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Item Does Work Stress of Dual Career Couples in the Public Banking Sector Create Work-Family Conflicts?(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2019) Perera, B.P.P.,; De Silva, G.H.B.A.During the past several years, there has been an increase in the number of studies that have examined the impact of the work stress on work-family conflicts of employees. Work-family conflicts, dual-career couples related matters, and public sector HR related problems have been frequently researched individually and the purpose of this study is to bring the separate contexts together and understand what factors matter happening work-family conflicts related to the identified constructs and contexts. Therefore, the current study assesses the impact of work stress on work-family conflicts among dual-career couple bankers who are working for the public sector. The current study was conducted as a cross-sectional study among the sample (n=112) bankers randomly selected from the population (N=1000), the population of the study is public sector bankers who are married and dual-career couples. Primary data were collected through a standard questionnaire distributed via printed papers as a questionnaire survey. The data analysis of the study was done using SPSS 23 version. The tests of regression and correlation have used in order to test the relationship and the impact of the two variables. Based on the results from Pearson correlation analysis, it showed that there is a positive relationship between work stress and work-family conflicts and based on the regression analysis, it showed that work stress has a positive impact on work-family conflicts. Further, the researcher used the chi-square analysis technique to validate the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the work-family conflicts. In conclusion, work stress is one of the critical factors to create work-family conflicts of public sector dual-career banking couples.Item IMPACT OF EMPLOYER BRANDING AND CORPORATE REPUTATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Wijesooriya, T.M.N.M.; De Silva, G.H.B.A.This study examines how employer branding and corporate reputation influence Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)—voluntary actions that contribute to organizational success. Employees' perceptions of these factors impact engagement, commitment, and discretionary efforts beyond formal job roles. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 385 corporate employees using a structured questionnaire distributed via digital platforms. Employer branding was assessed based on attractiveness, reputation, benefits, and rewards, while corporate reputation was measured in terms of external recognition and internal alignment. Data analysis using IBM SPSS included reliability tests, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation between employer branding, corporate reputation, and OCB. Employees in organizations with strong employer brands and reputations demonstrated higher commitment, initiative, and voluntary workplace behaviors. Regression analysis confirms that employer branding and corporate reputation significantly enhance OCB, reinforcing their strategic role in employee retention and performance. These insights emphasize the need for organizations to strengthen employer branding and corporate reputation to improve job satisfaction, engagement, and workforce stability. However, reliance on a quantitative approach and convenience sampling limits generalizability. Future studies should incorporate qualitative methods, larger samples, and industry-specific analysis. This research provides practical recommendations for HR professionals and business leaders to foster positive work cultures and align corporate reputation with employee expectations for sustainable growth.Item IMPACT OF MACHINE OPERATORS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON JOB SATISFACTION AT MICHELIN LANKA (PVT) LTD(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Senarathna, B.D.K.G.; De Silva, G.H.B.A.This study examines the impact of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction among machine operators at Michelin Lanka (PVT) Ltd, a labor-intensive tire manufacturing company. Given the industry's reliance on human resources, employee satisfaction is crucial for productivity and operational success. However, low job satisfaction among machine operators has been observed, necessitating an exploration of emotional intelligence as a contributing factor. A quantitative research design was employed, using a self-administered questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. The study surveyed 220 machine operators, with 178 valid responses collected via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0, applying descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. Employees with higher emotional intelligence, particularly in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, reported greater job satisfaction. These insights suggest that enhancing emotional intelligence through targeted training and development programs could improve job satisfaction, employee motivation, and overall productivity. The study contributes to the understanding of emotional intelligence in labor-intensive industries, providing practical recommendations for Michelin Lanka’s management to implement strategies that foster emotional intelligence and enhance workforce satisfaction.Item IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE ON JOB SATISFACTION OF PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES IN ABC PVT LTD(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Wedagedara, W.B.M.L.; De Silva, G.H.B.A.This study investigates the relationship between organizational climate and job satisfaction among production employees at ABC Pvt Ltd, a key player in Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector. Addressing a gap in existing research, this study examines how leadership style, rewards and recognition, and the physical work environment influence job satisfaction in a Sri Lankan context—an area that has been widely studied in Western settings but remains underexplored in local manufacturing industries. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed to 108 production employees. The collected data were analyzed using correlation and regression analysis via SPSS. The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between organizational climate factors and job satisfaction. Specifically, leadership style accounted for 14.5% of the variance in job satisfaction, rewards and recognition contributed 21.4%, and the physical work environment explained 27.7%. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a supportive organizational climate through effective leadership practices, structured reward systems, and improvements in the physical work environment. This study contributes to the understanding of organizational behavior in Sri Lankan manufacturing firms and offers practical insights for human resource management to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and overall organizational performance.Item The Impact of Perceived English Language Proficiency & Socio - Demographic Factors on Career Decision Self – Efficacy: An Exploratory Study among Graduate Trainees(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2019) Peiris, J.M.P.M.,; De Silva, G.H.B.A.The purpose of this study is to examine the perceived proficiency level of English language from the undergraduates’ viewpoint and to examine the socio-demographic factors of the undergraduates. The general objective of this study is to investigate the impact of perceived English language proficiency on career decision self-efficacy among graduate trainees in Sri Lanka. The researcher adopted quantitative approach as the research methodology. The quantitative approach was used in order to test hypotheses and to achieve main objectives. