THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE; SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE FAST-FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify impact of psychology safety on employee performance in fast-food manufacturing industry in western province. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the empirical gap related to the impact of psychological safety on employee performance in the fast-food manufacturing industry. There is a less research context in fast food manufacturing in Sri Lanka. The convince sampling method will be used in selecting respondents for the study. The researcher collected data from 144 executive level and above staff employees in the fast-food manufacturing industry through a questionnaire. In the data analysis, the researcher employed SPSS software. Simple linear regression and multiple linear regression analysis methods were used in data analysis to achieve the research objectives. According to the research, the results indicate that psychological safety and knowledge sharing have a positive relationship with employee performance. The researcher provided several implications based on the study's results. Also, the study cleared the path for future research areas on psychological safety and employee performance.