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Conceptualizing Innovative HR Practices of ABC Company Pvt Ltd as Practiced During Covid 19 Pandemic Period
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Illangarathne, S. M. R. K.; Devadas, U. M.
The spread of COVID-19 has created a huge disruption, in almost all organizations in practicing human resource management. The focus of this study is to reveal such innovative HR Practices by a leading company in the apparel industry and how those practices have supported the company to survive during the crisis. The research questions are set for knowing the changes in the performance behaviour of ABC Company, innovative HR Practices; and challenges and issues that aroused during COVID. A qualitative research approach was used with the constructivist research paradigm to design the study as a single case study. A narrative review was done to uncover the phenomenon in question. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews to gather data from Deputy General Manager, HR Assistant Manager, Compliance Manager, and an Executive at ABC Company. The study found performance behaviour changes like productivity drops, profitability drops, higher ETO, and order cancellations while the findings are mainly expected to highlight the innovative HRM practices adopted by ABC Company during the pandemic period Innovative HR practices included the bubble concept, the organizational own counseling service, the initiation of FM service for health talks, the introduction of the FCR (Facial Recognition) system, the E-Leave process, scenario planning, flexible hours, and encouragement of self-directed knowledge seeking. Main challenges were societal pressure, family pressure, government restrictions and limitations, connectivity issues, time constraints, less manufacturing adaptability, and difficulty in ensuring employee well-being. The study recommends proper investment appraisal on innovative HR practices, encouragement of E- Leave Processes, ensuring a proper balance in usage of virtual platforms, ensuring self-directed knowledge seeking, and proper consideration of the implementation of the bubble concept can be considered.
Factors Determining Work Related Stress on Machine Operators at ABC Private Limited
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Hewapathirana, C. M.; Devadas, U. M.
Garment industry is one of the largest export earning sources in Sri Lanka. Yet, apparel Industry faces many challenges. Among them, work related stress among machine operators needs urgent attntetion by the managers. This study was dedicated to investigate the factor influencing work related stress of machine operateros, using the evidence obtained from the ABC Private limited. The previous studies have found that different factors such as anxiety and depression as factors that influence work related stress. However, long working hours, work overload, and poor relationship with supervisor and peers are also considered major factors which influence work related stress. Less numbers of studies have been conducted on factors determining work related stress within garment industry. This research was conducted as a quantitative survey method. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample items. Sample size was 160 machine operators, out of them 150 responeded to questionnarires. Standard questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The collected data were analyzed with the support of SPSS encoding descriptive statistics, multiple liner regression, and residual analysis for model fitness. Based on the multiple liner regression output, alternate hypothesis were tested. This research found a positive relationship between factors of; long working hours, work overload, and poor relationship with supervisor and peers and work-related stress. Based on the finding, the researchers recommended to develop a work-related stress management program. Future researchers can be done by considering other factors that affect work related stress.
Factors Influencing the Migration Intention of Sri Lankan Apparel Industry Executives
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) De Silva, H. W.; Devadas, U. M.
The textile and apparel industries act as the largest exporters in Sri Lanka by providing high-quality apparel products to the leading global apparel brands. With global recognition, more migration opportunities have arisen, and recently, there has been an increase in the migration tendency of Sri Lankan professionals involved in the apparel industry. However, there is a dearth of research done to examine and identify the factors of migration intention in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the factors that influence the migration intentions of Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. In addition to that, this study analyzes the level of migration intention and determines the impact of these influencing factors on Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. The researcher used positivist philosophy as the research paradigm and the deductive method as the research logic. An individual-level surveybased questionnaire method was used to collect data. The sample was comprised of 248 executive employees in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. Data were analyzed using statistical tests such as descriptive statistics, reliability, and normality analysis. Also, multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses. The findings highlighted push and pull factors of migration intention and classified them into three categories: political, economic, and socio-psychological factors. The study further revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between the push and pull factors and the migration intentions of Sri Lankan apparel industry executives. Considering these results, it is necessary to develop policies to retain the skilled workforce of the apparel sector to work in the mother country, which will reduce the level of migration tendency of apparel executives in Sri Lanka. In particular, these policies should include micro and macro policies related to the improvement of working conditions and involvement in political and economic issues.
