference to Line Employees
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Walakuluge, C.R.P.; Rajapaksha, U.G.
    The study sought to explain the functional background of empowerment initiatives undertaken in the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Thus, the objective of the research was to understand and explain the relationship between structural empowerment and organizational commitment in an organizational environment focused on female line-workers. A sample of 295 female employees was selected based on the Anderson’s method and questionnaires distributed based on quota sampling. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to get the responses. The collected data were analyzed using the univariate and bivariate statistical methods. As per the study it was found that the respondents were exhibiting a moderate level of organizational commitment. It was also proven that structural empowerment of line workers has a direct and positive effect on their level of organizational commitment. Studies in the field of women empowerment in various sectors such as medical, education and police could provide us with interesting insights into the socio fabric of our society.
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    Impact of Using Green Practices on Sales Volume of the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Ratnajeewa, D.R.; Jinadasa, A.
    The primary objective of this study is to identify the relationship between implementing green practices and its effect to the sales volume in the apparel sector. The sample of the study has been selected from Colombo district and was based on convenience sampling method. The sample size was 20.Primary data was obtained through a questionnaire developed after an extensive literature review and by conducting interviews. SPSS was used for data analysis. ANOVA table was obtained and KMO test and Reliability test were performed. Findings stated that, there is a positive relationship between certain green practices and sales volume. But not with all four main functions considered which are procurement activities, manufacturing activities, transportation activities and consumer care activities. Further the study has found that manufacturers are not interested in undertaking green practices since it is not a mandatory requirement by the law.