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The convenience sampling technique was applied to select the sample, and the final sample consisted of 245 graduate trainees from three universities in Sri Lanka. The data were analyzed using Excel and SPSS employing the correlation, chisquare and regression. Based on a result from Pearson correlation analysis, it showed that there is a perfect positive relationship between perceived language proficiency and socio-demographic factors on career decision self-efficacy. As the significant value (0.000) is smaller than the desired level of significance (0.05) at 95% confidential level, the found correlation coefficient (0.849) is statistically significant. Thus, there is statistical evidence to claim that there is a significant positive relationship between learner beliefs about English language learning and career decision self-efficacy. The current study used simple regression to examine the impact of perceived English language proficiency and career decision self-efficacy among graduate trainees. The regression model was statistically significant. When “perceived English language proficiency” score increases by one unit, the odds of career decision self-efficacy increases by 0.849 times, and when the demographic factors score increases by one unit, the odds of level of career decision self-efficacy increases by 0.700. According to the result of simple regression analysis between perceived English language proficiency and career decision self-efficacy test, the hypothesis is accepted, and the relationship is also positive.Item The Impact of Perceived Stress of Undergraduates on Academic Performance: A Study with Reference to Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies of University of Kelaniya(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2019) Rajapaksha, R.A.A.K.,; De Silva, G.H.B.A.It is quite evident that the majority of the undergraduates wish to achieve the highest grade point average in their university education. However, some of them cannot make this goal due to several factors. According to past studies, stress is one of the decisive factors that impact on academic performance. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of perceived stress on the academic performance of undergraduate students with reference to the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies of the University of Kelaniya. In the study, the researcher examined how perceived stress impacts on academic performance of final year management undergraduates. Among the population (N=541) final year commerce and management studies undergraduates, the sample (n=160) was drawn using the stratified sampling method. The research approach was deductive, quantitative and the survey instrument was a questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation, logistic regression and Chi-Square analysis) with SPSS 23. The results of the study revealed that perceived stress has a negative impact on academic performance undergraduate students with reference to the faculty of commerce and management studies. Undergraduates should try to reduce stress while achieving academic performance. All in all, stress management is a critical success factor in university education in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya – Sri Lanka.Item The Perceived Job Burnout of Audit Training on Job Satisfaction: with Special Reference to Audit Trainees(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2019) Piumali, H.D.K.,; De Silva, G.H.B.A.Audit training is considered as one of the internship training with hardship and workmanship. Hence, it is quite evident that the audit trainees are both physic and psychic victims of rigorous training. The satisfaction of audit trainees is less researched in the audit context. There are several determinants of job satisfaction and yet burnout is little investigated and the effects on the audit trainees' job satisfaction in Sri Lankan context. Bridging the gap in the context, the current study which is guided by the work adjustment theory, explores causes of audit trainee dissatisfaction in Sri Lanka. The current study was conducted as a cross-sectional field study among a sample (n=100) audit trainees, conveniently selected from five audit firms in Sri Lanka. Primary data were collected through a standard questionnaire and distributed via Google forms. The collected data were analyzed with the support of SPSS 26 applying inferential statistical methods such as correlation, regression, chi-square, and descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that there is a moderate and negative relationship between burnout and job satisfaction. It is suggested to deliver greater awareness, coping mechanisms and favorable HR practices to boost job satisfaction among audit trainees.Item THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION: EVIDENCE FROM A RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jayasiri, K.A.H.I.; De Silva, G.H.B.A.This study examines the relationship between organizational culture and employee turnover intention, with a particular focus on the mediating role of job satisfaction among executive employees in a rubber product manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. A quantitative research design was employed, collecting data from 124 executive employees through a structured questionnaire. Regression and mediation analyses were conducted to assess the direct and indirect effects of organizational culture on turnover intention. The findings indicate that clan and adhocracy cultures significantly reduce turnover intention by fostering collaboration, trust, and innovation in the workplace. In contrast, market culture has a moderate negative impact on turnover intention due to its competitive nature, while hierarchy culture exerts the least influence, as its rigid structure may hinder employee satisfaction. The results confirm that organizational culture significantly impacts job satisfaction and turnover intention, with job satisfaction acting as a mediator. The study suggests that fostering supportive and innovation-driven organizational cultures enhances job satisfaction and reduces turnover intention. Practical recommendations include promoting participative decision-making, balancing performance orientation with employee well-being, and incorporating flexibility within structured systems. However, the study's focus on a single organization and its cross-sectional design limit generalizability, highlighting the need for longitudinal and multi-industry research to validate these findings further.Item The User Experience of E-Learning Paradox in Undergraduate Studies, FCMS of UOK: A Comparative Study between the Social Media Platform and the Conventional Learning Management Platform(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2019) Nadeeshani, S.D.P.,; De Silva, G.H.B.A.Both the social media and conventional learning management system platforms are used in teaching and learning process in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya. The university spends 3 million rupees over WiFi internet provision every month. However, more than 85% of the usage of internet connection is to access social media in the university and in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. The purpose of the study is to explore the level of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of social media over conventional LMSs in undergraduate teaching learning contexts. In the study those objectives were tested using data collected from final year undergraduates in Faculty of Commerce and management Studies, University of Kelaniya. Out of the population (N=541), a sample (n=160) of undergraduates in Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. Researcher adopted quantitative approach as the research methodology. Stratified sampling method was use select the sample and sample selection was based on Bartlett table. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to test the relationships and the impacts of each construct. Based on a result from Pearson Correlation Analysis, it showed there was a weak negative relationship between Perceived Usefulness and Usage of Social Media as learning support system (-0.490) and there was a strong negative relationship between Perceived Ease of Use and Usage of Social Media as learning support system (-0.529). Moreover, based on a result from Pearson Correlation Analysis, it showed there was a weak positive relationship between Perceived Usefulness and Usage of LMS as learning support system (0.454) and there was a weak positive relationship between Perceived Ease of Use and Usage of LMS as learning support system (0.270). The impact of Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of both platforms on actual usage was assessed with the logistic regression. According to the above facts results of the study revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of LMS as a learning support system is more than perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of social media as a learning support system.