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.
The Impact of Customers’ Perceived Level of Employee Diversity on the Customers’ Loyalty at Regional Development Bank
(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Chathuranga, W. J. L. I.; Devadas, U. M.
This study mainly discover about The Impact of Customers’ Perceived Level of Employee Diversity on the Customers’ Loyalty at Regional Development Bank. In here researcher consider four diversity characters of employee i.e. Diversity of Age, Diversity of Gender, and Diversity of Language & Diversity of Nationality. The main objective of this study is to identify the impact of employee diversity on the customer loyalty in banking sector organization. Researcher used standard questionnaire for data collection. 100 Regional Development Bank customers represent as a research sample from five Regional Development Bank branches. Then researcher data analyzed descriptively using Frequencies, Tables & figures. Outcome of this study is that there is a Positive Impact of Customers’ Perceived Level of Employee Diversity on the Customers’ Loyalty at Regional Development Bank. Finally, researcher recommended that Banks’ top management must take decision about increasing employee diversity in the bank as it helps to achieve organization goals and objectives, increase business profitability level & utilizing competitive advantages
Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Work-life Balance: Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction (Study of Female Professionals in Tea Industry)
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Gunaratna, P. A. C. H.; Devadas, U. M.
In today’s challenging and competitive environment, organizations and institutes are making continuous effort to improve the Work life balance of their employees. The current study initiated to assess the emotional intelligence and job satisfaction on work life balance to the mediating effect of job satisfaction and identify impact and relationship between emotional intelligence, job satisfaction and work life balance of non-executive level female employees in Tea Industry of Sri Lanka. This study followed quantitative approach and cross-sectional field study. The model was tested using the data collected from 58 non-executive level female employees. Results of the analysis revealed that there is a positive relationship between Work Life Balance and emotional intelligence and positive relationship between Job Satisfaction Emotional Intelligence. Furthermore, it supports to increase skills, knowledge and abilities skills, knowledge and abilities of their employees. The present study could facilitate and provide a guideline to consider implementation of practical applications regarding enhancing the Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction. Findings of the study have the potential of practical implication for managers and employees alike where they can increase work life balance level in tea industry through highly emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. In a conclusion, the current study concludes by declaring that emotional intelligence and job satisfaction positively impact to the work life balance. Managers should focus more on Work Life Balance of the employees and implementing the Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction of the organization enhancing the employees Work Life Balance in Tea Industry. Therefore, Management should focus more on Work Life Balance of the employees and implementing the Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction of the organization enhancing the employees Work Life Balance in Tea Industry.
Impact of Flexible Working on Work Engagement among the Middle Level Employees in the Apparel Industry
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Ishani, M. A. K.; Devadas, U. M.
The current study of flexible working and its impact on work engagement is a major trending arena in the business world. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between flexible working and work engagement. Thus, this study investigated the impact of flexible working on work engagement among middle-level employees in the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. This study was designed as quantitative research to explore the impact of flexible working on work engagement, and a cross-sectional design was followed. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique was applied to select the sample, and the final sample consisted of 121 workers. The data was analyzed through regression and correlation with the aid of SPSS. Results of the analysis revealed that there is a positive relationship between flexible working and work engagement. And there was a statistically significant impact of flexible working on work engagement. Findings of the study suggest that employees felt more engaged and empowered if they were given the opportunity for flexible working and it shows that commitment and loyalty to the company can benefit flexible work arrangements. Therefore, when companies with high work engaged and practice more flexible working arrangements it may increase productivity, work engagement, and decrease employee turnover as well as.
Impact of Graduate Capital on Job Satisfaction of Final Year Undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Heshan, M. K. S.; Devadas, U. M.
The purpose of this study was to see how graduate capital affected job satisfaction among graduates of the University of Kelaniya. The current study initiated to assess the level of Graduate capital, to assess the level of employee job satisfaction and identify impact and relationship between Graduate capital and employee job satisfaction of University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka. This study followed quantitative approach and cross-sectional field study, furthermore, used the deductive methods of research. Usable questionnaires were received from 249 respondents from final year students in university of Kelaniya. Data were analyzed using SPSS. According to regression analysis, results indicate that graduate capital significantly impact on employee job satisfaction by 49.2%. Correlation analysis results indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between graduate capital and employee job satisfaction by 70.1%. The present study could facilitate and provide a guideline to consider implementation of practical applications regarding enhancing the employee job satisfaction in a conclusion, the current study concludes by declaring that graduate capital positively impacts to the employee job satisfaction. As recommendation to increase the job satisfaction of the employees when they are employed in a job, the university system should provide them with all the necessary degree capital as well as all the factors that help them to study during their studies in the university system. It has been mentioned before that the total knowledge that the undergraduate obtains within the university system is directly related to his later career satisfaction, appropriate evaluation methods and action should be taken through the university system to measure the success of the degree capital and other training that the undergraduate receives in the university academic system. The academic and administrative divisions of the university should work to provide undergraduates with what they need in the university system to enable them to successfully pursue their roles in future careers. The undergraduate should be trained to apply the knowledge imparted through the university system throughout his or her career over a period of four years. For this, training courses, training sessions and other activities required to prepare the undergraduate should be prepared.
Impact of Occupational Stress on Employee Performance of Banking Employees in Trincomalee District
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Herath, D. H. M. R. A.; Devadas, U. M.
The purpose of this research is to identify and examine the impact of occupational stress on employee performance of banking employees in Trincomalee district and to determine which dimension can potentially have the solidest impact on employee performance. To attain these objectives, a questionnaire was developed and distributed among 100 banking employees in Trincomalee district by using simple random sampling method as the sampling technique. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS Primary data was analyzed by using descriptive statistical techniques, correlation coefficients analysis and multiple regression analysis. Descriptive analysis technique used to analyze the current situation of occupational stress and employee performance. The findings show that role ambiguity, underutilization of skills, work overload, all have a significant negative impact on employee performance, and with work overload being the dimension with the strongest impact. Hence, the study concludes that the degree of occupational stress need to be reduced to enhance the employee performance of banking employees. Thus, the managers need to pay more attention to manage banking employees’ occupational stress by regulating role ambiguity, underutilization of skills, and work overload to effect in employee performance. Moreover, company managers could offer more opportunities for employee growth and progression by paying careful attention on assigning tasks to evade overload of work.
Impact of Personal Learning Styles on Academic Performance of Undergraduates in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Herath, H. M. I. C.; Devadas, U. M.
In today’s challenging and competitive Education system, Universities, schools and other educational institutes are making continuous efforts to improve the academic performance of their students. This study analyzed the relationship between learning styles and undergraduates’ academic performance. The current study was initiated to identify the impact and relationship between personal learning styles and academic performance of the final year management undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. This study followed a quantitative approach and cross-sectional field study, furthermore, used the deductive methods of research. Usable questionnaires were received from 118 respondents from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results of the analysis revealed that there is a significant relationship between learning style and academic performance. Furthermore, the study identified that, Collaborative-learning style was significantly impact academic performance. Based on the results of the study, the universities should provide students with learning opportunities and learning infrastructure that will help to increase the collaborative learning style of the university undergraduates and the teaching strategies should be tailored to develop the collaborative learning style. It ultimately enhances the academic performance of undergraduates effectively.
The Impact of Quality of Occupational Health and Safety Practices on Job Performance among Operational Level Employees in Maritime Industry
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Devanga, R. A. Y.; Devadas, U. M.
The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of the quality of occupational health and safety practices on job performance among operational level employees in the maritime industry. There have been comprehensive studies on occupational health and safety practices and job performance in construction and hospital industries. However, there is less research focus on the Maritime Industry in Sri Lanka. This study intended to determine the level of quality of occupational health and safety practices, the level of job performance and to determine the impact of quality of occupational health and safety practices on job performance among Operational Level Employees in maritime industry. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and the questionnaire was developed by Kaynak, Toklu, Elci, & Toklu (2016) and Goris et al. (2003) under standard measurement scales. An online questionnaire was distributed among 135 operational level employee to collect primary data. The sample was drawn from its population using a simple random sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using the multiple liner regression analysis method. Based on the output, alternate hypothesis were tested. For pre-establish objectives, the results indicate that the quality of occupational health and safety practices on job performance has a positive impact and the level of quality of occupational health and safety practices and level of job performance was moderate in the maritime industry. To overcome the limitations and delimitation, future researchers can go with better samples with the same theme in different industries and consider more factors affecting job performance. Also it is critical to prioritize the provision of regular training on occupational health and safety practices, along with the maintenance of safe working conditions and prompt disciplinary action against employees who violate safety protocols. These measures are recommended for improving the quality of occupational health, safety and job performance.
Impact of Resilience on Work Engagement of Executive Level Employees in Food & Beverage Industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Gunathilaka, M. D. A. T.; Devadas, U. M.
In the present business context work engagement has become one of the utmost prominent primacies for the organizations due to the covid -19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between resilience and work engagement. Thus, this study investigated the impact of resilience on work engagement during the covid-19 pandemic with special reference to food and beverage industry in Sri Lanka. This study followed quantitative approach and cross-sectional field study. The model was tested using the data collected from 80 executive level employees. Results of the analysis revealed that there is a positive relationship between resilience and work engagement. Furthermore, the study identified that, work engagement was positively associated with resilience constructs; self-efficacy, family, and friends support, facilitating conditions and supervisor support. Findings of the study suggest that to increase work engagement organizations should support in providing essential infrastructure facility and social support. Besides non-organizational support is also essential in building work engagement. Therefore, increasing resilience among employees may show an effective connection to perform their job tasks even during the pandemic.
Impact of Reword System on Employee Performance of Machine Operators in ‘ABC Company’ in Katunayake
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Hewaruppa, H. H. A.; Devadas, U. M.
Apparel sector plays a major role in the economics of any country. Reward is a benefit received by an individual for performing a specific task or job that increasing performance and productivity of employee and organization. This research studied the impact of the effectiveness of reward system on machine operators’ performance at ‘ABC Company’ in Katunayake to address that existing gap. The population of the study was 750 and 257 machine operators were selected as the sample of the study based on Morgan table. This research was carried out collecting primary data. Correlation and regression analysis were used as data analytical methods. The null hypothesis (H0) was rejected because the significance value of effectiveness of reward is reported as the values less than the p-value. (P<0.005). Therefore, this analysis identified a significant positive relationship between effectiveness of reward system on employees’ performance. Further, the findings of this would be important for; future researchers to conduct their future studies, for management to improve the standards of reward systems, and for employees to aware with their organization.
Impact of Supervisors’ Leadership Styles on Job Satisfaction of Audit Trainees in Big Four Audit Firms
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Imasha, A. U.; Devadas, U. M.
Leadership Style takes place in the way of utilizing employees to achieve a specific goal/s. Employee job satisfaction is determined by many factors and the Leadership Style of the supervisor can be considered as one of them. This study aims to identify the impact of leadership styles of supervisors on the employee job satisfaction of audit trainees in big four audit firms, Sri Lanka. In this study, organizational effectiveness was analyzed based on competing values model while leadership style was analyzed based on transformational and transactional leadership models. The data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 169 audit trainees in reputed Audit firm by using a structured questionnaire and data analysis was done through regression analysis and correlation analysis. Hypotheses were tested by using multi regression analysis and result showed that transformational leadership and transactional leadership have a significant positive impact for employee job satisfaction. But Transformational Leadership has more impact on machine operators’ job satisfaction than Transactional Leadership. The result shows that transformational leadership has a positive relationship with job satisfaction, which means that transformational leaders can induce change in the psychological states of members of the organization. On the other hand, positive impact between transactional leadership and job satisfaction is found; it indicates that transactional leaders are more concerned with achieving organizational goals through giving rewards or punishments and have less concern with the motivation of the organization’s members. Among two hypotheses are accepted in the study. The researcher found a positive impact of leadership styles on employee job satisfaction of audit trainees in big four audit firms, Sri Lanka. and findings further confirmed that most effective leadership style was transactional leadership style to enhance employee job satisfaction.
Impact of the Determinants of Student Online Learning on Student Learning Satisfaction: Study of the Undergraduates of University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
(Department of of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Gunasena, R. L.; Devadas, U. M.
In today’s challenging and competitive environment, universities and higher educational institutes are making continuous effort to improve the level of satisfaction of their students. The current study initiated with the problem; to which extent the impact of determinants of student online learning on student learning satisfaction among undergraduates of university of Kelaniya. Main objective of the study is to assess the impact of determinants of student online learning on student learning satisfaction among the undergraduates of University of Kelaniya while four specific objectives were established in order to accomplish the main objective of the study. Further, it followed quantitative approach and cross-sectional field study, furthermore, used the deductive methods of research. Usable questionnaires were received from 234 respondents from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Data were analyzed using SPSS. From the findings of the study, four variables are proven to have significant impact on student learning satisfaction, namely course structure, online tutorial’s flexibility, online tutorial’s quality and technology quality. In a conclusion, the current study concludes by declaring that determinants of student online learning positively impact to the student learning satisfaction. Further, it recommends that instructors and learners should consider factors which affect online learning, when scheduling an online learning program and arrange them in a way which provides high contribution to effectiveness of online learning.
Impact of the Effectiveness of Selected Human Resources Management Practices on Turnover Intention among Executive Level Employees in ABC Insurance Company
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Dharmadasa, K. V. T. K.; Devadas, U. M.
Increased turnover issues in the insurance sector underscore the need for HRM exploration. While studies show HRM practices impact turnover, there's a lack of research on the insurance industry's specific dynamics. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the effectiveness of selected human resource management practices on employee turnover intention among executive level employees in ABC Insurance Company. Specifically, it looked at how Performance Appraisal, Compensation and reward Management, Employee Relation and Training & Development affect turnover intention. The study was carried out in the Head Office and Branches in ABC Insurance Company. There are 140 executive-level employees in the company, out of there 103 employees was selected through a convenience sampling technique and also sample size is determined based on the Morgan table. The current study is a quantitative field study and the researcher distributed a (survey) questionnaire to respondents in order to collect data for a study. Correlation analysis and regression analysis were conducted to test how well the effectiveness of the selected human resource management practices could predict turnover intention. The results demonstrate that, there are significant negative correlation between various dimensions of Human Resources Management practices and turnover intention. It was discovered that the main elements influencing employees' intentions to leave from the job were the compensation & reward management as well as their interactions with coworkers. To address this, it is recommended for the business to strengthen current employee relations and training programs, enhance a fair rewards system, and implement a comprehensive retention strategy aligned with modern HRM practices.
The Impact of the Grievance Handling on Job Satisfaction among Middle Level Employees in ABC (Pvt) Ltd.
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Dilakshi, G. P. P.; Devadas, U. M.
The Sri Lankan apparel industry is deeply committed to ensuring the satisfaction level of its employees. Accordingly, the main purpose of this study is to see whether there is an impact of the quality of grievance handling on job satisfaction among middlelevel employees at ABC (Pvt) Ltd. According to the literature, there is a lack of research context in many comprehensive studies on the topic of the impact of quality of grievance handling on job satisfaction among middle-level employees in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to determine the level of quality of grievance handling, the level of job satisfaction, and the impact of quality of grievance handling on job satisfaction among middle-level employees at ABC (Pvt) Ltd. The study is focusing on the positivistic research paradigm, and the reasoning approach is deduction. An online questionnaire was distributed among 59 selected samples to collect data. The sample was drawn from its population using a simple, probabilistic random sampling technique. As a quantitative research study, the Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyze descriptive statistics, regression, and correlation analysis. According to that, the analysis identified a significant positive relationship between the quality of grievance handling and job satisfaction among middle-level employees at ABC (Pvt) Ltd. The findings showed that dimensions of quality of grievance handling, such as timeliness, structure of grievance handling, justice ensured by the procedure, and collaborative participation of managers and trade unions, also have a positive and significant impact on the job satisfaction of middle-level employees. This research study provides a good platform for management to understand how grievances can influence the job satisfaction of employees. Also, it provides a clear picture of how to handle grievances. Moreover, the finding may be useful for professionals in the same industry as well as others to get insights from the recommendation of the analyzed problem.
The Impact of the Internship Experience of Undergraduates on their University to Work Success
(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Amarabandu, H. D. H. I.; Devadas, U. M.
The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of the internship experience of undergraduates on university to work success. In this study, the researcher used a standard questionnaire regarding the internship experience and the university to work success to collect primary data from the management graduates that passed out from the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies of the University of Kelaniya in 2017. Gathered data was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis and research findings indicated that there is a moderate positive relationship and significant positive impact between Internship experience of the undergraduates and university to work success. Therefore, undergraduates should more focus on their internships to develop their soft skills and the higher education institutions need to focus their practical training programs as well. Because this internship experience is most important to an undergraduate to achieve a better career success. Further, this study would be more helpful to initiate a larger scale study on the internship experience on the career success
Impact of Total Rewards on Employee Turnover Intention in the Apparel Industry in ABC Company
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) De Silva., S.H.S.M; Devadas, U. M.
Human resource is the most important resource in any industry. As a result, retaining them in the workplace for an extended period would give numerous financial and nonfinancial benefits to their respective organization. However, several researchers and author observations have identified employee turnover as a major concern in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. So, this study aims to identify the impact of total rewards on the turnover intention of operational-level employees in ABC Company. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the literature gap by looking into the impact of total rewards on turnover intention. The study was conducted as a quantitative and cross-sectional research study. The data were collected with the use of self-administered questionnaires. Simple regression analysis was used to test the study hypotheses. The independent variable is total rewards, while the dependent variable is turnover intention. Primary data was collected from ABC Company in Sri Lanka. The sample was chosen using a systematic sampling technique, and the final sample included operational-level employees in ABC Company. Data were analyzed using correlation and regression analysis. Analyzed results showed Pay, Benefits, and Promotion have a moderate negative impact as well as recognition and appreciation, training and development, and work environment have a significant negative impact on the turnover intention of operational-level employees. The study results underlined the potential negative impact of total rewards on the turnover intention of operationallevel employees. To minimize and control the existing turnover intention of employees: the researcher recommended that the concerned parties should have to revise and improve the existing reward practices.
The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Career Advancement of Executive Level Female Employees in ABC Company
(5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Dabare, P. P. M.; Devadas, U. M.
The main objective of this study is to find out the impact of work-life balance on the career advancement of executive level women employees in a Sri Lankan Apparel company. This study further emphasized to find out the relationship between work-life balance and women’s career advancement, to find out the impact of work-life balance on women’s career advancement, finally to provide solutions for balance work-life while advancing their careers. The sample size of the research was 76 executive level female employees who currently work in the ABC Apparel Company and this sample was selected using the simple random sampling method. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted as quantitative research. A standard questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Descriptive statistics, Reliability, Pearson Correlation and Simple Linear Regression were used for analyzing the data and make conclusions. The main limitation of this research was the limited time frame. Findings for the research questions revealed that there is a weak positive relationship between the work-life balance and women’s career advancement. Further, there had a 9.5% significant impact of work-life balance on women’s career advancement in the ABC Apparel Company and also concluded that there is a 9.5% variation of work-life balance on women’s career advancement and the remaining unexplained 90.5% could be due to other factors which are not considered in this study. Finally, the female employee who is working in the ABC Apparel Company has a moderate work-life balance and very high career advancement. Also the researcher recommended in implementing a supportive culture, which provides work-life benefits and opportunities for their female executives while providing proper career paths which they can advance in their career as well.